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SVF Foundation Lecture Series

SVF Foundation, Neighbor

Heritage Dairy Breeds in Modern Day Farming


Shannon Nichols will discuss the importance of heritage
dairy breeds and the challenges of making critically endangered breeds relevant to modern day farming using the Kerry cattle breed as a model. Ms. Nichols and her husband have run a certified organic dairy and processing plant for the past 12 years. She will speak about her efforts to maintain and improve the production ability of heritage breed cattle and goats as well as the suitability of their milk for various dairy products. Advance registration required. Please call
401-848-7229 X10 or email jill@svffoundation.org
to register.

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