Dairy

Abundant natural rainfall and a great tradition of dairy farming makes the Northeast an important dairy-producing area of the country.

Resources

Cornell University Pro-Dairy - a NYS dairy industry educational program, enables farm families and other agricultural professionals to realize their values and strive to achieve their professional and personal goals

Cornell University Dairy Management Program - gain further understanding of the integration and application of dairy farm management principles and programs with respect to progressive dairying and related industries through Cornell's site

New York State Division of Milk Control and Dairy Services - this NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets website has a dual role to protect the health and welfare of the people of New York State and to help promote the agricultural economic development of the dairy industry through various economic controls and programs

NYS 4-H Youth Dairy Programs - provides children and teens with dairy related events, activities and resources

NY FarmNet - Provides farm families with a network of contacts and support services to help them develop skills for dealing with life challenges and transitions - through personalized education, confidential consulting, and referral. Farm Family Consultants and Farm Business Consultants provide free and confidential on-farm visits to answer questions and help find solutions to concerns. Topics include (but are not limited to) business and family finances, farm changes, farm management, disaster, stress, family communication and conflict. Please call: 1-800-547-FARM (3276).

Last updated March 5, 2021