American Dairy Association North East Announces New York State Dairy Ambassador Team

On Saturday, February 15, Olivia Shawley from Cattaraugus County was selected as the 2025-2026 New York State Dairy Ambassador. First Associate Ambassador is Addison Brown of Onondaga County and Serenity Conklin of Chemung County is Second Associate Dairy Ambassador.

American Dairy Association North East, Local Retailers Partner To Stock Local Food Banks With Fresh Milk

More than 500 stores participated in the month-long campaign from Price Chopper, Redner’s Markets, Shoppers Food & Pharmacy, Safeway and Weis Markets. Signage was posted in the dairy case and at checkout with a reminder for shoppers to round up their change to donate to Fill a Glass with Hope. 

New York State Fair 800-Pound Butter Sculpture Recycled into Energy at Local Dairy Farm

Noblehurst Farms will combine the butter with other food waste from local food manufacturers and educational institutions and run it through the farm’s digester, converting it into energy.

North East Butter Sculpture Unveiled at New York State Fair

This year’s butter sculpture, sponsored by Wegmans, highlights one of the many ways dairy farmers protect the planet while producing nutritious milk. 

Checkoff Prepares Dairy Promoters to Interact With Consumers, Share Positive Dairy Messages

American Dairy Association North East helps dairy promoters across the region prepare for their year-long role representing their state’s dairy farmers and serving as a face for the industry with consumers.