The 2025 Dairy Cow Birthing Center at the New York State Fair was one for the books. For 13 days, tens of thousands of fairgoers walked through the tent, while tens of thousands more tuned in online...
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,...
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...
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...
We are living in a world that is consumed by technology and because of this, we have information at our fingertips. I’m guilty, as I’m sure all of you are, of reading something on the...
The Farmer’s Daughter:My first memories of Christmas when I was 7 or 8, my siblings and I would all get up early, like 4:30 am early, bursting with anticipation of the day. But the rule in our...
If you live in New York State, it is probably no surprise, especially this time of year, that farmers grow corn. Corn is a great resource for farmers to grow in NY because of our climate and each...
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!
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…
This holiday season, there are plenty of articles on what to get your mother-in-law or the man in your life who already has everything. There are even some blogs on what to buy your farmer, here and there. But what does a dairy farmer really want Santa to bring?
