The NEK Dairy Farmers Group met on November 24th at Walt Gladstone's farm in Bradford, VT. Loan officer Kelly Langmaid from our Newport office submitted this report:
First meeting of the season, beautiful day, tour of the farm by Walt and son Will. Discussed the history of the farm and how they got where they are today. Discussed current issues in the dairy industry including the low milk price, changes they have implemented over the past year due to the low milk price, and foreign labor.
There where 18 people in attendance at the meeting, including the Gladstones. This meeting also invited any farmers from the Orange County area that have expressed interest in starting a similar group in their area.
Meeting and lunch were sponsored by Intervet Schering Plough. Plastic boots were provided by Genex.
Loan officer Morgan Greenwood Rilling from our White River Jct. office also attended the meeting.
