VERMONT RESOURCES/PROGRAMS
Agencies, Programs and Education
USDA – state office, websites
Farm Service Agency (FSA) 346 Shelburne Road, So. Burlington, VT 05401, 802-658-2803, www.formssc@gov.usda.gov/formsearch.asp
Rural Development, 89 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602, 802-828-6030, www.rurdev.usda.gov
Natural Resources Conservation Service, 356 Mountain View Dr., Suite 105, Colchester, VT 05446, 802-951-6795
UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture
106 High Point Center, Suite 300, Colchester, VT 05446
802-656-5459, email: sustainable.agriculture@uvm.edu
Lini Wollenberg, Director, 802-656-9891
Jennifer Colby, Pasture Program Outreach Coordinator 802-656-0858, Jennifer.colby@uvm.edu
Carol Delaney, Small Ruminant Dairy Specialist, 802-656-0915, carol.delaney@uvm.edu
Rachel Gilker, Pasture Program Technical Coordinator, 802-656 -3834, Rachel.gilker@uvm.edu
Rebecca Gollin, Office Assistant, 802-656-9140, Rebecca.gollin@uvm.edu
Rebecca Haskell, Office Manager, 802-656-5459 Rebecca.Haskell@uvm.edu
Allen Matthews, Farm Enterprise Coordinator, 802-656-0037, allen.matthews@uvm.edu
Jennifer Swiatlowski, Budget Manager, 802-656-3437 Jennifer.Swiatlowski@uvm.edu
Cultivating Connections, newsletter, 802-656-5459
www.uvm.edu/sustainableagriculture for a complete calendar of events and publications list
UVM Extension, www.uvm.edu/extension/
State Administration Office: 19 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester, VT 05446
Douglas Lantagne, Dean and Director of Extension, 802-656-2990, doug.lantagne@uvm.edu
Bennington:
310 Main Street/PO Box 559, Bennington, VT 05201-0559
802-447-7582/800-287-1552
Diane Lamb, Food and Nutrition Specialist
Stacie Staab, Expanded Food & Nutrition Program
Berlin:
617 Comstock Road, Suite 5, Berlin, VT 05602
802-223-2389/866-860-1382
Judy Branch, Family & Youth Development Specialist, judy.branch@uvm.edu
Beth Holtzman, Womens’ Ag. Network Coordinator (WAgN), www.uvm.edu/~wagn
Kate Forrer, Urban Forestry, Katherine.forrer@uvm.edu
Mary Peabody, Community Resource and Development, WAgN Director, mary.peabody@uvm.edu
Erin Shea, Migrant Education, erin.shea@uvm.edu
Michael Wilson, 4-H Educator, m.wilson@uvm.edu
Brattleboro:
11 University Way, Suite 4, Brattleboro, VT 05301-3669
802-257-7967, 800-278-5480
Lisa Chase, Natural Resources Specialist, lisa.chase@uvm.edu
Sarah Porth, 4-H Youth Horticulture Coordinator, sarah.porth@uvm.edu
Sam Comstock, Livestock Specialist, www.uvm.edu/livestock
Debbie Fajans, 4-H Educator, Debbie.fajans@uvm.edu
Vern Grubinger, Veg. and Berry Specialist, Vernon.grubinger@uvm.edu
Burlington Campus:
Lorraine Berkett, Intergrated Pest Management, 802-656-0972, lorraine.berkett@uvm.edu
Linda Berlin, State Nutrition Specialist, 802-656-0669, Linda.berlin@uvm.edu
Sid Bosworth, Agronomist, 802-656-0478, sid.bosworth@uvm.edu, http://pss.uvm.edu/vtcrops
Heather Danis, Explanded Food and Nutrition Education Program State Coordinator, 802-656-2311, heather.danis@uvm.edu
Carol Delaney, Small Ruminant Dairy Specialist, 802-656-0915, carol.delaney@uvm.edu, www.uvm.edu/sustainableagriculture/smallrumi.htm
Carol Fournier, Continuing Education, 802-656-4357, carol.fournier@uvm.edu
Betsy Greene, Equine Specialist, 802-656-108, betsy.greene@uvm.edu
Ann Hazelrigg, Plant Diagnostic Clinic/Pesticide Application Trainer, 802-656-0493, ann.hazelrigg@uvm.edu
Jurij Homziak, Watershed Management Specialist, 802-656-0682, jurij.homziak@uvm.edu
Nancy Hulett, Home Horticulture and Master Gardener Program Coordinator, 802-656-9562, nancy.hulett@uvm.edu, http://www.uvm.edu/mastergardener/
Tom McEvoy, Forest Resources, 802-656-2913, Thomas.mcevoy@uvm.edu
Bob Parsons, Ag. Business Management, 802-656-2109, bob.parsons@uvm.edu
Leonard Perry, Greenhouse and Nursery, 802-656-0479, Leonard.perry@uvm.edu
Todd Pritchard, Dairy Foods HACCP, 802-656-0135, todd.pritchard@uvm.edu
Fred Schmidt, Center for Rural Studies, 802-656-8404, Frederick.schmidt@uvm.edu
Larry Shelton, Human Development Specialist, 802-656-2008, Lawrence.shelton@uvm.edu
Margaret Skinner, Entomology, 802-656-5540, Margaret.skinner@uvm.edu
Julie Smith, Dairy Specialist, Biosecurity/Calf Nutrition, 4496, Julie.m.smith@uvm.edu, www.uvm.edu/%7Eascibios/
Burlington 4-H Office:
655 Spear Street, Burlington, VT 05405-0107
866-800-9944
Rosemarie Garritano, 4-H Educator, rosemarie.garritano@uvm.edu
Sarah Kleiman, 4-H State Coordinator, sarah.kleiman@uvm.edu
Wendy Sorrell, 4-H Livestock Educator, wendy.sorrell@uvm.edu
Middlebury:
68 Catamount Park, Suite C, Middlebury, VT 05753-1292
802-388-4969/ 800-956-1125
Suzanne Bodette, Expanded Food & Nutrition Program
Jeff Carter, Field Crops and Nutrient Management Specialist, jeff.carter@uvm.edu
Diane Mincher, Nutrition and Food Specialist, diane.mincher@uvm.edu
Robin Severy, 4-H Educator, robin.severy@uvm.edu
Morrisville:
29 Sunset Drive, Suite 2, Morrisville, VT 05661-8331
802-888-4972, 866-260-5603
George Cook, Maple Specialist, Farm Safety, george.cook@uvm.edu
Tim Perkins, Proctor Maple Research Lab Director, 802-899-9926, timothy.perkins@uvm.edu
Lauren Traister, 4-H Educator, Lauren.traister@uvm.edu
Tim Wilmot, Proctor Maple Research Lab, 802-899-9926, timothy.wilmot@uvm.edu
Newport:
338 Highland Avenue, Suite 3, Newport, VT 05855-4896
802-334-7325/ 866-260-5561
Linda Birch, 4-H Educator, Linda.birch@uvm.edu
Bill McMaster, Community Resource and Development, bill.mcmaster@uvm.edu
Rutland:
Howe Center Business Park, 1 Scale Avenue, Suite 55, Rutland, VT 05701-4457
802-773-3349/ 800-281-6977
Rita Charlton, 4-H Educator, rita.charlton@uvm.edu
Margaret Gilman, Rural & Agricultural VocRehab, Margaret.gilman@uvm.edu
Kathy Mason, Rural & Agricultural VocRehab, Kathy.mason@uvm.edu
Karen Schneider, Karen.schneider@uvm.edu
Laurie Stearns, Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program, laurie.stearns@uvm.edu
St. Albans:
278 South Main Street, Suite 2, St. Albans, VT 05478-1866
802-624-6501/ 800-639-2130
Carole Bapp, Expanded Food & Nutrition Program, carole.bapp@uvm.edu
Susan Brouillette, Rural & Agricultural VocRehab, susan.brouilette@uvm.edu
Heather Darby, Field Crops and Nutrient Management Specialist, heather.darby@uvm.edu
Martha Manning, 4-H Educator, Martha.manning@uvm.edu
Chet Parsons, Livestock Specialist, Small Ruminants, chester.parsons@uvm.edu, www.uvm.edu/livestock
Susan Powers, Rural & Agricultural VocRehab, susan.powers@uvm.edu
Glenn Rogers, Farm Management Specialist, glenn.rogers@uvm.edu
Tony Kitsos, Farm Management Educator, tony.kitsos@uvm.edu
St. Johnsbury:
107 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819-2763
802-751-8307/ 800-545-8920
Bernadette Bessette, Expanded Food & Nutrition Program
Kristie Briggs, 4-H Educator, Kristie.briggs@uvm.edu
Audrey Hearne, Rural & Agricultural VocRehab, Audrey.hearne@uvm.edu
Dennis Kauppila, Farm Business Management, dennis.kauppila@uvm.edu
Colleen Leonard, Dairy Herd Management Specialist, colleen.leonard@uvm.edu
Ellen Rowe, Family and Youth Development Specialist, ellen.rowe@uvm.edu
Dale Steen, Nutrition and Food Safety Specialist, dale.steen@uvm.edu
Philip Wolf, Rural & Agricultural VocRehab, Philip.wolf@uvm.edu
White River Junction:
212 Holiday Drive, Suite 4, White River Junction, VT 05001-2037
802-296-7630/ 800-278-5471
Lisa Muzzey, 4-H Educator, lisa.muzzey@uvm.edu
Molly Stone, Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program, molly.stone@uvm.edu
UVM and UVM Extension Special Agricultural Programs and Services:
Across the Fence, http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmext/tv/.
-weekly noontime television programming on farm and garden topics.
Agricultural & Environmental Testing Lab, Soil and feed analysis at UVM, http://pss.uvm.edu/ag_testing/
802-656-3030/ 800-244-6402, ecarr@zoo.uvm.edu , UVM, 219 Hills Building, Burlington, VT 05405
Farm Viability and Enhancement Program, www.vhcb.org/viability.html
UVM Extension/ Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Allen Matthews, 802-656-0037, allen.matthews@uvm.edu
-part of state program that assists current farmers to assess alternative farming enterprises.
Northern New England AgrAbility Project, www.agrabilityproject.org
Philip Wolf, 802-751-8307/ 800-545-8920, Philip.wolf@uvm.edu, www.uvm.edu/~farmfam/?Page=nagrability.htm
-federally funded program that provides education and assistance to farmers, ranchers, and farm workers with disabilities who are engaged in production agriculture and want to continue farming or ranching.
Rural & Agricultural VocRehab, www.uvm.edu/agvocrehab
-provides support for health evaluation, counseling, and assistance in job maintenance or placement for people with disabilities who reside in rural parts of Vermont and/or are employed in some from of agriculture. State contact: Philip Wolf, 802-751-8307/ 800-545-8920, Philip.wolf@uvm.edu
Vermont Institute of Artisan Cheese, www.uvm.edu/~viac
255 Carrigan Wing Bldg, UVM, 109 Carrigan Drive, Burlington, VT 05405-0044
802-656-8300, viac@uvm.edu
Cathy Donnelly, Co-Director, 656-8300, Catherine.donnelly@uvm.edu
Paul Kindstedt, Co-director, 656-2935, paul.kindstedt@uvm.edu
Montse Almena, Cheese Specialist, montse@uvm.edu, 656-2701
Jody Farnham, Program Coordinator, 656-8300, jfarnham@uvm.edu
Women’s Agricultural Network, www.uvm.edu/wagn
617 Comstock Road, Suite 5, Berlin, VT 05602,
802-223-2389/ 866-860-1382, fax 802-223-6500, wagn@uvm.edu
Mary Peabody, Director, ext. , mary.peabody@uvm.edu
Beth Holtzman, Outreach Coordinator, ext.15, beth.holtzman@uvm.edu
Vermont Department of Agriculture, www.vermontagriculture.com
116 State Street, Drawer 20, Montpelier, VT 05620-2901, 802-828-2416
David Lane, Deputy Secretary, 802-828-2430, david.lane@state.vt.us
Jennifer Grahovac, Ag. Development Specialist, 802-828-3828, Jennifer.grahovac@state.vt.us
Ed Jackson, Ag. Development Associate, 802-828-3092, Edward.jackson@state.vt.us
Byron Moyer, Chief of Dairy Division, (milk handlers and procession licensing/regulation), 802-828-2433, byron.moyer@state.vt.us
Greg Lockwood, Dairy Plant Specialist, 802-828-2433
Diane Bothfeld, Senior Ag. Development Specialist, 802-828-3835, diane.bothfeld@state.vt.us
Laurel Junkins, Dairy Systems Coordinator (milk quality and milking systems), 802-793-3836, laurel.junkins@state.vt.us
Steve Justis, Senior Ag. Development Specialist, 802-828-3827, steven.justis@state.vt.us
Dan Scruton, Senior Ag. Development Specialist, (knows small ruminant milking systems) 802-828-3836, dan,scruton@state.vt.us
Teresa Doyle, Admin. Asst., Agriview Ads and Circulation, 802-828-2416, teresa.doyle@state.vt.us
John Jaworski, Supervisor, Ag. Lab (Mastitis Diagnostics), 802-244-4510, john.jaworski@state.vt.us
Kerry Rood, State Veterinarian, 802-828-2421, kerry.rood@state.vt.us
Mike Wood, Asst. State Veterinarian, 802-828-1484, michael.wood@state.vt.us
Randy Quenneville, Chief of Meat Inspection Service, 802-828-2426, randy.quenneville@state.vt.us
Ag-in-the-Classroom located at VT Farm Bureau Office, Richmond, VT 802-434-5646
AGRIVIEW, An agricultural newsletter. 802-828-2416; www.state.vt.us/agric/agriviewonline.htm
Todd Johnson, DVM, USDA Veterinarian, 802-223-5071, todd.e.johnson@aphis.usda.gov
USDA-APHIS New England Area office in Sutton, MA, M-F 8:00-4:30 at 508-865-1421
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/compost/main2.htm
Vicki Viens, Compost Specialist, Waste Management (including animal mortalities) 802-241-3448, Vicky.viens@state.vt.us
Vermont Farm Bureau, www.vtfb.org
2083 East Main St., Richmond, VT 05477, 802-434-5646, 802-434-6309 fax,
Farm lobbying organization; also offers discounts on supplies, insurance and more.
Vermont, State of – Website, http://vermont.gov
Business Planning, Training & Lending Programs
Womens’ Small Business Program (Mercy Connections)
802-846-7338, Lorna Lyons, Program Coordinator, llyons@mercyconnections.org, www.mercyconnections.org/php/wsbp.php, 346 Shelburne Road, Burlington, VT 05401
Micro Business Development Program
Bruce Whitney, State Facilitator, PO Box 437, Putney, VT 05346, 802-387-5029, bwhitney@svcable.net , www.vtmicrobusiness.org
The Green Mountain Growers Revolving Loan Fund (NOFA-VT/Chittenden Bank)
802-434-4122, info@nofavt.org, www.nofavt.org/programs/loan-fund.php
Applications online or call office. Technical assistance for applications/business plans contact Richard Wiswall, 802-454-7157, catefarm@together.net
Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF)
802-223-1448 vclf@vclf.org www.vclf.org, 15 State Street/ P.O. Box 827, Montpelier, VT 05602
Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA): 802-828-5627,info@veda.org, www.veda.org, 58 East State Street, Suite 5, Montpelier, Vermont 05602
Vermont Farm Viability Enhancement Program
www.vhcb.org/viability.html, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, 149 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
-Provides a team approach for existing farmers to assess their enterprises with a business plan for a new idea or expansion of current production. Includes funds for consulting and participants are eligible to apply for funds for implementation pertaining to their written business plan. Participating coordinators to contact:
Ela Chapin, Farm Viability Program Director, 802-828-2117, ela@vhcb.org
Service Providers:
Intervale Foundation, Travis Marcotte, 802-660-0440, www.intervale.org
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont, Enid Wonnacott, 802-434-4122, www.nofavt.org
UVM Extension/ Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Allen Matthews, 802-656-0037, allen.matthews@uvm.edu
Vermont Food Venture Center
Brian Norder, Project Director, PO Box 138, Fairfax, VT 05454, 802-849-2000, fax 802-849-2158, bnorder@sover.net, www.edcnv.org/vfvc.htm
Vermont New Farmer Networks
A collaboration of organizations working to assist new farmers. Online at http://www.uvm.edu/sustainableagriculture/?Page=newfarmer.html. The Network offers a comprehensive guide of resources for starting and funding a farm enterprise.
Vermont Small Business Development Center
PO Box 188, Randolph Center, VT 05061, 802-728-9101/ 800-464-SBDC, www.vtsbdc.org
Vermont Women’s Business Center
660 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT 05602, 802-229-2181/ 800-266-4062, ariesmeyer@cvcac.org, www.vwbc.org
The Vermonter’s Guide to Doing Business
An on-line source providing sources of information for starting a business. www.thinkvermont.com
Apprenticeships/Internships
Farm Internships/Employment
A commercial agriculture employment service. www.farms.com/careers
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association
PO Box 170, 294 Crosby Brook Road, Unity, Maine 04988, 207-568-4142, www.mofga.org
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont
NOFA-VT, PO Box 697. Richmond, VT 05477, 802-434-4122, info@nofavt.org , www.nofavt.org
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
Sustainable Farming Internships and Apprenticeships, 800-346-9140, www.attrainternships.ncat.org/
University of Vermont
Department of Animal Science, 570 Main Street, 102 Terrill Hall, Burlington, Vermont 05405-0155, Fran Kinghorn, Internship Coordinator,
802-656-0676, frances.kinghorn@uvm.edu, http://asci.uvm.edu/intern/
Department of Plant and Soil Science, John Hayden, Eco-Ag Internship, 802-656-4046, john.hayden@uvm.edu
Vermont Technical College – Agriculture Institute
Chris Dutton, DVM, 802-728-1793, cdutton@vtc.edu, Professor of Dairy Farm Management Technology
Vermont/Area Companies that purchase/have markets for small ruminant fluid milk
Consider Bardwell Farm, Angela Miller and Russell Glover, 1333 Route 153, West Pawlet, VT 05775,
802-645-9928, angela@milleragency.net
Lakes’ End Cheese: Alton and Joanne James, 212 West Shore Road, Alburg, VT 05440, 802-796-3730,
www.lakesendcheeses.com; info@lakesendcheeses.com
Blue Ledge Farm, Gregory Bernhardt and Hannah Sessions, 2001 Old Jerusalem Rd., Salisbury, VT 05769,
802-247-0095, blueledge@hotmail.com
Twig Farm, Michael Lee and Emily Sunderman, 2575 South Bingham Street, West Cornwall, VT 05778,
802-462-3363, www.twigfarm.com; twigfarm@shoreham.net
Vermont Butter & Cheese Co.: Looking for more goat milk for cheese production. PO Box 95, 40 Pitman Road, Websterville, VT 05678, 800-884-6287, 802-479-9371, info@vtbutterandcheeseco.com, www.vtbutterandcheeseco.com
Willow Hill Farm, Willow Smart/David Phinney, 313 Hardscrabble Road, Milton, VT 05468, 802-893-2963, info@sheepcheese.com, www.sheepcheese.com
Woodcock Farm, Mark and Gari Fischer, P.O. Box 21, Weston, VT 05161, 802-824-6135, mgfish02@sover.net
Old Chatham Sheepherding Co.: Buys sheep milk for cheese and yogurt. 155 Shaker Museum Road, Old Chatham, NY, 518-794-7733, 888-743-3760, cheese@blacksheepcheese.com; www.blacksheepcheese.com
Northeast Goat and Sheep Dairy Cooperative, Rich Zlattner, 518-677-8017, goatfarmerguy@earthlink.net
Cheese Products Consultants
Peter Dixon, Dairy Foods Consulting
131 W. Parish Rd., Westminster, VT 05346, 802-387-4041, dixonpeter@mac.com, www.dairyfoodsconsulting.com
Keith Kirchner Dairy Processing Plant Design & Set-up (Business and Operational Consultation)
4043 Creek Rd., Irasburg, VT 05845, 802-755-6349, kirchner@kingcon.com
Margaret Morris, Glengarry Cheesemaking and Dairy Supplies
RR 2, Alexandria, Ontario, Canada K0C 1A0, 613-525-3113, fax 613-525-3394, morris@cnwl.igs.net, www.glengarrycheesemaking.on.ca
Cheesemaking Classes
Ag-Innovations: Larry and Linda Faillace, Three Shepherds Cheeses, 42 Roxbury Mountain. Road, Warren, VT 05674, 802-496-4559, localfood@schoolhousemarket.com, www.rootswork.org/three_shepherds.htm
Glengarry Cheesemaking & Dairy Supplies: Margaret Morris, 31048 Concession #10, Alexandria, Ontario, Canada K0C 1A0, 888-816-0903 or 613-525-3113, fax 613-525-3394, info@glengarrycheesemaking.on.ca or morris@cnwl.igs.net , www.glengarrycheesemaking.on.ca
Lazy Lady Farm: Laini Fondiller, 973 Snyderbrook Road, Westfield, VT 05874, 802-744-6365, laini@sover.net
New England Cheesemaking Supply Company: PO Box 85, 292 Main St., Ashfield MA 01330, 413-628-3808, 413-628-4061 fax, info@cheesemaking.com , www.cheesemaking.com
Peter Dixon, Dairy Foods Consulting: PO Box 993 or 131 W. Parish Rd., Westminster, VT 05346, 802-387-4041, dixonpeter@mac.com, www.dairyfoodsconsulting.com
Regional Farm & Food Project: PO Box 339, Chatham, NY12037, 518-271-0744, billie@farmandfood.org, www.farmandfood.org
Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese: Jody Farnham, 656-8300, jfarnham@uvm.edu, www.uvm.edu/viac
Woodcock Farm: Mark and Gari Fischer, P.O. Box 21, Weston, VT 05161, 802-824-6135, mgfish02@sover.net
Vermont Associations, Groups, Institutes, Networks, etc.
Alpaca Breeders of Vermont
www.alpacabreedersofvermont.com/ - Terry Miller, Snowshoe Farm, PO Box 280, Peacham, VT 05862-0280, snowshoefarm@surfglobal.net, 802-592-3153
Composting Association of Vermont
At large; contact Highfields Institute, Tom Gilbert, highfieldsfw@vtlink.net, (802)472-5138
Fancy Meats of Vermont
Meat marketing group for lamb, kid and other products. Lydia Ratcliff, 2604 East Hill Rd., Andover, VT 05143, phone/fax 802-875-3159
The Highfields Institute
On-farm composting research and education to preserve environment and farming.
Tom Gilbert, Program Director, 802-472-5138, highfieldsfw@vtlink.net, www.highfieldsinstitute.org
Northeast Fiber Arts Center
7351 Williston Road, So. Burlington, VT 05403, 802-288-8081, nfac@together.net , www.northeastfiberarts.com
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont
NOFA-VT, PO Box 697. Richmond, VT 05477, 802-434-4122, info@nofavt.org , www.nofavt.org
Rural Vermont
15 Barre Street, Suite 2, Montpelier, VT 05602-3504, 802-223-7222, Jessica@ruralvermont.org, www.ruralvermont.org
- Education and Advocacy organization comitted to sustainable economic farm policy.
Southern Vermont Dairy Goat Association
c/o Joann H. Nichols, Clerk, 110 Chestnut St., Brattleboro, VT 05301-6579, 802-254-9554, jnichols@sover.net
President Vangie McCormick, 603-847-3317, www.southernvtgoats.org
Vermont Cheese Council: Newsletter, membership, marketing
2083 East Main Street, Richmond, VT 05477, 866-261-8595, info@vtcheese.com , www.vtcheese.com
President Jon Wright, Taylor Farm, Londonderry, VT, 802) 824-5690, taylorfarm@adelphia.net
Vermont Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Mildred Nault, General Manager, 800-639-8068, mnault@vtdhia.org
Cindy Mayette, Administrative Assistant, 1-800-639-8067, vtdhia@vtdhia.org
www.vtdhia.org
-provides milk testing, analysis and record summaries for dairy cow, goat, sheep and buffalo farms.
Vermont Dairy Industry Association
President - J Rob Hirss, 140 Federal St. St. Albans, VT 05478 (802) 524-6581; rob_hirss@stalbanscoope
V. President - Jane Clifford, 6147 VT Rte. 116 Starksboro, VT 05487 (802) 453-3810
Secretary and Treasurer - Julie Smith, 570 Main St. Burlington, VT 05405 (802) 656-4496
Vermont Dairy Promotion Council
www.vermontdairy.com/about
Vermont’s Dairy Industry
www.vermontdairy.com/dairy_industry
Vermont Feed Dealers and Manufacturers Association
President - Rick Dutil, c/o Depot Farm Supply, PO Box 96, Whiting 05778; (802) 247-6700
V. President - Mike Tetreault c/o Poulin Grain Co. 24 Railroad Sq. Newport, 05855; (802) 334-6731
Secretary - Tom Brock, c/o New England Millwrights, 135 Cassie St., Barre 05641; (802) 476-7355
Treasurer - Tom Koldys, 27 Beverly Court, St. Albans 05478; (802) 627-7380
Vermont Fiber Works
Kimberly Hagen, 28 Norton Road, Worcester, VT 802-229-4096, khagen@sover.net
Vermont Food Bank
PO Box 254, So. Barre, VT 05670/ A:t 33 Parker Road, Wilson Industrial Park, Barre, VT 05641, 802-476-3341, vtfoodbank@secondharvest.org, www.vtfoodbank.org
- where farmers can donate extra meat/cheese/vegetables/eggs.
Vermont Fresh Network
PO Box 895, Richmond, VT 05477, 802-434-2000, info@vermontfresh.net, www.vermontfresh.net
Meghan Sheradin, Executive Director, 802-989-0534, Meghan@vermontfresh.net
-creating partnerships between farmers and chefs.
Vermont Grass Farmers’ Association
P.O. Box 142 Randolph Center, VT 05061, Contact Jennifer Colby: 802-656-0858, Jennifer.colby@uvm.edu, www.uvm.edu/pasture/?Page=vgfa.html
President Rebekah Murchison, Fair Winds Farm, Brattleboro, VT
Vermont Quality Meats
Meat marketing farmer cooperative: Paul Paulsen, Manager, p.h.paulsen@att.net
PO Box 167, N. Clarendon, VT 05759, 802-747-5950, contact@vermontqualitymeats.com
www.vermontqualitymeats.com,
Vermont Sheep and Goat Association
2083 East Main St., Richmond, VT 05477, 802-434-5646, info@vermontsheep.org , www.vtsheepandgoat.org President Mark Fischer, Weston, VT 802-824-6538, mgfish02@sover.net
-members enjoy popular listserve, website, educational events, VT Sheep and Wool Festival and more
Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
Kathryn Finnie, Executive Director, (802) 878-6888, Fax: (802) 878-2871, 88 Beech Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452, kathy@vtvets.org, infovtvets.org, www.vtvets.org
Vermont 4-H Groups; County Contacts:
For current list go to: www.uvm.edu/extension/ ; click on 4-H
Addison: Robin Severy, 802-388-4969, 800-956-1125, robin.severy@uvm.edu
Bennington and Rutland: Rita Charlton, 802-773-3349, 800-281-6977 9(toll free), rita.charlton@uvm.edu
Caledonia and Essex: Kristie Briggs, 800-545-8920 (toll free) or 802-751-8307, Kristie.briggs@uvm.edu
Chittenden: Rose Garritano, 800-571-0668 (toll free) or 802-656-5429, rosemarie.garritano@uvm.edu
Franklin and Grand Isle: Martha Manning, 802-524-6501 ext 219, 800-639-2130, Martha.manning@uvm.edu
Lamoille: Lauren Traister, 866-260-5603(toll free), or 802-888-4972 ext 103, lauren.traister@uvm.edu
Middlesex Dairy 4-H Club: Miriam Kill, 213 Fish Hill Rd., Randolph, VT 05060, 802-728-5299, goats
Middle Branch 4-H Club: Dawn Chittenden, PO Box 206, Randolph Center, VT 05061, goats
Orange and Washington: Michael Wilson, 866-860-1382 (toll free) or 802-223-2389, M.wilson@uvm.edu
Orleans: Melinda Birch, 866-260-5561(toll free) or 802-334-7325, Melinda.birch@uvm.edu
Windham: Debbie Fajans, 800-278-5480(toll free) or 802-257-7967, Debbie.fajans@uvm.edu
Windsor: Lisa Muzzey, 800-278-5471(toll free) or 802-296-7630, lisa.muzzy@uvm.edu
REGIONAL RESOURCES
Livestock Marketing
Cornell University Northeast Sheep & Goat Marketing Project
Great resource for identifying buyers and sales for livestock. nesgmp@cornell.edu , www.sheepgoatmarketing.info
Fancy Meats of Vermont
Meat marketing group for lamb, kid and other products.
Lydia Ratcliff, 2604 East Hill Rd., Andover, VT 05143, phone/fax 802-875-3159
The Danville Auction
Noted for sales of meat and dairy goats. Located at 15780 Body Rd. Danville, Ohio 43014. Contact: Sonja Marwitz, goats@aopv.com
Lonestar Wool and Fur Tannery
David Patton, Lonestar Wool & Fur, 807 Massey Street, Smithfield, NC 27577, wooltannery@lonestarfurdressing.com
MacAusland’s Woolen Mills Ltd
Bloomfield, PEI, Canada, C0B 1E0, 902-859-3005, www.peisland.com/wool
Maine Department of Agriculture, Division of Market and Production Development
Agriculture Development Grant Program funds proposals livestock marketing. 28 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333-0028 or call (207) 287-3491.
New England Livestock Alliance
meat marketing/production assistance with Stafford Springs, CT slaughterhouse
Box 225, Hardwick, MA 01037, 413-477-6200, info@nelivestockalliance.org , www.nelivestockalliance.org
Northeast Sheep and Goat Genetics Alliance, Inc.
For brochure, contact Jean Walsh 315-858-6042, walshtj@mvip.net, 228 Main Street, Jordanville, NY 13361
Sheep and goat breeders in the New England states, as well as New York and New Jersey have banded together with one goal; to offer the very best semen and live animals to buyers locally, nationally, and worldwide. The Alliance sheep standards for "best" include genetically sound animals free of spider syndrome and other inherited problems for which there is a test.
North Hampton Cooperative Auction
Whatley, MA, 413-665-8774. Goat/sheep auctions on Tuesdays.
USDA Ag Marketing Service
www.ams.usda.gov
Vermont Quality Meats
Meat marketing farmer cooperative, Paul Paulsen, Manager, p.h.paulsen@att.net, PO Box 167, N. Clarendon, VT 05759, 802-802-747-5950, contact@vermontqualitymeats.com, www.vermontqualitymeats.com
Academic and Organization Programs and Education
Centre de Référence en Agriculture et Agroalimentaire du Québec (CRAAQ)
Information, inscription et commande en ligne au www.craaq.qc.ca. Service à la clientele du CRAAQ: 1-888-535-2537 ou client@craaq.qc.ca
Cornell University
-Betsy Hodge, Extension Learning Farm, 1894 State Highway 68, Canton, NY 13617, 315-379-0607, betsyhodge@twcny.rr.com
Small ruminant education and marketing assistance
Dr. Tatiana Stanton, Extension Associate, Goats, Rm 114 Morrison Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
Campus phone: (607) 254-6024, tls7@cornell.edu. Contact for Goat 4-H and Empire State Meat Goat Producers Association, www.esmgpa.org. Maintains listserve for listing ads for Northeast Small Ruminant Marketing listserve.
Sheep Goat Marketing http://www.sheepgoatmarketing.info
NY 4-H Goat - http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/4H/goats.html
The Part-Time Farmer
Newsletter for Northeastern NY. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County. Contact Saratoga County,
518-885-8995, Saratoga@cronell.edu, www.ccesaratoga.org
Growing New Farmers
PO Box 608, Belchertown, MA 01007, 413-323-9594, info@growingnewfarmres.org, www.growingnewfarmers.org
-Resource for farmers who are farming or hoping to farm in the Northeast.
Ministère de l'Agriculture, Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec(MAPAQ)
Michel Lemelin, agr., M.Sc., Conseiller en productions animales, Direction régionale du Centre-du-Québec
460, boul. Louis-Fréchette, 2e étage, Nicolet (Québec) J3T 1Y2
Tél : 819 293-8501 # 219 Téléc : 819 293-8446
Courriel : Michel.Lemelin@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
Site Internet : www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/centreduquebec ou www.agrireseau.qc.ca
New England Food Entrepreneurs
-online support for starting and running a food business offered by the New England Extension Food Safety Consortium
www.umass.edu/nefe/how_to/
New Hampshire Beginning Farmers
-a farmer to farmer network with the goals of connecting farmers and the community, sharing ideas and information, and accessing technical assistance and agricultural education.
www.beginnerfarmers.org/
Northeast Caprine Semen Cooperative: Suzanne Veilleux, 190 Drinkwater Rd., Hampton Falls, NH 03844
Northeast Center for Food Entrepreneurship
-pubication available online: “Small Scale Food Entrepreneurship : A Technical Guide for Food Ventures “
agmarketing.extension.psu.edu/Processing/PDFs/FoodEntrepreneurManual.pdf#search='northeast%20center%20for%20food%20entrepreneurship' or www.nysaes.cornell.edu/necfe/index.html
Northern New England AgrAbility Project
-federally funded program that provides education and assistance to farmers, ranchers, and farm workers with disabilities who are engaged in production agriculture and want to continue farming or ranching.
www.uvm.edu/~farmfam/?Page=nagrability.htm or www.agrabilityproject.org
Northeast Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (NE SARE)
UVM, Hills Building, 105 Carrigan Drive, Burlington, VT 05405, 802-656-0471, nesare@uvm.edu , www.uvm.edu/~nesare
Grant applications and current grant information for NE Region SARE/Farmer/Grower grants and other types of grants. For farmer grant questions contact farmergrants@taconic.net or 518-733-0602.
Regional Farm & Food Project
PO Box 339, Chatham, NY12037, 518-271-0744, billie@farmandfood.org, www.farmandfood.org
Newsletter, workshops (including cheese) for farmers to develop and market food.
Small Holders’ Alliance
Patricia G. Stewart, 18 Kraetzer Road, Ashburnham, MA 01430, 978-827-1305, Farm@hamesaxle.com , www.smallholdersalliance.org . A support organization for small and micro-scale dairy operators, based in Massachusetts. Offers educational programs, resources and is working toward making micro scale dairying a more viable alternative in Massachusetts.
Sustainable Agriculture Publications
210 Hills Building, UVM, Burlington, VT 05405, 802-656-0484, sanpubs@uvm.edu, free publications: www.sare.org/htdocs/pubs ; search by topic: www.sare.org/resguide/topics
University of Maine Cooperative Extension/Maine Department of Agriculture
Goat (dairy, meat, fiber), Sheep (dairy, meat, fiber)
Viv Holmes, And./Sag. Cty Educator, 207-786-0376 or 1-800-287-1458, vholmes@umext.maine.edu
Dick Brzozowski, Cumberland Cty Educator, 207-780-4205 or 1-800-287-1471, rbrz@umext.maine.edu
Donna Lamb, Piscataquis Cty Educator, 207-564-3301 or 1-800-287-1491, dlamb@umext.maine.edu
Clint Giustra, Maine Department of Agriculture, 207-287-7430, Clinton.v.giustra@maine.gov
Chip Ridky, DVM, USDA APHIS Veterinarian, 207-287-7632
University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension
John Porter, Dairy Specialist (including goats) 603-225-5505, john.porter@unh.edu
Tina Savage, Ext. Educator, Ag. Resource and Env. Stewardship, 603-639-3331, tina.savage@unh.edu
http://www.extension.unh.edu
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ag Research Station, UW-Madison, W6646 Hwy. 70, Spooner, WI, 54801
David Thomas, Sheep Genetics & Management (including dairy sheep), 608-263-4306, dlthomas@wisc.edu
Yves Berger, Dairy Sheep Research, 715-635-3735, ymberger@wisc.edu
www.uwex.edu/ces/animalscience/sheep/
Western Maryland Research and Education Center
Susan Schoenian, M.S., P.A.S. Sheep and Goat Specialist, Western Maryland Research & Education Center
18330 Keedysville Road, Keedysville, MD 21756, (301) 432-2767 x343, fax (301) 432-4089, sschoen@umd.edu
Shepherd's Notebook Blog [http://mdsheepgoat.blogspot.com]
Meat Goat Performance Test Blog [http://mdgoattest.blogspot.com]
Maryland Small Ruminant Page [www.sheepandgoat.com]
Marketing Resources [www.sheepgoatmarketing.info]
Sheep for Beginners [www.sheep101.info and/201]
Newsletter [www.sheepandgoat.com/news/index.html]
The World of Nunsuch
Info on small dairy processing setup; pasteurizer lending/buy program, milk use software program, etc.
Courtney Haase, HC 65 Box 45, Bradford, NH 03221, 603-927-4176, fax 603-927-4506, nunsuch@conknet.com, www.nunsuch.org/nunsuchOriginal.html
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES
Associations and Groups
Alpines International
Sec.-Treas., Karen Smith, 1239 Walter Head Rd., Cedar Hill, TN 37032, (615) 505-3314, lady_k@bellsouth.net
American Boer Goat Association
www.abga.org, 325-486-2242, info@abga.org, 1207 S. Bryant Blvd, Suite C. San Angelo, TX 76903
American Cheese Society
Barry King, 304 West Liberty St. Ste. 201, Louisville, KY 40202, 502-583-3783, acs@hqtrs.com , www.cheesesociety.org
American Dairy Goat Association
209 West Main St., PO Box 865, Spindale, NC 28160, 828-286-3801, fax 828-287-0476, info@adga.org, www.adga.org
American Goat Society
Amy Kowalik, Office Manager, 735 Oakridge Lane, Pipe Creek, TX 78063, 830-535-4247, www.americangoatsociety.com
American Lamancha Club
Deb Macke, ALC Secretary/Treasurer W1445 Old 14 Road Hawkins, WI 54530
For correspondence regarding membership, please address email to rain-tree@centurytel.net, www.lamachas.com
American Nigerian Dwarf Association
Request info at: jmcgonagle@avaya.com, www.andda.org/
Secretary: Deb Swanson, 363 Granville Rd., North Granby, CT 06060, (860)653-5235, doemainacres@cox.net
American Sheep Industry Association
9185 Maroon Circle, Suite 360, Englewood, CO 80112, 303-771-3500, fax 303-711-8200, info@sheepusa.org , www.sheepusa.org , www.lambchef.com , www.americanwool.org
Boer Goat Breeders of Maine
Rose Martikke, sunnyridge@gwi.net, www.bgbm.net
British Goat Society: www.allgoats.com , secretary@allgoats.com
British Sheep Dairy Association/Sheep Dairy News
bsda@btopenworld.com, www.sheepdairying.com
Canadian Dairy Sheep Association
Hani Gasser, President, mmsd@telus.net ; Axel Meister, Vice-President, RR 3, Markdale, Ontario, Canada, N0C 1H0, 519-538-2844. wooldrift@bmts.com
Australian Cashmere Growers Association
www.acga.org.au
The Dairy Practices Council
-for on-farm milking parlor, milkroom, and milk processing milk guidelines and plans. Includes guides for milking dairy goats and sheep.
51 E. Front Street, Suite 2, Keyport, NJ 07735, phone/fax 732-203-1947, dairypc@dairypc.org, www.dairypc.org
Dairy Sheep Association of North America
info@dsana.org , www.dsana.org
For membership information contact, Larry Curtis, 308-749-2349, ewemilk@nebnet.net
Sponsor of the Great Lakes Dairy Sheep Symposium
Dairy Sheep Listserve:
To discuss dairy sheep topics. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dairysheep
Empire Sheep Producers Association
President W. Keith Stumbo, Box 121, Ashley Road, Honeoye, NY 14471, 585-367-2775, sheepkath@aol.com
www.ansci.cornell.edu/sheep/links/espa/index.html
Empire State Meat Goat Producers’ Association
www.esmgpa.org, PO Box 924, Corning, NY 14830
President Deb Borden, 607-937-3324, hillplacefarm@att.net
Ewenity Dairy Sheep Co-op:
Elizabeth Bzikot, Secretary, Ontario, Canada, 519-848-5694, ee.bzikot@sympatico.ca
Fort Valley State University
Small Ruminant Center, Facilities and Newsletter. Kannan Govind, Director, 478.822.1085, govindak@fvsu.edu
www.ag.fvsu.edu
Heifer International: PO Box 8058, Little Rock, AR 72203, info@heifer.org , www.heifer.org
International Nubian Breeders Association
Membership: Michelle Osborne, INBA Secretary/Treasurer, P.O. Box 927, Irrigon, OR 97844
secretary@i-n-b-a.org, www.i-n-b-a.org
Langston University E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research
PO Box 730, Langston, OH 73050, 405-466-3836, www.luresext.edu/goats/index.htm
-Newsletter, Goat Field Day, online resources.
Maine Cheese Guild
c/o State of Maine Cheese Co., 461 Commercial Street, Rockport, ME 04846, 207-785-4431, please leave message.
President Caitlin Hunter, Appleton Creamery, Appleton, ME, www.mainecheeseguild.org
Maine Sheep Breeders Association
President Brandon Woolley, 207-838-5383, info@maine-antiques.com
www.mainesheepbreeders.org
National Livestock Producers Association Sheep and Goat Fund
Loans and loan guarantees for public, private or cooperative organizations for production and marketing initiatives.
NLPA, 660 Southpointe Court, Suite 314, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, 719-538-8843, nlpa@worldnet.att.net, www.nlpa.org
National Saanen Breeders Association
Lisa Shepard, Sec./Tres., PO Box 315, Santa Margarita, CA 93453, 805-461-5547, secretary/treasurer@NationalSaanenBreeders.com, www.NationalSaanenBreeders.com
National Sheep Industry Improvement Center
-Awards grants for the goat and sheep industry. 202-690-0632 or 207-236-6567
www.nsiic.org, Info@nsiic.org
National Toggenburg Club
Debby O’Brien, Sec.-Treas., 20020 Maxwell Rd. SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038, 425-432-8551, obwebioc@attbi.com, www.NationalToggClub.org
New England Border Collie Rescue, Inc.
-Find/Give Border Collies new homes. In Vermont, contact Nancy Phillips, 802-496-7625, nphillips@madriver.com, shppdog@gis.net, info@nebcr.org, www.nebcr.org
New England Caprine Resource
-Farm ads and networking from goat breeder. www.necaprine.com
New England Heritage Breeds/New England Livestock Alliance (NELA)
The New England Livestock Alliance at The New England Heritage Breeds Conservancy PO Box 20 Richmond, MA 01254 Phone: 413 443 8356 e-mail: contact@nehbc.org, www.nelivestockalliance.org/
New England Meat Goat Association
Blain Kukevitch, Stone Oak Farms, 165 N. Canterbury Rd., Canterbury, CT 06331, 860-546-6366 stoneoakfarms@webtv.net , http://community.webtv.net/stoneoakfarms
New England Sheep and Wool Growers’ Association
Peter Scott Poitras, Treasurer, 95 Hollow Road, Brimfield, MA, 01010, info@nesheep.org, 413-245-4589.
-Sheep Sales and Educational Events. Youth Scholarships-Kim LaBlanc, 413-755-4365, klablanc@stcc.edu
New England Veterinary Medical Association
www.NEVMA.org
New Hampshire Dairy Goat Association
Mary Fox, President, 14 Joe English Rd., Mt. Vernon, NH 03057, 603-673-8426, foxspride@skywizard.com, foxpride@aol.com
Newsletter: Barbara Gaskell, 603-495-3964, gaskell@gsinet.net
New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Growers’ Association
www.yankeeshepherd.com, Jolee Chase, jolee.chase@unh.edu, Shari Mead, smead@nhvt.net
New York State Farmstead and Artisan Cheese Makers Guild
www.nyfarmcheese.org
9626 County Highway 21, Franklin, NY 13775, (607) 829-8852, info@nyfarmcheese.org.
New York State Dairy Goat Breeders’ Association, Inc.
Membership: John Pfeiler, 3746 Rte. 96, Shortsville, NY 14548, vvepseiler@webtv.net, www.nysdgba@pladesigns.com, http://pla-designs.com/nysdgba/
Northeast Angora Goat Breeders Association
http://www.sheepandwool.com/vb_pages.cfm?vbd_id=535&pid=19
12 Heath Rd, Colrain, MA 01340, phone: 413-624-3090, keldaby@mtdata.com
Northeast Dairy Goat Herd Improvement Association, Inc.
Lynn Fleming, 414 Church Road, Pine Bush, NY 12566 lynnhaven@hvc.rr.com or president@i-n-b-a.org, 845-744-6089
-milk testing and recordkeeping program for goats.
Oberhasli Breeders of America
Elise Shope Anderson, Sec.-Treas., 100 Snapper Place, Palatka, Florida 32177, email: s/t@oberhasli.net, http://oberhasli.net
Ontario Dairy Sheep Association
President Larry Kupecz, harp@oxford.net, 519 424 3060, www.ontariodairysheep.org/index.php
Ontario Goat Breeders Association
P.O Box 596 Lancaster, Ontario, Canada K0C 1N0, 1-866-311-6422, www.ogba.ca
President Garry Claassen (District 3), RR #2 Teeswater ON NOG 2SO, PH: 519-357-4422, claassen@ogba.ca
Ontario Goat Milk Producers Association
RR#2, Branchon, Ontario, Canada, N0B 1L0, 519-622-0170 Fax 519-622-6004, www.ontariogoatmilk.org
President George Taylor (2005 to 2007), 1356 Rd 127 RR#3, St. Marys, Ontario, N4X 1C6 CANADA 519-284-2599
gwtfarm@aol.com
Membership Secretary Lidija DeAngelis (2006 to 2008) , RR#2 Branchton, Ontario , NOB 1LO, Phone 1-519-622-0170
Fax: 1-519-622-6004, fcallan@sympatico.ca
Rhode Island Dairy Goat Association
President, Tim Tefft, Ashaway, RI 02804, tptefft@aol.com, www.geocities.com/ridga04/
Membership Teresa Cornel, 168 Mystic Rd., North Stonington, CT 06359
Texas Department of Agriculture, Wool and Mohair Directory
www.gotexan.org
Wisconsin Sheep Dairy Cooperative
Daniel P. Guertin, President, 6380 Lake Elmo Ave. N., Stilwater, MN 55082, 651-430-3732, dpguertin@sheepmilk.biz
Yves Berger - 1st Vice President (Sales/Shipping),Spooner Ag Research Station, W6646 Hwy 70. Spooner, WI 54801, 715-635-3735, ymberger@sheepmilk.biz
info@sheepmilk.biz, www.sheepmilk.biz
Equipment
Alfa-Laval-DeLaval dealers
RN Johnson’s, PO Box 448, Bellows Falls Road, Walpole, NH, 603-756-3321, www.alfalavalagri.com,
www.deleval-us.com, For small ruminant equipment info: www.delaval-us.com/Products/sheep_goat/htm
For local sales contacts: www.delaval-us.com/sales_contacts/usa.htm
Stoddard View Dairy Equipment, Route 135, Box 129, Monroe, NH, 03771, 603-638-2345
Alliance Pastorale
33-0-5-49833049 English, 33-0-4-49833094 French, www.alliancepastorale.com , info@alliancepastorale.fr
A French organization with international services for small farms; they have a catalog that includes cheese molds not found in this country as well as livestock management items
Buck Bank
Semen collection and Sales, AI equipment, video, and nitrogen tanks. www.thebuckbank.com/home.htm
2344 Butte Falls Hwy, Eagle Point, OR. 97524, (541) 826-2729, fax 9717, dheaney@jeffnet.org
Caprine Supply
http://caprinesupply.com, 800-646-7736
Gascoigne Melotte equipment suppliers
NuPulse, Inc., 490 North Burr Oak Avenue, Oregon, WI 53575, 800-223-6878, nupulse@nupulse.com , www.nupulse.com
Hamby Dairy Supplies
www.hambydairysupply.com
Heogger Supply Company
http://hoeggergoetsupply.com, 800-221-4628
Jayde B2B Equipment Search Engine
http://dir.jayde.com/4546.html
Milking equipment manufacturers contact listing worldwide
www.icba-israel.com/bookmarks/Equipment.htm
Pladot Mini Dairy
milk processing equipment; has been used in US, rafi@pladot.com, www.pladot.co.il
+972-4-6485090/346/350 or from USA 1-888-521-3030, Fax us at: +972-4-653 1641, Address: PLADOT Ein Harod Meuhad, 18965, ISRAEL
Premier Fencing
www.premier1supplies.com, 319-653-7623, 800-282-6631
The Small Dairy Project
Pasteurizer lending/buy program. Courtney Haase, HC 65 Box 45, Bradford, NH 03221, 603-927-4176, nunsuch@conknet.com , www.nunsuch.org/sdp.htm
Westfalia Dairy Systems
Make sheep and goat milking equipment, www.westfalia.com/us/en
Periodicals and Websites with Publications
Acres USA Magazine: PO Box 91299, Austin, TX 78709, 1-800-355-5313, 512/892-4400, info@acresusa.com , www.acresusa.com
A voice for Eco-Agriculture. Magazine, book catalog and educational events.
The Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC).
1111 NSRIC, Ames, IA 50011-3310, 866-277-5567, agmrc@iastate.edu, www.agmrc.org
Provides independent producers and processors information on building successful value-added agricultural enterprises. Good database on food/animal production issues consumers care about.
ATTRA (Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas)
PO Box 3657, Fayetteville, AR 72702, 800-346-9140, www.attra.ncat.org
A national sustainable farming information center addressing sustainable farming production practices, alternative crop and livestock enterprises, and innovative marketing. Publications for goats and sheep.
Creamline Newsletter/Home Dairy News
Newsletters for small-scale dairy producers. Creamline is oriented toward small commercial producers/processors. Home Dairy News is for homesteaders and kitchen cheese makers. Website contains many resources. Vicki Dunaway, PO Box 186, Willis, VA 24380, 540-789-7877, fax 540-789-7877, ladybug@swva.net , www.smalldairy.com
Dairy Goat Journal
145 Industrial Drive, Medford, WI 54451, 715-785-7979, www.dairygoatjournal.com ,
Goat Links.com:
Goat breeder advertising website.
Graze!
Published by Joel and Ruth McNair, P.O. Box 48, Belleville, WI 53508, 608-455-3311, graze@ticon.net, www.grazeonline.com
Great Lakes Dairy Sheep Symposium Proceedings
Yves Berger, Spooner Ag. Research Station, W6646 Hwy. 70, Spooner, WI 54801, 715-635-3735
Maryland Small Ruminant Page
www.sheepandgoat.com
National Institute for Animal Agriculture
1910 Lyda Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42104-5809, 270-782-9798, www.animalagriculture.org, niaa@animalagriculture.org
Dr. Nevil Speer, Interim President, nspeer@animalagriculture.org -publishes Sheep and Goat Health Report, videos and books. Membership organization for industrial ag. and animal scientists.
New England Journal of Large Animal Health
140 Main St., PO Box 1160, Chester, VT 05143, 802-875-4889, toll free 866-655-4889, fax 802-875-1797, info@NEAHI.org
Oklahoma State University Quicken Newsletter (OSU Quick Tips)
Damona Doye, 529 Agricultural Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078, 405-744-9836, damona.doye@okstate.edu , www.agecon.okstate.edu/quicken/
Ranch & Rural Living
PO Box 2678, San Angelo, TX 76902, 915-655-4434, www.ranchmagazine.com
Sheep and Goat Marketing
http://sheepgoatmarketing.info/
Sheep Canada: 1489 Route 560, Deerville, New Brunswick, E7K 1W7, 1-888-241-5124, gallivan@sheepcanada.com
www.sheepcanada.com
Sheep! Magazine
145 Industrial Drive, Medford, WI 54451, 715-785-7979, www.sheepmagazine.com , info@sheepmagazine.com
The Shepherd Magazine
5696 Johnston Road, New Washington, OH 44854
The Shepherd’s Journal
Box 383, Delia, AB, Canada T0J 0W0, 800-682-8885, info@shepherdsjournal.com , www.shepherdsjournal.com
Phone: (403) 665-2255, Fax: (403) 665-2728
Small Ruminant Nutrition System
Free diet balancing software from a collaboration among Cornell University, Texas A & M University, and the University of Sassari, Italy, http://nutritionmodels.tamu.edu/srns/index.htm
Small Ruminant Research Journal: www.elsevier.com/locate/smallrumres, www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/503317/description#description
Stockman Grass Farmer: PO Box 2300, Ridgeland, MS 39158, 800-748-9808, www.stockmangrassfarmer.net, sgf@StockmanGrassFarmer.com
Temple Grandin, designer of animal pens and chutes for low stress, 970-229-0703, www.Grandin.com
United Caprine News
PO Box 328, Crowley, TX 76036-0328, 817-297-3411, editor@unitedcaprinenews.com , www.unitedcaprinenews.com
Monthly periodical serving all aspects of dairy goat industry
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sheep management website with dairy sheep symposium proceedings. www.uwex.edu/ces/animalscience/sheep/
USDA Health Animal Newsletter:
www.ars.usda.gov/is/np/ha/han14.htm
Wisconsin Dairy Artisan:
www.wisconsindairyartisan.com/