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Story Archives of 'dairy farms'Manure Market EmergesBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, May 20, 2008.The price for fertilizer has skyrocketed. As farmers have scrambled to find alternatives for their crops, they’ve begun to reevaluate the reliable source right under their noses. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports that dairy and poultry manure has never smelled so good. listen:
  State's Dairy Farmers Say They Need HelpBy Amy Quinton on Monday, March 5, 2007.Dairy farmers in the state have just come through a long stretch of low milk prices. Last year, prices dropped to what they were nearly 30 years ago even though consumers were paying the same at the store. New Hampshire lawmakers are considering several bills aimed at helping the state’s diary farms. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports that some legislators say the state’s 51 million dollar dairy industry is on the brink of collapse. listen:
Sold: The Last Dairy Farm in Waterville, MaineBy Jeanne Baron on Wednesday, September 6, 2006.Like other parts of New England, Maine is losing its farms and its farmland. In the 1940s, Maine had over 5 thousand dairy farms. Today, 93 percent of those farms are gone. And late last month, the state lost another one. MPBN's Jeanne Baron has the story of the last dairy farm in Waterville, Maine. listen:
Vermont's Dairy Industry / Cattle Pregnancy TestsBy Shay Zeller on Wednesday, February 15, 2006.This episode of the Front Porch is not available on CD or Cassette Recent reports show that the number of dairy farms in Vermont is dwindling. We'll talk to State Secretary of Agriculture Steve Kerr about why that is and what the state is doing about it. Later in the show, we travel to a family farm in British Columbia to learn about "Preg Test Day" --it's when the ranchers find out whether or not their cows are pregnant. This piece is not available in our web broadcast, but you can listen to it by clicking here. The story comes to us via the Public Radio Exchange. TONIGHT'S SONG: "Thirsty Girl", by Seacoast musician Joyce Anderson. It's off her new album, "Love and Thirst". listen:
UNH to Teach Organic Dairy FarmingBy Hilary McQuilkin on Monday, February 13, 2006.The University of New Hampshire is on the verge of giving a boost to the organic food movement. It's setting up a new dairy not far from the main campus in Durham to conduct research and to teach organic farming methods. It is believed to be the first such teaching dairy at a US land-grant university. NHPR Correspondent Hilary McQuilkin has more. listen:
Organic Dairies not as Successful as ThoughtBy Fred Bever on Thursday, December 29, 2005.A shortage of organic milk in the Northeast last summer seemed to suggest that consumer demand had oustripped production, and that organic farmers were giving conventional dairies a run for their money. But a study released last month shows that even though they may get a premium for their milk, organic farmers in Maine and Vermont may be struggling. Last year organic dairies in those two states lost money while conventional farms turned a profit. MPBN's Fred Bever reports. listen:
Dairy Subsidies Get Lost in DC WranglingBy Kevin Forrest on Tuesday, December 7, 2004.Last-minute wrangling between the House and Senate in Washington this fall has left an important dairy program in limbo. And the loss of the program could mean dairy farmers in Vermont and New Hampshire could lose tens of millions of dollars. The Vermont Standard's Kevin Forrest reports: listen:
Upper Valley Land TrustBy Deborah Schachter on Monday, November 29, 2004.Ellen Putnam and her husband, Jim, were able to afford their dairy farm in Piermont because of a conservation easement from the Upper Valley Land Trust. listen:
Dairy Farmers Look for AnswersBy Michael Krauthamer on Friday, December 13, 2002.New Hampshire consumers pay about three dollars for a gallon of milk. Yet New England's dairy farmers see only a third of that money. As a result, many Vermont and New Hampshire dairy farmers face financial disaster. They met earlier this week to look for answers. NHPR correspondent Michael Krauthamer reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
A New Fund for Hurting Dairy FarmersBy Mark Bevis on Wednesday, November 27, 2002.A regional dairy coop is asking people to give thanks to those who produce our food. St. Albans Co-op Creamery in Vermont has set up a fund to help dairy farmers hit by low milk prices. And they are asking for contributions. Leon Berthiaume is St. Albans' general manager. He described the effort to NHPR's Mark Bevis. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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