For those of you who visited us at the Dairy Cow Birthing Center at the New York State Fair, we hope you had a chance to see our newest greeter in front of our tent – our big, beautiful bovine! We are glad that many of you stopped by to see us, ask your questions […]
CONTINUE READING →Every day is “Labor Day” at the Dairy Cow Birthing Center at the New York State Fair, where three cows give birth in plain view to fairgoers daily. This free educational exhibit and experience is like none other on the fairgrounds, offering fairgoers an opportunity to witness the miracle of life, as well as converse […]
CONTINUE READING →Every year we all venture to the Great New York State Fair seeking the newest fried food, amusement ride and exotic animal show and this year the Dairy Cow Birthing Center has new, exciting things to share with you as well! As in previous years, the Dairy Cow Birthing Center will feature three births daily […]
CONTINUE READING →As New York is currently ranked third nationally in milk production and first in yogurt, cream cheese, sour cream and cottage cheese production, it’s no secret that dairy farms are a critical part of the agriculture industry and economic growth throughout New York State. At the end of the day, dairy farming is a […]
CONTINUE READING →Will-O-Crest Farm is a family owned and operated farm that began in 1976 with 100 cows and 160 acres. Bill and Barb Young have grown their farm to the current size of 1,500 cows and 3,500 acres and are proud to work alongside their children, Matthew, Steven, Hannah and son-in-law Matthew Worden. Will-O-Crest Farm prides […]
CONTINUE READING →The New York Animal Agriculture Coalition (NYAAC) was created and is committed to helping the dairy industry be […]
CONTINUE READING →As lifelong agriculture advocates, Clark and Mackenzie Egelston are proud to be part of a multi-generation family farm in Fultonville, NY. Clark is the 4th generation of his family farm and joins his father, Dennis, as a co-owner and partner. While Clark focuses on herd management, his wife Mackenzie joins him as the calf manager […]
CONTINUE READING →In order for me to explain how my farm uses technology, I want to talk a little bit about how I got started in farming because I think it helps explain why I think the way I do. I did not grow up on a dairy farm. After high school, I worked on my grandparent’s […]
CONTINUE READING →Family farms are located throughout the countryside of New York and if you live in Fabius, you may have heard of Barbland Dairy. Having grown from a small herd in 1950 to 1,800 dairy cows, 4,000 acres of cropland and 40 employees today, the goal of making the cows a top priority has remained the […]
CONTINUE READING →Remember the last time it was bitterly cold and snowing? Think about how many layers of clothing you or your children had to wear while being outside? Now, imagine yourself as a farmer and not only worrying about the number of layers of clothes that you’re wearing but keeping your animals safe and warm throughout […]
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