Each summer, the New York Animal Agriculture Coalition (NYAAC) brings a one-of-a-kind experience to the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse, the Dairy Cow Birthing Center. Now, in its 12th year,...
Celebrating Our Incredible Host Farms
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A Year in Review: Sustainable Practices in New York Farming
As we wrap up another harvest season in New York, it’s important to reflect on the sustainable practices farmers use throughout the year to keep their farms productive while protecting the...
Dairy vs. Beef Cattle – Do Looks Matter?
How the physical appearance of cattle plays a role. Not all cattle breeds are the same. Just like how bodybuilders and marathon runners look very different, dairy and beef cattle have unique...
Farmers Utilize FARM Program
Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) is an aptly named program and an even more suitable acronym! FARM has been responding to the needs of our dairy industry for over a decade now by...
Efficiency and Sustainability: New York Farmers’ Approach
In the lush landscapes of New York, farmers in the animal agriculture industry are not just tending to their livestock; they are stewards of the land, architects of sustainability, and pioneers of...
Thank You for 10 Years!
In August 2013, what began as a visionary idea transformed into a cornerstone attraction at the New York State Fair — the Dairy Cow Birthing Center. For ten years, courtesy of the New York...
A Cow’s Breakfast…. Lunch and Dinner – Kind of Like Making a Smoothie
Think about the last time you had a smoothie. What were the necessary steps you took to make the finished product? You needed a recipe, a variety of ingredients, and a blender. Feeding dairy cows is...
June is Dairy Month
June 1st is the start of National Dairy Month! Dairy products are a delicious and nutritious part of our diet that come from dairy cows living on farms. The cows, and those who take care of them, work hard to make milk available that is turned into so many American favorites including cheese and ice cream!
Top 10 Things Farmers want the Public to Know
We often talk with farmers about the perception and presumptions that the public and non-farming community have about farmers and the impact that agriculture has on their livelihoods. We asked farmers across the state what they want the public to know…
Why Don’t Cows Need Coats?
The dairy cattle found in our region of the world are happiest between 25 – 65-degree weather! Now, that may not be where the farmer thrives, but thankfully Carhartt and Under Armor can help with that!
