My grandparents had a dairy farm, but they made the difficult decision to sell it for financial reasons when I was three years old. Even after the farm was sold, my family remained closely...
Year of the Woman Farmer – Gabby Taylor
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Year of the Woman Farmer – Jessica Smith
Jessica is currently a veterinarian with the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets but previously has also held roles with Cornell's Animal Health diagnostic lab managing a...
Year of the Woman Farmer – Zoie Skinner
My farm is a small beef and dairy cow operation. My herd consists of registered Milking Shorthorns, Angus, and Herefords. I currently lease cows to local 4-H participants who work with those...
Year of the Woman Farmer – Liz Goblet-Schubert
Women farmers are shaping the future of agriculture every day—planting, harvesting, innovating, and leading with resilience and care. As the United Nations celebrates the International Year of the...
Celebrating National FFA Week: Honoring NY’s Future Agricultural Leaders
Every February, National FFA Week gives communities across the country a chance to celebrate the next generation of agricultural leaders — and here in New York State, there is so much to highlight....
NYAAC Offering 2026 Scholarship Opportunity
The NY Animal Agriculture Coalition (NYAAC) is honored to continue to offer scholarship opportunities to aspiring individuals in the field of agriculture. 2026 Scholarship Details: The NY Animal...
Holiday Traditions on the Farm
As we welcome the first day of Winter in a few days, I can’t help but think about the 25th of December and all that comes with this day on the calendar. Some folks are excited for an extra day off...
$1,000 Scholarship Opportunity for Agricultural Advocates!
Over the past four years, the NY Animal Agriculture Young Advocates Scholarship initiative has empowered aspiring individuals in the field of agriculture, fostering growth and education. As we step...
Where Can FFA Take You?
As we celebrate National FFA Week, it's the perfect time to reflect on the invaluable impact that FFA (formerly known as Future Farmers of America) has on shaping young leaders who are prepared for...
NYAAC’s 2024 Scholarship Recipients
NYAAC received nearly 20 applications this year for their Animal Agriculture Advocacy Scholarship! Of those, two were selected to receive $750 to support them while continuing their education.This...
