The Northeast Kingdom Dairy Farmers Group has published their May newsletter. Following is an excerpt from the newsletter: Come join the group on Thursday May 22nd from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Jasper Hill Farm in Greensboro, VT for a tour and some discussion about making your own product. The Kehler family has been kind enough to let us visit their farm. Jasper Hill Farm is home to a herd of Ayshire cows that have become quite famous for their cheese! Come join us for a tour of the farm and some discussion about how the Kehler family found their niche.
Then stick with the group from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM and travel to the Vermont Milk Company in Hardwick, VT. In 2006 the Vermont Milk Company opened its doors in Hardwick, VT. Today the company has a line of dairy products made fresh from Vermont milk. Their line includes cheddar cheese, cheese curds, and both hard and soft ice cream. Join the group for a tour and learn more about this home grown company.
Please bring your own lunch or be prepared to stop. There are a few options in Hardwick.
Please RSVP for the May meeting by May 21, 2008. Contact your local planning committee member or Kelly Langmaid at 802-334-8050 (work); 802-535-5506 (cell).
The Planning Committee
Marcy Guillette – Dairy Farmer
Colleen Leonard – UVM Extension
Meghan Dubois – Farm Service Agency
Jessie Davignon – Poulin Grain
Kelly Langmaid – Yankee Farm Credit
