The University of Vermont Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program invites you to the 2026 Vermont Organic Dairy Producers Conference on March 6.

The one-day event will take place at the Vermont State University's Randolph campus. Through a series of panel discussions, farmers will share their experiences and researchers will provide project updates. 

Topics include:

  • Cow behavior and strategies for monitoring health and productivity 
  • Innovations to improve labor efficiency
  • Forage renovation and management
  • Research round-up on grass-fed calf rearing; biomarkers in organic and grass-fed milk; trends in organic dairy cost of production; organic silage inoculants 

View the event flyer here. Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets water quality education credits will be available. 

Black and white cows grazing on grass.
Photo by NWCS program.

Conference Details 

WHEN: Friday, March 6, 2026 

TIME: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: Vermont State University, Randolph Campus Judd Hall, 124 Admin Drive, Randolph Center, VT 

COST: $25 per person

REGISTRATION: Online pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Register online or register by phone by calling the UVM Non-Credit Registration Office at 802-656-8407 by March 2. In-person registration opens at 9 a.m. on the day of the event.

ACCOMMODATIONS: If you require an accommodation related to a disability, please contact UVM Student Accessibility Services at access@uvm.edu or 802-656-7753 as soon as possible.

SPONSORSHIP: We welcome sponsors/exhibitors, but will be limited to 10-12 exhibitor tables. View the Sponsor and Exhibitor form and visit the registration website to sign up and make an online payment. 

QUESTIONS: Please contact Susan Brouillette at 802-656-7611 or Susan.Brouillette@uvm.edu.