Nezinscot Farm owner to discuss Maine dairy industry at Bates College

Gloria Varney, owner of a farm in Turner known for its organic meats and dairy products, visits Bates College to discuss Maine’s dairy industry at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 11, in Room G21, Pettengill Hall, Andrews Road.

Sponsored by the Environmental Coalition, a student organization at Bates, the talk is open to the public at no charge.

Varney and her husband, Gregg, own and operate Nezinscot Farm. Located on Route 117, Nezinscot produces milk for Stonyfield yogurt, goat milk for its own cheese and beef, veal, lamb, pork and poultry.

The operation includes a gourmet store that stocks a wide variety of organic goods by Maine producers, in addition to Nezinscot’s own foods. A cafe and tea house are open daily.

For more information about Varney’s talk, please call 207-777-7978.