The NEPC 2023 Annual Meeting was held virtually on March 8, 2023.
9:00am Introduction to Marketing: Connecting Producers and Consumers
- Jennifer Colby, Co-Executive Director Northeast Pasture Consortium
- Jessica Williamson, Co-Executive Director Northeast Pasture Consortium
- Brian Moyer, Educational Program Associate Penn State Extension
10:15am Farmer Presentation: Crossing Beef on Dairy
- Kevin Channell, VT Alpine Farm
11:15am Marketing Deep Dives by Sector: Beef, Small Ruminants, Dairy, Research
- Kaitlyn Swope, Director of Consumer Affairs Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative
- Melanie Barkley, Senior Extension Educator Penn State Extension
- Juan Alvez, Research/Outreach UVM Extension, Center for Sustainable Agriculture
- John Cleary, New England Regional Manager Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative
12:30pm Carbon and Natural Asset Markets in Practice
- Julie Davenson, Studio Hill Farm, Northeast Food and Fiber
1:45pm Three Secrets to Profitability
- Dave Pratt, CEO Emeritus Ranch Management Consultants
4:00pm Review and Update of NEPC Research Priorities
- Jennifer Colby, Co-Executive Director Northeast Pasture Consortium
- Jessica Williamson, Co-Executive Director Northeast Pasture Consortium