Organic Farm Animal Feed Products

The University System of New Hampshire is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide organic animal feed products and associated nutritional consulting services for the University of New Hampshire's Organic Dairy Research Farm. The selected firm will be required to support the farm's pasture-based, certified Organic dairy system with at least monthly consulting and ration formulation for various age groups. The goal is to maintain or improve the current levels of animal health and milk production. The firm will be expected to work closely with research staff on diets for research studies and provide full lists of ingredients. The contract is expected to be for 7 years, with an initial period of 3 years and two optional 2-year renewals. • The farm milks approximately 50 Jersey cows and raises associated young stock. • The selected firm will be required to provide organic animal feed products, including dairy meal, heifer meal, maternity pellets, and calf starter. • The firm will be expected to assist in identifying and sourcing supplemental forages to meet nutritional requirements. • The firm must have and maintain organic certification and include a copy of their certificate in the proposal response. • The firm will be required to provide monthly nutritional consulting with the farm manager and work closely with research staff on diets for research studies.