from: lancasterfarming.com
“Six outstanding family run operations have been named Dairy Farms of the Year for 2009 by the New England Green Pastures program.
One farm in each of the six New England states is recognized each year for superior achievement in dairy herd management, land stewardship and contributions to agriculture and the broader community.
This year’s winners are:
Connecticut – Shawn McGillicuddy, Square A Farm, Lebanon.
Maine – Triple D Farm, John & Marcia Donald, New Sharon.
Massachusetts – Allard’s Farm, Wayne Goulet, Hadley.
New hampshire – Ath-Mor Farm, Tom and Carol Morrell and Russ, and Kristi Atherton, Lee.
Rhode Island – Breene Hollow Farm, Kevin Breene, West Greenwich.
Vermont – Richardson Family Farm, Hartland.
The farms will be honored Sept. 18 at the annual New England Green Pastures banquet at the Eastern States Exposition (The Big E) and at additional agricultural functions over the coming year.”
Tags: Dairy, Environment, herd management, New England Green Pastures Program, Organic Milk, Pasture-raised, stewardship
