Standingtree Sheep & Goat Dairy FarmDairy
Project Overview
Using conservation grazing and sustainable cruelty free practices my son and I would like to produce a high quality artisan cheese.
Grant Request
150,099
Total Project Budget
185,000
Applicant Information
Name of Applicant / Organization / Business
Standing Tree Landscaping
Mailing Address
2666 East Hill Riad
Name of Project Coordinator
Catherine Donnell
Contact's Email Address
Telephone
802-289-4626
Organization's Website URL
EIN
Applicatant / Organizational Description
My son has severe autism. We have moved almost every year with our sheep and goats trying to find services for him. He is very smart and physically fit but not well and suffers from chronic fatigue. Outdoor activity makes both of us healthy and happy. I have always wanted to farm and I know Evan would help. There are really no schools or programs in Vermont for people as low functioning as Evan. We are both smart and intelligent people that could be successful even with Evan’s disability if we had some funding for a farm
If you are applying on behalf of an organization, what is your total organizational budget?
185,000
Project Information
Detailed Project Description
Moving the goats and sheep on to different sites as requested by clientele Evan and I will milk and take care of the sheep and goats. I need a permanent location to process milk and look after the herd and flock in winter. All milk will be frozen and then come winter months be made into cheese. My flock herd will consist of smaller dairy sheep and goat breeds. A daily journal will be kept and in summer months we will live in a trailer that will be in the selected pasture of the animals. They will be fenced in with electric fencing charged by solar fencer. Milk will be collected in the evening and brought back to the home farm for storage.
Project Timeline
May 2023-conservation grazing till September 2023.
October 2023 at home farm in preparation for breeding flock and herd. Cheese production begins using local milk products.
Project Champion
Catherine Donnell, mother of Evan Sherman and sole guardian, shepherdess of flock and herd, ecologist and professional landscaper.
Project Budget Narrative
Buying a home farm
Project Budget - Itemized
Income Category
Total
Applicant
EDC
Other
In-Kind
Conservation grazing 5,000, cheese production first year 3,000
8,000 farm income for 2924
Catherine Donnell if Standing Tree Landscaping
Professional landscaper, 10,000, Evan Sherman disability pension 10,000
38,000
Expense Category
Total
Applicant
EDC
Other
In-Kind
What will success look like?
When Evan and I can produce a cheese that will sustain us and the farm. Also give hope to other parents caught in the same situation as myself and Ev
Community support for this project
I have worked for many garden owners who have been inspired by my work. Evan has been a happy kid.
Community support for this project
I plan on continued work as a landscaper and accessing whatever services can be found for Ev until this becomes a full time endeavor
