Thanks for a great show, we look forward to the 2016 Vermont Farm Show. For agricultural professionals and rural homeowners, this is the opportunity to meet with vendors, preview products and machinery,attend trade association meetings, seminars and network within the greater agricultural community. Over 168 booths are set and ready to showcase all that Vermont offers through Thursday at 4 pm. Don't miss it!
This midwinter break holds wide appeal for the general public. Family friendly with tractors, the latest innovations in equipment, agricultural products and information on display, there is something for everyone at the Farm Show. Of course we have a variety of animals on display!
Products Contests, ranging from bread, vegetables and yarn to syrup and hay have always been an important part of this event.
Each year, young and old alike flock to Wednesday's Consumer Night to see, taste and buy the best of Vermont during the Buy Local Market.The Capital Cook-off allows Legislative and Agency personnel the opportunity to create a signature dish utilizing fresh local ingredients from the market during a timed competition. Plan to pull up a chair and watch the hands on preparation and judging.
The Vermont Farm Show is many different things to our diverse rural population. As J.E. Carrigan, Dean of the UVM College of Agriculture stated in 1956, "We believe this event has been very profitable to Vermont farmers, not only from an educational standpoint, but also because it stimulated a great many to improve their practices and to profit accordingly." We believe that he would agree that this winter gathering continues to exemplify both the creative spirit of Vermonters and our shared rural heritage, linking the past to the future.
This midwinter break holds wide appeal for the general public. Family friendly with tractors, the latest innovations in equipment, agricultural products and information on display, there is something for everyone at the Farm Show. Of course we have a variety of animals on display!
Products Contests, ranging from bread, vegetables and yarn to syrup and hay have always been an important part of this event.
Each year, young and old alike flock to Wednesday's Consumer Night to see, taste and buy the best of Vermont during the Buy Local Market.The Capital Cook-off allows Legislative and Agency personnel the opportunity to create a signature dish utilizing fresh local ingredients from the market during a timed competition. Plan to pull up a chair and watch the hands on preparation and judging.
The Vermont Farm Show is many different things to our diverse rural population. As J.E. Carrigan, Dean of the UVM College of Agriculture stated in 1956, "We believe this event has been very profitable to Vermont farmers, not only from an educational standpoint, but also because it stimulated a great many to improve their practices and to profit accordingly." We believe that he would agree that this winter gathering continues to exemplify both the creative spirit of Vermonters and our shared rural heritage, linking the past to the future.
Dolloff Acres Farm in Springfield was named the 2014 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year Award by University of Vermont extension and the Vermont Dairy Industry Association in cooperation with the New England Green Pastures Program. Dolloff family members (from left to right) include Heidi, Mike, Matthew, Hannah and Isabelle (Izzy), the dog. (photo credit: Peggy Manahan/UVM Extension) In an era when many farmers are going bigger to survive, Mike and Heidi Dolloff have kept cow numbers and milk quality consistent, which helps ensure that their 160-cow Holstein farm in Springfield, Vt., remains both sustainable and profitable.
Since 1961 this coveted award has been presented annually to an outstanding dairy farm by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension and the Vermont Dairy Industry Association in cooperation with the New England Green Pastures Program. Nominated farms, all exemplary dairy operations, are evaluated on herd, pasture and crop management; production records; pasture quality; conservation practices and contributions to the dairy industry and the local community.
We are again proud to partner with the Vermont Foodbank- so even though parking and admission to the Farm Show is free, we are asking all those attending to donate a canned or boxed good to the greeters as you walk in the front door of the Miller Building. The response was wonderful last year, and we hope to again fill the shelves at the Foodbank.
Thanks to the Vermont Historical Society and all who shared memories and images, knowingly or otherwise, through Google Images, UTube and personal blogs.
Thanks to the Vermont Historical Society and all who shared memories and images, knowingly or otherwise, through Google Images, UTube and personal blogs.
