Archive for the ‘Opportunities’ Category
Cultures for use
Posted by Pineland Farms in Opportunities on July 23rd, 2012
We have some surplus cheese cultures available if you can or want to use. Danisco MA 11 and 19 they are in 250 DCU bags. No charge just arrange for pick up or shipping. Contact Mark mwhitney@pinelandfarms.org for more info.
Dairy Equipment Available
Posted by Longfellows Creamery in Opportunities on July 19th, 2012
Equipment List for Longfellow’s Creamery July 15, 2012
Equipment and supplies for purchase on a first-come first-serve basis before November 1st, 2012, can be found below along with the contact information:
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Cheesemaker wanted
Posted by silverymoon in Guild, Learning, Opportunities on May 9th, 2012
Silvery Moon Creamery at Smiling Hill Farm in Westbrook, Maine is looking for a cheesemaker, preferably full time. Learn all steps in the cheese making process: basics about different cheese families and how they are made, affinage, packaging, and marketing. Reliability and attention to detail are a must. Hard, rigorous work, early mornings, long days, but rewarding. Physically demanding. Experience in cheesemaking a plus. For more information and to apply, please email info@silverymooncheese.com
Vat pasteurizer or steam kettle needed
Posted by tidemillcreamery in Opportunities on October 5th, 2011
Looking for a used, mid-sized to small vat pasteurizer or steam kettle. Please contact Tide Mill Creamery with any leads: (207) 733 7533 or tidemillcreamery AT gmail.com
Topsham Winter Market Looking For Cheese Maker
Posted by spear in Opportunities on October 4th, 2011
The Topsham Winter Market is looking for a cheese maker who might be interested in participating in our winter farmer’s market beginning on Saturday, Nov. 6th located at the Topsham Grange Hall in Topsham. The market is open every Saturday thru April with the exception of day before Christmas and New Years. The hours are from 9 – 12:30.
Last year was our first year at this location and we were very pleased with the response from our current customer base in that area and feel confident the market will experience more growth this year. We have received positive feedback from our customers that they are very glad we are returning to the same location again this year.
We currently have 15 vendors and have room for 3 more spaces. It is an ideal location with easy access off the highway and plenty of parking available. The building is handicapped accessible which makes it convenient for vendors transferring their product inside.
Anyone interested may contact Janet Spear (Spear Farms) at 832-4488 or rwspear@roadrunner.com; or Cathy Karonis at fairwindsfarm08@gmail.com.
Small Milk Bulk Tank Wanted!
Posted by Kim Roos in Opportunities on September 12th, 2011
is looking for a small, fully functioning, easy to set up bulk tank in Maine.
Please email or call Kim Roos @ 434-2674-thank you, kimroos@tds.net
Cream Separator
Posted by dhight in Opportunities on August 5th, 2011
I’m looking for recommendations for a cream separator to produce 10 pounds of butter a week
Cheesemaker Wanted
Posted by Monroe Cheese Studio in Opportunities on August 1st, 2011
A beautiful agricultural estate in Duchess County, NY is expanding their operation to include farmstead cheeses. But, first, they need to find a cheesemaker with a dream, skills and passion! The job will be full time and residential here at the farm. It would be ideal situation for a family. This will not be a 9-5 job. It will include designing, setting up and maintaining the entire cheesemaking operation. The cheese will be from an organic, grass-fed herd on site plus additional milk from nearby. There are no cows yet on site; a herd manager will be hired once the right cheesemaker is found.
Qualities sought: At least 3 years experience in artisan cheese-making, preference for training in Italian fresh cheeses, confident in use of equipment at the 400 gallon vat scale, interest in start up phase of cheese operation. Person should be motivated, conversant in the world of artisan cheese, familiarity with HACCP/ GAP plans, adaptable and easy going.
If interested, send resume and statement (<3 paragraphs) to the two following emails with subject line
Dutchess Cheese Job : agrariana@gmail.com, sfmilkmaid@gmail.com
Guild ACS Scholarships Awarded
Posted by President in Guild, Learning, Opportunities on May 24th, 2011
At our last Guild meeting the group agreed that we would offer four (4) partial scholarships worth $500 towards attending the American Cheese Society Conference in Montreal this year, August 3 – 6. These scholarships will be given to Guild members who can attend the conference and who will then report on their experience at a future Guild meeting. At least one of the scholarship attendees will also be asked to blog about their conference experience on the Guild web site.
The 2011 Maine Cheese Guild ACS Scholarships were awarded to:
Amy Clark — Crookedface Creamery
Caitlin Hunter — Appleton Creamery
Deb Hahn — Hahn’s End
Eric Rector — Monroe Cheese Studio
Congratulations to you all!
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Knowledge Transfer at Ag Trade Show 2010
Posted by admin in Events, Learning, Opportunities on November 3rd, 2010
The Knowledge Transfer Alliance (KTA) at the University of Maine would be highly interested in collaborating with the Maine Cheese Guild (MCG) to provide specialized expertise in business management, marketing, and personal finance and insurance to farmers and market gardeners.
Throughout the entire three days of the Ag Trade Show, KTA in collaboration with the Maine Department of Agriculture will have a stand-alone room where we will be running related workshops and hands-on training on 15 laptops for farmers with specific questions related to topics such as Excel, E-Mail, Internet Marketing, Web Surveys, Quickbooks, Farm Management, etc.
Using the Comments tools, please indicate whether there are specific topics MCG members would like KTA to present at 1) the Ag Trade show and 2) other MCG meetings during the year that would be a good fit.
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