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Educational event aims to raise awareness of dairy practices, community contributions and family life Addison VT — Vermont Breakfast on the Farm returned on July 16 after two years of limited activity, welcoming the public to Gosliga Farm in Addison, Vermont.  The event was the first physical gathering for the annual event since 2019, with … Continue reading Vermont Breakfast on the Farm Returns with On-Farm Event

Gosliga Farm is a multi-generational farm located in west-central Vermont along Lake Champlain. The Gosliga family cares for over 1,500 cattle and cares for nearly 2,000 acres of fertile land in the Dead Creek watershed using climate-friendly cropping practices. They are member-owners of the Dairy Famers of America dairy cooperative. The Gosliga family was ready to host the event in 2020 … Continue reading The Story of Gosliga Farm in Addison, Vermont

Below are some dairy farming activity sheets to keep kids of all ages entertained, and information about dairy farming for grown-ups too. Plus, a link to our overnight french toast casserole recipe. For Younger Kids (PreK- 6th Grade): Discover dairy activity booklet - includes word searches, word scrambles, a spot to color, and more. Undeniably … Continue reading French Toast Recipe & Farm Activity Sheets

Vernon, Vermont is the most southeastern town in the Green Mountain State.  It’s just 20 square miles and historically has a population less than 3,000 people.  It is however home to the Miller Dairy Farm.  A reminder that Vermont’s rich dairy farming history still stretches from North to South. The Miller Farm has been with … Continue reading Primed for the Future: Miller Farm Builds Healthy Soils, Produces Nutritious Milk for Community & Beyond

Follow along with dairy farmer Beth Kennett and Registered Dietitian Hilary Walentuk as they make easy overnight french toast in this how-to video! Make this recipe the night before for easy enjoyment the next morning! Then, watch our live virtual farm tour while you enjoy it for a Breakfast on the Farm experience. We wish … Continue reading Recipe: Overnight French Toast Casserole with Cream Cheese and Blueberries

In addition to leading their businesses, local dairy farmers are active members in their communities.  From their towns, to area schools and churches, farmers are serving and leading.  What better way to support them back, then coming out and enjoying a great morning on the farm! In 2018 two Vermont Breakfast on the Farm events … Continue reading Meet the Farmers Behind Breakfast on the Farm

Record Crowd Makes First 2017 'Breakfast on the Farm' Event a Success! In just minutes, hundreds were in line, waiting for a delicious pancake breakfast to start their day of food, facts, and fun.  This year Breakfast on the Farm kicked off at Fairmont Farm in East Montpelier on June 17th.  And boy did the … Continue reading Record Crowd Makes First 2017 ‘Breakfast on the Farm’ Event a Success!

"Although many Vermont business owners recognize the need for renewable energy, they do not have the financial wherewithal or knowledge as to how to go about it. Not so with Green Mountain Dairy in Sheldon, Vermont. Since 2007, this dairy farm has used an on-site methane digester to produce the farm's power needs..." Learn more … Continue reading Green Mountain Dairy: Walks the walk and talks the talk

"How many farmers does it take to serve breakfast to one thousand people? Admittedly, that's a rhetorical question. We know that American farmers each feed 155 people worldwide each day...and today's farmers produce 262 percent more food with two percent fewer inputs than they did in the 1950s. Those are interesting facts that we learned … Continue reading An Educational Effort of the Ag Community