Vermont Dairy Task Force
The Vermont Dairy Task Force has assembled the most active and knowledgeable members of the Vermont dairy industry to work together to ensure the prosperity of the industry in the next century. The Task Force would like to look at the structure, conduct and performance of the industry through fresh eyes. To that end, the Task Force is seeking a thorough analysis of the entire dairy sector in Vermont, from farm to dairy cooperatives to processing to retail. The anaylsis will cover the relevant markets, which include the businesses that receive unprocessed milk and milk products in- or out-of-state; will determine the impact of manufactured products and supply and demand in and outside of the region; and will investigate the positive and negative aspects of the relevant markets for unprocessed and manufactured products as well as retail trends on the future of the dairy industry in Vermont.
Special Instructions:
The Dairy Task Force is now accepting proposals for this study. Please respond in writing, preferably by EMAIL by November 15, 2006. Responders need to document relevant experience in the dairy industry (may attach a CV or resume) and clearly present the steps proposed to complete the study. Responses should be formal, include a fixed price bid for each component and a timeline for completion of the study. All repsonses should be directed to: Diane Bothfeld, VT Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, 116 State Street, Drawer 20, Montpelier, VT 05620-2901 or by email at [email protected].
