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JULY 7, 2009
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WHILE PRODUCING RAW MILK FOR DIRECT SALE
Northeast VT location TBA
H. 125, the Raw Milk Bill, is set to become law as of July 1, opening the door to new opportunities
in small-scale milk production and direct consumer sales, as well as increased exposure to legal
and health challenges. This workshop series, repeated in three statewide regions, seeks to educate
farmers selling direct to consumers and improve management practices to reduce liability.
Speakers will include Shelby Girard of Rural Vermont, Leo Larocque of Co-Operative Insurance,
Laurel Junkins and Dan Scruton of the VT Agency of Agriculture, and regional farmer panels
sharing a diversity of experiences. Each workshop will end with a farm tour at a successful local
farm selling raw milk.
CONTACT: Jenn Colby, UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture, (802) 656-0858,
jcolby@uvm.edu, www.uvm.edu/pasture.
JULY 8, 2009
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WHILE PRODUCING RAW MILK FOR DIRECT SALE
Randolph Center, VT
H. 125, the Raw Milk Bill, is set to become law as of July 1, opening the door to new opportunities
in small-scale milk production and direct consumer sales, as well as increased exposure to legal
and health challenges. This workshop series, repeated in three statewide regions, seeks to educate
farmers selling direct to consumers and improve management practices to reduce liability.
Speakers will include Shelby Girard of Rural Vermont, Leo Larocque of Co-Operative Insurance,
Laurel Junkins and Dan Scruton of the VT Agency of Agriculture, and regional farmer panels
sharing a diversity of experiences. Each workshop will end with a farm tour at a successful local
farm selling raw milk.
CONTACT: Jenn Colby, UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture, (802) 656-0858,
jcolby@uvm.edu, www.uvm.edu/pasture.
JULY 9, 2009
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WHILE PRODUCING RAW MILK FOR DIRECT SALE
Westminster, VT
H. 125, the Raw Milk Bill, is set to become law as of July 1, opening the door to new opportunities
in small-scale milk production and direct consumer sales, as well as increased exposure to legal
and health challenges. This workshop series, repeated in three statewide regions, seeks to educate
farmers selling direct to consumers and improve management practices to reduce liability.
Speakers will include Shelby Girard of Rural Vermont, Leo Larocque of Co-Operative Insurance,
Laurel Junkins and Dan Scruton of the VT Agency of Agriculture, and regional farmer panels
sharing a diversity of experiences. Each workshop will end with a farm tour at a successful local
farm selling raw milk.
CONTACT: Jenn Colby, UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture, (802) 656-0858,
jcolby@uvm.edu, www.uvm.edu/pasture.
July 11 - 12. 2009
Sheepdog Trial and Farm Festival
Merck Forest Farm, Rupert, VT
Contact: 802-394-7836
July 18, 2009
First Branch Farm and Fiber Tour
VT Grand View Farm & Hollow Hill Farm
Spend a Saturday along one of Vermont's most scenic routes. Follow the First Branch of the White River along RT 110 and visit two unique sheep farms. Learn about two breeds of sheep and how the shepherds care for them. See demonstrations of skirting fleeces, spinning wool into yarn, felting, and weaving. See the wonderful products made using farm raised wool. http://www.grandviewfarmvt.net/FirstBranchFarmandFiberTour.html, kimgoodling@yahoo.com for a tour map.
August 7-9, 2009
2009 NOFA Summer Conference
Amherst, MA
www.nofasummerconference.org
September 19th and 20th, 2009
Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival
Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock, NY
http://www.gvhg.org/fest.html
September 26th and 27th, 2009
Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival
Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY
http://www.washingtoncountyfair.com/FiberFestivalWebAd.htm
October 3 and 4, 2009
21st Annual Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival
Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT
A new venue for this Vermont Sheep and Goat Association sponsored event, Tunbridge Fairgrounds in Tunbridge, Vermont. Please note, the date change from last year. Visit our web page for all the latest Festival information: www.vtsheepandgoat.org/festival.html
October 17 & 18, 2009
2009 Northeast Animal Power Field Days
Tunbridge Fair Grounds, Tunbridge, VT
Dedicated to working draft animals in enterprises that support sustainability of local communities and vital land-based economies, this two-day trade fair and conference will feature workshops, equipment demonstrations, working demos, exhibitors, local food, swap meet, and more. Join the free on-line discussion list: www.draftanimalpower.com. Interested in Volunteering? Please contact Kristen Gage at kristengage@comcast.net or call 802-431-1029. For more information, contact Carl Russell or Lisa McCrory at: info@animalpowerfielddays.org or call: 802-234-5524. Visit the website for program updates: www.animalpowerfielddays.org.
October 17 & 18, 2009
New York State Sheep and Wool Festival
Dutchess County Fairground, Rhinebeck, NY
www.sheepandwool.com/
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