Behind every farm and field, there is a family working hard to provide for our communities! 🧑‍🌾👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Over 95% of farms in New York State are family-owned, including dairy farms, which are the heart and economic engine of our rural communities. Family farms work tirelessly to provide nutritious milk and food to our communities, support local economies, and protect the land for the next generation. #Dairy4Good #nydairy #familyfarm #familydairyfarm #dairyfarm

Milk haulers are constantly using technology to assess trucking routes and other efficiencies to support a sustainable dairy industry. Learn more from Mark Stevenson of Cayuga Milk Ingredients! 🚚🥛 #Dairy4Good #nydairy #milkhauling #dairyfarm

Happy #WorldFoodDay! 🌎🌽 World Food Day recognizes the need for sustainability and global awareness in resolving food insecurity across the world. From harvesting crops to be used as feed for cows, to processing cows' milk into the dairy products that we enjoy, farmers are making significant efforts to support sustainable practices that keep people happy and healthy. 💚 #Dairy4Good #nydairy #dairyproducts

There's nothing like a corn harvest on a beautiful fall day! 🍁🌽 Dairy farmers are finishing up harvest season and storing corn and hay to feed their cows in the coming months. Harvests are taken back to the farm, where they are packed down by large vehicles to help ferment over time and turn into haylage and corn silage. #Dairy4Good #nydairy #nutrition #harvest #dairyfarm

A growing dairy farm means more helping hands from family members and community partners! 🧑‍🌾🤝🧑‍🔬 Bryan Adams of Adams Dairy Farm explains how his growing family farm works with expert consultants to help organize and optimize their manure management. This helps the farm remain focused on improving its efficiency while preserving the soil and fields for their children. #Dairy4Good #nydairy #familyfarm #farmmanagement #dairyfarm

#DidYouKnow that a dairy cow's bedding can be recycled? 🤔 Dave Phillips of Phillips Family Farm explains how their farm collects sand from the barn every time the stalls and alleys are cleaned. That sand is then separated from other materials, dried out, and reused as comfortable bedding for cows! The farm's methods of recycling sand, water, and natural fertilizer align with their values of sustainability and preserving the land for the next generation. 🌱 #Dairy4Good #nydairy #sustainabilityinag #dairyfarm

Here in New York, we're fully into the harvest season! 🍂🌽 Dairy farmers are busy chopping corn, one of the most important crops on the farm. Corn makes up roughly 25-75% of a dairy cow's diet, depending on the total mixed ration developed by a farm's nutritionist, making it an essential crop for providing the energy cows need to produce nutritious milk!

Meet the Jersey! 👋🤎 Small in stature but big on personality and efficiency, Jerseys are one of the world’s most popular dairy breeds. Originally from the Island of Jersey in the English Channel, they're now raised as reliable dairy cows around the world! Their nutrient-rich milk is known for its higher butterfat content, which is perfect for making creamy, delicious dairy products! 🧈 #Dairy4Good #nydairy #jerseycow #dairycow #dairyfarm

How farmers care for newborn calves is vital to the rest of their lives! 🐮🍼 Irene Nielsen, Stauffer Farms' Calf and Young Heifer Manager, explains all the steps she and her team take to ensure calves are healthy, clean, and able to boost their immune system from the moment they're born. #Dairy4Good #nydairy #calfcare #farmbiosecurity #dairyfarm #familyfarm #IYWF2026 #YearOfTheWomanFarmer

New York FFA Association leader Danyelle stops by Tiashoke Farm every day after school to lend a hand! Check out how a future farmer is gaining hands-on experience and growing her passion for dairy farming. 👩‍🌾 #Dairy4Good #nydairy #IYWF2026 #womeninagriculture #yearofthewomanfarmer #futurefarmer #familyfarm #dairyfarm #cowcare

Did you know that calves sometimes drink milk from bottles too? 🍼🐮 Feeding calves from a bottle can encourage more natural digestive functions and has proven to be a very consistent feeding method. Bottle-feeding can also allow farmers to carefully monitor how much milk each calf receives and make sure every little one gets the nutrition it needs to grow strong and healthy. #Dairy4Good #nydairy #calfcare #dairyfarm

Ever wonder why you might see a tractor driving back and forth over piles of cuttings on the farm? 🚜 They are performing an important process known as silage packing, which uses heavy tractors to pack harvested crops like corn and alfalfa into stored feed for cows. The process of packing silage removes excess oxygen and preserves nutrients, so cows can eat high-quality feed all year long! 🐮🌾 🎥 @NYAnimalAg #Dairy4Good #nydairy #nyfarm #nutrition

Labor Day weekend may be a time to slow down and celebrate, but for family dairy farmers, the work never stops. 🧑‍🌾🚜 From early mornings to late nights, they’re caring for their cows and working hard to provide fresh, nutritious dairy for families everywhere. As we head into Labor Day weekend, remember to thank farmers and farmworkers for their dedication and commitment to providing us with nutritious dairy products! #Dairy4Good #nydairy #laborday #dairyfarms #thankafarmer

Healthy nutrition = a healthy cow! 🐄🌾 Paul Molesky, a nutritionist with Poulin Grain, discusses how he helps Len Lo Farms and other family dairy farms tailor their cows' diets to keep them healthy and productive. #Dairy4Good #nydairy #farmmanagement #dairynutrition #familyfarm

Oh hey, didn't see you there... 🐮 Cow brushes promote natural grooming behavior in cows, improves their hygiene, and increases their milk yield by keeping them happy and comfortable! 🎥 NY Animal Agriculture Coalition #Dairy4Good #nydairy #cowcomfort #dairyfarm

Did someone say meal prep? 🍴🌾 While you're doing your weekend grocery shopping, farmers are also doing their own meal planning! From harvesting alfalfa and other crops to storing and preparing feed, farmers work year-round to make sure their cows have nutritious meals ready to go. 🎥 NY Animal Agriculture Coalition #Dairy4Good #nydairy #harvesting #familyfarm

It's breakfast time for the girls! 🍴🐮 Calves need multiple small meals daily to help them digest and absorb nutrients. Farmers feed calves a diet that is rich in proteins, fats, and carbohydrates to promote their growth and development. #Dairy4Good #nydairy #calfcare #dairyfarm

Safety First! 🦺 Proper safety protocols and signage are necessary to protect the health of all cows, farmworkers, and visitors on dairy farms. All visitors and employees need to be aware of potential hazards around the farm and understand the safety procedures in place. Employees participate in regular trainings, which is critical to a safe workplace. Additionally, clear, visible signs help everyone stay informed, alert, and safe while working around animals, equipment, and farm vehicles. #Dairy4Good #nydairy #farmsafety #dairyfarm #farmmanagement #familyfarm #safetyfirst

Draglining has huge environmental benefits! 🌱🚜 Implementing draglining helps reduce road traffic, save fuel, and improve efficiency on family dairy farms. #Dairy4Good #nydairy #sustainabilityinag #nyfarm #familyfarm

Clean water is essential to managing a healthy and sustainable dairy farm! 💧 Water troughs are cleaned often and are always easily accessible to cows. Making fresh drinking water available around the clock improves cows' immune systems and milk production! #Dairy4Good #nydairy #waterquality #cowcomfort #dairyfarm