Do you know of an outstanding dairy farm deserving of recognition? Consider nominating it for the 2025 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year award. Nominations will be accepted until May 1.

Each year, University of Vermont (UVM) Extension and the Vermont Dairy Industry Association (VDIA) honor one Vermont farm that demonstrates a strong commitment to dairying through its sound management practices, attention to herd health, quality milk production, sustainable land stewardship, innovative ideas and overall excellence, among other criteria. The award is presented in cooperation with the New England Green Pastures Program, which also recognizes an exemplary dairy operation in each of the other New England states.

To nominate a farm for this award, go to http://go.uvm.edu/vdfy. Nomination forms and information on past winners, including Scotch Burn Farm, the 2024 winner, can be found at this link.

Agricultural organizations, dairy co-ops, agribusinesses, farmers and individuals are invited to submit nominations. Farmers also may self-nominate, and any previous nominees that did not win this award may be nominated again.

The winner will be announced this summer and featured in the press and on “Across the Fence,” UVM Extension's daily farm, home and community show on WCAX-TV. The Vermont winner, along with those from the other New England states, also will be honored at a special awards banquet at Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts, in September.

For questions or to request a paper copy of the nomination form, contact Peggy Manahan at (800) 639-2130 or peggy.manahan@uvm.edu.