Meet a Central New York Farmer- Collins-Pride Holsteins Farm

Big Frog, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County and Wagner Farms want you to meet the hard working families keeping us fed and clothed. This week we salute Steve and Kelly Collins who have owned their farm just outside of Cedarville for 20+ years.

Steve and Kelly run the Collins-Pride Holsteins dairy farm located at 256 Gage Road
Ilion, NY. They run the farm with primary help from their children. Both Kelly and Steve have had a passion for cattle from early on in life. They’ve raised four children on their farm who all will say growing up on a farm is the best way to grow up and that they wouldn’t change a single aspect about the way they were raised.

All of their children were shown what dedication, determination, and hard work are through working on their parents farm. This farm has bred and raised some of the best cows Herkimer County has seen, and continue to do so. They’ve won countless awards and metals at local and state fairs for their hard work and dedication of raising some of the best cattle around.

Although times have been extremely tough the past few years they persevere to try to pursue the American dream.

Know a farmer we should add to our list? Here's the nomination form, or send info on our Facebook page, our mobile app, or email polly@bigfrog104.com. Meet a Farmer is also made possible by New York Farm Net, a program of Cornell, Harbor Point Minerals, White's Farm Supply, and the US Army.

Want to take your support of Central New York farmers to the next level? The Save Our Farms, Save Our Food campaign with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is offering a custom designed T-Shirt supporting farmers with any $25 donation. Get more info and order yours at CCEOneida.com