A local woman has joined the board of directors of the Dairy Girl Network, a national organization offering programs and events supporting all women in dairy.
Julie Patterson and her husband own Patterson Farms as sixth-generation dairy and crop farmers in Cayuga County. Her responsibilities at Patterson Farms, Inc., include financial management, HR management, safety training, social media, outreach, and workforce development. She attended Alfred State College and earned an associate degree in architectural engineering and worked in that field for a few years after graduating. After going back to school, Julie completed the Cornell Dairy Executive Program in 2004 with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Julie serves on the NYS Dairy Promotion Order Board, on a cohort for the National Young Farmers Coalition, and is involved in Workforce Development for agriculture in her community.
The DGN Board of Directors is comprised of twelve voting members along with two advisory members. These individuals are elected representatives serving as dairy farmers and industry professionals. They oversee the overall execution of the organization’s mission. In building the organization and supporting dairywomen through connections, encouragement, and inspiration, DGN is proud to continue to add to our board of directors with new leadership.
