UVM EXTENSION RAW MILK WEBINAR
Channel: UVM Extension New Farmer Project
Date: 2016-04-19

art 1: Updates on Marketing and Selling Raw Milk in Vermont. Jared Carter of Rural Vermont will outline the options and legal requirements established under the 2009 Raw Milk Law, focused on Tier 1 sales of up to 50 quarts of milk per day. Topics covered include animal health and milk handling requirements; bottling and labeling requirement; and customer relations and record keeping. Vermont Agency of Agriculture Dairy and Energy Chief Dan Scruton will describe changes to state statute in 2011 and share updated guidelines for educational classes. Moderated by Jenn Colby of the UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture's Pasture Program.

Part 2: Best Management Practices for Raw Milk Handling. Direct marketing unpasteurized milk to consumers brings both opportunity and liability to farm businesses. VT Agency of Agriculture Dairy & Energy Chief Dan Scruton will describe proper milk testing, cooling and sanitation procedures to maximize milk quality and safety for farmers producing and selling raw milk under the 2009 Raw Milk Law. Resources about milk quality and a farm insurance liability checklist from Co-Operative Insurance will also be available to help you protect the health of your farm. Moderated by Jenn Colby of the UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture's Pasture Program.