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American Dairy Association North East is partnering with state environmental education organizations to build consumer trust in dairy farming’s sustainability. Board member Barb Hanselman of Del-Rose Farm recently hosted a virtual tour for the New York State Outdoor Education Association, emphasizing farmers’ commitment to environmental protection and sustainable practices. Hanselman, in collaboration with the Watershed Agricultural Council, highlighted practices like no-till cropping and manure management used to protect water quality. ADA North East CEO John Chrisman emphasizes the importance of farmers sharing these practices to reassure consumers about dairy’s sustainability.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – American Dairy Association North East board member Barb Hanselman of Bloomville, N.Y., recently hosted a virtual tour of her family’s dairy, Del-Rose Farm, for the New York State Outdoor Education Association.
In addition to New York, ADA North East has cultivated third-party support with the state environmental education organizations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Collaboration with these groups helps build trust in dairy by highlighting dairy farmers’ commitment to protecting the environment.
“I want consumers to understand that a farmer’s job is to feed and nourish people, and we take it very seriously in order to secure long-term sustainability,” said Hanselman. “A farm’s legacy is tomorrow, so we hope these educators share our stories with their students to show that we work hard to do what’s best for the soil, water resources, cattle, communities and our environment.”
Hanselman partnered on the presentation with Nate Townsend of the Watershed Agricultural Council. He works with farmers in the New York City Watershed region, where Del-Rose Farm is located, to protect water quality on behalf of the 9 million New York residents.
Hanselman discussed the practices they incorporate to protect the waterways, including no-till cropping, cover crops, crop rotation and manure management. “Getting support from multiple sources like the Watershed Agricultural Council only enhances our operation as we work to produce a safe, nutritious product for consumers,” added Hanselman.
“Sustainability and the environment are always on top of consumers’ minds,” said ADA North East CEO John Chrisman. “We’re so fortunate that dairy farmers like Barb share their practices with environmental groups, to ultimately build trust in dairy.”
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