Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers

Forgotten Farms screening
2017-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | W.H.Miner Institute, 586 Ridge Road, Chazy, NY, 12921, United States
Forgotten Farms examines class divides in our farm and food communities. Most people buy their food in supermarkets and don’t have a chance to meet their farmer, as the bumper sticker recommends. But in more affluent communities, farm-to-table restaurants, farmer’s markets and CSAs are booming and the new farmers are celebrated.
There is another farmer who is left out of the local food celebration.
New England has lost over 10,000 dairy farms in the past 50 years; fewer than 2,000 farms remain. Collectively, they tend 1.2 million acres of farmland and produce almost all of the milk consumed in New England. In our enthusiasm for the new food movement, we often overlook the farmers at the foundation of the regional agricultural economy. Only 100 years ago, New England produced most of its own food on 16 million acres of farmland. Climate change will demand that more of our food is grown closer to where we live. As we strive to revive local production, we have much to learn from dairy farmers who have been managing most of the farmland and sustaining the farm economy all along. Through conversations with farmers and policy experts, the film reconsiders the role of these vital but forgotten farmers.
Forgotten Farms gives us a glimpse into the past and a vision for a future regional food system. The documentary shows the cultural divide between the new food movement and traditional farming, highlighting the need to examine differences, develop mutual understanding, and find common ground. A truly sustainable local food system that benefits everyone will rely on all of our farmers.

Forgotten Farms screening
2017-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Gannett Auditorium, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States

The Big E
2017-09-15 08:00 - 2017-10-01 22:00, 2016-09-16 07:00 - 2016-10-02 21:00 | Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
See us at The Big E in the Massachusetts Building where you can get the best chocolate milk!

2017 Summer Picnic
2017-08-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Luther Belden, Inc, 9 Depot Road, Hatfield, MA, 01038, United States
Belden Farm welcomes the dairy community to their family farm in the beautiful town of Hatfield, 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.

Exhibitors and Sponsors
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!
Exhibitors: Registration includes a 6 foot table. Plus 1 exhibitor registration @ NC
Table Top Exhibit (under tent) $250
Equipment Booth Space (outside tent) $350
Sponsorships: Sponsorships are available to support the MADF Summer event. All sponsors will be recognized on the MADF website, a sign at registration, and verbally during the program. Deadline July 19, 2017.
Dairy $500
Cow $300
Calf $100

Download the brochure for more information.
Or download the sponsorship flyer for details on sponsorship options and logo placement on the event tshirt.
Special thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors!

Please note: Online pre-registration ends on August 4, 2017 has been extended to August 9, 2017.
Attendee pricing is $15 when pre-registered and $25 after August 4. Walk-ins are welcome.

7th Annual Joint Meeting
2017-02-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Bluebonnet Diner, 324 King Street, Northampton, MA, 01060
Please join us on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 for the 7th Annual joint meeting of the Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers and the Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Board.
We 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.
We hope that you will be able to join us as well for this important day.

Pre-register online by Monday, February 20 for only $18 per person. Pre-register online by Monday, February 20 for only $18 per person. The fee for walk-in attendance is $25 per person. We encourage you to prepay and save $$.
Sponsorships: Sponsorships are also available to support the MADF Annual Meeting. All sponsors will be recognized on a sign at registration, verbally during the program and contact information listed on the agenda program as well as the MADF website. Sponsors will have a short opportunity to address attendees during the program.

National Dairy Leaders Coalition Meeting
2016-11-15 13:00 - 2016-11-16 18:00 | Holiday Inn, University Plaza, 1021 Wilkinson Trace, Bowling Green, KY, 42103, United States
Time is fast approaching to get your registration in for the National Dairy Leaders Coalition Meeting to be held November 15–16, 2016 in Bowling Green, Kentucky at the Holiday Inn University Plaza Hotel.
Registration is simple and can be done online using Visa, MasterCard or Discovery card. Click here to register for the meeting and farm tour.
The hotel reservation is separate and can be done by visiting the Holiday Inn website.
Be sure to mention Block Code: KD3 to get the discounted rate of $104 per night. This comes with 1 breakfast voucher. The breakfast is a full buffet with omelets to order,
View the most recent agenda.

2016 Summer Picnic
2016-08-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Mount Toby Farm, 25 North Main Street, Sunderland, MA, 01375, United States
Mt. Toby Farm welcomes the dairy community to their family farm in the beautiful valley of Sunderland, 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.

Download the brochure for more information.
Special thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors!

Please note: Online pre-registration ends on August 5, 2016.
Attendee pricing is $15 when pre-registered and $25 after August 5. Walk ins are welcome.
