We’re proud to spotlight some of the incredible women within the New England and New York dairy industry who you should be following on social media. From dairy farmers to local ‘ag’vocates, these folks work hard to ensure the continued success of the industry.
Hannah Rainville and her sisters Ashley, Sarah, and Marie are the voices behind the TikTok account @rainvillerizzz, where more than 13.5K followers get a glimpse of life at Four Girls Dairy in Fairfax, VT. Through humor, family moments, and everyday farm scenes, the sisters share what modern dairy farming looks like. The farm was recently recognized as Vermont’s 2025 Dairy Farm of the Year, highlighting the family’s excellence in milk production, herd and crop management, and commitment to sustainable farming practices.
Brittany, owner of Shaggy Coos Farm & Creamery, is a first-generation dairy farmer leading a 100% female-owned and operated farm in Easton, CT. She sits on the board of directors for Fairfield Farm Bureau and enjoys working with local vo-ag schools to help inspire the next generation in agriculture. The farm just launched milk home delivery service in 2026.
Marah is a senior at Cornell University studying Animal Science with a concentration in Dairy Management. While originally from CT, her passion for dairy began on her family’s farm, Taft’s Milk & Maple Farm located in Huntington, VT. At Cornell, she serves as president of the Cornell University Dairy Science Club. You can find Marah sharing glimpses of life on her family’s farm through social media, helping connect consumers with the people and passion behind dairy farming.
Kristen is a professional wedding photographer, who lends her talents to her family farm in Vergennes, VT. Follow Kristen for stunning behind-the-scenes images of life on the farm, cute calf videos, and (every now and then) sneak peeks at a barn cat, too.
Julie and her husband, Jason, run MacGlaflin Farm, a 2022 New Hampshire Dairy Farm of the Year winner. Follow MacGlaflin Farm, in Claremont, NH, for tours, updates on their Adopt-a-Cow program, and calf zoomies.
Jessica and her sister, Jennifer, are 5th generation dairy farmers at Mapleline Farm in Hadley, MA. The farm, which is known New England-wide for its flavored milk options, celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2024.
Val is a 2nd generation dairy farmer living in Upstate NY. She’s also a longtime ‘ag’vocate, National Dairy Board member, and host of the Pull Up A Bale podcast. Follow Val for a behind-the-scenes look at life on the farm and insights from her podcast guests.
