In triathlon, it’s often said that fueling is the fourth discipline and I couldn’t agree more. As an athlete I want to feel good because of how and what I’m fueling with. For those of you unfamiliar...
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Dairy Farming
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...
NYAAC Leadership – History & Words from our New Chair and Vice-Chair
Meet the Leaders of NYAACThere have been some changes in the leadership of our organization in the past few months. Joel Riehlman, a long-standing NYAAC board member and previous Vice-Chair, was...
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...
For farmers, being sustainable is not a new concept.
For farmers, being sustainable is not a new concept.New York dairy farmers care for their animals, employees, and the environment, which is essential to food production. As we head into the spring...
Manure Matters.
Springtime has arrived. This means if you’re driving down some country roads, you may be experiencing a little “dairy air.” These warm temperatures bring on not only school...
The Miracle of Life: How Cows Give Birth on a Farm
Thank you to Dr. Tracy Potter, DVM for sharing this information for our blog.Calves are the key to a bright future on a dairy farm. They ensure both a new generation of cows and a consistent milk...
Food and Animal Safety Are Top Priorities on New York’s Family Farms
By Jessica Scillieri Smith, DVMI entered veterinary school with the desire to work with food animals. Being part of providing a safe and nutritious food supply, while ensuring animals were...
Look for the #36 on Milk Cartons to Support NY Family Dairy Farms
New York’s dairy industry has strong roots in Metro NY and across upstate. Not just in the fields where farmers grow corn, soybeans, and plant cover crops to protect our lakes and rivers.Milk...
