Bauern- und Viehzuchtverein Alpthal BVZV Alpthal

The Alpthal Farmers' and Livestock Breeders' Association is part of the broader structure of the Schwyz Cantonal Farmers' Association. The association is committed to agriculture and offers various services and platforms for its members. One such offering is the Etzel Farmers' Educational Trail, which informs interested visitors about agriculture in the canton of Schwyz. The Farmers' Association provides its members with advisory services, including on insurance and pensions, as well as information on agricultural education. It keeps members informed about current agricultural issues and represents farmers' interests to government authorities. The association supports the organization of livestock markets and auctions through the Schwyz Livestock Marketing AG. There are also specific organizations such as the Schwyz Small Livestock Breeders' Association, which focuses on sheep and goats. For farmer emergencies, the Schwyz Cantonal Farm Relief Service provides skilled personnel. The Schwyz Contract Breeding Interest Group promotes cattle breeding and supports participating farms. The target audience is primarily farmers and individuals interested in agricultural production in the canton of Schwyz.