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Mr. David Smith started farming on 20 Otter River road in 1969 with 20 bred heifers. In the following years the Smith family would grow the herd to 220 milkers
As the price of milk fluctuated, David realized that he needed to gain more control. He joined a pilot program at the University of MN teaching farmers how to make their own farmstead Gouda cheese. Successfully adding quality farmstead cheese. In 2013, the Smith family began looking for a new owner.
Jake & Allie Catlin learned that the Smith family was looking to sell their dairy and creamery to a couple who wanted to keep it an operating farm. Something just felt right!
Well, the rest is history...The Smiths taught the Catlins how to make cheese and care for the cows until the sale was official. Together with Jake’s brother Mike & wife Leah, their family has grown to 200 Holsteins, 43 acres, and more wheels of cheese than a connoisseur can dream of. The original Gouda recipe is still used today!
The Catlins are excited to be hosting the MADF Annual Summer Picnic and look forward to showcasing & welcoming you to their family farm in beautiful Winchendon, MA.
Join us for updates from the MA Department of Agricultural Resources, the MA Dairy Promotion Board and your association, MADF.
In addition, representatives from the local, regional, and national level will share with us the new and ever-changing political and regulatory issues affecting the dairy industry and our farm families. Special thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors!
Catered lunch by Smithsonian Cafe Chowder House is included with your registration!
Save $15 per attendee when you register online on or before August 11, 2025! Scroll down to the bottom of this page to register.
Join the Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers at the MADF Summer Picnic and showcase your products and services! What better way to see your customers in the heat of the season! Visit with your current and potential customers at the ONLY summer trade show event in Massachusetts for the dairy industry!
Registration includes one 10' x 10' outdoor booth space plus two exhibitor registrations. Please be sure to bring your own tent and chairs.
Exhibitor Booth (MADF Business Member) $300
Exhibitor Booth (non MADF Business Member) $500
Join MADF as a Business Member and save on your Exhibitor Booth!
Sponsorship are available to support the MADF Summer Picnic.
All sponsors will be recognized on the MADF website, a sign at registration, and verbally during the program.
Dairy $500 (includes four registrations)
Cow $300 (includes two registrations)
Calf $100 (includes one registration)
Your support of the Massachusetts dairy industry is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Please note: Online pre-registration is available until August 11, 2025. Attendee pricing is $25 when pre-registered and $40 after August 2. Walk-ins are welcome.
Due to technical difficulties with PayPal we are not currently accepting online payments but would still like to accept your registration. Please submit the form below and MADF will follow up soon with details as to how your payment can be submitted. Thank you!
