Food Waste Gets Second Life as Renewable Energy on Dairy Farm

Food Waste Gets Second Life as Renewable Energy on Dairy Farm

Recycling is at the heart of dairy farming. Water is recycled to use on crops or to clean the milking parlor. Manure is recycled as fertilizer for the fields or converted into electricity on farms with cow power technology. Now, a Vermont farm has found a way to help their community recycle inedible food waste. …

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A Young Dairy Farmer on a Mission to Help Her Community

A Young Dairy Farmer on a Mission to Help Her Community

The end of the  year is an optimal time for reflection and consideration of new goals for the coming year. Looking for inspiration? Read on to learn more about an exceptionally motivated local dairy farmer committed to sustainability and community support and don’t forget to make your year-end contribution to The Great American Milk Drive. …

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Dairy Farmers Protect Our Land

Dairy Farmers Protect Our Land

What comes to mind when you picture the rural landscape of New England and New York? Snowy hilltops? Golden autumn leaves? Farmhouses, silos, and barns? Whether you are thinking of your hometown or vacation getaway, we are certain that the open space you’ve envisioned is linked to our region’s agriculture. New York and New England …

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