Support DAPNET

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing connections to resources that advance the use of draft animals, including year-round educational and networking opportunities, and to highlight the ongoing efforts of people in the Northeastern United States and beyond who are educating, mentoring, and building community around animal power and sustainable land use.

The use of the Draftanimalpower.com forum and this website is free, but it does require a lot of volunteer hours of upkeep, as well as administrative costs. All of this is taken care of by DAPNet, and the DAPNet board of directors. Additionally, DAPNet organizes events, such as Northeast Animal-Power Field Days, our Annual Gathering, other local and regional workshops, and facilitates the development of our young organization and the fulfillment of our mission.

Most of our funding comes from those of us who pay annual membership dues, a sliding scale cost that you can address as an individual, family, farm/business member, or member of the “founders club”. Please consider becoming a member of our organization. Membership dues can be paid HERE.

As a member you get (first and foremost), a stake in an organization that connects people, provides education in the use of draft animals, and is a strong community centered on the use of animal power. You will also receive our quarterly newsletter, written by others in the organization, and invitations to and discounts at DAPNet sponsored events.

We've received lots of feedback from people via email, in person,and through our evaluations. If you have not had a chance to tell us what you liked, didn't like, and what you hope to see at the 2011 Field Days, then please do so by sending us an email or filling out our 2010 NEAPFD Evaluation Form.

Please consider making a donation to support the organization's work. DAPNet has 501(c)3 nonprofit status through its fiscal sponsor, Rural Vermont. Tax deductible donations should be payable to REAP and other contributions can be made payable to NEAPFD. All donations can be mailed to:

Draft Animal-Power Network, 271 Plank Rd., Vergennes, VT 05491

OR, you can donate online:



Please Join DAPNET today and be part of an enthusiastic group of farmers, educators, teamsters, and supporters.


Thank you for your support!