Dairy

Rural Vermont is requesting all raw milk producers across the state participate in a survey on raw milk sales in Vermont. The Vermont Legislature has requested that Rural Vermont present data to the House and Agricultural Committees representing the viability of raw milk sales in the state. Farmers who sell raw milk will be asked questions ranging from gross annual sales to issues encountered with the current law. The motivation behind this comprehensive survey is to gather valuable information to convince policy makers that raw milk is a growing and important part of Vermont’s agricultural economy. …

The Jersey cow, known for producing milk with higher protein, calcium and fat content than other breeds, was introduced to America by the Appleton family. Now the public can purchase milk from Appleton Farms’ herd of Jerseys at the historic, 1,000 acre farm off Route 1A on the Hamilton/Ipswich line. …

A bill that would allow New Jersey dairy farmers to sell raw milk directly to consumers remains before a state Senate committee, but its chairman has promised there will be a vote before this legislative session ends early next month. …

Fans of Voskos Greek Yogurt were invited to prepare and photograph non-traditional Thanksgiving dishes featuring Voskos Greek Yogurt, and post their photos on Voskos' Facebook page. The potential prize? A gift card valued at up to $250. …

Tulare dairy farmer Ron Locke, who owns Top'O The Morn Farms, has filed for permits to remodel a farm building into a USDA milk bottling facility. Top'O The Morn Farms hopes to start service this summer offering the typical variety of conventionally-grown milk products, even seasonal egg nog. …