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Vermont Resources, see also our National Resources

Icelandic Sheep Resource Information
Professional Shearers
Small Ruminany Dairy Project Calendar
Southern Vermont Dairy Goats Association
USDA: Farm Service Agency
USDA: Natural Resource Conservation Service
USDA:Vermont Service Centers
UVM: Center for Sustainable Agriculture
UVM: Extension
UVM: Womens Agricultural Network
UVM: Northeast Center for Food Entrepreneurship
Vermont Department of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Vermont Farm Bureau
Vermont Farm Labor Service Cooperative
Vermont Grass Farmers' Association/ Vermont Pasture Network
Vermont Llama and Alpaca Association
Vermont Pasture Network
 Vermont Slaughter Facilities
Vermont Sheep Veterinarians

Icelandic Sheep Resource Information
Why Icelandic Sheep are good for small farms.
http://www.woolandfeathers.com/icelandic.htm

Professional Shearers
Please Read This Before You Call A Shearer

Josey Furrer
191 Frazer Road
Wolcott, VT 05680
802 888 5249
Area: Northeastern Vermont
Size: Small Flocks

Hilaire Hennessy
Cady Hill Road, Box 701
Perkingsville, VT 05151
802-263-5596
Area: Vermont
Size: Small Flocks

Dave Hinman
Gwen Hinman
P.O. Box 682
Walpole, NH 03608
603-756-3231
Area: Northeast
Size: Any

Joseph Mangan
P.O. Box 9
Marshfield, VT 05658
802-426-3121; cell 802-249-8997
Area: Northeast
Size: Any

Craig Marcotte
Philo Marcotte
358 Morisson Hill Road
Barnet, VT 05821
802-633-3207
Area: Vermont, N.H., Eastern N.Y.
Size: Any

Jim McRae
3200 U. S. Route 7
Pittsford, VT 05763
802-483-2463
vtcamwks@adelphia.net
Area: Northeast
Size: Any

Nickolas Neill
802-899-3620
Farmrjon00@aol 
Area: Addison, Franklin, Chittenden, Grand Isle, Lamoille Counties, Vermont
Size: Small Flocks, 15 or less

Andy Rice
Hogget Hill Farm
119 Hosea Fisher Lane (Halifax)
Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-257-7982
Cell 802-380-1986
shearwool@hotmail.com
Area: New England
Size: Any

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Farm Service Agency (FSA)
deals with monetary issues such as farm loans, emergency loans and payments to farmers. Sheep producers must apply at their local FSA office for such programs as wool payments or ewe lamb expansion payments.
www.fsa.usda.gov/vt/

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Natural Resource Conservation Service
www.vt.nrcs.usda.gov/

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Vermont Service Centers:
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Service Centers
The USDA Service Centers are made up of the Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resource Conservation Service. They have offices in 12 locations throughout Vermont.

  • Berlin
    617 Comstock Road, Suite 1
    Berlin, VT 05602-8927
    Tel. 802/828-4493
    Fax. 802/223-6163
  • Brattleboro
    28 Vernon Street, #2
    Brattleboro, VT 05302-8605
    Tel. 802/254-9766
    Fax. 802/254-3307
  • Middlebury, VT 05753-8997
    1590 Route 7 South, Ste 1
    Te. 802/388-6748
    Fax. 802/388-3709
  • Morrisville
    109 Professional Dr., Suite 2
    Morrisville, VT 05661-8524
    Tel. 802/888-4935
    Fax. 802/888-8901
  • Newport
    59 Waterfront Plaza, Suite 12
    Newport, VT 05855
    Tel. 802/334-6090
    Fax. 802/334-1365
  • Rutland
    170 So. Main Street
    Rutland, VT 05701
    Tel. 802/775-8034
    Fax. 802/773-4177
  • St. Albans
    27 Fisher Pond Road, Ste 1
    St. Albans, VT 05478
    Tel. 802/527-1296
    Fax. 802/524-4575
  • St. Johnsbury
    1153 Main St., Ste 2
    St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
    Tel. 802/748-3885
    Fax. 802/748-1621
  • White River Junction
    28 Farmvu Dr.
    White River Jct., VT 05001
    Tel. 802/295-7942
    Fax. 802/296-3654
  • Williston
    600 Blair Park Rd, Suite 280
    Williston, VT 05495-9406
    Tel. 802/879-4785
    Fax. 802/879-3920
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University of Vermont
Center for Sustainable Agriculture
590 Main Street, UVM
Burlington, VT 05405
Tel: 802 656 5459
Web: http://www.uvm.edu/~susagctr/
Contact person, Betty Lamothe

University of Vermont
Extension (UVM EXT)
The University of Vermont Extension has thirteen offices located throughout the state. Farm Account Books, Soil Test Kits, Forage Test Kits and information on local 4-H clubs are available at all offices. Listed below are the offices and the specialist involved in agricultural and 4-H.

For a complete list of UVM Extension Personnel and Programs, see the
web site: http://www.uvm.edu/extension/

  • Animal Science Department, UVM
    212 Terrill Hall
    Burlington, VT 05405-0148
    Tel. 802 656 0915
    Fax. 802 656 8196
    Carol Delaney Small Ruminant Nutrition, Dairy Sheep and Goats
  • Bennington
    310 Main St., Box559
    Bennington, VT 05201-0559
    Tel. 802 447 7582
    Fax. 802 447 8076
  • Berlin
    617 Comstock Rd., Suite 5
    Berlin, VT 05602-9194
    Tel. 802 223 2389
    Fax. 802 223 6500
    Willie Gibson, Agronomy
    Monika Baege 4-H
  • Brattleboro
    157 Old Guilford Rd. #4
    Brattleboro, VT 05301-3669
    Tel. 802 257 7967
    Fax. 802 257 0112
    John Winder
    Sam Comstock, Livestock, emphasis on beef
    Neil Pelsue, Ag. Finance
  • Guildhall
    P.O. Box 20
    Guildhall, VT 05905-0020
    Tel. 802 676 3900
    Fax. 802 676 3904
    Loretta Pitt, 4-H
  • Middlebury
    68 Catamount Park
    Middlebury, VT 05753-1292
    Tel. 802 388 4969
    Fax. 802 388 0511
    Jeff Carter, Agronomy
    Robin Severy 4-H
  • Morrisville
    29 Sunset Drive, Suite 2
    Morrisville, VT 05661-8331
    Tel. 802 888 4972
    Fax. 802 888 2432
    George Cook, Maple and Farm Safety
  • Newport
    338 Highland Ave.
    Newport, VT 05855-4896
    Tel. 802 334 7325
    Fax. 802 334 5208
    Colleen Helenek, Dairy, primarily cows
    Heidi Desrochers, 4-H
  • Randolph
    VTC 204 Green Hall
    Randolph Center, VT 05061-0008
    Tel. 802 728 1581
    Bill Snow, dairy, primarily cows
    Susan McNeill, 4-H
  • Rutland
    Howe Center Business Park
    1 Scale Ave., Unit 55
    Rutland, VT 05701-4452
    Tel. 802 773 3349
    Fax. 802 775 4840
    Rick LeVitre, Dairy and Farm Labor
    Rita Charlton, 4-H
  • St. Albans
    278 South Main St. Suite 2
    St. Albans, VT 05478-1866
    Tel. 802 524 6501
    Fax. 802 524 6062
    Chet Parsons, Livestock, emphasis on sheep
    Glenn Rogers, Ag. Finance
    Judy Brook, 4-H
    Martha Manning, 4-H
  • St. Johnsbury
    107 Eastern Ave.
    St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
    Tel. 802 748 8177
    Fax. 802 751 8800
    Dennis Kauppila, Ag. Finance
    Lydia Lacroix, 4-H
  • South Burlington
    655A Spear St.
    Burlington, VT 05405-0107
    Tel. 802 656 5433
    Fax. 802 656 5422
    Larry Myott, Maple
    Wendy Sorrell, 4-H (Livestock)
    Michelle Mraz, 4-H
  • White River Juction
    212 Holiday Dr., Suite 5
    White River Jct., VT 05001-2037
    Pamela Ainsworth, 4-H
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University of Vermont
Womens Agricultural Network (WAgN)
Berlin Extension Office
617 Comstock Rd., Suite 5
Berlin, VT 05602-9194
Tel. 802 223 2389
Fax. 802 223 6500
Web Site: http://www.uvm.edu/~wagn/
Contact person: Mary Peabody

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University of Vermont
Northeast Center for Food Entrepreneurship
200 Carrigan Hall, UVM
Burlington, VT 05405
Tel: 802 656 8300
Fax: 802 656 0001
Web Site: http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/necfe
Contact person: Dr. Cecilia Golnazarian

Vermont Department of Agriculture, Food and Markets
116 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05620-2901
Commissioner's Office: 802-828-2430
Agricultural Development / Vermont Wool Products: 802-828-3828
Animal Health: 802-828-2421
Meat Inspection: 802-828-2426
Dairy Division: 802-828-2433
Agriview 802-828-3829.
www.state.vt.us/agric/

The Vermont Department of Agriculture, Food and Markets is a regulatory agency, and its Agricultural Development Division works to promote Vermont products. The Animal Health Section assists with animal health and the interstate shipment of animals. The Dairy Division deals with rules and regulations if you are involved in milking sheep. The Meat Inspection Section assists you in selling your meat directly to consumers. The Administration division assists in agricultural land planning.

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Vermont Farm Bureau
Vermont Farm Bureau is the state's largest non-profit trade association of farmers and foresters. The VTFB's mission is to increase the profitability of members and to preserve Vermont's rural quality of life. Member of the American Farm Bureau Federation, the world's largest agricultural advocacy organization with almost 5 million family members.
www.vtfb.org

Vermont Farm Labor Service Cooperative

Paul Seiler Vermont Farm Labor Service, 802-462-3340, seilerpaul@hotmail.com

Vermont Grass Farmers' Association/ Vermont Pasture Network

Maintains an active email discussion list called Vermont Pasturelands Network for grass-based farmers.

Gwyneth Harris
802-656-3834
gwyneth.harris@uvm.edu

UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture
63 Carrigan Drive
Burlington, VT 05405

Vermont Llama and Alpaca Association

An organization dedicated to promoting the llama industry - educating the public about llamas, alpacas and other camelids - and creating a social and supportive network for owners and enthusiasts.

www.vtllama.com

Vermont Slaughter Facilities

  • Brault's Market Vermont Inspected
    PO Box 95
    Main Street
    Troy, VT 05868
    Tel. 802 744 2271
    Contact: Tony Brault
  • Bushway's Slaughterhouse Vermont Inspected
    174 East Shore Rd.
    Grand Isle, VT 05458
    Tel. 802 372 5627
    Contact: Ronnie Bushway
  • Clark's Slaughter House Federally Inspected
    Little Chicago Rd
    Ferrisburg, VT 05456
    Tel. 802 877 3421
    Contact: Robert Clark
    Handles primarily beef and hogs. Custom processes for both individuals and on a commercial basis.
  • Sharon Beef Federally Inspected
    Sharon, VT
    Tel. 802 649 1859
    Contact: Darryl Potter
  • Fresh Farms Beef, Inc. Federally Inspected
    136 Park St
    Rutland, VT 05701
    Tel. 802 773 3074
    Contact: Jeff Nichols
    Buys sheep, goats and lamb all year. Does religious slaughter and custom processing.
  • Moore Beef Federally Inspected
    S Main Street
    St Johnsbury, VT 05819
    Tel. 802 748 8323
    Contact: Don Moore
    Buys sheep and lamb (all sizes) and some goats. Buys directly from producers. Does custom slaughter and processing.
  • Swanton Packing, Inc. Federally Inspected
    PO Box 704 Blake Street
    Swanton, VT 05488
    Tel: 802 868 4469
    Contact: Tina
    Processes beef only.
  • Williston Packing Co. Federally Inspected
    674 St George Rd
    Williston, VT 05495
    Tel. 802 879 4000
    Custom processes for commercial accounts and individuals. Does not buy animals.

Vermont Sheep Veterinarians
The following is a list of veterinarians that have indicated that they include sheep and goats in their practice. It is not a complete list of veterinarians in the state. Therefore, there may be other veterinarian practices in your area that will serve you. Contacting local sheep producers is a good way to find other local veterinarian practices that serve sheep producers.

  • Granville Veterinary Service
    Rutland & Bennington Counties in VT; Willing to schedule large flock/herd ultrasounds out of practice area.
    Dr. John Rath
    Dr. John McDermott
    Dr. Allen Fournier
    Dr. Carol Bryda
    9016 State Rt. 22, P. O. Box 60
    Granville, NY 12832-0060
    Tel. 518-642-1676
    Fax 518-642-1685
  • Audrey A. Kelleman, DVM, DACT
    Upper Valley area of NH, VT
    382 Dogford Rd.
    Etna, NH 03750
    Tel. 603-643-8487
    Fax 603-643-8487
    Reprovetnhvt@aol.com
  • Mad River Vet Service
    15mile radius of Waitsfield, have a barn, welcome others
    Karen Anderson
    637 Mill Brook Rd
    Waitsfield, VT 05673
    Tel. 802-496-7272
    Fax 802-496 7274
    madvet@wcvt.com
  • Middlebury Large Animal Clinic
    Addison County, VT
    Donald C. Hunt
    1396 Rt. 7 South
    Middlebury, VT 05753
    Tel. 802-388-6381
    802-388-6322
  • Dr. Albert Moraska
    Northern Addison & Chittenden Counties, Southern Grand Isle County
    2073 Spear Street
    Charlotte, VT 05445
    802-425-2457
    802-863-6919
    dralmo@aol.com
  • Northwest Veterinary Associates
    Franklin County, VT; Alburg and Grand Isle, VT
    Drs. Peter Averill, Kent Henderson,
    Kevin Tobey, Stephen Wadsworth,
    Terri Taraska, James Hotham, Clark Bushey
    6 Fairfield Hill Rd.
    St. Albans, T 05478
    Tel. 802-524-3222
    Fax 802-524-3177
    NWVAVET@together.net
  • River Road Veterinary Clinic
    Christine Pinello, DVM
    P. O. Box 309
    Norwich, VT 05055
    802-649-3877
    rrvc@valley-net.com
  • River Valley Veterinary Hospital
    Barre, VT to Plymouth, NH; St. Johnsbury, VT to Thetford, VT; farther by arrangement
    Walter O. Cottrell
    5890 Rt. 5 North
    Newbury, VT 05051
    Tel. 802-866-5922
    Fax 802-866-5022
  • Rupert Veterinary Clinic
    Bennington, Rutland, Windham, Windsor Counties in VT; Washington, Rensselaer, Saratoga Counties in NY
    Eugene C. Ceglowski, DVM
    P. O. Box 38
    Rupert, VT 05768
    Tel. 802-394-7759
    Fax 802-394-9966
  • Springfield Animal Hospital
    Springfield, Chester, Reading, Ludlow, Weathersfield, Proctorsville, Cavendish, Andover in VT; Charlestown, NH
    346 River Street
    Springfield, VT 05156
    Tel. 802-885-2505
    Fax 802-885-7066
  • Vergennes Animal Hospital
    Chittenden & Addison Counnties in VT
    Mark Basol, DVM
    Joe Klopfenstein, DVM
    Anja Wurm, DVM
    Nate Heilman, DVM
    Matt Rose, DVM
    20 Main Street
    Vergennes, VT 05491
    Tel. 802-877-3371
    Fax 802-877-6259
  • Vermont Large Animal Clinic
    Northern VT - 30 mile radius of Milton, VT. Will be ambulatory for pregnancy diagnosis within 30-mile radius of Milton, VT
    Stephen Angelos
    Philip Van Harreveld
    129 Main Street
    Essex Junction, VT 05452
    Tel. 802-254-5422
    Fax 802-879-6311
    smangelos@hotmail.com
    pdvanhar@hotmail.com

  • Vermont-New Hampshire Veterinary Clinic
    Windham County, VT; Cheshire County, NH; Franklin County, MA
    Drs. Ron Svec, Ted Johnson,
    Jerelyn Jacobs, Ron Veenema
    38 East-West Rd.
    E. Dummerston, VT 05346
    Tel. 802-254-5422
    Fax 802-257-7219
    vtnh5@sover.net

Vermont Sheep and Goat Association
© 2002 - 2008
http://www.vtsheepandgoat.org
2083 East Main Street, Richmond, Vermont, USA 05477
Phone: 802-434-5646
Association email address: info@vtsheepandgoat.org
Web site maintenance email address: webmaster@vtsheepandgoat.org