HP Hood (Arkport, Vernon and Lafargeville plants) earned the most medals overall, with a total of 16.King Brothers Dairy took home gold in the Small Processors Fluid Milk category as well as the Chocolate Milk category and the Flavored Yogurt category.Weissman Farms also won gold in the Flavored Milk category.Other highlights from the competition include: This year there were 152 entries across all categories. The Annual Dairy Day awarded cheese processors and manufacturers from across the state, in addition to its fluid milk producers, with gold or silver honors, or an Award of Excellence. Interim Fair Director Sean Hennessey said, “Dairy Day is an unbelievably fun day that gives us an opportunity to discover the very best milkshake concoctions, try all kinds of cheeses and ice cream, and learn more about milk production. The Dairy Day awards ceremony gives us a platform to celebrate the dairy industry by recognizing the people who work so hard to bring us the very best dairy products around.”

Our dairy farmers and processors are among the best in the country and take great pride in bringing their products to consumers across the country. Congratulations to our winners and all our participants it’s truly an honor to take part in the Dairy Day ceremony at the Great New York State Fair and recognize the hard work and dedication of our dairy community.” Stewart’s was honored with gold for the state’s top-scoring milk, and Dygert Farms earned silver. In addition, Cabot Creamery Cooperative was named Grand Champion for its Horseradish Cheddar.Ĭommissioner Ball said, “New York is known for its fantastic dairy products-from its leading yogurts to its artisan cheeses and everything in between. Ball today announced the winners of the 2022 Dairy Products Competition in celebration of Dairy Day at The Great New York State Fair. New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Annual State Fair Tradition Highlights World-Class Dairy Products in New York State Stewart’s Honored with Gold for Best Fluid Milk, Dygert Farms Creamery Earns Silver Cabot Creamery Cooperative Named Grand Champion for its Horseradish Cheddar

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