Draft Animal-Power Network
Advancing the Practical Application of Draft Animal Power
Welcome Visitor/Newcomer or Loyal Member.
DAPNet is an international group of farmers, foresters, loggers, teamsters, homesteaders and supporters who came together in 2011 to form a non-profit that furthers the humane use of draft animal power for a more-sustainable future.
Our Mission
Draft Animal-Power Network provides connection to resources that preserve and advance the use of draft animals in the working landscape.
The goal of the Draft Animal-Power Network is to highlight ongoing efforts of people throughout the region who are educating, mentoring, and building community around animal-power and renewable land use, providing opportunities for education and networking throughout the year.
The Draft Animal-Power Network is a registered 501(c)3 organization. Our Board of Directors is full and active, but we always seek new volunteers to serve the organization. There are also several working committees that often have openings for member-volunteers. Please contact any of our Board members or our administrator if you would like to get involved.
We Publish a Monthly Newsletter. If you would like to advertise or submit an article, event, or classified ad (classifieds are free to members), please contact us at dapnetinfo@gmail.com.
Please join our Facebook Draft Animal Power Discussion Group to search for topics or ask questions to teamsters, internationally. Our members have a wealth of knowledge and are very generous about sharing what they know.
We rely on memberships, donations, sponsorships and grants to provide the website, online forum, our events, and the continued development of our organization as a hub for people interested in working with draft animals to share, learn, and network.
Please become a member so we can keep you in the loop and keep our organization plowing forward. Membership benefits allow you to support the work that we are doing, receive our newsletter, take advantage of our classified ads, and get discounted rates to our events.
Thanks for you interest, have a look around, and welcome to the network!
Draft Animal-Power Network President
John Smolinsky
“The Draft Animal Power Network has been my go to comprehensive knowledge pool for all things involving Draft Power. Just perusing the daily conversations happening on the Draft Animal Power (DAP) Discussion group over the years, I’ve gained a good understanding and continue to learn in a sort of “online” immersion way, en lieu of a mentor. Most impactful for me have been my opportunities to go to the DAP Field Days, where I’ve been able to experience demonstrations and get some hands on help which has really propelled me forward in my draft power endeavors! The friendships made through this network have given me a valued sense of belonging with those who share a passion for working with animals in a purposeful way.”
Christina Castellanos, AK
