EVENTS
2010 Vermont Dairy Producers’ Conference- DFWT members will be there to answer questions about our progress with the DPSP. For an agenda and list of speakers click here.
2010 Georgia Dairy Conference- Bill Rowell and Doug Maddox of DFWT will give an update on our progress to dairy farmers attending the conference on Monday. We also are eager to hear your questions and ideas. For more information about the conference, visit www.gamilk.org . The meeting will be held at the Savannah Marriot Riverfront.
76th Annual VT Farm Show- Visit over 200 exhibitors and socialize with farmers across the state at the Barre Civic Center. Stop by for conversations with us in the Bourdeau and Bushey booth.
January 21-22—Kentucky
KY Dairy 2020 Vision Congress
The Kentucky Dairy Development Council, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America and the Kentucky Soybean Board announce the 2010 Kentucky Dairy Management Seminar, January 21-22, 2010 at the Barren River Lodge. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this unique opportunity filled with knowledge and fellowship. For more information please contact Maury Cox, KDDC Executive Director (859)516-1619 or Robert Monk, Farm Credit Services Regional Vice President (270)765-7811.
January 15—Chicago
A meeting of coop leaders from across the country and industry stakeholders will take place to assess different plans with a focus on joining forces to form a single plan that will move the industry forward as quickly as possible.
January 13- Burlington
Bounce Back in 2010 Alltech- Join us in an interactive discussion on getting our industry back to profitability and strength. The meeting will be from 9-12:00pm at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center 870 Williston Road, Burlington Vermont.
January 10-13, 2010—Seattle Wa.
Join us at the 91st Farm Bureau Annual meeting in Seattle Washington. Show your support for dairy policy change by communicating with your state leaders to voice how important changes in current Farm Bureau policy.
December 8-9- St. Cloud Minnesota
Mark your calendars and plan on joining us at the Midwest’s premier dairy show featuring the best in educational and networking opportunities for today’s dairy producer.
The Midwest Dairy Expo is coordinated by the Events and Education Committee of the Minnesota Milk Producers Association. If you have additional questions, suggestions or comments about the Expo, please call us toll-free at 1-877-577-0741.
November 10—Greenwich NY
Join us at for an important meeting for Dairy farmers and Stakeholders at 10:00 AM at the Greenwich Elks Club on Route 40 in Greenwich NY, 12834
We invite dairy farmers and those who support stabilizing the dairy industry to hear a presentation on the “Dairy Price Stabilization Program”.
This is an opportunity to become informed and to discuss a program that is gathering support from dairy farmers throughout the country. It is time to take control of our industry and insure a future for ourselves.
This meeting is being organized by: Salem Farm Supply Inc, Premier Dairy Service LLC, Whitman’s Feed Store, CaroVail, and your local Farm Bureau
November 2, 2009—Chicago
In early November DFWT will be meeting with dairy farmers and industry leaders in the mid west to discuss industry issues and moving forward on industry change!
Oct. 16, 2009- Vermont Farmers Forum for Dairy Farm Survival
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.at the Campus Center Vermont Technical College Randolph Center. A panel of invited experts will discuss who is making money from dairying and dairy products, federal pricing of raw milk, and proposed alternatives to current federal pricing.
Following the discussion, the floor will be open for a general discussion.
The following organizations have been invited: Agri-Mark, Ben & Jerry’s, Cabot Cooperative, Dairy Farmers Working Together, Dairylea Cooperative, Dean Foods, H.P. Hood, St. Albans Cooperative Creamery, U.S. Department of Agriculture. In addition, Dan Smith of Montpelier, who was general counsel of the former New England Dairy Compact, has been invited.
Vermont’s congressional delegation, Gov. James Douglas, Secretary of Agriculture Roger Allbee or their representatives, along with members of the Vermont House and Senate committees on agriculture have been invited. For more information, contact Howard Fairman at 802-579-4180.
Upcoming VT Farm Bureau Meetings where new dairy policy and resolutions will be discussed….
October 12, 2009 Addison co. Middlebury American Legion 6:30. Be sure to attend Senator Sanders will be speaking at the meeting!
Check out coverage of this event at Fox 44 and WCAX. Also view the recent article in the Addison Independent!
October 13, 2009 Eastside
October 14, 2009 Perkinsville
October 19, 2009 Bethel
October 20, 2009 Shore Acres
October 21, 2009 Westminster
October 21, 2009 Abby
Oct. 10th, 2009 — Big Spike Bluegrass
DFWT Sponsors Big Spike Bluegrass at the Enosburg Opera House October 10 at 7:30! All tickets 10. Call 802-848-7446 to reserve. Support the efforts of your local dairy farmers working to make a difference.
Thanks to Harrison Concrete & Redi Mix, Community National Bank, Enosburg Lion’s Club, Vaillancourt Transport, Bates Farm Home & Garden, Champlain Dairy Service for sponsoring this event.
Sept. 29 – Oct. 3, 2009 — The World Dairy Expo
The World Dairy Expo is the international dairy meeting place, a five day event in Madison, Wisconsin showcasing the finest in dairy genetics and the newest technologies available to the dairy industry.
At this event dairy farmers from across the country met up in our booth to discuss the dpsp and other ideas to support policy change in the industry. The event was a huge success and has spurred further discussions with groups across the country.
- Doug Maddox speaking with farmers at Dairy Expo
July 1, 2009 — National Conference Call
Dairy Farmers Working Together capped National Dairy Month with a Teleconference promoting the Dairy Price Stabilization Plan.
Read more about our successful National Conference Call
May 7th, 2009 — DFWT hosts a Dairy Rally at the Vermont State Capitol
Thank you to: WOKO, Ben& Jerry’s, and McCracken Livestock, Pouliot Trucking, Bourdeau Bros and Richard Hall for their contributions.
A special Thank you to our speakers: A Griffin, Holstein Association, Jonathon Mason, VT State FFA President, Jenny Nelson, Senator Sanders Office, Governor Douglas, Lt Governor Dubie, Secretary Allbee, Serena Reynolds, Future Farmer, Shelby Biasini and Sprite, 4H members, Dean Wright, and Paul Bourbeau.
DFWT supports the future of Vermont’s Dairy Industry by working towards milk stability and long term solutions.
Check out coverage of this event at Fox 44 and WCAX.