About Us

Mission Statement

The New York Animal Agriculture Coalition exists to reconnect the publics' understanding of and appreciation for animal agriculture through:

• media engagement,
• public education,
• and by fostering cooperation between industry stakeholders.

Strategic Vision Statement

NYAAC will lead the public discussion on all aspects of animal agriculture to build consumer trust and public support for modern practices that ensure a safe, wholesome, affordable and sustainable food system.

Core Values

• Engage: NYAAC is committed to being a proactive voice and source of factual, credible information about NY livestock producers and their role in today’s food system.
• Integrity: NYAAC is committed to a set of ethical principles that guide personal and professional actions.
• Care: NYAAC is committed to supporting and promoting compassion for our animals, one-another, our employees and our community.
•  Respect: NYAAC is committed to treating others with courtesy, politeness and kindness.
• Innovate: NYAAC will identify emerging change and seek new directions in food animal production and animal care practices to ensure the highest standards.

This We Believe

• Farmers and farming contribute valuable stewardship and citizenship to our communities.
• Animal husbandry practices should be set by veterinarians, animal scientists, farmers and other experts in animal care.
• Farmers are ethically responsible to care for their animals and the land.
• To thrive, farmers need an adequate price for their products, and the social license to operate.
• Farms of all sizes contribute to the local economy and agriservice infrastructure. Farmers should be free to choose their own management philosophy.
• We must educate our communities about the benefits of farm businesses and farmers. We must reinforce agricultural, economic and environmental realities and benefits, and create an atmosphere at the local level that helps our farms compete.