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 READINGHave you ever wanted to help give New York agriculture a positive image? Here’s your chance! Even during a busy fall harvest season, we need to continue to show our pride in the care we provide our animals, the land and our community. To help you do so, the New York Animal Agriculture Coalition […]
CONTINUE READINGEvery 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 READINGEvery 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 READINGWhen was the last time you witnessed the miracle of life? Do you have questions about agriculture and wish you knew a farmer so you could chat? Have you ever had the opportunity to discuss your concerns straight from the source – a farmer? Well, now is your chance! The Dairy Cow Birthing Center is […]
CONTINUE READINGSummertime means school vacation, ice cream cones, cook outs and swimming in the local pool but for farm kids, it means the county fair is right around the corner. One of my favorite things to do during the summer was not only go to the county fair but live there with my cows, pigs and […]
CONTINUE READINGThink 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 very similar. Farmers work with a nutritionist to develop a balanced diet for each cow on the farm, they […]
CONTINUE READINGHi! I’m Eileen. I’m new to NYAAC and will be sharing with you lots of stories about dairy farmers in New York State here. However, I thought you might want to know my story first. If you were anything like I was growing up, then you probably spent most of your teenage years doing your […]
CONTINUE READINGIt’s June! That means the end of school is near, summertime is around the corner and it’s time to celebrate the 5,000 New York dairy farms as Dairy Month is upon us! We all have that favorite holiday that we enjoy celebrating with our families and Dairy Month is no different, except we celebrate for […]
CONTINUE READINGThe New York Animal Agriculture Coalition today announced hiring Eileen Jensen as its Director of Promotion and Outreach. Jensen brings a lifetime of experience and passion for agriculture to this position, which will aid the farmer-founded, not-for-profit organization advocate for animal agriculture and the state’s 5,000 dairy farms. “We are very pleased to welcome Eileen […]
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