By Mike Thresher, Special to NEAFA
February brings us hope that spring may be around the corner. Daylight is later, Ground Hog Day will tell us what the nest week 6 weeks brings, sugar makers are tapping…all good things. This time of year, brings us many opportunities to learn more, or just to engage either through many of the meetings offered and conferences or engaging with your legislature.
Some of the upcoming conferences are:
· VT Dairy Producers Conference Feb 17th in Burlington, VT
· No-Till and Cover Crop Conference Feb 19th, in So. Burlington, VT
· VT Organic Dairy Producers Conference March 6th, in Randolph Center, VT
· Northeast Dairy Innovation Summit March 10-11, in Albany, NY
· NOFA-VT Winter Conference March 14-15, in Colchester, VT
· Herd Health and Nutrition March 31st, in Syracuse, NY
These are all great opportunities to learn, gather with friends and take a break from the day-to-day work schedule. NEAFA will be represented by its members at these events. This is a chance to talk with us about our mission and goals for this year, and what is going on in the legislatures in New York and Vermont.
NEAFA will be holding its annual Lobbying Day in Albany, NY on Wednesday, February 11th to advocate for dairy and agribusiness issues with the New York State Assembly, Senate and their staffs. If you have any concerns regarding legislation, please feel free to contact any of our board members to share your thoughts, or the NEAFA office at info@northeastalliance.com.
We are always looking to add to our membership. If you are not already a member, please see any of us at the winter events above for more information on membership, as well as our sustaining sponsorship opportunities.
Wishing everyone a great February.