Year of the Woman farmer
Follow the stories of women across New York’s dairy industry – from farm to fridge.
Connecting their work with the consumers who rely on dairy.
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A space to discover the women behind dairy, share their stories and passion, and connect through the experiences that shape the industry.
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REAL LIFE
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International Year of the Woman Farmer
Celebrating the 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer. Connecting the women who produce dairy to those who consume it through story, community, resources, and more. #WomenofDairy #IYWF
ON THE FARM
Dairy Farming, Science, ad Sustainability: Amanda Amadon’s Story| Finger Lakes NY
I had the privilege of sitting down with Amanda on one of Upstate New York’s first “Fool’s Spring” days – 70 degrees, happy cows and the kind of weather that makes you believe…
INDUSTRY NEWS
Earth Day and Dairy: What Sustainability Actually Looks Like from Farm to Fridge | Finger Lakes NY
By Katie Becker. Around Earth Day, conversations about sustainability tend to show up everywhere—in headlines and across social feeds. But on a dairy farm, sustainability isn’t something that gets turned on for a week. It’s part of how decisions are made year-round….
ON THE FARM
Dairy, Cheese & Gelato
Crosswinds Farm & Creamery Finger Lakes NY
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Sarah Van Orden Morrow since high school. We were both county dairy princesses—Sarah representing Greene County and me, Madison County—and later found ourselves at Cornell University studying Animal Science…
AT THE TABLE
Introducing Women of Dairy on National Agriculture Day: Connecting Farm to Fridge Through Real Stories
Each year, National Agriculture Day serves as a reminder of something we all depend on daily — agriculture. First established in 1973 by the Agriculture Council of America, National Agriculture Day was created to recognize and celebrate the role…
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NEW YORK
Visit the Map to Learn the Story of a New York Dairy Farmer near YOU! Stories are coming soon – check back as they are added! We’re so proud of the work that dairy farmers – and the amazing industry that supports them – do to produce healthy products for your table.
Click the pins to read stories of farmers in your area.
Crosswinds Farm & Creamery
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New Hope View Farm LLC
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CALLING WOMEN OF DAIRY
If you play a role in the dairy industry in New York State, we’d love to hear your story. We’re looking to feature women across every part of the industry—from farms to processing, transportation, and beyond.
You don’t need to own a farm to be part of this. Whether you’re a herdsperson, processor, milk hauler, or working in another role, your perspective matters. We’re also interested in the women whose contributions may not have always been front and center—mothers, grandmothers, and others whose presence helped shape and sustain the farm.
We see you—and your story is worth telling.
Are You
a Dairy Fan?
We Want To Hear From You!
We’re looking for stories from dairy fans—those who enjoy and rely on dairy every day. Tell us about your favorite product, a go-to recipe, or how dairy shows up in your routine. Have a fun or unexpected story? Even better—we’d love to hear it.
We’d love to feature your story. Use the form below to share.
Whether or not you have a direct connection to the dairy industry, your perspective matters.
