The 2010 Vermont Farm Show was held January 26 - 28, 2010 at the Barre Civic Center in Barre, VT. During the three day period many loan officers represented Yankee Farm Credit at our booth. Our crop insurance agent, Shantel Thomas was also on hand at various times through out the three day event.Yankee congratulates the winners in the various categories from the Dairy banquet on January 28, 2010. Governor Jim Douglas was on hand to speak to the crowd, hand out awards, and have lunch with the farmers.
John C. Finley Award – Wanda Emrick
Vermont Farm of the Year – The Richardson Family in Hartland, VT
Highest Quality Milk Awards
Highest Quality Milk and Best Somatic Cell – North Hardwick Dairy, Hardwick, VT
1st Runner up for HQM and Best Pasteurized Milk (tie) – Richardson Family, Hartland, VT
2nd Runner up for HQM and Best Standard Plate Count – Jasper Hill Farm, Greensboro, VT
3rd Runner up for HQM (tie) and Best PI Count – Dale & Alma Briggs, Addison, VT
3rd Runner up for HQM (tie) – Davis & Tina Houde, St. Johnsbury, VT
Best Flavor and Best Pasteurized Milk (tie) – Andersonville Dairy, Glover, VT
