Betsy Hicks

Betsy Hicks completed her M.S. with a focus in dairy nutrition from the University of Illinois in 2008. After working in the industry as a nutritional consultant, Betsy came to the South Central NY Dairy & Field Crops Program in 2014. In her role as Dairy Management Specialist, she works with dairy farmers of all sizes and types across the six-county region. Her main focus includes providing on-farm consultations and support to farmers in the region, conducting on-farm research, providing educational opportunities for farmers and industry, and collaborating with other regional educators to provide a rich depth of information for New York State's dairy industry. Betsy’s interests include cattle behavior and nutrition and advocating for both the dairy and beef industry.