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VT Agency of Ag Now Accepting Vendor Applications for 2016 Eastern States Expo (“Big E”)
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) is now accepting proposals from Vermont businesses and organizations for vending and exhibiting space in the Vermont Building at the 2016 Eastern States Exposition (“The Big E”) in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The 2016 fair dates are September 16th – October 2nd. Approximately 1 million patrons passed through the Vermont Building during the 2015 Big E, spending nearly $1.7 million on Vermont products.
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Fairfax Farm Conserved and Sold to New Dairy Farmers
After farming their Fairfax land for more than 25 years, Walter and Diane Berthiaume decided to work with the Vermont Land Trust to conserve the property and find new farmers to buy the farm. When they first reached out to the Vermont Land Trust, they were interested in selling a conservation easement on the farm so that the land wouldn’t be subdivided for development. In conversations with the land trust, they learned how the organization’s Farmland Access program could also help them find the right farmer to buy the land.
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Root 5 Farm Conserves Land with Vermont Land Trust
At Root 5 Farm, Danielle and Ben grow certified organic vegetables. Their fields have top-quality sandy loam soil, perfect for growing produce. The couple stewards their soil with care by amending it with compost, rotating crops, and planting cover crops. "It's an honor to be able to farm on these soils and it's important to us to preserve this as a working farm for future generations,” said Danielle. “It's not every day that you have the opportunity to effect the future in such a positive way!"
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Merck Forest works with Vermont Land Trust to Permanently Protect Land
This season of giving has brought a lasting present to those who enjoy Vermont’s landscape of forests and farmland. The Merck Forest and Farmland Center worked in partnership with the Vermont Land Trust to permanently protect more than 2,600 acres in Rupert, bringing the total number of protected acres to approximately 3,000. The formal conservation of the land ensures that Merck Forest’s long tradition of land stewardship, education and recreation will be continued in perpetuity.
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Farmers Launch Connecticut River Farmers' Watershed Alliance
Upper Valley Farmers Work to Preserve Water Quality in Vermont and New Hampshire
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Hunger Action Conference-Vermont Foodbank RFP
The Vermont Foodbank is accepting proposals for presenters at the Hunger Action Conference on May 6, 2016 in Killington, VT. This year’s conference theme is “Nurturing Partnerships; Nourishing Change”. The deadline for proposal submissions is Monday, January 11, 2016.
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2016 Green Thumbs at Work Garden Grants
The Vermont Department of Health and Vermont Community Garden Network, in partnership with Charlie Nardozzi, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, and Gardener’s Supply, are offering grants for small business and organizations to establish workplace food gardens for their employees. Applications due January 29, 2016.
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How Vermont Chevon is Revolutionizing the Goat Meat Industry in Vermont
Shirley Richardson started retirement with one thing in mind, and it wasn't changing the goat meat industry in the state.
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Reminder: Public Comment Deadline For Draft Water Quality Rules Approaches
The deadline to submit public comment to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) regarding the draft Required Agricultural Practices (RAP) rules is December 18th, 2015. Public Comment can be submitted via e-mail to AGR.RAP@vermont.gov or mailed directly to VAAFM at 116 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05620.
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What if You Took as Good Care of Yourself as You Do Your Farm Equipment?
*Read Farm First's new article!
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Agency of Ag Issues Reminder to Farmers: Winter Manure Spreading Ban Begins December 15th
Winter requires farmers to operate with great care and also abide by season-specific rules. "Winter presents all of us with weather-related challenges, but for farmers, there is a heightened need for vigilance," according the Chuck Ross, Vermont's Secretary of Agriculture. "Safety, stewardship practices, and advance-planning must remain top-of-mind for all our farmers this winter."
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Rural Vermont Reaches 1,000 Member Goal!
In the midst of Rural Vermont's 30th Anniversary Finale event on November 22nd at the Bethel Town Hall, the grassroots family farm advocacy group became 1,000 members strong, representing an unprecedented level of support for its advocacy for real food, real farms and real change. This remarkable milestone was announced to a packed house and resounding applause!
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