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2016 Annual Gathering Photos
Here are some pictures from the 2016 Annual Gathering. More on Facebook. Thanks to Robyn Jurechko for her excellent photography and being an all-around, super DAPNet volunteer!
DAPNet Participates in VT Wilderness Bridge Removal
Hell Hollow Bridge Removal Powered by KILLIAN AND MOOSE The wilderness Act of 1964 states: “A wilderness, in contrast with those areas where man and his own works dominate the landscape, is hereby recognized as an area where the earth and its community of life …
E-blasts from 2016
We’re archiving our e-blasts here for your enjoyment. Take a look, and a trip down memory lane. Lots of good content in the e-blasts from this past year so don’t miss them! march-2016-e-blast dapnet-april-e-blast dapnet-june-e-blast dapnet-august_september-e-blast dapnet-october-e-blast december-dapnet-e-blast
Log Scoot Raffle Winner, Fred Topping w/ his new tool
Jay Fisher built this log scoot as a fundraiser for the Draft Animal Power Network. Tickets were sold before and during the 2016 DAPNet Annual Gathering, an intimate gathering of community members. This year, the AG was held in Charlestown, NH at Jay Fisher’s farm. Teamsters arrived from around the northeast, hauling horses and families to participate in the weekend-long event. Below is a picture of Log Scoot winnter, Fred Topping.
Draft Animal-Power Network Annual Gathering 2016
Attendees watch as farmers demonstrate the use of a loose hay loader to collect hay to put in the barn. Thanks to Beth Hallissey for covering this event for DAPNet! The Draft Animal Power Network held its 2016 Annual Gathering in Charlestown, NH. DAPNet is …
Cultivation Demonstrations: Hartland, VT July 9th, 2016
This is a workshop on how to create a cropping and cultivation systems on a horse powered farm, with demonstrations, consultation, and the opportunity for hand on practice. We’ll demonstrate the New 4 McCormick-Deering cultivator—which includes using the tool to mark rows, plant, hill, and …
Buy your Log Scoot Raffle Tickets Today!
Won by Fred Tapping from the Hudson Valley, NY!
DAPNet member, Jay Fisher, is currently building a log scoot based off of Les Barden’s drawn plans.This ten foot scoot will feature hardwood runners, replaceable shoes, heavy gauge steel fittings and chain, and hand forged iron rings to support the pole.
If anybody would like to join Jay in the building process at his farm in Charlestown, NH please contact him by email at longviewfarminc@gmail.com.
Raffle tickets are available from DAPNet board members, at DAPNet events and through the DAPNet Newsletter. You can also purchase your tickets by printing Scoot raffle tickets here online and mailing them in with payment.
One ticket for $5 and five tickets for $10. Drawing to be held October 9th at the Draft Animal-Power Network Annual Gathering. Need not be present to win. Must arrange own transport delivery from Charlestown NH.
Cultivation Demonstrations
Cultivation Demonstrations Hartland, VT July 9th, 2016 This is a workshop on how to create a cropping and cultivation systems on a horse powered farm, with demonstrations, consultation, and the opportunity for hand on practice. We’ll demonstrate the New 4 McCormick-Deering cultivator—which includes using the …