Dairy
*Each
resource within the
See
also:
*Arizona Department of Agriculture: Animal Services Department
This is the directory of programs and offices in the Arizona
Department of Agriculture that relate to animal services. Programs and office
links on this page include; the state veterinarian, meat and poultry
inspection, livestock hauling permits, brand records, and cruelty to animal
statutes.
http://www.azda.gov/ASD/asd.htm
*
http://ag.arizona.edu/arec/pubs/rmg/ranchers.html
*Linking
This publication looks specifically at the
traditional and native foods unique to
http://www.environment.nau.edu/publications/AZHeritageFoods.htm
*Slow Food
Slow Food Phoenix is part of the international movement of
people dedicated to protecting taste, culture and the environment. Phoenix
Convivium members range from professional chefs to home cooks who enjoy the
philosophy and the food of the Slow Food Movement.
http://www.slowfoodphoenix.org/
*Alta Arizona Slow Food Chapter
Gay Chanler
(928) 226-2891
*
Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported
organization that was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life,
the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in
the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes
and how our food choices affect the rest of the world.
This site lists the various Slow Food chapters in
http://www.slowfoodutah.org/main_rockyMtnRegionalConvivia.html#co
*
This
contact list has been prepared by the CO Department of Agriculture, Division of
Markets. The livestock contact list includes information for alternative
livestock producers, beef and dairy cattle, horse, sheep, and swine producers.
* 2008
The 2008 Farm Fresh Directory is now being
compiled. Forms to be listed in the directory are available on the main page of:
www.coloradoagriculture.com.
The link below will take you to the 2007 directory. The farm and farmers'
markets in the directory feature the highest quality, Colorado-grown produce.
Inside you will also find information about county fairs, agricultural
festivals, extension offices as well as a crop calendar.
*
The
numerous fact sheets on the CSU extension site fall under the three topics of
livestock management, health and judging.
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/livestk/publive.html
*Rocky Mountain Farmers Union: Raw Milk Association
of
The RMAC recently received a grant that will allow
them to launch an educational campaign to promote raw milk production and expand
membership. The campaign will emphasize the need for standards to protect the
industry and consumer health.
http://www.rmfu.org/2007/06/26/rmfu-raw-milk-association-win-grant/
*New
Mexico Department of Agriculture: Dairy Information Page
This
webpage gives information about all aspects of dairy inspection for the state
of
http://nmdaweb.nmsu.edu/inspections/Dairy.html
*
The
mission of the NM State University Dairy Extension Program is to provide
information, technology, and sound science to the dairy industry in
http://cahe.nmsu.edu/ces/dairy/index.html
*
The
*Slow Food
This is the website for
the Slow Food's Rio Grande Convivium, representing the middle
http://www.slowfoodriogrande.org/
*State of
This is a comprehensive list of livestock services
provided by the UDAF.
http://ag.utah.gov/services.html#livestock
*
This is a directory put together by the State of
Utah Department of Agriculture.
http://ag.utah.gov/marketing/LivestockDirectory.pdf
*
Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic
member-supported organization that was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food
and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling
interest in the food they eat, where it comes from,
how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world.
This site has the contact information for the Slow
Food chapter in
http://www.slowfoodutah.org/main_rockyMtnRegionalConvivia.html
*
This
webpage has information about small acreage animal production in
http://extension.usu.edu/smac/htm/animals
Fresh, Organic and Native Foods of the
Over 150
local food growers, ranchers, and organizations from the Four Corners region
are listed in Fresh, Organic and Native Foods of the
http://www.environment.nau.edu/food/FoodDirectory/Select.asp
Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA:
Livestock Marketing
This website has information about the programs and
publications related to livestock marketing of the AMS.
American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is a
nonprofit membership organization working to protect over 150 breeds of
livestock and poultry from extinction. Included are asses, cattle, goats,
horses, sheep, pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys. Founded in
1977, the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is the pioneer organization in
the
The
ATTRA Livestock Publications
The resources offered here deal with sustainable
livestock production literally from the ground up. Pasture management, feeds
and forages are covered by several publications, while others address care and
management for specific animals and marketing of the products derived from
them.
http://attra.ncat.org/livestock.html
The
Economics of Grass-Based Dairying
This publication discusses economics of dairies,
land requirements for grazing dairies, supplemental feed, seasonal dairies,
labor and profitability.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/ecodairy.html
Everything
is Marketing
This PowerPoint presentation by the Dairy Business Innovation Center
Team Member demonstrates why understanding marketing, pricing and
distribution is key to a profitable business. Part
1: Distribution,the Never Ending
Challenge, then view Part
2: Managing the Chain of Distribution and finally, Part
3: Strategies for Pricing. (PDF files)
Keys to Success in Value-Added Agriculture
This publication presents, largely in the farmers'
own words, important lessons they learned in adding value to their farm
products and marketing directly to consumers. The keys to their success in
value-added agriculture include high quality, good record-keeping, planning and
evaluation, perseverance, focus, and building long-term relationships with
customers.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/keystosuccess.html
*Marketing Your Farm or Ranch
This is a brief publication that discusses
effective agricultural marketing approaches.
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/farmmgt/03763.html
National Agricultural Library: Articles on Animals
and Livestock
This list compiled by the National Agricultural
Library has articles on various aspects of animal health and livestock
management.
http://riley.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=8&tax_level=1&tax_subject=10
NCAT’s Organic Livestock
Workbook
This workbook has been created to assist organic
and transitional producers with livestock or mixed crop and livestock
operations in understanding the range of practices and materials allowed under
the National Organic Program Regulations. Particular emphasis is placed on
farming strategies and practices that promote sustainability.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/livestockworkbook.html
Resources to Grow Value Added Dairy Business
This power point presentation, developed by the
http://www.dbicusa.org/resources/resourcestogrowwivalueaddeddairy1.pdf
The
Small Dairy Resource Book
Intended
for family farmers who want to produce value-added dairy products, The Small
Dairy Resource Book evaluates books, periodicals, videos and other materials on
farmstead dairy processing in a thorough, annotated bibliography. http://www.sare.org/publications/dairyresource.htm
Working
with Retail Buyers
This
report provides background information for farmers who are considering selling
their products through retail stores. It may also help farmers already working
with retail buyers improve their business opportunities. Brokers or
representatives of farmers’ marketing cooperatives will find this report helps
build strong relationships with retail buyers.
http://www.dbicusa.org/resources/retailbuyers.pdf
Dairy Farm Sustainability Checklist
This
check sheet is designed to stimulate critical thinking in planning a farm on
which a primary enterprise is milk production. This relates to all dairy
species: cattle, goats, and sheep.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/dairychecksheet.pdf
Dairy Goats: Sustainable Production
This publication is intended for those interested
in starting a commercial goat dairy. It discusses the five major considerations
to be addressed in planning for dairy goat production: labor, sales and
marketing, processing, regulations, and budgeting and economics.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/dairygoats.html
Dairy Sheep
This is an ATTRA publication that explores the
dairy sheep business and helps producers decide whether it is a viable option
for their farms. Regulations governing the industry are discussed. Also
addressed are production issues, animal health, stock selection, and nutrition
issues surrounding dairy sheep.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/dairysheep.pdf
National Goat Handbook
This is an extremely knowledgeable resource book
from the
http://outlands.tripod.com/farm/national_goat_handbook.pdf
NCAT’s Organic Livestock
Workbook
This workbook has been created to assist organic
and transitional producers with livestock or mixed crop and livestock
operations in understanding the range of practices and materials allowed under
the National Organic Program Regulations. Particular emphasis is placed on
farming strategies and practices that promote sustainability.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/livestockworkbook.html
Small Ruminant Sustainability Checklist
This check sheet is designed to stimulate critical
thinking when evaluating a farm that produces sheep or goats. The
sustainability of a farm depends on many factors involving farm management, use
of resources, and quality of life.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/ruminantcheck.html
The
Value-Added Dairy Options
Dairy farmers can add value to their milk by
processing and marketing their own cheese, yogurt, butter, ice cream, and
bottled milk. This publication discusses regulations and organic certification
for milk, and offers resources for further information.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/valueaddeddairy.html
Dairy Beef
Dairy beef is an opportunity to diversify
operations and boost income, especially when production is pasture-based. This
ATTRA publication discusses production, finishing, niche markets and direct
marketing, as well as a profitability analysis.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/dairybeef.html
Dairy Farm Sustainability Checklist
This
check sheet is designed to stimulate critical thinking in planning a farm on
which a primary enterprise is milk production. This relates to all dairy
species: cattle, goats, and sheep.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/dairychecksheet.pdf
Value-Added Dairy Options
Dairy farmers can add value to their milk by
processing and marketing their own cheese, yogurt, butter, ice cream, and
bottled milk. This publication discusses regulations and organic certification
for milk, and offers resources for further information.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/valueaddeddairy.html
*
This newly updated guide contains
extension-developed information on a wide range of issues related to
http://ag.arizona.edu/arec/pubs/rmg/ranchers.html
The
Economics of Grass-Based Dairying
This publication discusses economics of dairies,
land requirements for grazing dairies, supplemental feed, seasonal dairies,
labor and profitability.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/ecodairy.html
Grass-Based and Seasonal Dairying
Grass-based dairies differ from confinement dairies
because cows harvest their own feed, reducing the need for costly supplemental
feed and other purchased supplies. Seasonal operations have increased
challenges in breeding all cows in a short period and in planning for loss of
income during the off season.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/gbdairy.html
NCAT’s Organic Livestock
Workbook
This workbook has been created to assist organic
and transitional producers with livestock or mixed crop and livestock
operations in understanding the range of practices and materials allowed under
the National Organic Program Regulations. Particular emphasis is placed on
farming strategies and practices that promote sustainability.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/livestockworkbook.html
Rangeland Management Strategies
This publication features innovative SARE-funded
research on creating and sustaining a healthy range. Throughout, researchers
and ranchers share goals and successes in winter and multi-species grazing,
managing forage and other vegetation and protecting riparian areas.
http://www.sare.org/publications/rangeland.htm
Rotational Grazing: Livestock Systems Guide
This ATTRA publication explains the economic and
environmental benefits of rotational grazing of ruminants.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/rotategr.html
Artisanal Premium
Cheese: Cheese Resources
This webpage has links to numerous smaller artisanal cheese operations around the country. The links
to various dairy operations are inspirational in that they show what is
possible within the world of artisan cheeses.
http://www.artisanalcheese.com/products.asp?dept=1027
Resources to Grow Value Added Dairy Business
This power point presentation, developed by the
http://www.dbicusa.org/resources/resourcestogrowwivalueaddeddairy1.pdf
See
also: