The Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program, a program of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board, has grant funds available for farmers to complete capital improvement projects. Eligible farmers can apply for Water Quality Grants or Dairy Improvement Grants, both … Continued
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As a Vermont dairy industry leader for several decades, I have witnessed the challenges that dairy farmers face. Here in Vermont we have experienced wildly fluctuating milk prices that often don’t correspond to rising costs of production. Investments have been … Continued
Greetings! My name is Claire and I’m part of the family farm team that works to provide Vermont Creamery with the high quality cows’ milk for their deliciously yummy (and new!) St. Albans cheese! All of the milk that … Continued
The 17th Annual Vermont Dairy Producer’s Conference will be held on February 23, 2016 at the Sheraton Burlington Conference Center. Door Prizes of $2,000, $1,000 and $500! Speakers include Governor Shumlin, Secretary of Agriculture Chuck Ross, Dr. Ray Nebel, Garrison … Continued
Farms Needed for Tours to Teach Students About Farming Dairy in the Classroom is a program offered to Vermont Schools and funded by Vermont Dairy farmers. The program was designed by Virginia Holiman to increase students’ appreciation and knowledge of … Continued
Check out highlights from the Vermont Breakfast on the Farm that was hosted by St. Albans Co-op producer, Nea-Tocht Farm! Watch → http://bit.ly/1XubHfc
Keewaydin Farm in Stowe, Vermont, has been named the 2015 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year. The award is presented annually to an outstanding dairy operation by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension and the Vermont Dairy Industry Association … Continued
Warmer weather is here and as the temperature rises, consider your bulk tank and the temperature of your milk. Regulations continue to be more stringent as it relates to acceptable milk temperatures for the Cooperatives customer base and it is … Continued
Click here for the English PDF version: Click here for the Spanish PDF version: Vermont Farm Labor Wage and Hour and Housing Fact Sheet-Spanish-Final-4-…