Dairy

The dairy industry in Orange County, New York has a long standing and deep-rooted history. Today, dairy operations have increased agricultural diversification while preserving their practices. With new on-farm focuses such as milk sales and agritourism, dairy farmers face a dynamic yet hopeful future in Orange County and continue to be a staple in our community

What's New:

General Resouces:

• https://cals.cornell.edu/pro-dairy
• https://agriculture.ny.gov/milk-dairy

Recent News:

• https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-livestock

2014 Farm Bill updates

The USDA Farm Service Agency has released updates for the 2014 Farm Bill and the Program Signups for Fruit, Vegetable, and Livestock Farmers begin on April 15, 2014. Please note the TAP (Tree Assistance Program) 2014 sheet is not available yet so below is the 2013 version.
2014 Farm Bill Fact Sheet
Farm Storage Facility Loan Program  
Livestock Forage Disaster Program  Livestock_Indemnity_Payments_LIP.pdf 
Livestock Indemnity Payments (LIP)
Tree Assistance Program for Orchardists and Nursery Tree Growers (TAP)

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Orange County is home to over 70 dairy and field crop farms. A trend towards fewer farms and larger herds will continue into the future. The average dairy farm milks between 75-90 cows.

Last updated January 30, 2025