DAIRY FARM WELCOMES PUBLIC TO VERMONT BREAKFAST ON THE FARM AUG. 27
WHAT:
Vermont’s Breakfast on the Farm comes to Green Mountain Dairy Farm in Sheldon. This free, public event includes a Vermont-style breakfast, self-guided tours of the farm including 10 educational stations, and a peek into the life and business of dairy farming in Vermont. Although this is a free event, tickets must be reserved in advance at www.VermontBreakfastOnTheFarm.com.
WHO:
1,000 visitors expected, agricultural leaders, educators and industry representatives including:
· The Rowell family, owners and operators of Green Mountain Dairy Farm
· Chuck Ross, Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
· Dr. Julie Smith, DVM, PhD, UVM Extension Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
WHEN:
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016; 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WHERE:
Green Mountain Dairy Farm
962 Morey Rd, Sheldon, VT 05483
VISUALS:
· Various aspects of the dairy farm will be open to visitors including:
o Cow Power anaerobic digester that makes electricity to power 400 homes annually
o Cows, calves, barns, tractors and farm equipment
o Kids activities: smoothie bicycle, cow milking simulator, scavenger hunt, and more.
BACKGROUND:
Vermont Breakfast on the Farm is coordinated by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture and provides a first-hand look at modern agriculture and the farm families who work hard to produce safe, wholesome food for Vermont communities and the world. Vermont Breakfast on the Farm will be held on August 27, 2016 at Green Mountain Dairy Farm in Sheldon. Vermont Breakfast on the Farm was also held at Nea-Tocht Farm in Ferrisburgh on June 25, 2016 and drew more than 900 people. To learn more visit: www.VermontBreakfastOnTheFarm.com.
Event sponsors include Bourdeau Brothers, Hall Communications, New England Dairy Promotion Board, Poulin Grain, and Vermont Feed Dealers & Manufacturers Association.
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