Emerging issues highlighted at Cornell’s Cow Comfort Conference: Part 1
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February 16, 2018

Emerging issues highlighted at Cornell’s Cow Comfort Conference: Part 1

“Stand up for what you stand for!” emphasized NY Animal Agriculture Coalition Executive Director Jessica Ziehm. Ziehm led an impressive roster of speakers for the 2018, 2nd Annual Cow Comfort Conference, hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension North Country Regional Ag Team, and the South

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