Saving Energy + Saving Money = Eco-Friendly Farming
New England dairy farmers are changing their energy consumption, reports the Boston Globe, and they’re saving money by doing it. In the August 22 article, Dave Smith of Smith’s Country Cheese explains how he has reduced his energy costs by 60 percent. “Smith is blazing a path for greener and cleaner times in agriculture,” the article concludes. Read “The Value of Being...
View NowMaking a Difference with Milkshakes
Supporting sustainable agriculture on family farms while creating oh-so-fabulous ice cream has been the Ben & Jerry’s way since the beginning. That’s why some Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops are teaming up with Keep Local Farms to support New England dairy farms. During the month of June, visit the Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops in Burlington or Waterbury, VT, and for every milkshake...
View NowDavis Farmland Supports New England Dairy Farms
Visit Davis Farmland on July 8, 9, or 10th, with this printed coupon, and a portion of your General Admission ($19.95) will be contributed to Keep Local Farms! You will also receive a free feed cup with admission ($2 value)! Please note: Only 1 coupon is necessary per family. Click the image below to print! Davis Farmland & Davis Mega Maze 145 Redstone Hill, Sterling, MA 01564 For more...
View NowGive the gift of KLF for Mother’s Day!
Does your mom enjoy open scenery, outdoor recreation or wildlife habitat? What about fresh, delicious dairy products like a creamy cup of yogurt or ice cold milk? If she does, we hope you will consider making a contribution to Keep Local Farms in her honor this Mother’s Day. When you make a contribution in her name, not only will you be showing your mom how much you appreciate the way she...
View NowStonyfield Gives $10,000 to Keep Local Farms
Stonyfield has contributed $10,000 to the Keep Local Farms program, to help further both organizations’ goal of helping New England family-owned dairy farms. When Gary Hirshberg and Samuel Kaymen started Stonyfield in 1983 the goals were to help family farms survive and to help protect the environment. More than 20 years later, they are now the world’s leading organic yogurt company...
View NowSki Vermont 5th Grade Passport Program
To help protect the scenic views and agricultural heritage that make it so special to ski and ride in Vermont, Ski Vermont is teaming up with Keep Local Farms for its 5th Grade Passport. The Passport enables 5th graders to ski and ride at Vermont resorts for free after an initial $10 Passport processing fee. Keep Local Farms will gain proceeds from all passports sold for the 2010-2011 ski...
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