Vermont Farm Bureau Meetings

May 15, 2013 The Vermont Farm Bureau Board and Vermont Farm Bureau Service Company Board
will meet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Champlain Valley Expo, Miller North Building (upstairs) off Route 15 in Essex Junction.

Upcoming Events

May 30-June 2 – Vermont Dairy Festival, Sheldon, VT
Sponsored by the Enosburg Falls Lions Club. Visit
www.vermontdairyfestival.com/

June 7-9 – Strolling of the Heifers, Brattleboro, VT
Parade starts at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 8 on Main Street http://www.strollingoftheheifers.org/

July 18-21 – Connecticut Valley Fair, Bradford, VT
Visit http://bradfordfair.org/

July 21 – VT Cheese Council’s VT Cheesemaker Festival, Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, VT
Visit http://www.vtcheesefest.com/

July 26-28 – Lamoille County Field Days, Johnson, VT
Visit http://www.lamoillefielddays.com/

Aug 1-4 – Franklin County Field Days, Highgate, VT
Visit http://franklincountyfielddays.org/

Aug 6-10 –Addison County Field Days
Visit http://www.addisoncountyfielddays.com/

Aug 14-18 – Orleans County Fair, Barton, VT
Visit http://www.orleanscountyfair.net/

Rouse Tire Sales Replaces Farm Bureau's Safemark Service Company

For more than forty-five years, the Vermont Farm Bureau Service Company has operated Farm Bureau’s Safemark program through Park View Garage on Route 5 in Orleans, Vermont. The program ended on January 31, 2013.
Vermont Farm Bureau has contracted with Rouse Tire Sales of Middlebury and Williston for a new tire discount program. For full story

Case/IH Member Discounts Now Available

Farm Bureau members will receive a manufacturer’s incentive discount of $300 - $500 depending on the tractor or implement acquired. Members should negotiate their best deal with their preferred Case-IH dealer and then add the manufacturer’s incentive discount to the bottom line. For full details...

Orange County Farm Bureau Announces the 2013 “Outstanding Farm Award” for Farms in Orange County

Under the Golden Dome for the week ending
Friday, May 10, 2013
The Vermont Legislature begins a new biennium

Chittenden County Farm Bureau NOW accepting applications for the 2013 Horse Farm of Distinction Award

Vermont Farm Bureau encourages Chittenden county equine farms and Owners to apply for this prestigious award. Farm Bureau recognizes the equine industry’s vital role in preserving Vermont’s beauty through open fields and pastures and its invaluable contribution to the state’s agricultural economy. Applications are now available and will be accepted until July 1, 2013.

Cedar Spring Farm of Charlotte, VT was awarded the 2012 Horse Farm of Distinction.

Save the Date!

The Vermont Farm Bureau Board of Directors
have chosen the Lake Morey Resort for the
98th Annual Meeting on Friday and Saturday
November 1 & 2, 2013 

All Farm Bureau Members, Guests, Elected Delegates and Alternates, friends and families are invited to attend this Annual event next November.  Room reservations will be available at the special Farm Bureau rate of $95 per night, and will be available by calling the resort at 802-333-4311.  As in the past, Special Delegate and Alternate meal and meeting packages will be available to County Farm Bureaus that elect to send their representatives at County cost, and reserve the spaces by October 24th, 2013.  Meal and Meeting arrangements and reservations should be made with Ginny Wheeler at the Vermont Farm Bureau Office, 117 West Main Street, Richmond, Vermont 05477, 802-434-5646 or gwheelervfb@gmavt.net before October 24, 2013.  

Workshops are Available for VT Dairy Farmers to help with Latino labor management and Challenges of employing Latino workers.

PYROFAX PRICING

May 13, 2013

PROPANE  Based on Selkirk average price plus 

1 to 999 gallons  $2.35

1000 to 4999      $2.00

#2 FUEL OIL      $ 3.265

On and off Road Diesel  $ 3.299

Members Receive Special discounts with Pyrofax Energy on Propane, Fuel Oil, and On and Off Road Diesel

One of the many benefits of being a Vermont Farm Bureau Member are Savings on your heating and fuel costs. Call your local Pyrofax dealer today with your Vermont Farm Bureau Membership number.

Membership must be current. Renew your membership online or call our office at 802-434-5646.

Want to get local food into Schools and other Vermont State Institutions. 

New Grants Available For Farmers and Producers

New State grants are available to farmers and producers seeking access to Vermont schools; hospitals, grocery stores, nursing homes, correctional facilities and food co-ops. The funds distributed by the Vermont Local Food Market Development Grant Program are intended to increase the quantity and quality of local food available in these Institutions.