December 14, 2007 ◆ Vol. 71, Number 21
Vermont’s Gift to the Nation Winter Manure
Lights up the Capitol Spreading Ban
Vermont trees bring an old-fashioned holiday to the nation December 15th is right around the corner!
N o season generates
more enthusiasm, a
heightened sense of
U nder Vermont’s Accepted Agricultural Practices
(AAPs) regulations, agricultural operations are not
allowed to spread manure from December 15th to
April 1st. This means that you must have a storage structure
that is capable of holding all manure produced on your
goodwill, and deeper tradi-
tions than the Christmas sea- operation over the period of the ban, which is 107 days, or
son. Perhaps the most beauti- be able to stack all manure produced in a way that will not
ful symbol of the season is lead to water quality impacts, or utilize a combination of
the Christmas tree. This year, storage structure and stacking that will allow you to make it
Vermont had the privilege of through the ban.
supplying our nation’s Capitol When stacking manure, AAPs require that stacking sites
Christmas Tree. be located more than 100 feet from private wells or property
On December 5, Speaker boundaries. In addition, manure cannot be stacked on
of the House Nancy Pelosi unimproved sites within 100 feet of surface water, or on
hosted a lighting ceremony on land that is subject to annual overflow from adjacent waters.
the lawn of the Untied States In all these situations, however, you have the opportunity
Capitol Building and with a to demonstrate to the Secretary of Agriculture that no
simple flip of a switch, powered alternative sites exist to enable you to meet these restrictions.
over 10,000 lights to illuminate If you do have a storage structure, please make every
the tree. Hundreds of people attempt to empty the structure as soon as possible so you
were on hand to attend the Christmas Tree, 80 smaller Pennsylvania, and Walter Reed will have sufficient storage to make it through the ban.
ceremony and many thousands companion trees were provided Army Hospital in Washington. If you have any questions about the manure storage ban,
around the world watched as part of the celebration. These The great majority of these or if you would like assistance in the selection of appropriate
the Vermont tree being lit on trees were delivered to our trees were generously donated manure stacking sites, please call the Agency at (802)
television. Speakers included Congressional Offices, Supreme 828-3475.
Senators Leahy and Sanders Court, and various other continued on page 2
and Congressman Welch. U.S. Government Offices in
The highlight of the lighting Washington, D.C. as well as area
ceremony was the Bennington hospitals. Periodicals
Postage
Mount Anthony High School For the first time,Veterans Paid at
choir singing the Vermont song Hospitals were added to the Montpelier,VT
“These Green Mountains.” recipient list. These include and at Additional
Vermont Agency of Mailing Offices
In addition to the 55-foot two hospitals in Vermont, Agriculture, Food & Markets
balsam fir that serves as one in Massachusetts, one 116 State Street
the 2007 National Capitol in Connecticut, one in Montpelier, Vermont 05620-2901
InsIde ThIs Issue
Sawdust Suppliers in Dairy Leadership Team
Vermont: Page 2. Sends Message on Farm Bill
to Senate: Page 10.
Classifieds: Begin on page 3.
From the State Vet: Page 11.
Calendar: Page 7.
Resorts and Farmers Cook
Hay and Forage: Page 8.
Up VT Ski Burger: Page 12.
Market Report: Page 9.
2007 Census of Agriculture
Coming: Page 12.
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2 December 14, 2007
Capitol Christmas Tree organizations and artists. As part
continued from page 1 of a continued commitment
to save energy, strands of Light
Requesting a Manure
by the Vermont contingent of Emitting Diodes (LED) lights Spreading Ban Exemption
U
the New Hampshire-Vermont are being used to decorate the
nder Vermont’s Accepted Agricultural Practices
Christmas Tree Association. The entire tree. LED lights use little
(AAPs) regulations, manure spreading ban exemp-
Vermont Department of Forests, electricity, have a long life span
tions are available to farmers that are experiencing
Parks, and Recreation collected and are more environmentally
an emergency situation and find themselves with less than
from the trees throughout friendly than standard tree
sufficient manure storage to make it through the manure
Vermont. The “Green Mountain lights.
spreading ban December 15, 2007 – April 1, 2008 (107 days).
Bull Dawgs” Chapter of the This special evening was
Emergency situations can include, but are not limited to, the
Antique Truck Club of America capped with a lively and festive
structural failure of a manure storage system. Exemptions can
donated delivery of all the trees reception at the Botanical
also be granted for other specific management needs.
to Washington, D.C. Gardens. Nestled in the heart
If you find yourself in this situation, please call the Agency
The kick-off began on of Capitol Hill and nearly as
of Agriculture at (802) 828-3475 as soon as possible. We will
November 16th with a Christmas Tree is a 55-foot old as Washington, D.C., itself,
send an Agricultural Resource Specialist or Field Agent out
ceremonial tree cutting by balsam fir from Somerset, the U.S. Botanic Garden is the
to meet with you and discuss your situation. Information
Governor Douglas. The caravan Vermont. It is decorated with Nation’s Garden. The reception
will be collected from you in order to determine how much
then embarked on an over over 4500 ornaments made by featured specialty food products
manure your operation produces on a daily basis, how much,
weeklong journey through Vermont school children, social and beverages from Vermont.
if any, surface runoff (rain fall or snow melt) may be enter-
Connecticut, Pennsylvania, ing your pit, what land base you have available for spreading,
New Jersey and Maryland and the proximity of water resources to your operation. If the
stopping at Veterans hospitals
along the way. This ceremony Sawdust Suppliers Agency determines that an emergency situation exists, and you
have no alternatives for the management of your manure, an
was the culmination of many
months of hard work and in Vermont exemption will be issued for your operation. The exemption
will specify the amount of manure to be spread, the fields suit-
A
many partnerships including able for manure application, and the dates during which you
the Green Mountain National s a follow up to the Bedding Alternatives article that
ran in the last edition of Agriview, below is a list of will be allowed to spread. Fields will be selected that have the
Forest, Bennington Chamber least likelihood of generating runoff to surface waters.
of Commerce, the State of sawdust suppliers in Vermont. There may be other sup-
pliers, however, some do not have product available at this time. Exemptions are not intended to allow for continued daily
Vermont, the New Hampshire/ spreading for the duration of the ban, but are designed to
Vermont Christmas Tree Please call in advance to ensure the supplier still has product
available. allow for the application of the required amount of manure
Association, and VT Farms! over a period of 3 to 5 days. If you have any questions
Association, just to name a few. regarding the manure spreading ban exemption process, please
The Capitol Christmas LSF Forest Products DCI Sawmill
1036 Pond Road 324 Waterman Road call the Agency at (802) 828-3475.
Tree has been a tradition
since 1964. The first tree was Jeffersonville South Royalton
a 24-foot Douglas fir planted (802) 849-6703 (802) 763-7847
on the west lawn of the U.S. Sawdust and shavings rcollette@dcifurn.com
Capitol. The original tree Softwood, green Sawdust only
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windstorm and had to be No Pellets No Delivery
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Sawing & Planning Dishmill Forest Products,
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December 14, 2007 3
Marketplace
Polled Hereford bull calves, heifers 1 1/2 year old Angus Steer, 800 Conservation District is seek-
calves, feeder calves, born 4/07, lbs. plus. 2 year old Hereford ing a Land Treatment Planner
Advertising in Agriview very nice, all out of registered heifer, 800 lbs. plus. Both raised to gather & prepare technical
stock. Rutland (802) 236-4917 organically, both beautiful ani- information for the development
Classified Ads: Free to subscribers only, limited to two ads per issue, (1/2) mals. $600. each or $1,000. for of Comprehensive Nutrient
ads will run for two issues. Must include subscriber number with ad both. New Haven,VT (802) Management Plans. For more
request (number appears at the top of the mailing label) Reg. Holsteins - all ages, group 453-7081 or (802) 349-7580 information e-mail Lucinda
price or individual, closed herd, (1/3) Newman at “ldn@pshift.com”.
Deadline For Ads: 10 days prior to the publication date. too many to house. Danville Send cover letter, resume &
December 19 for the next edition (802) 748-4038 (1/2) Some Cow! Organic, 8 yr. old reference list by Nov. 30 to:
Guernsey, super easy hand milk- Lucinda Newman,Vt Assoc of
Registered Jersey heifer, born er, patient and mellow. 60# +
Classified advertisements must be sent: Cons Districts, 106 Lovers Lane,
5/23/07, raised organic. when fresh, 150 DIM (20# per
• By mail: (see address on page 2) Waterbury,VT 05676 (12/19)
Williamstown, MA (413) day), three teat, large size, open.
• By e-mail: (to Teresa Doyle; teresa.doyle@state.vt.us)
458-9691 (1/2) Call 933-4373 (1/3) FIELD MANAGER: Year-
• By fax: (802) 828-3831
• We do not accept classified ads over the phone. Four cross bred heifers due March round position. Westminster
Two large, strong, 1st calf Holstein VT. Certfied organic farm.
Only items of an agricultural nature will be listed. The only real
2008, $1100 each. Angus bull heifers, due Jan. 27. Sired by
18 months old $700. Call Commercial production. 2-3
estate which will be listed is tracts of Vermont land of five acres or more Complete and Locust. Herd years exp. required. Management
which are being used or can be used for agricultural purposes.
(802-276-3385) (1/3) totally AI sired for 17 years. West skills essential. Salary/benefits/
The Secretary reserves the right to make a final decision on the Holstein heifers for sale: 3 are Haven (802) 265-44566 (1/3) bonus. Send letter to Jon, c/o
eligibility of items listed. The editor reserves the right to censor and due to calve anytime. Call Harlows, 117 Deep Root Dr,
edit ads. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Veals (2), milk fed, naturally,
802-527-7292 (1/3) humane raised, ready to go. Westminster VT, 05101. (1/2)
assumes no responsibility for transactions resulting through
Quality Hereford sired steer calves. Approx. live weight 600# -
advertising in Agriview. Advertisers are cautioned that it is
$900. each obo. Charlotte (802) Equipment
against the law to misrepresent any product or service offered in Weaned and wormed November Greenhouse Equip.- Blackmore
a public notice or an advertisement carried in any publication 3rd. Eating grain and 2nd cut 425-3076 (1/3)
auto. tray filler w/extension, fill
delivered by the U.S. Mail. hay. Ready to go. Average Bulls for Sale - Sired by Braedale from seeding flats to 6” pots,
450-500 lbs ~Several younger Goldwyn and out of a VG Dam good cond., asking $2100. Gro-
Hereford sired heifer calves with 38,000 pounds of milk, Mor vacuum wand seeder w/
Cattle acre with less management. We 350-400 lbs 4.2% butterfat, 3.4% protein. four wands, three sets of needles,
6 Month Old Registered Milking have selected registered breeding
stock available. See our web site Cash & Carry $1.25/lb. Well The Dam is also +1742 CTPI. used a few times, sow entire
Devon Bull - (Rufus X flat in seconds - $350.00; 18
at www.dayspringfarm.com for bred SimAngus yearlings and 2 These bulls are 20 months old
Napoleon) - $1200. 3 Month Sun System III commercial
more information and what we year old cows. Start your herd and ready to breed. Call (802)
Old Bull (Herk X Bright) - grade high pressure 400 watt
have available for purchase. Or right with these. $900-$1200. 948-2260. Pedigrees available.
$800. Reg. Milking Devon sodium lights, like new - $160.
contact us at: Rod@dayspring- TailGaitFarm@aol.com - (1/3)
Heifer, born 8/4/05, due 3/08 each/$2750.for all. Wellmaster
to Napoleon - $2500. Call farm.com or 802-376-5474 802-376-6044 Springfield
Bellows Falls Vt. (12/19) (1/3) Dogs carts: 3-tier, nine tray, galvanized
evenings (802) 472-6261 East Komondor pups to excellent farm open mesh, adj. shelves $150.;
Hardwick,VT (12/19) Holstein heifer, red&white, 2 yo, home, parents are with livestock, and 4-tier, 24 tray, solid adj.
16 month old Polled Hereford
Devon bull, born 2/17/07, sire Bull, ready to breed your heif- been with bull, Finale Red and small adoption fee. Please call shelves $350. Brenda, Waterbury
Jumbo, with papers - $1,000. ers, Good conformation.$750.00 Ambition breeding, dam and (802) 370-5065 (12/19) Ctr (802) 244-8103 (12/19)
Underhill 802-899-3856 (12/19) OBO. Also 17 month old grand dam on farm. $1200
Alan Davenport 802/446-2084 Pembroke Welsh Corgi, male, tri- 6’x8’ metal greenhouse/display
Highlander/Jersey heifer for
Wanted: 2007 registered Dexter or otterknoll@aol.com (1/3) colored, 6 months old, purebred, table with canvas roof Eliot
Meat, may be freemartin.
bull calf. We can trans- no papers - $300. After 7:00 Coleman designed tilther-never
$400.00 OBO. Call Groton 802
port. Contact Holly at (802) 3 yr old Registered Devon Bull, p.m. (802) 433-1141 (12/19) used; 6 row seeder-never used;
584-3195 for more info. (12/19)
897-2401 or hollypdf@shore- very well mannered, pastured in BRO for all or any. South
ham.net. (12/19) Registered Angus yearling bulls. single line electric fence. Proven Employment Woodstock 802-457-4806 x1
(802) 223-6552 (12/19) w/calves on site - $1400; 3 Franklin County Natural Resources Clay (12/19)
Wanted - Jersey Heifers, registered 1/2 yr old 3/4 Milking Devon
and ready to breed and younger. Breeding size bulls, 2 Holsteins Heifer w/second calf due in
Building herd for family farm. with AI slips, 1 Holstein May. Pasture raised, has been
Please call Bridport (802) 1/4 Jersey/Hereford cross hand milked, excellent family
758-5060 (12/19) (good looker). Good prices. cow - $1600; 6 month old 7/8
Middlesex,VT 223-5993 Milking Devon Heifer calf from
5 Jersey x Holstein open year- (12/19) above Dame and Sire. Naturally
ling heifers. $3800. Ryegate,
Beef Prospects breeding bull, Heinz fed since birth w/ excel-
584-3551 (12/19)
57 variety, yearling, have to see lent growth - $700. Leicester
Registered Jersey cow. DOB to appreciate. Middlesex,VT (802)-247-9309 (1/3)
12/1/2002. Bred 8-6-07 to 223-5993 (12/19) 4 Normande crosses, all good cows,
Borden. Due 5/12/08 Currently
For sale - Our herd of Hereford outside our seasonal calving
dry. Good disposition, easily
and Black Angus cows & heif- window. $6000 for all. Paul,
handled. Good conformation,
ers, very nice animals, have been Ashfield, MA. (413) 625-0011.
feet and udder. She doesn’t fit
trailered back and forth between (1/3)
my farm plans. $750 or best
offer 802-763-7963 (leave mes- the two farms, sadly offered for
sage) vermontmilk@gmail.com sale. Take them all or pick out
what you want. West Burke Registered American
(12/19) Lowline Cattle
(802) 467-3380 (12/19)
Registered Red Angus Bull, 5 Miniature beef cattle for
years old, proven sire, asking One Holstein Bull Registered, grass fed production
$1,200. North Haverhill, NH Sired by DeAnn, Dam is Dayspring Farm
603-787-2279 (12/19) Integrity good temperament Rockingham, VT
$1000.00 Benson (802) (802) 463-2205
Miniature Lowline Angus beef cat- 265-3857 (1/2) www.dayspringfarm.com
tle provide more quality beef per
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Marketplace
5 mini cold frames 4’x12’L w/ used, various sizes. Speedlings rior, optional slant-load divider.
film never used pd $129.00 $2 each. 128 plug trays $25/100. Strong, purchased in Texas
each 12’x20’L cold frame w/ Vaccuum seeder and plate for (never in salt) $3,500 located
film, cedar end kit with door 128s, fine seeds, $100. Aluminum in Tunbridge 802-889-3417 &
and cedar end kit never used skate wheel conveyor, 40’ plus 90 mailto:landlamb@hughes.net
pd $637.oo; row cover kit degree and stands, $300. Richard landlamb@hughes.net (1/3)
25wx23”hx25’L never used Wiswall, East Montpelier.
drip irrigation hose 100’s of 802-454-7157 or catefarm@ box to carrye people on a ride, (802) 236-4917. (1/2) I have for sale a 52 plate Universal
feet; misc chix equipment - nest gmail.com . (12/19) new ash wood on the bottom of milk plate cooler in excel-
sled. Also #1 Teamster 2,000 for Ford L-8000 diesel, auto, v. good - lent shape for $750.00. A
box, waterers, feeders; BRO $2,495; IH 886, 90 hp, runs good
for all or some. Please call 1275 GEHL chopper with: 9ft sale. St. Albans (802)524-6478 Wick Model 52 feed cart in
grass head, 3 row corn head and (12/19) - $6,800; IH 674, 60 hp, diesel good condition for $2,000.00.
Clay (802)457-4806 x1 South w/loader - $5,800; IH 574, 50
Woodstock (12/19) processor, very good condition. A New Holland Model 258
(802) 873-3328 (12/19) John Deere rake for parts, Model hp, diesel, w/loader - $4,800; Rake in excellent condi-
4-row IH Cyclo corn planter 894A - $125. Call Vergennes Ford 8N w/loader - $2,950. tion for $2,500.00 Please call
#400 - $400; New Idea #325 New Holland 846 round baler. (802) 759-2421 leave message Loaders available. Springfield 802-759-2464 or 802-759-2521.
narrow row corn picker - $800; Wet or dry baler in good condi- (12/19) (802) 885-4000 (1/2) (1/3)
both well maintained and stored tion, baled hay this year. Makes
4x4 plus bales. Manual or 30 Stanchions in good condition - 2 Disk harrows, one 18’, one 10’ - Uebler 810 Feed Cart $1200. Call
under cover; can email pictures. $10/stanchion. Tunbridge,VT $1800 & $1200; 4 & 5 bottom
Also, large quantity of roof slate hydraulic tie system. $4500. Also (802-276-3385) (1/3)
NH Combination tedder rake, (802) 369-0267 (12/19) plows - $850 ea.; NI Manure
and extra wide pine boards Spreader, 200 bu. - $650; Ground H & S Forage Wagons (2) 18
used in sheathing and decking. $2500 Call Rod at Bellows falls Nelson waterer, free standing 700
Vt.802-376-5474 (12/19) drive manure spreader - $650; ft box, tandem running gear,
Williston 879-0464. (12/19) Series, automatic horse waterer Butler 250 mixer wagon, exc. excellent shape. AgBagger
International Engine UD-9 diesel for the pasture, complete with cond.- $2,500. All other types G-6000, like new. Shelburne
Bale kicker off of JD 24T baler installation equipment, never
complete w/hydraulic cylin- power unit, stationary, extended of equipment available. Call 802-578-7353 or 802-864-5382,
shaft and outboard bearing, steel used. Call evenings (860) with your wants. Springfield,VT leave message. (1/3)
der,$150. Also 350’ #2 urd 4 659-3426 or cell (860) 966-1836
wire underground cable $350. I-beam base, six V-belt pulley, 802-885-4000. (1/2)
plus bull wheel and belts - (12/19) Tire - l4.9-28” bias, like new, $200
Heston PT10 for parts $50. Ist For sale Kubota L2850, 34 hp, has Alan Davenport 802/446-2084
cut grass hay small square bales $3,800. Underhill Center (802) Hardy 1700ST forwarder &
899-4677 (12/19) loader, new rear tires, 2 sets of or otterknoll@aol.com (1/3)
top quality $3.00 @ barn. 802 3200ST DL grapple loader. wheel weights on rear, sims cab
875 3766 (12/19) Udderly EZ ™ Collostrum or milk Trailer has hydraulic tongue, 7 1/2 foot Fisher Minute Mount
with soft sides, rear remotes,
extraction system, used twice. rated 7 ton capacity, new con- 1 snow plow for sale. Barely
For Sale: 3 point hitch Rain-Flo quick switch snow plow, 1000
Comes with small, large and cow dition. New unit costs over used. Asking $1800. 276 - 3479,
Water Wheel Transplanter with hours. Great shape! Asking
size cylinders plus 6 collection $19,000. Promotes cleaner Brookfield. (1/3)
12” dibbler. Used only 1 season; $11,400. or b.o. Call No.
bottles. Originally designed for logs & less damage to woods Hartland (802) 295-5539 (1/2)
too big for our operation. Mint Allis Chalmers 8010 Tractor – 4
mares, works for cows, sheep & streams. Buy this one for
shape, $1700. Heavy-duty dual wheel drive, new tires - $17,000.
and goats. Paid $215. best offer. $11,850. John Deere MX-8 Ford 4600 Diesel. 2800 Hrs.
offset chains for schoolbus sized obo Call Alburg (802) 796-6067
Huntington (802) 434-5697 brush mower with stump 18.4-30 rears (loaded, 85-90%
tires, $125. Tunbridge, 889-3211. (1/3)
(12/19) jumper & twin blades. Very tread), 7.50-16 front (new). extra
(12/19) heavily built, like new condition: rear wheel weights. 8sp. Front Allied bucket loader 459, excel-
Northstar woodsplitter converts 8’ HD Domino snowplow, tractor $3,450. (802)-446-2833 eve- tray for storage or more weight. lent shape, hardly used, came
to either horizontal or verti- loader mount - $350. Pittsford nings. (12/19) Sheet metal rusty, but otherwise off MF180 - $3,000. obo. Call
cal operation. Has wood cradle, (802) 483-2319 (12/19) near perfect. Runs excellent. Stowe (802) 253-8222 (1/3)
2005 Case IH JX1075C One remote. Lights work.
auto return, runs off tractor 2000 NH TS100, 80 hp, 16x16 ROPS,4x4,lim slip front, 16x16 Comes with 7’x3’ wood box. 1949 H Farmall, new paint, good
hydraulics. Hoses included, trans. w/LH reverser, heavy duty hydraulic, shuttle shift transmis- $7350. 802-722-3055. (1/2) rubber, runs great - $1,900.
mounts on 3 pt hitch. Used only 1712 NH loader, 4300 hours, sion, LX232 self leveling loader, Peacham (802) 592-3356 (1/3)
once splits up to 24”. (802) asking $24,000. Ryegate (802) 2 remotes, 540 PTO, 500 hours, John Deere corn planter Model
747-7931 Chittenden please let 584-3667 (12/19) remaining warranty, $28,500 494, 4 row planter in good con- Ford New Holland Model 1920,
it ring. (12/19) OBO (802)482-2623 weekdays dition-$500.00, Ficklin Model 4WD tractor with Woods loader,
Two tube type, eight hole bud Sims cab, rear hydraulic, good
Farmall low boy cub fast hitch, or (802)259-3133 weekends. 231 Gravity Box on interna-
wheels - $10.00. Call Dale, condition - $9,000. 6-ft. Sitrex
tire chains, snow/plow grader (1/2) tional chasis-5 ton capacity
Victory,VT (802) 328-2402 mower, Model FD 180 - $450.
blade, fast hitch flail mower, great good condition always stored
(12/19) Walk in cooler- Perlick 6x 8 inside. Call Jacksonville (802) 368-7612
shape $3,200.00. 802-276-3413 inside-$1100, Loftness Snow
Complete and currently run- Blower front mounted, 96 inches (1/3)
(12/19) 1309 Scavenger Manure Spreader -
ning. Older but runs well, great wide, dual auger off John Deere
$4,000; “V” style pinwheel rake 8’ Reading utility box, all tool
Massey/Ferguson sickle bar mower for farmstand or small operation 50 series tractor but will fit other
- $1,000; Ford loader fits 3000 boxes, includes cover, excel-
$800.00 obo, horse drawn sickle - $1,500. obo. True soda cooler series excellent condition Call
or 4000 Ford tractor - $200. lent condition - $2,800. Call
bar mower, Massey-Harris No 3 glass swing open doors, one 802-291-0023. (1/2)
Call Morrisville (802) 888-2704 (802) 388-7878 7-5 M-F, 7-12
22 $500.00. 802-276-3413 with cracked glass but runs well
(12/19) S (1/3)
(12/19) - $500. obo I want these out GENSET - Perkins diesel, 3 cyl-
International 685 Tractor, 4 WD, before winter. Berlin 223-1559 inder, 28,000 watts, fuel stingy, Two Model 440 Harvestore TMR
Giro band meat saw for sale, call with cab and loader, very good (1/2) excellent condition - $7,000. Mixers, one was working and
450-244-5176 (12/19) rubber, ex. running tractor; 806 Williston (802) 872-0709 (1/2)
New Idea 483 Round Baler, always one for parts - $500. One 2350
Wanted - Tires wanted. 20.8 x 38 Farmall with cab, ex. rubber, Houle liquid manure spreader,
under cover, good condition, 4x4 Gehl 1200 Chopper, 2 Heads;
firestone super all traction or all good running condition; oil fired large turf tires, like new - $5,500.
bales, makes less than 200 bales a Miller Pro Dump Wagon; $850.
traction., do not want radials-bias hot water heater, ex.; 1994 F150, Newport Center (802) 988-2937
year - $4,400. 2010 John Deere each. Joe Lee 426-3339 or
only. 30-50% tread. Call Doug 4 WD, 51,000 miles, good tires (1/3)
bulldozer, diesel, 6 way blade 426-3123 (1/2)
(802) 229-2222 (12/19) and little rust. Brandon (802)
- $4,900. 1984 Chevy 1 1/4 One 12 Ton grain bin, 6 inch
353-8287 (12/19) Brillion 5’ Sure Stand Seeder,
ton military M1008, diesel, auto auger, 2 years old; one 5-6
1989 F150 truck, all there but Model SSP-60. Good condi-
JD plow, Model 2500, 6 bottom, trans, 36,558 original miles, no Ton grain bin, good shape;
weak clutch, drive it home, $400. tion - $1700. Williamstown, MA
18” w/o autoreset; Massey 4 rust, looks and runs good. Also, 434 International tractor with
1983 Mercedes 300TDT diesel (413) 458-9691 (1/2)
bottom plow, 14” w/o autoreset; ceiling hung warm air oil fur- loader; also, elevators, all different
wagon with veg oil conversion,
Logging sled for a team with a nace, 225,000 btu, newer burner Calico bumper-pull trailer for sale. lengths. One big generator on
many repairs, $2950. Large float-
unit - $625./bo. Call Rutland Built in 2000, 12’ by 6’ inte- wheels. (802) 895-4683 (1/3)
ing row covers, new and once
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Complete Double 5 milking parlor, Jamesway silo unloader. West thing year old grade mare, rides, 9 month old miniature filly horse, saddle, light oil color, like new
1500 gallon Dari Kool bulk tank, Danville (802) 563-2025 healthy, $200 OBO; 8 year old reg., bay color, well mannered condition, comes with Bridle,
double compressors, vacuum (12/19) Haflinger mare with 8 month - $1,500. or best offer. Call $150.00 OBRO. Please call
pump, all piping and accessories. old colt at side $1200 for both Enosburg Falls (802) 933-4886 Kathy at 802-684-9960. (1/3)
All dairy equipment including 2,500 lbs (50 lb. bags) Milk Max OBO. ALSO: Boarding horses (1/3)
stanchions is for sale. We are an everleaf oat/forager pea cover in Calais. Box stalls available Fancy Britchen Team Harness,
Angus seed stock operation not (nurse) crop seed. 2007 seed. now. Over 60 years experi- Haflingers – 1 _ to 10 years old - complete - $800. obo. Draft
dairy. Equipment is in good $1,500. or best offer. Delivery ence. $200 a month. Please call $800. and up. Bennington, NH pony wagon - $1,500. obo.
condition. For more informa- possible. Brandon (802) 223-5401 (12/19) (603) 588-6711 (1/3) Also, Toro Snow Blower – 2 yrs.
tion or viewing call Benson 349-7444 (12/19) old, like new, used one winter -
Stunning dun paint mustang Horse Equipment $1,000. Call Bennington, NH
(802) 537-4141 (1/3) Free for the taking - Used 1000 mare,15.1 from the Twin Peaks Barely used nylon draft har- (603) 588-6711 (1/3)
gallon fuel tank used for in ness with 26” leather collar.
Feed herd area. This herd has been
Hay for sale, 1st cut $2.00/bale; 2nd
ground fuel oil storage; used traced to have Spanish and Excellent condition. $400 or Llamas & Alpacas
2000 gallon fuel tank used for Thoroughbred genetics. Twelve best. Also, used W/E, endurance Alpacas: Two nice, young
cut $4.00/bale. Jamaica (802) in ground gasoline storage.
874-4944 (12/19) years old, green broke with & australian saddles all in good fiber males now available.
Also, 20 cu. Ft. chest freezer a heart the size of Kentucky. condition, $100-$200. Call for “Switchback” is gelded, “White
Square baled hay, 1st cut, large $100. Brandon (802) 247-6315 Quiet, smart and willing. more info. Williston 879-0464. Lightning” is intact - $950 for
bales, $3.00/bale. Call Bonnie (12/19) Looking for the right experi- (12/19) the pair with both being sold
in Chelsea at 685-7733 or New 58 liter drum of clear under- enced owner to take her all the as non-breeders. Call Vermont
685-4821 days Monday thru Heavy duty horse drawn wagon Alpaca Company at (802)
coat lubricant / preservative way. Call Brenda, Waterbury
Thursday; 685-2292 nights and bed, not on wheels, virgin wood. 765-9639 for more information
wax. Non toxic. Displaces water. Center (802) 244-8103. (12/19)
weekends and all day Friday. 802-485-8266 (12/19) or visit our website at www.
Prevents corrosion. For use as a Quarter Horse Mare for sale, 10 y.o.
(12/19) chain lubricant, or telehandler Logging sled for a team with a VermontAlpacaCo.com. (12/19)
bay with white face, great dispo-
Feed for sale in Westfield ,Vt 3 Ag boom lubricant. Will stop rust box to carry people on a ride, Alpacas - Think Spring! We have
sition. $2,000 obo. 874-4944
bags 10x200 one first cut & two on your equipment. Keep your new ash wood on the bottom of a nice selection of beautiful
(12/19)
second cut. 16-20% protein. trucks like new. $25.00 firm. sled. Also #1 Teamster 2,000 for females bred for springtime
Call (802) 744-6273 for more Call evenings, or leave a message Welsh filly, registered, bay, big eye, sale. St. Albans (802)524-6478 births. Our dams have been
information (12/19) 879-0391 Westford. (1/3) very pretty, should be 13 hands, (12/19) bred to top quality herdsires.
selling only because too many Breeding and fiber quality males
Square bales, good size hay, off Organic Garlic – loose cloves (pro- Fancy harness for draft horse
horses - $1,500. After 7 p.m. also available. Go to www.
non-commercial fertilized fields cessed for seed) - $6.00/lb. Call - $300. Bennington (802)
433-1141 (12/19) VermontAlpacaCo.com
leave message (12/19) One of a kind farm-based specialty New four wheel driving carriage or call (802) 765-9639. (1/3)
Bennington,VT (802) 588-6711
Certified organic 1st cut hay. Never food business – Recipes, process- “The Flyer”, complete with
(12/19) Poultry
wet, in the barn. $4.00 bale. es, customer list, supplies, inven- standard equipment. Additions
tory, residential and commercial Beautiful 12 year old Belgian of: brass rein rail, walnut stained FREE 15 old layer hens 223-5401
Easy to get to. George 223-1559
equipment. Great value-added Stallion (trained), 8 year old raised bird’s eye maple wood, (12/19)
(1/2)
for existing small vegetable Black Percheron Mare (may black leather, tan upholstery,
Wanted - Someone to process
FOR SALE: First cut mixed farm or start up. Some training be bred to Belgian), 2 year rear platform (removeable), foot
turkeys for Thanksgiving, here
grass hay, never wet. Square included - $24,000. Call Mike old Blonde Belgian Filly, 2 guards and 2 brakes. Sized for
or there. Hinsdale, NH (603)
bales $2.50 each. Wayne for more information (802) year old Red Sorrel Belgian 15 hand horse, 26” shaft width,
336-0017 (12/19)
Chmielewski, Wells, 759-2225 or (802) 373-5758 Filly (real pretty), 1 year old 80” shaft length. Only used a
802-325-3064 (1/2) (1/3) Black Percheron/Spotted Draft couple of times, never in compe- Natural free range double breasted
Gelding, Bay Quarterhorse/ tition, always stored under cover bronze turkeys available for
Peacham – Square bales: Hay - Greenhouse 20x48 round style – and in the barn. CT evenings
Belgian Filly born 1/9/07, 10 holiday feasting! Range in
$3.00; Mulch - $2.00. Call two piece hoops, ground post (860) 659-3426 Cell - (860)
year old Blonde Belgian Mare weight from 18-29 lbs at $2.25
(802) 592-3356 (1/3) and purlin, one wall exhaust fan 966-1836 (12/19)
(trained) and a real nice Blonde a pound processed weight. Call
with hood, one intake shutter, Belgian Colt born 7/26/07. 802-238-2846 and reserve yours
Wanted: Large quantity of good For Sale: Pony Cart easy entry, with
one jet fan, one inflation blower, Call 802-368-7092 before 9:00 today. Only a few remain for this
quality horse hay, square bales. rubber tires, like new condition,
one propane heater (may or PM for more information and/ season. (1/2)
Will pay up to $2.75/bale. $450.00 OBRO. Pony western
may not work) and two benches or directions. Reasonable offers
Call 603-736-4424 or (Cell )
- $1,400. Call Mike for more considered. (1/3)
603-848-2477. (1/3)
information (802) 759-2225 or
Certified Organic Hay harvested (802) 373-5758 (1/3) Morgan Horse, 20 yrs old, a “gentle Vermont Christmas Trees
N
3rd and 4th weeks of June 2007. Ben” that needs a lot of affection
5’ diameter round bales - 90% Goats and attention. He has a lot of life othing adds to the
Trefoil and Timothy. Brookside Alpine mix whether almost 3 left and is very smart. I just do spirit and tradition
Stock Farm, Orwell,VT months old,black and grey with not have the time he deserves.
white detailing, very friendly. of the holiday sea-
802-948-2211. (1/3) Has been well taken care of, has
(802)259-3133 weekends and been to pasture with another son like a fresh and natural
1st, 2nd and 3rd cut square bale (802)482-2623 during the week. horse. Good riding horse with Vermont Christmas tree.
hay, 45 lbs/bale avg. Also AgBag (1/2) an-experienced rider.-Not a The Vermont Agency of
1st cut haylage. Shelburne beginner’s horse. Wonderful Agriculture is proud to pro-
802-578-7352 or 802-864-5382, Registered Toggenburg doeling,
disposition, has had all vaccines, vide a list of Christmas tree
leave message. (1/3) born 3/06, ready to breed, $300.
teeth floated, and hoofs trimmed.
Plymouth, NH. 603/536-3983 growers and wreath makers.
Good home only!! Concerned
General (1/3)
about his care only. $300. Call: Fresh, natural Christmas
Having taken down the wooden 802-236-2716-after 5 p.m.- Ask trees are grown for the sole
Nubian Buck, 3 years old, proven,
silo, I have parts and equipment
great disposition - $150. Call for Elisabeth (1/3) purpose of gracing homes
for sale: silo doors and hardware;
Stowe (802) 253-8222 (1/3) across the country for the holiday season.
corrugated steel silo chute; steel For Sale 9 month old miniature
blower pipe; 16 foot Jamesway Horses & filly horse. Reg. Bay color well To see a list of Vermont Christmas tree growers,
silo unloader mannered. $1500.00 or best visit www.vermontagriculutre.com and remember
Other Equine
offer. Call 933-4886. (1/3) to Buy Local.
The 14 foot Martin silo is next. 16 year old Percheron mare, ques-
PVC blower pipe; 14 foot tionable training $500; 20 some-
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40 hens, 1 rooster, laying 70% wormed and fixed 10 to 12 WANTED - Tires wanted. 20.8 x Wanted: Large quantity of good WANTED – Want to buy hay,
- $1.00 each. (802) 728-5213 weeks old. Call 1-802-446-2665 38 firestone super all traction or quality horse hay, square bales. square and round bales. Call
(1/3) Or Email Corkysnostar@ver- all traction. do not want radials- Will pay up to $2.75/bale. (802) 468-2449 (1/3)
montel.net (12/19) bias only. 30-50% tread. Call Call 603-736-4424 or (Cell )
Sheep Doug (802) 229-2222 (12/19) 603-848-2477. (1/3) WANTED – Cider press, chicken
Black Welsh Mountain Sheep - We Piglets for sale, $60 Tamworth x plucker, also apple grinder. Call
have 7 wether lambs, 1 ewe Berkshire 1st batch ready to go WANTED - Sixteen foot bumper WANTED: Vintage farm wagon in Windsor (802) 674-5044 eve-
lamb, 1 ram lamb for sale $75 last week Nov. Second Batch pull stock trailer and flail chop- solid condition. It will be used nings or before 9:00 a.m. (1/3)
each. We have 2 rams for $150 middle Dec. Cut. Organically per in working order. Hinsdale, primarily for display purposes.
raised. 802-722-9203. Harlows NH (603) 336-0017 (12/19) Vintage field equipment also WANTED - Will pay $1.00 for live
each, 1 ram $75. Excellent for-
Farm, Westminster (1/2) considered. Please call Beth at caught feral pigeons. Amounts
agers and winter hardy. Must
WANTED - Patz Model 400 (802) 765-9639 or email me at up to 500 at a time. (802)
sell before winter. Call Ben at Piglets for sale. Good size. Great heavy duty gutter cleaner drive Bethany@VermontAlpacaCo. 333-9252 (1/3)
802-375-2527 or email ehu- for Holiday pig roasts.$50.00 unit, clockwise rotation. Please com. Thank you. (1/3)
lett@comcast.net. (12/19) each. One boar for sale call and leave message. Derrick
4 month old Hampshire pure- also. Bennington Vermont Wright, Randolph,VT 05060 -
bred ram lamb - $75.00 Call 802-442-4276 or e-mail to: Phone (802) 234-5027 (12/19)
Whiting (802) 989-4821 oakridgevt@aol.com. (1/3)
WANTED - A pair of ice stud
(12/19)
Wanted tractor chains - 14.9x24.
Don’t let your lanolin/grease fleece WANTED: 2007 registered Northfield (802) 485-7517
freeze - at least get them scoured Dexter bull calf. We can trans- (12/19)
before winter really sets in! port. Contact Holly at (802)
WANTED - A guard donkey for a
Information at www.tunbridge- 897-2401 or hollypdf@shore-
goat herd. Has to be trained and
woolworks.com or
WANTED: Cast Iron radia- Please contact Angela Miller,
contact 802-889-3417 & land-
tor for heating small room Consider Bardwell Farm (802)
lamb@hughes.net (1/3)
with limited space in the barn 645-0932 or e-mail to “angela@
Sugaring Equipment where the water pipe comes considerbardwellfarm.com”.
in. Approximate size will be 3” (12/19)
& Maple
Wanted - Looking for a good wide x 24” long x 24”high or
WANTED - Two or more
used 2x4 evaporator pan for out maybe 6”wide x 18” long x
Highland Cattle for a school
2x6 SmallBrothers Lightning 24”high. Again these are approx-
farm. They must be of calm
arch. Would prefer S.S, welded imate sizes. Usable condition,
nature, halter broke would
pan, but might consider oth- No Leaks! Please call 802 453
be best. Contact Brian @
ers if in good condition. Call 3418, leave message. (12/19)
802-722-4217 or bous2787@
So. Strafford 802-765-4823 WANTED - Jersey Heifers, reg- sover.net (1/2)
(12/19) istered and ready to breed and
WANTED - School Vo-Tech
Bucket washer, no motor: $175; younger. Building herd for fam-
program is looking for 50-100
Insert tooth sawmill blades: ily farm. Please call Bridport
chickens for expanding our
1--48”/$250 1--54”/$475; (802) 758-5060 (12/19)
poultry program, and any spare
1-1/2 hp Economy drag saw: WANTED - Looking for a good equipment that you might
$1,475. (802)-446-2833 eve- used 2x4 evaporator pan for out have. Brian@ 802-722-4217 or
nings. (12/19) 2x6 SmallBrothers Lightning 2787bous@sover.net (1/2)
1,000 gallon horizontal transport arch. Would prefer S.S, welded
Wanted - N.H. model 268 baler
tank with legs - $1,000; 550 pan, but might consider others
for parts. Thetford Center
gallon transport tank - $550; if in good condition. Call So.
(802)333-9252 (1/2)
1,500 gallon plastic sap storage Strafford 802-765-4823 (12/19)
tank - $250; 600 gallon per hour
TurboCompaq RO, 4 yr. old
membrane, always cleaned by
Lappiere, tests like new, used for
1800 tap operation, great condi-
tion - $6,500; folding 4 wheeler
ramps - $175. Call 933-5137
(1/3)
4x14 King evaporator, arch is in
excellent condition, 8 ft. flue
pan is English tin, good useable
condition. 6 ft. front pan has
SS syrup compartments and tin
center. Will sell separately, best
offer. Also, WANTED: Grates
36” for a 4’ King or Leader
evaporator. Must be straight
and in excellent condition.
Whitingham (802) 368-7763
Evenings 7-10 p.m. or leave
message (1/3)
Swine
Piglets for Sale: 30.00 dollars and
up. All size’s. All have been
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JAnuARy 19, 2008 way into her second lactation First, LLC Consulting, NY, with Newport, Randolph Center, training manual (required) and
12th Annual Vermont or well into her third? What can his years of nutrition and herd Rutland, Springfield, St. Albans, all class materials. To register or
Grazing Conference you do to influence that vari- management work with top Waterbury, and White River for information, e-mail
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Fresh Food to help make sturdier decisions Feeds. Nigel Cook, Clinical Tuition is $285 plus an addi- call 802-656-9562, or visit
Vermont Technical College, in upgrading this important Associate Professor in Food tional $60 for a comprehensive www.uvm.edu/mastergardener
Randolph Center, VT cost center. Come join us and Animal Production Medicine,
The 12th Annual Vermont discover whether or not you’re University of Wisconsin-
Grazing Conference will feature “Raising Fiscally Responsible Madison School of Veterinary
Missouri grazier Greg Judy as Heifers” – this year’s profitabil- Medicine, will be addressing
keynote speaker. Workshops ity focus area. Workshop Topics pen moves and facility designs
on high-density stocking, and include: Wearing the Manager’s to maximize transition cow
leased land opportunities are Hat and Is this Heifer health and productivity. And
available. The schedule includes Enterprise Profitable? Newborn more. For more informa-
themed tracks for dairy, meat, Management and Biology of tion please contact: Colleen
poultry, diversified farming, Growth; Nutrition, Health & Leonard, UVM Extension,
animal management, soil and Disease and Reproduction; 802-334-7325, ext 13 or
forages, consumer interests, and Housing Principles and Options 866-260-5561, ext 13, colleen.
grazing partnerships. Also fea- that Work leonard@uvm.edu.
turing a kids’ mini conference, For more information
and an intensive afternoon ses- please contact: Colleen FebRuARy – MAy, 2008
sion focused on meat process- Leonard, UVM Extension, 2008 Master Gardener
ing. For conference brochure, 802-334-7325, ext 13 or Course
payment, and other details visit 866-260-5561, ext 13, colleen. Various locations
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This non-credit UVM
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Agriview Hay and Forage Directory
Addison County pick up at farm. (802) 759-2176 and 2nd cut, 40 lb., square bales, mulch hay available as well. (802)
(6/06) Need to update your nice mix of the same as above. 525-4672 (4/06)
Addison - 1st cut small square bales, Delivery available within 50 miles.
timothy and reeds canary, excellent Starksboro - 1st cut square bales from hay ad? If so, e-mail Newport Center - 600 Tons of 2006
barn $2.50 a bale. Also mulch hay (802) 372-3400. (6/06) Ag Bag grass feed, 12-20 percent
quality, $2.40/bale. 2nd cut square teresa.doyle@state.vt.us
bales, alfalfa and reeds canary mix, available. (802) 453-2543 (7/07) or fax it to (802) 828-3831 Lamoille County protein, 1st, 2nd, 3rd cut, qual-
excellent quality, $2.75/bale. Call Jeffersonville - 4x4 wrapped round ity feed, delivery available. (802)
Caledonia County 334-2401 (8/06)
(802) 759-2480 (2/07) Barnet - First cut grass-legume hay silage bales. Certified organic.
Guillemette at (802) 862-3741
Addison - Large square processed $2.50/bale. Excellent 2nd cut. (6/06) Triple wrapped. 1st cut - $25. Newport Center – Certified Organic
bales: 1st & 2nd cut: Sorry we’re $3.50/bale. 584-3772 (3/06) per bale; 2nd cut - $40. per bale. - Excellent quality 2007 grass
Westford - 2006 Quality Hay & Jeffersonville (802) 644-5138 haylage in bunker, 30-35% dry
all sold out of 2007 hay. Please Barnet - First cut square bales, never Mulch, square bales, fertilized, (10/07) matter, 1st & 2nd crop mix. (802)
call and reserve for 2008 crop. S. wet, not dusty. Call for quantities never rained 744-6553 (10/07)
L. Moore (802) 463-3875 (11/07) and pricing. Also, approximately Johnson - Good square bales of hay
on. $3.00 at the barn. Delivery avail- for cattle or horses, also some North Troy – First & Second Cut
Addison - Small squares, first cut 200 bales of mulch hay. Call any- able 802-373-9221 (12/06) second cut, and 40 round bales of square bales, good quality, piled in
grass $2.50; second cut grass time, please leave a message if the
and some clover, alfalfa, and machine answers. (802) 633-2588 Westford - ROUND BALES - second cut. (802) 635-3520 or barn, weighing 40-50 lbs. First,
grass $3.50; mulch $1.50. Call (7/06) Certified Organic round bales. 300 (802) 635-7121 (10/06) Second & Third cut haylage stored
bales, 1st cut, approximately 500 in ag bags, has been tested, very
759-2586 (2/07) Hardwick - 2007 CERTIFIED Orange County good quality - some Alfalfa/Clover
lb. Will consider selling as non- Brookfield – 1st and 2nd cut hay, 4x4
Benson - Certified Organic Sq. Bales ORGANIC 4 x 4 WRAPPED mix and some mixed grass. Call
organic. (802)338-5385 (2/07) round bales, stored under cover.
1st & 2 nd cut available $3.25 & SILAGE ROUND BALES, 700 (802) 988-2959 (10/07)
$3.75/bale at barn. Never rained Bales of First Cut - Ready to go, Westford- 1st cut organically fertil- Weston Martin (802) 276-3445
on, Can deliver 200 or more bales 300 Second Cut. Feed analysis ized 4x5 ft. 700lb. round bales. (6/06) North Troy – 2007 Certified Organic
at a time. 802-537-3169 (10/07) available. Call for pricing & info. Clean, dry and covered. Ready Hay for Sale – excellent mixed
Brookfield – First cut hay, round
Call Buffalo Mountain Farm - for horses or cattle. $30.00 ea. grasses, large wrapped round
Bridport - Rye straw - $3.00/ bales, approx. 400 lbs., dry hay, no
Hardwick,VT, 802-888-7881, Delivery available. Please leave bales - $25.00 per bale. 40-45 lb.
bale. Mulch - $1.50/bale. (802) rain and stored under cover. Call
leave message please. (9/07) a message, or call eves (802) square bales - $3.00/bale. Some
758-2682 (8/07) Leonard Herold at (802) 276-3101
879-0391 (8/07) local delivery available. Call
Hardwick - Hay for sale, square bales. (10/06)
Cornwall – 1st and 2nd cut square (802) 988-4384 Leave a message.
bales. Excellent quality, no dust, (802) 472-8225 (7/07) Essex County Chelsea – Square baled hay, 1st (6/07)
$2.00-$3.00 per bale. Large 4x5 Peacham- 1st and 2nd cut hay never Canaan - Certified Organic hay - 1st cut, large bales, $3.00/bale. Call
cutting wrapped & dry 5x4 bales. Troy - Large wrapped round bales 1st
round bales excellent quality, no wet $2.50 a bale Call after 8:00 Bonnie at 685-7733 or 685-4821
Also taking orders for second cut cutting, dry cow and heifer quality
dust, $15-$25 each. Delivery pos- PM (802) 592-3458 (2/07) days Monday thru Thursday;
wrapped and dry bales, also certi- hay $ 20.00 per bale loaded at
sible. 462-2732. (6/06) 685-2292 nights and weekends
Peacham – Square bales: Hay - fied organic. Richard at (802) the farm 802-744-2417 .
and all day Friday. (11/07)
Cornwall – Certified Organic $3.00; Mulch - $2.00. Call (802) 266-3091. (10/07) West Glover - First cut square bales,
Roundbales 4x5 – Excellent qual- 592-3356 (1/3) Newbury - Good first cut square
Lunenburg - Wrapped round bales certified organic. West Glover.
ity, No dust, Net Wrapped, Stored bales, 50-60 lbs average, $2.50/
Ryegate - 2007 1st cut dry hay, 4x4 4X4 1/2 ft. $30.00 per bale. (802) 525-1245. (12/06)
Inside. 802-462-3510 (3/9) bale, 4000-5000 available. Also,
round bales - $30 each. Call 802-892-7753 (10/07) West Glover – certified organic dry
2006 mix corn and second cut
Cornwall - Pre-Buy your 2007 Parker (802) 584-3551. (1/07) wrapped round bales, $30 per
grass, $30/ton, about 100 ton left.
NOFA Certified Organic Hay So. Ryegate – 2007 Organic 1st cut Franklin County Call (802) 429-2481 ask for John bale. North Country Farm, LLC
roundbales, net wrapped. 1st and $2.75; 2nd $3.00 in the field; more Fairfield Center - 2500 Tons of grass (802)-525-1188 (7/07)
(11/06)
2nd cut available. Excellent qual- from barn. 30# square bales. Call silage in bunker silos. 5000 square
ity - References available. Call bales, good for horses or cattle. Randolph Center - 100 3rd cut Westfield - Approx. 300 bales of
Jamie (802) 584-4450 (6/07) 1st cut hay available; $2.75/bale;
to discuss quantity and price. Will trade for dairy cattle or farm wrapped round bales. Lincoln
Moonlit Alpacas 800-970-2170 or Chittenden County equipment. Call for more infor- AgriSource, Randolph Center, Tom & Cheryl Wright; Westfield;
email MoonlitAlpacas@cox.net Colchester – Straw, square bales. Call mation. (802) 827-6177 (9/06) 802-793-1206. (10/07) 744-6208 (7/07)
(10/07) for more information. Jeff Senesac Westfield - Big wrapped round
655-2862. (6/06)
Enosburg Falls – First cut baled hay Orleans County
Monkton - 1st cut, horse & $2.00/bale. Also available first & Brownington - Good, dry, late first- bales for sale. July cut. Dry cow
cattle square bales; mulch. Colchester - Square bales $2.00 off second cut 4x4 wrapped bales. cut certified-organic horse and and heifer hay, $15. each. (802)
(802)877-2783 (3/06) wagon, $2.50 from barn. Also, (802) 827-3276 (6/06) beef hay. Square bales $2.50/ 744-6121 (8/07)
New Haven – Hay, small square bales. mulch hay $1.50. (802) 238-8415 Highgate Center - Square bales of bale and round bales $25/bale Rutland County
Haylage in Ag Bags. Corn Silage (6/06) hay for sale, first cut, $2.75 a bale. at the barn. Possible Delivery Benson - First Cut Large Round
in Ag Bags. Dick Stone at (802) Hinesburg – 1000 bales 1st cut (802) 868-4871 (3/07) extra. Call Michael or Vickie at Bales - Nice mix of brome grass,
388-2318 (2/07) $2.00/bale. 1000 bales of mulch 802/754-6530, Kingdom Hill clover & timothy. Dry, never
hay $1.50/bale. No 2nd cut. Grand Isle County Farm, Brownington,Vermont. rained on. $20 per bale. Kelly’s
Orwell - Excellent quality first Alburgh - 2007 Round Bales, 1st cut (8/07)
and second cut round bales. (802) 482-2376 (2/07) Green Acres Farm, Benson (802)
hay, 4x5 - $20.00/bale. Call (802) 537-3233 (7/07)
Mixed grass, clover and some Hinesburg – 2006 Crop, horse hay, Glover – 2007 top quality first & sec-
796-6067 (8/07)
alfalfa. Forage analysis available. square bales, timothy, mixed ond cut square bales $3.50-$5.00 Benson - Early June cut 2006 round
$35- $45 per bale. Call for details grasses, small percentage alfalfa. Grand Isle – 2005 hay, 310 round a bale, large quantity, easy access bales $15 each. 2007 early June
802-948-2382 evenings. (10/07) $2.00 per bale at field, $2.50 at the bales 1st crop, $25/bale; 80 round to load, box trailers are welcome. cut $15 each, all certified organic.
barn, delivery available. Call (802) bales 2nd or 3rd crop, $30/bale; Also, 400 June cut double wrapped Call (802) 537-2435 (9/07)
Orwell - Certified Organic Hay 61 wrapped round bales 3rd crop, round bales, dried down some;
harvested 3rd and 4th weeks of 310-4840 (6/06) Benson - Certified Organic Sq. Bales
4 wraps, $35/bale. Call (802) and 50 second cut wrapped round
June 2007. 5’ diameter round Milton – First & Second Cut Hay 372-6669 (6/06) bales. 25+/- first cut unwrapped 1st & 2 nd cut available $3.25 &
bales - 90% Trefoil and Timothy. – Certified Organic, round & round bales stored inside. All hay $3.75/bale at barn. Never rained
Brookside Stock Farm, Orwell,VT wrapped bales; also, First Cut Isle LaMotte - Dry mulch $2.00/ on, can deliver 200 or more bales
bale. Call (802) 928-3471 or (802) off fertilized fields. Also have
802-948-2211. (12/07) Certified Organic square bales. 7-800 square bales of 2006 mulch at a time. 802-537-3169 (11/07)
Call (802) 893-6302 (12/07) 782-3388. (9/6)
Panton – 2007 First cut square bales hay. Brian Perron (802) 525-4455 Benson - Large Round Bales - 2007
off the wagon $2.25/bale; round St. George – Quality Hay & Mulch, South Hero - Round bales, 4x4, (10/07) - Never Wet - $15.00 & $18.00
bales double net wrapped, $15. square bales. Call evenings nice mix of brome grass, clover, dollars per bale. (802) 537-2271
timothy, some alfalfa. Also, 1st Glover – Top quality certified
or leave message with Gerry organic hay, 1st and 2nd cut. Dry (10/07)
December 14, 2007 9
Market report
Wholesale Prices Northampton, MA • December 11, 2007
December 10, 2007 All prices are per hundredweight on the hoof unless otherwise indicated.
Wholesale prices paid per dozen Source: Northampton Cooperative Auction Association, Inc.
for Vermont Grade A brown eggs
Calves: low high Cows: low high
delivered to retail stores. Canners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 40.00 cwt
Good & Choice: 45-60 lbs . . . . . . . . . 10.00 11.00 cwt
Vermont Egg Prices: 61-75 lbs . . . . . . . . . 10.00 44.00 cwt Cutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.00 52.00 cwt
Jumbo . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.05 76-90 lbs . . . . . . . . . 20.00 60.00 cwt Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.50 63.50 cwt
X-Large . . . . . . . . . . . $1.99 91-105 lbs . . . . . . . . 35.00 40.00 cwt
Sows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50 13.50 cwt
Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.95 106 lbs and up . . . . . 40.00 60.00 cwt
Boars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 cwt
Medium . . . . . . . . . . . $1.63 Farm Calves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00 700.00 cwt Shoats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . none cwt
Market, supply and demand good. Starter Calves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 cwt Feeder Pigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . none each
You can find more reports Feeder Calves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.00 754.00 cwt Lambs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 220.00 cwt
online at Vealers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . none cwt Sheep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 90.00 cwt
http://www.ams.usda.gov/ Bulls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 50.00 cwt Goats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00 177.00 each
marketnews.htm Heifers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.00 50.00 cwt Rabbits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 15.00 each
Replacement Cows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . none each
This is the web source for
USDA Market News Steers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.50 cwt Hay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 3.90 bale
Hay and Forage straw at $4.50/bale. Call Berlin Windham County Chester: Top quality hay for sale, Outside Vermont
223-2075 (10/06) Jamaica - Hay for sale, 1st cut $2.00/ large and small quantities avail- Crown Point, NY – Hay, first cut
continued from page 8 able. Square bales 40 lb. average.
Cabot - Hay, organic square bales: bale; 2nd cut $4.00/bale. (802) square bales.V. Lang, Crown Pt.,
horse hay @ $2.50/b.; mulch hay 874-4944 (11/07) Pickup at the farm or delivery NY (518) 597-3502 or (603)
Brandon - 2007 1st and 2nd cut @ $1.75/b. at barn. Long Field available. Bliss Farm--Chester 529-7999 (11/07)
square bales. Certified organic. Putney - 100-200 wrapped 4x4 tight (802) 875-2031 or e-mail “bliss-
Farm 802-563-2999. (7/20) round bales, mixed grass and alfal- Hunter River, PEI, Canada - Hay
Bales ave. 40+ lbs. Hay is mixed farmvt802@aol.com”. (8/06)
grass, some clover. Currently re- Cabot - 2nd cut hay, square and fa, 2nd and 3rd cutting, low mois- - Large square bales 32” x 35” x
dry round bales, stored inside ture. 1st, 2nd, 3rd cuts round bale Hartland – Handicapped hay farmer 84”, approx. 850lbs. Also, double
seeding another 60 acres (certified
- $3.00 and $35.00. Crooked dry hay. (802) 387-4466 (8/07) in Hartland has 35 lb. average compressed bales, 18” x 20” x 32”
organic). Taking orders for 2008
Brooks Farm, LLC., Cabot -(802) square bales of Timothy and soft approx. 100 lbs. Minimum order
1st, 2nd, 3rd cut. All fields are Westminster – Hay, excellent quality
426-3579 (9/07) grasses in small quantities. (802) 10 -12 tons, about half a load.
fertlized. Call Emilee or Jeremy at square bales from fertilized and 436-2768 (3/06) Need full load to deliver to US,
(802) 247-5223. (8/07) Cabot - 250 tons 1st cut grass hay- limed fields, 1st cut $4.50, 2nd cut
lage in bunker, chopped and cov- $5.50 per bale at the barn. (802) Reading - 250 Good quality first cut may combine two orders. Call
Clarendon - Taking orders for 1st,
ered in same day. Will load and 722-4789 (7/07) square bales. $2.50 at the barn. for more information. Green
2nd, & 3rd cut Certified Organic
can arrange delivery - $25.00 per (802) 484-7240 (9/06) Gables Farm, Hunter River, PEI
Mixed grass, Some Timothy and Westminster Station - Alfalfa(50%)/
Clover. Bales Ave. 40 - 60 lbs. ton. Crooked BrooksFarm, LLC., grass mix square bales for South Woodstock – Certified Canada C0B 1M0 - Phone:
Delivery available Call Craig at Cabot -(802) 426-3579 (9/07) sale$4.50-$5.00 a bale. (802) Organic Hay. Pick up in the field 902-621-0549 or Email: greeng-
(802)770-0530. (8/07) 722-4275 (11/06) $3.50 per bale or $4.50 delivered. farms@yahoo.ca (9/07)
East Montpelier - Good 1st cut hay
in square bales. Easy to load from Birch Hill Farm (802) 457-4806 Quebec, Canada - We have com-
Whitingham - 5 foot round bales Ext. 1 (7/06)
from the storage shed. $2.50/bale. dry mixed grass and clover, square pressed hay, most common size
Florence - 2006 4x5 net wrapped 223-6930. (7/07) 14x16x22, weight 65 lbs ea., 28
bales also available. Out of field South Woodstock - Certified
dry round bales, cut late June, bales/pallet; also, big square bales
Marshfield - First cut mixed grass or delivered. Price varialble Organic Hay. Round bales, dry
stored inside. Delivery available. 28x32x6 ft long. For interest
and clover wrapped round bales, depending on quantity and qual- and wrapped $30, also avail-
For more information call (802) or more information please call
organically grown but not cer- ity. Call or e-mail for more info able Non-Certified round bales
483-2362 (9/06) Jacques Beauchesne, Semican Inc.
tified, $25/bale at the farm. 802-368-7192 (7:30AM or 7PM and mulch square bales. Birch
Rutland - 2006 1st cut square (802)426-3234. (8/07) or leave message) llcorse6@fbcon- Hill Farm (802) 457-4806 ext. 1 366, rang 10 Plessisville (Quebec)
bales. 500+ $2.50/bale or make nect.net (8/07) (9/07) G6L 2Y2 or Tel (819)362-8823
offer on all. 2007 1st cut round Marshfield - 400 4x4 round bales Fax: (819)362-3385 (9/07)
bales. 100+ $12.00/bale or first cut - $30 per bale; 100 sec- Windham--Excelent quality 40 lb.
make offer on all. All hay in ond cut $35 per bale. Can load, bales, from fertilized and limed
Rutland. Delivery available. Call delivery available. (802) 426-3653 feilds. 1st cut $3.00/bale; 2nd cut
BJ @ (802)-779-7104 for details. (10/07) $4.00/bale at the barn. Contact
(11/14) Ida Dutton 7am - 8am or 5pm -
Montpelier - Certified organic first
6pm (802)874-4426. (8/07)
Wells - First cut 2007 3x4 300 cut Timothy/Orchard Grass 500+
pound bales mixed upland hay. bales, right off Exit 8, Montpelier, Windsor County
Organically grown but not certi- $4.00/bale. George Dog River Barnard - Certified Organic dry hay,
fied organic. $8/bale. Call (802) Farm, call (802) 223-1559 mixed grasses, pick up at barn
325-6210. (9/5) (11/06) $4.00 per square bale, $35.00
Plainfield - Organic (not certified) round unwrapped dry hay (stored
Washington County 4’x5’ double wrapped silage bales inside). Call (802) 763-7454
Barre - Excellent quality 2007 4x4 (7/06)
- $50.00 each. Call 279-3313 or
round bales, 1st cut, wrapped grass
454-8302 (1/07) Chester – Taking orders for 2008
$30/per bale; wrapped alfalfa-
grass mix $35/per bale. Dry, not crop square and round bales in
wrapped, stored in shed $25/per Chester/Ludlow area. $2.50
bale. Call (802) 476-6926 square bales off the field, $30
round. Call Andover (802)
Berlin – Feed quality hay, first and 875-3159 (11/07)
second cut, $4.00 per bale. Also
have mulch at $2.00/bale and
10 December 14, 2007
New England Dairy Leadership Team Sends
Message on Farm Bill to Senate
, 2007
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8. Enhanced from Federal Congress. It is
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Dennis C Wo
December 14, 2007 11
FroM the State Vet’S oFFice
W inter in Vermont can
bring many challeng-
es for those farmers
who raise cattle for both dairy
and beef. Providing adequate
they will waste some of the
feed and most likely use it as a
bedding area. Choosing a site
in the pasture area that will be
easily accessible for the feeding
shelter of course is the best but
is not always available.
The fencing of the area
needs to be a type that will
stand up through the deep
concerned individuals about
the welfare of cattle they see
while traveling the state. If
you have cattle out this winter
someone may see them and
feed and water and some form of the cattle and that is also snow we may receive and still have concerns for their well-
of “shelter” being the three far enough from waterways is contain the cattle. Building being and call us with those
necessities. important. A good high spot, fence in the winter is not fun! concerns. Someone from this
Having plenty of feed preferably out of the wind and This needs to be planned for office will investigate these
available for the cattle is away from waterways may work and taken care of before the complaints and we may contact
the number one concern. best for all. Dr. Michael Wood ground freezes. Chasing cattle you. We look forward to your
Cattle will require more A source of water for the in the road or through the cooperation in this area.
energy during this time of cattle is needed and, while they softwood trees or at least some neighbor’s dooryard is not what If you have any question
year considering the outside will eat snow, they may not get type of windbreak. A stand of a person wants to be doing on about this or any other animal
temperature and the elements enough water to meet their spruce, pine or cedars in the Christmas or New Year’s Eve! health concerns please call
they will be exposed to. If you needs. pasture area is the best, and With the arrival of snow (802) 828-2421.
are feeding baled hay (round Shelter for cattle wintering provides a good windbreak in the North Country winter
or square) on the ground, outdoors can be a stand of for them. A three-sided roofed is here! We receive calls from
Vermont State House
Re-Created in Gingerbread
T his holiday season, the House will be on display in the
Vermont Agency of Agency of Agriculture confer-
Agriculture is welcom- ence room on the afternoon of
ing visitors to Vermont with a December 3rd following the
re-creation of the State House actual State House’s tree light-
“O Holy Night”
- made with candies from ing at 4:30pm before making its
Vermont businesses. The edible, way to Guilford the following
gingerbread State House will morning.
join the displays at the Guilford Contributors to the house’s
Welcome Center on December decorations include: By Fred Salo, Director, greens. Overnight, makeshift racks, and other
4th and remain there until early King Arthur Flour Vermont Christmas Tree Association devices to show trees, are built and lighting is
January. Lake Champlain Chocolates erected. A warm-up trailer is in place. A tree
A
“It’s a fun way to keep Morse Farm in place and wreaths with red ribbons blowing
s wholesale growers of Christmas
visitors thinking about Vermont Nutty Steph’s Granola in the wind and the establishment is now open
Trees the wonderful tradition of
foods all year round,” says Helen Tom & Sally’s Chocolates for business. The Town is a buzz. I liken it to
Christmas sometimes becomes
Labun Jordan, agricultural Vermont Country Store Sports Spectacular!
masked in the hectic harvesting season. Every
development coordinator at Vermont Maple Outlet Peace and tranquility returns to our farms.
tractor-trailer load we ship receives a sigh of
the Agency of Agriculture. The Vermont Nut-Free Chocolates Our trees will become personalized and adorn
relief. Another promise fulfilled headed to
gingerbread building will high- a family home in the true spirit of Christmas.
For more information on some town or city somewhere. Sometimes
light specialty food and maple Our job is done!
Vermont’s Buy Local program we forget that there it becomes an official
products in particular, but also The members of Vermont Wholesale
visit: http://www.vermontagri- signal that the Joe Bergeron
provide visitors with informa- Christmas
culture.com/buylocal or contact Christmas season
tion on the range of wintertime Tree Growers
Helen Labun Jordan has begun. Stores
food and farm activities in Association wish
at 802-828-3828 or can start promot-
Vermont. everyone a very
helen.jordan@state.vt.us ing Christmas all
The Gingerbread State Merry Christmas
they want, but it
takes a load of trees and a Happy, pros-
entering the scene perous New Year.
to make the season
official. There is no For more informa-
lighting ceremony tion or to join the
and no fan fare. A association, visit our
vacant lot all of a web site at www.ver-
sudden becomes a montchristmastrees.
Mecca for trees and org.
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth!
12 December 14, 2007
Resorts Join Local Farmers
to Cook Up The Vermont Ski Burger
S ki Vermont, The Vermont
Ski Areas Association
are partnering with the
Agency of Agriculture and
the Vermont Beef Producers
eating fresh quality food pro-
duced nearby the mountain.
“Jay Peak has always been
a partner of the Vermont agri-
cultural community through its
To signify its authentic local
beef, the Ski Vermont Burger
will be distinguished by a hand-
crafted wood pick created by
Vermont wood manufacturers,
Association to spice up resort support of the dairy industry,” with the message “Buy Local”
menus with local beef; aptly Bill Stenger, President of Jay and “Ski Vermont.”
named the Ski Vermont Burger. Peak said. “We’re eager and Look for more resorts to
Available in the restaurants at excited to support beef farmers carry the Ski Vermont Burger
Bolton Valley, Jay Peak, Okemo ter. The farmers, resorts and Beef operations preserve through this program and we in the future and please visit
Mountain and Stowe Mountain their respective chefs welcome farmland and barns—main- use Vermont homegrown prod- www.skivermont.com or
Resort, the Ski Vermont Burger Vermont locals and vacationers taining the historic beauty and ucts whenever and wherever www.vermontagriculutre.com
marks the first junction of the to taste the difference. legacy of Vermont. Support for possible.” for updates.
state’s beef industry with the ski “I am excited about the a “Ski Vermont Burger” means
resorts. The Buy Local move- Vermont Burger program for consumers are contributing to
ment is not just a matter of
business; it is by the demand of
a number of reasons. First, the
beef producer is being paid a
the local farm economy.
Okemo Mountain Resort Census Gives Vermont
tourists and locals alike.
“This is a great collaboration
premium for a product that
would normally generate a
Executive Chef Michael Breen
has been dazzling diners with Farmers A Voice In
and makes good sense for our
beef producers and ski resorts,”
lower commodity price. Second,
the animal and the result-
his culinary creations for more
than four years. “Cooking with Their Future
said Anson Tebbetts, Deputy ing product stays in Vermont fresh ingredients makes a differ- 2007 Census of Agriculture Coming Soon
Secretary of Agriculture. instead of being shipped out ence in taste and presentation,”
A
“Consumers are getting a of state for processing and uti- Chef Michael Breen said. “Not merica’s farmers and ranchers will soon have the
quality burger, produced by lization in a chain restaurant,” only does it enhance the visi- opportunity to participate in shaping the future
Vermont farmers, and that in said Guy Crosby, President of tor’s experience of the area to of agriculture. The National Agricultural Statistics
turn adds dollars to the local the Vermont Beef Producers sample local foods, it also sup- Service (NASS) will begin distribution of the 2007 Census of
farm community.” Association. “Third, and most ports local agriculture and the Agriculture in December, 2007.
Bolton Valley’s Executive important, the consumer can way of life that makes Vermont “The Census of Agriculture provides information that
Chef Andrew J. LaHaye offers a identify where the burger came so appealing to our guests in is not available anywhere else – information that benefits
down-to-earth menu cultivated from. This beef will have a dif- the first place.” agricultural producers and their communities in myriad
from the farming roots of the ferent flavor due to its grass- Support of the Ski Vermont ways,” said NASS Administrator Ron Bosecker. “For instance,
rural community. He is more based diet. Overall, this program Burger keeps more acreage in policy-makers use Census data for decisions concerning
than happy with the resort’s enables the consumer to buy agricultural use and will rein- agricultural and rural programs. Community planners use
inclusion of the Vermont Ski local and taste the benefit.” force to the consumer they are Census information to target delivery of local services.
Burger. “We are lucky to finally Companies rely on Census data when determining where
support a high quality driven to locate their operations. And farmers themselves look
product, local beef on a year at Census data when deciding to make changes in their
round basis,” he said. “It supports production strategies.”
local farmers and gives back to Conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of
Vermont; it’s a home run.” Agriculture, the Census is a complete count of the nation’s
The business of beef is
important to Vermont’s econ-
Subscribe to Agriview farms and ranches and the people who operate them.
The Census looks at land use and ownership, operator
omy. Known for its dairy and
If you would like to subscribe to Agriview, or have a
characteristics, production practices, income and expenditures
pastoral scenery, the agricul- friend who would like to, all you have to do is fill out
and other topics. It provides the only source of uniform,
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as its ski culture.Vermont Beef Agriculture and send it to 116 State Street, Montpelier, NASS will mail out Census forms on December 28, 2007
Producers Association represents VT 05620-2901. to collect data for the 2007 calendar year. Completed forms
more than 200 families. There Name are due by February 4, 2008. Producers can return their forms
are 1000 beef producers in by mail or, for the first time, they have the convenient option
Vermont—ranging from two to Address
of filling out the Census online via a secure web site.
2000 head of cattle. City “We want farmers and ranchers to know: the Census is
Compared to massive cattle their voice, their future and their responsibility.”
State/Zip
farms, the beef industry in For more information about the 2007 Census of
Vermont is small. It is local Telephone Agriculture, please call (800) 727-8540 or visit www.
and committed to a high end E-mail agcensus.usda.gov.
product that just tastes bet-