UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture Small Ruminant Dairy Project Diversifying Vermont's Agricultural Base

SMALL RUMINANT DAIRY PROJECT

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"The Small Ruminant Dairy Project is an ongoing resource that helps sustain us. We can call you about anything and you find the answer."
--Bob Works, Vermont Dairy Sheep Farmer

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The market for goat and sheep dairy products is expanding, and Vermont farmers are working to meet the increasing demand. But the small ruminant dairy industry is still in its infancy and its sustainable growth depends on reliable technical assistance in production, processing, and marketing. Many small ruminant dairy farms are not realizing the returns they projected because they face a variety of challenges. Labor and transportation costs are often higher than anticipated. Few farmers have the production and processing experience and knowledge needed to efficiently produce goat and sheep milk, cheese and other products. Whole-farm planning is needed that considers personal values, sustainable production practices, and financial planning to build a solid foundation for this promising industry.

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• 2008/2009 Directory: Letter to Vermont Veterinary Medical Assn. Practitioners
  
• 2008/2009 Directory Listing Form: Veterinary Practice
  
• 2008/2009 Directory Listing Form: Producer or Service Provider
  
• 2006/2007 New England Dairy/Meat Goat & Dairy Sheep Directory
• Small Ruminant Dairy Newsletter
  

• Small Ruminant Dairy Project Calendar
• Resources
• Links
• Topics
  

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For More Information For more information on the Small Ruminant Dairy Project, please contact Carol Delaney at (802) 656-0915, UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture, 63 Carrigan Drive, Burlington, VT 05405 or Carol.Delaney@uvm.edu

"The dairy goat discussion groups organized by Carol have helped us network with other farmers. We have maintained valuable connections and had useful collaborations with many of these farmers." --Kristan Doolan, Dairy Goat Farmer and Farmstead Cheesemaker

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