Re: Fwd: Small Holders' Alliance

[Guest guest]

The only way this could be done in MA is for the raw milk to go to the cheese

and yogurt makers. Good to see this though.

Wanita

At 01:42 PM 4/23/02 -0400, you wrote:

>This will no doubt be posted here several times, but those engaged

>in the constant search for higher quality food won't be offended.

>

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>From: " Farm " <Farm@...>

>Northeast Food System Partnership <nefood-

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>Subject: Fwd: Small Holders' Alliance

>Date: 4/23/2002 12:47:16 PM

>

>Hello,

>I just wanted to announce the launching of a new organization,

>The Small Holders' Alliance. SHA is a new initiative from the

>Northeast Organic Farming Association's Massachusetts chapter.

>Our goal at this point is to bring together those who wish to

>practice small scale dairying with those who would like to buy

>farmstead-produced dairy products, such as artisan cheeses, yogurt

>and raw milk. We will be gathering information to facilitate

>farmstead dairy production, making equipment and knowledge

>available to dairy operators, and supporting the right of the small

>holder to exist in this increasingly urban environment.

>

>SHA is open to all small scale dairy operators; those with a family

>cow, goats or sheep. Organic practices are not required, just an

>openness and enthusiasm for the work at hand. If you'd like more

>information, please visit the SHA webpage at

><http://www.hamesaxle.com/sha.htm>www.hamesaxle.com/sha.htm or email

SHA@....

>Thank you,

> Garland

>SHA Coordinator

>