Draft Animal-Power Network

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Draft Animal-Power Network Provide connection to resources that preserve & advance the use of draft animals in working landscape The Draft Animal-Power Network is a registered 501(c)3.

Visit our Discussion Group at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/draftanimalpower/

We are a non-profit organization of full and part-time farmers, foresters, loggers, teamsters, animal owners, homesteaders, land owners, and folks interested in learning more about any of these activities. Not only are there still people using animals for power, but there are many that do it for a living or to support their families’ lifestyle in a kind and sustainable manner. The goal of the Draft Animal-Power Network is to highlight ongoing efforts of people throughout the region who are educating, mentoring and building community around animal-power and renewable land use, providing opportunities for education & networking throughout the year. Our Board of Directors is full and active, but seeks new volunteers each fall to serve the organization. There are also several working committees that often have openings for member-volunteers. Please contact any of our board members or our administrator if you would like to get involved.

We had a number of writers, reporters, and photographers join us at Field Days.  Here is a story from Catson Shane of Th...
10/12/2026

We had a number of writers, reporters, and photographers join us at Field Days. Here is a story from Catson Shane of The Community News Service: https://www.draftanimalpower.org/cns-at-dapfd

The Community News Service is a program in which University of Vermont students work with professional editors to provide content for local news outlets at no cost. Thanks for joining us and telling the world about it, Catson!

10/05/2026

Thanks for Kody and Shea from Tillers International for joining us at DAPFD and making this great reel!

10/03/2026

Day 1 of the Draft Animal Power Network Field Days 2026

We're looking forward to seeing you THIS WEEKEND at the Shelburne Farms Breeding Barn for The 2026 Draft Animal Power Fi...
10/01/2026

We're looking forward to seeing you THIS WEEKEND at the Shelburne Farms Breeding Barn for The 2026 Draft Animal Power Field Days. Walk ins are welcome! www.draftanimalpower.org/field-days

We hope you can join us for The 2026 Draft Animal Power Field Days at the Shelburne Farms Breeding Barn in Shelburne, Ve...
09/30/2026

We hope you can join us for The 2026 Draft Animal Power Field Days at the Shelburne Farms Breeding Barn in Shelburne, Vermont this weekend October 2nd-4th.

You can register online www.draftanimalpower.org/field-days or at the door.

See you there!

FIELD DAYS FOOD UPDATE:  We love it that you are all joining us at Field Days.  But we have sold through all the extra m...
09/29/2026

FIELD DAYS FOOD UPDATE: We love it that you are all joining us at Field Days. But we have sold through all the extra meals we ordered. Any tickets purchased after September 29th will not include meals. Prices have been reduced to reflect this. Thank you for understanding.

THE WEEK BEFORE FIELD DAYS‘Tis the week before Field Days and through the Fall airTeamsters are packing the trailers wit...
09/29/2026

THE WEEK BEFORE FIELD DAYS

‘Tis the week before Field Days and through the Fall air
Teamsters are packing the trailers with care.

The ox yokes and forecarts are all tucked inside
So there is still space for animals to ride.

The t-shirts are printed and the contra dance planned
The raffle prize table is all made by hand.

Workshop organizers have everything ready.
The teams for beginners are gentle and steady.

The timber in the woodlot is all marked with blue.
Loggers and students will each skid a few.

The farming demo field’s been prepped with care
With hopes that a manure spreader might soon be there.

Youth teamsters will come here with bright shining faces.
The intensive workshops have a few open spaces.

The work of so many brings us together each year:
This knowledge so precious, this community so dear.

So thank you to members and sponsors and teamsters
And elders and animals and all of our teachers.

As we head out to Shelburne we all give a cheer:
“Draft Animal Power Field Days: the best weekend all year!”

www.draftanimalpower.org/field-days

(we're serious about the manure spreader - if you've got one to bring along, email [email protected])

John Smolinsky aka EarthBound Forestry Services will be vending at The Draft Animal Power Field DaysEarthBound Forestry ...
09/28/2026

John Smolinsky aka EarthBound Forestry Services will be vending at The Draft Animal Power Field Days

EarthBound Forestry Services will be peddling their logo pocketed t-shirts and customized “loggers pouch” in both brass and stainless hardware. John also brings a large assortment of lightly used tack and junk with prices for every budget! Remember to visit his Free Bins of stuff he just can’t throw away but already has too many of. John also offers a 20% discount on any purchase when you can present an official DAPNet membership card at checkout.

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Greenwich, NY
12834

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