Exploring American Cheese Culture

There are about 400 craft cheesemakers currently in America, a number that has nearly doubled since 2000. Cultural anthropologist and MIT professor Heather Paxson gives us a glimpse into American artisanal cheese culture in her book, The Life of Cheese: Crafting Food and Value in America.

Yancey's Fancy Wins Top Honors At New York State Fair

August 31, 2016 Jim Krencik, Daily News

Chastinet was named the Grand Champion of the New York State Fair’s Dairy Productions Competition on Monday. A blue ribbon and a fair medal arrived at the company’s offices, ready for a trophy cabinet of past state championships like Jalapeno & Peppadew’s 2006 title.

Drought, Low Milk Prices Lead To Dairy Farm Closures Across NH

August 31, 2016 WMUR

New Hampshire dairy farmers say low milk prices and ongoing drought conditions have contributed to the state losing 16 percent of those farms over the past eight months.

Battenkill Valley Creamery Earns Highest Quality Milk State Honor

August 31, 2016 The Post Star

Battenkill Valley Creamery received the award for the highest quality milk in the state at the State Fair. This award is given by the Cornell University Department of Food Science.

HP Hood Arkport Wins Five Awards At NY State Fair

August 31, 2016 The Evening Tribune

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo Monday announced the winners of the 2016 Dairy Products Competition in celebration of the 40th annual Dairy Day at The Great New York State Fair, among them HP Hood Arkport which brought home five awards.