Fill a Glass With Hope June Retail Campaign to Get Milk to Families in Need

Dairy farmers are partnering with four major retail chains during National Dairy Month to encourage consumers to donate to Fill a Glass with Hope® to help get milk to families who need and want it. American Dairy Association North East implemented the campaign with Price Chopper, Safeway, ShopRite and Weis Markets – in 476 stores across the region.

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Announces Initiatives to Promote New York Dairy Industry During Dairy Month

This year, the State’s Dairy Month activities have an educational focus, including the re-launch of the Department’s Dairy Education Days series in elementary school classrooms across the state; a collaboration with New York Ag in the Classroom to help kids learn fun facts about dairy in their region; a focus on re-connecting communities with dairy farmers and processors through our Taste NY Markets; and the release of a Dairy Resources Guide that catalogs the resources the State offers to New York’s dairy industry.  

25,500 Students Tune Into Spring Virtual Farm Tours to Learn About Dairy

This spring, 25,500 students and teachers joined local dairy farmers who hosted three Virtual Farm Tours coordinated by American Dairy Association North East.

American Dairy Association North East Announces New CEO

American Dairy Association North East dairy farmer board of directors, representing 9,000 northeast dairy farmers, is pleased to announce John Chrisman is the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organization. As CEO, Chrisman will lead the organization to fulfill its mission to promote dairy and serve as the association’s key liaison with industry and government leaders.

New York State Dairy Ambassador Helps Students Connect With Farmers Through ‘New York Thursdays’ School Nutrition Program

American Dairy Association North East and New York State Dairy Ambassador Gabby Taylor are working to help students connect with dairy farmers through the New York Thursdays school nutrition program.