The 2022 Dairy Cow Birthing Center was a huge success, all thanks to you! We welcomed 35 uddermiracles into the world and met with hundreds of thousands of visitors. Our message remained the same...
The Dairy Cow Birthing Center – Year #9
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Farming During a Global Pandemic
#stillfarming #farmstrongThe past two years have been a time that none of us are likely to forget. Life looks a little different for most people due to the global impacts COVID-19 has had. Wearing...
Christmas Day Through a Different Lens
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...
The 2021 Dairy Cow Birthing Center at the Great NYS Fair
A traditional end of the summer ritual in New York State might look something like this: back to school shopping, sleeping in, staying up late for a few more days, boating on a nearby lake, and most...
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!
Christmas Morning for a Farm Kid
It was a glorious celebration. However, it always seemed to have to end a little too soon for my family. Growing up, my siblings and I were told that we needed to get home early to get ready for Santa to come. I now know that the reason for our early departure was so my dad could get home and get some sleep before he needed to get up to work…
When A Farmer Saves the Day
A hero is defined as a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. This year, we have all taken a closer look at what this definition truly means....
Dairy Farmers Managing Cows and Social Media to Connect with Consumers
Like fire, the wheel, automobiles and the telephone, social media has changed the world forever. Roughly one-in-three people across the globe are using social media platforms today to share, inform,...
Learning more about me, Hannah Johnson
I am excited to be part of the NYAAC team as their Communications Manager and I wanted to share a little bit about myself and my background. I grew up in a rural town about an hour south of Rochester and Buffalo. My two siblings, Austin and Hailee, and I were raised by our parents, Jack and Cheryl, on Armson Farms, a dairy farm in Wyoming County.
Celebrating Dairy in Extraordinary Times in Northern New York
Dairy farming is a big deal in New York. It is king of the state’s agricultural industry, valued at $2.5 billion annually. To celebrate dairy’s health benefits, June Dairy Month has been...
