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
NYAAC
June Dairy Month on the Moo-ve with the Mobile Dairy Experience
June Dairy Month kept the Mobile Dairy Experience (MDE) on the road, sharing the story of New York dairy with students, families, and communities across the state. From school visits to community...
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...
Farmers as Environmental Stewards in New York
Across New York State, farmers play an important role not only in producing nutritious food, but also in caring for the land, water, and wildlife that surround their farms. Many farms are...
March on the Move: A Look Back at March Mobile Dairy Experience Stops
March was a milestone month for the Mobile Dairy Experience (MDE), as the tour officially launched for 2026 and traveled across New York State to connect with diverse audiences—from policymakers and...
2025 NYAAC Annual Report
2025 was another successful year for the NY Animal Agriculture Coalition. We traveled across the state helping farmers share their story, help others understand and appreciate animal agriculture,...
Year of the Woman Farmer – Leslie Hamilton Stein
My husband Dan and I both grew up on crop farms in Livingston County. Together we now own and operate Triple H Farms and River Ridge Farms in...
Spring Is Coming: Preparing Animals for NY Seasonal Transitions
As winter loosens its grip across New York State, livestock and poultry producers are already preparing for the transition into spring. March is a pivotal month on the farm — longer days and milder...
Early-Life Calf Care: Building the Foundation for Lifelong Health
The first days and weeks of a calf’s life play a critical role in shaping its long-term health, productivity, and well-being. Thoughtful early-life care is not just about getting calves through...
