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SUMMARY:UMass Research Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join UMass researchers to hear about ongoing trials related to field crops\, pollinators\, vegetable production\, and more!\nWhen: Wednesday August 6th from 9am–2pm with free lunch included\nLocation: 89 River Road\, South Deerfield MA 01373 \nFor more information and to register ahead of time visit:\nhttps://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/vegetable/events/umass-research-farm-field-day-2
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/umass-research-farm-field-day-2/
LOCATION:Crop and Animal Research and Education Farm\, 89 River Road\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 MADF Picnic
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Catlin’s from Smith’s Country Cheese welcome the dairy community to their family farm in the beautiful town of Winchendon.\n About Smith’s Country Cheese 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. \nJoin us for updates from the MA Department of Agricultural Resources\, the MA Dairy Promotion Board and your association\, MADF. \nIn 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! \nCatered lunch by Smithsonian Cafe Chowder House is included with your registration! \nSave $15 per attendee when you register online! ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO THURSDAY\, AUGUST 14 AT 2:00PM. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to register.  \n\nExhibitors and Sponsors\nJoin 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! \n Click here to learn more ExhibitorsRegistration 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) $300Exhibitor Booth (non MADF Business Member) $500 Join MADF as a Business Member and save on your Exhibitor Booth! SponsorshipsSponsorship 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! \nDownload the brochure for more information.\n\nOnline registration options\nPlease note: Attendee pricing is $25 when pre-registered and $40 for walk-ins. \nApologies for the payment difficulties with PayPal. We are happy to report that we have corrected the issue and payments can now be processed online. ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO THURSDAY\, AUGUST 14 AT 2:00PM. \nThe deadline to register online has passed.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/2025-madf-picnic/
LOCATION:Smith’s Country Cheese\, 20 Otter River Road\, Winchendon\, 01475\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers":MAILTO:madfoffice@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:High Quality Forages at the Miller Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a field day at Miller Farm\, a fifth generation organic dairy in the Connecticut River Valley.\nThis is a free event but registration is required with limited availability. Click here to learn more and to register online.  \n\nThe Miller family has been farming here in the Connecticut River Valley for five generations\, now operating on 700 acres. They milk just under 200 cows with one of the oldest registered Holstein herds in North America. In addition to their own on-farm fluid milk processing\, they ship their milk to Stonyfield Organic. The farm first became certified organic in 2009. \nJoining the farm hosts\, Peter and Arthur Miller\, will be Dr. Heather Darby (UVM Extension)\, Sarah Flack (independent grazing consultant)\, Bill Kipp\, Nutritionist\, Independent Dairy Consultants\, and Cheryl Cesario (American Farmland Trust). \nThe Miller Farm has a strong focus on forage quality for high-quality milk production. Some of the topics we’ll discuss include: \n\nStrategies for producing top quality forages – in the field and in storage\nShifting climate patterns and how that affects dormancy\nHow cutting height affects forage yield and quality\nThe tradeoff between forage quality and soil carbon levels based on cutting height and frequency\nManaging soil fertility to optimize forage yield and quality.\nUVM Extension Northwest Crops & Soils program’s forage variety trial results\nGrazing management in a high organic milk production system\n\nThis workshop is a collaboration between American Farmland Trust\, Stonyfield Organic\, and the Vermont Grass Farmers Association\, with funding support from the NRCS Connecticut River Watershed Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) \n\nThis is a free event but registration is required with limited availability. Click here to learn more and to register online. 
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/high-quality-forages-at-the-miller-farm/
LOCATION:Miller Farm\, 1732 Fort Bridgman Road\, Vernon\, VT\, 05354\, United States
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SUMMARY:Water Quality Insights Series: PFAS in Agroecosystems
DESCRIPTION:About the Live Webinar\nPFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are emerging contaminants raising concern in agricultural landscapes. This session highlights the latest Penn State research on how PFAS moves through soil and water\, influencing stream water quality and shaping our understanding of its environmental impacts. Participants will gain insight into current findings and their implications for agriculture\, water resources\, and long-term stewardship. \nClick here to learn more and register online.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/water-quality-insights-series-pfas-in-agroecosystems/
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Friday\, March 20\, 2026 for the 15th Annual joint meeting of the Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers and the Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Board.\nWe invite you to attend the annual meeting where a variety of guest speakers will provide industry and program updates valuable to you. Speakers will share with us the ever-changing local\, regional and national\, political and regulatory issues affecting the dairy industry. \nWe hope that you will be able to join us as well for this important day. \n\nOnline registration is now open!\nClick the button below for a downloadable registration form that can be submitted via postal mail. \nMail-in registration form \nPre-registration is requested. The donation is $35.00 per person by March 13th prepaid. Walk-ins are welcome and the fee for walk-in attendance is $40.00 per person. We encourage you to prepay and save $$. \nThe deadline to register online has passed. The fee for walk-in attendance is $40 per person.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/2026-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Bluebonnet Diner\, 324 King Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers":MAILTO:madfoffice@gmail.com
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