Who Tonya Taylor Is
Tonya Taylor grew up in the rolling pastures of Vermont’s dairy belt, where the rhythm of farm life shaped her earliest curiosities about milk, cheese, and every creamy product in between. Unlike many writers who discovered their voice in urban newsrooms, Tonya’s classroom was the family farm, where mornings began before sunrise and ended with late night discussions about herd health, feed cycles, and seasonal production shifts. This rural upbringing forged in her not just a love for dairy, but a lifelong respect for the science, history, and cultural significance of milk-based foods.
From Passion to Profession
Tonya pursued a formal education in nutritional sciences, earning her bachelor’s degree with honors at the University of Wisconsin Madison, a region known for dairy research and innovation. While in college she balanced academic theory with practical internships at local creameries and research labs, where she learned about dairy microbiology, lactose digestion, and the evolving landscape of dairy alternatives.
After graduation she spent several years as a food science writer for a regional agricultural magazine, translating complex studies into accessible stories for farmers, chefs, and curious consumers alike. Before launching newmarketdairy.com in early 2025, Tonya also served as an outreach coordinator for a nonprofit focused on food literacy in under-served rural communities.
In that role she organized workshops on yogurt fermentation, cheese-making basics, and how to read nutrition labels skills that honed her ability to listen deeply, ask the right questions, and address knowledge gaps that many people don’t even know they have.
Her writing has always reflected the same blend of rigor and warmth: scientific accuracy presented in a way that feels conversational, human, and useful.
The Vision Behind New Market Dairy
At NewMarketDairy , Tonya’s mission is simple but ambitious: to answer real questions about milk and dairy with clarity, curiosity, and practical insight. Whether readers are puzzled about lactose intolerance, eager to try homemade ricotta, or wondering how plant milks compare, Tonya writes each piece as though she’s speaking to a thoughtful neighbor over a kitchen table. Her content is rooted in real experience, real research, and a genuine desire to help people make informed choices about the foods they feed themselves and their families.
Tonya still calls a small dairy community home, but her work spans far beyond her hometown. Frequent travels to agricultural fairs, dairy expos, and international food symposiums keep her informed about trends, traditions, and innovations from around the world. At the same time, she keeps her feet on the ground, celebrating the farmers, artisans, and everyday cooks whose contributions make the world of milk and dairy richer and more delicious. NewMarketDairy.com is her invitation to you to explore, learn, and enjoy every drop along the way.