Many of Vermont’s Dairy Farms Have Shuttered, and the …
May 31, 2023 · That year, Vermont was home to 11,000 dairy farms. Today, there are 508. Because what farmers are paid for milk rarely covers what it cost them to produce it, they search for economies of...
‘Lost my love for farming’: The fate of dozens of small organic dairy ...
Feb 9, 2023 · Vermont lost 11 organic dairy farms in 2021 and 18 in 2022. Mike Thresher, a NOFA board member, estimates the three-year economic impact to the state is more than $215 million. Critical...
Milk & Dairy - Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets
Milk & Dairy. Mission: The Dairy Section of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets has oversight of the dairy industry in Vermont. There are over 500 dairy farms in Vermont milking cattle, sheep and/or goats, and over 156 firms processing …
Fairmont Farm: A Family-Owned Vermont Dairy Farm - New England Dairy
At Life on the Farm Camp, kids learn how to take care of their own baby calf, milk a cow and make home-made butter. Fairmont farm is made up of two large family-run farms in East Montpelier, VT. Learn how this farm family takes care of their cows and local community here.
Herd size: Vermont dairy farms are getting bigger and more …
May 11, 2021 · Nearly half of Vermont dairy farms have 500 or more cows today, compared to nearly half having fewer than 100 cows 40 years ago, according to a report from the state auditor.
Vermont Organic Dairy Farms Fight To Survive As Industry …
Sep 30, 2021 · Two decades ago, organic dairy seemed like a way for Vermont’s family farms to stay small and still make enough money to survive. But the industry is changing, favoring larger operations out West. Now, those Vermont farms are running out of ways to survive.
Monument Farms: Fourth-generation Vermont Dairy in Weybridge
The picturesque barns and hayfields of Monument Farms help define the local landscape in Weybridge, Vermont. But the fourth-generation dairy, known for its chocolate milk, is also a household name outside the Middlebury region.
Vermont Dairy Farmers Recognized for High Quality Milk
February 21, 2024 | Montpelier, VT - The Vermont Dairy Industry Association (VDIA), in partnership with the A. Pizzagalli Family Farm Fund, is pleased to announce the 2023 Vermont Milk Quality Awards. The awards recognize the dairy farmers who produced Vermont's best quality milk in 2023.
Dairy Farming in the Green Mountain State - New England Dairy
From the Northeast Kingdom down to Windham County, Vermont dairy farms are the lifeblood of many of Vermont’s rural communities – creating jobs, supporting local schools, and creating wholesome dairy products helping to feed families across the region.
Vermont Dairy Farmers Recognized for High Quality Milk
May 2, 2022 · The awards recognize the dairy farmers who produced Vermont's best quality milk in 2021. The awards were presented to: 1st - David Houde – St. Johnsbury, VT - $2500. 2nd - Steven and Leslie Brown - East Burke, VT - $1500.