by Elizabeth A. Tomlin
“Stand up for what you stand for!” emphasized NY Animal Agriculture Coalition Executive Director Jessica Ziehm.
Ziehm led an impressive roster of speakers for the 2018, 2nd Annual Cow Comfort Conference, hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension North Country Regional Ag Team, and the South Central NY Dairy & Field Crops Team at Liverpool, NY. [Read more…]
by Troy Bishopp
LATHAM, NY — Conservation, quality soils, cool season pastures and human health are uniquely intertwined in the northeast pasture belt for the benefit of all. The Northeast Pasture Consortium continues to advocate for these coveted grasslands and grazing’s importance with an alliance of graziers, extension educators and research professionals. Is pasture relevant? “Unequivocally yes,” said Consortium Chairman, James Cropper. [Read more…]
by Sally Colby
For many consumers, that question is never really answered. But Pine View Dairy, a popular stop for cyclists, tourists and locals in Lancaster, PA, draws customers who are interested in both the animals and the dairy products they produce. [Read more…]
by Troy Bishopp
NASHVILLE, TN — Aldo Leopold said, “Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land.” This harmonious relationship was very evident at the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) 72nd Annual Meeting held in Nashville, TN, when over a dozen Northeast conservation professionals and students won conservation awards for service, photography and hand-drawn posters. [Read more…]
by Sally Colby
Ellen Puccetti is a dairy farmer on a North Smithfield, RI dairy farm that was started by her great-grandfather in 1914. Over the years, the family has allowed changes in customer preferences to help them shape the farm for the future. [Read more…]
by Elizabeth A. Tomlin
“I am the fifth generation to farm here,” stated Jeffrey Post of Post Farms, LLC, Oakfield, NY, near the tip of Lake Erie, where he currently shares farm ownership and management with both his dad, Dan and his Uncle John. [Read more…]
Should you tighten your belt when milk prices decline?
by Gabe Middleton DVM
It is no secret that we are in the midst of a dairy recession. Producers are trying to find ways to tighten their belts and weather the storm of low milk prices. An evaluation of the components of the farm budget should be evaluated. [Read more…]
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
LIVERPOOL, NY — As with any industry, the future of agriculture lays in the hands of young people. Dr. David Kohl spoke on the topic at the recent 2018 Corn & Soybean Winter Expo, hosted by the New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association. He emphasized the top reasons young people should enjoy many opportunities going into agriculture now, along with tips for their success. [Read more…]