Dairy

It wasn’t the three years of investment banking or the two years at Columbia Business School, or even the year at Deloitte, that led Siggi Hilmarsson to discover his calling. It was a crusty piece of toast that prompted him to leave consulting to make yogurt. …

Concessions by farmers in this state to sharply restrict the close confinement of hens, hogs and veal calves are the latest sign that so-called factory farming a staple of modern agriculture that is seen by critics as inhumane and a threat to the environment and health is on the verge of significant change. …

A U.S. food advocacy group is calling on Vermont ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s to drop the “All Natural” claim on its ice cream and frozen yogurt. …

Lactose is a sugar found in milk and other dairy products that some people have difficulty digesting. …

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today recognized Van Slykes Dairy Farm, LLC of Pike as the recipients of the New York State Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) Award. The Van Slykes, sponsored by the Wyoming County Soil and Water Conservation District, were honored during the Agricultural Leadership Luncheon ceremonies today at Empire Farm Days in Seneca Falls. …