date:Aug 18, 2012
Speaking at the first New York State Yogurt Summit, Cuomo announced a number of actions, which once implemented will help dairy farmers increase the size of their herds and provide a greater amount of raw milk for the states booming yogurt industry.
Since 2000, the number of yogurt processing plants in New York State has increased from 14 to 29 and yogurt production in the state doubled between 2005 and 2011. According to 2011 figures, dairy manufacturers in New York employ more than 8,000 peop