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Growing Outside the Box Celebrated at NOFA-VT Winter Conference
With winter underway and the 2013 growing season now to bed, preparations for the 2014 year are upon us. For over 1,500 organic producers and consumers, that means it is time to gather inspiration for the new growing season at Vermont’s largest agricultural conference. The 32nd annual Winter Conference from the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT), will be held February 15-17th at the University of Vermont in Burlington.
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FDA Announces Revised Key Provisions of Proposed FSMA Rule Language Affecting Farmers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that they will propose revised rule language and open another comment period on two Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules, Produce Safety and Preventive Controls for Human Food. FDA anticipates rule language to be published by early summer 2014 to be followed by a public comment period.
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Annual VT Farm Show Returns to Essex Junction Jan. 28,29,30
The Annual Vermont Farm Show returns to the Champlain Valley Fair Grounds in Essex Junction for another exciting year! Scheduled as always for the last Tuesday through Thursday in January, this year’s dates are January 28-29-30.
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DairyVision Vermont Seeks Enrollees in new dairy management program
A group of dairy farmers and dairy industry representatives recently launched a new program called DairyVision Vermont to assist and support dairy farm operations in building successful businesses. DairyVision Vermont will organize service provider teams composed of experts in all the aspects of dairy operations to work with individual farms to identify and implement steps to enhance profitable dairy production. The new program has secured a group of nationally recognized service providers, hired administrative staff and secured funding to launch the program.
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Reminder: Chuck Ross, Vermont Secretary of Agriculture, will Hold Listening Sessions in Bennington (1/7) & St. Albans (1/10)
Come share your feedback with Vermont's Ag Secretary! Get your new year started right, by joining the conversation!
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New Issue of Vermont's Local Banquet
Our Winter issue has articles on winter farming, quince, local tea, farm-to-spa, and much more...
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Winter Manure Spreading Ban in Effect Beginning Dec. 15
The Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets is issuing a reminder that the winter manure spreading ban is once again in effect as of December 15.
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Secretary Ross Leads Successful Trade Mission to Hong Kong and China
More Vermont products may end up on the plates – and in the glasses – of Chinese diners over the next few years, thanks to connections made during the recent Food and Agriculture Trade Mission to Hong Kong and China.
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ViewBoost Vermont - An Exciting New iOS App Dedicated to Driving Vermont Tourism Launching Early 2014
The new age of travel in the palm of your hand! Discover. Explore. Share!
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To celebrate repeal of Prohibition, Vermont Farm to Plate publishes cider, spirit, wine and beer food system planning report
Vermont Farm to Plate publishes hard cider, spirits, and wine section of Vermont’s food system plan on the 80 year anniversary of the 18th Amendment repeal of Prohibition
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Bob-White Systems’ Low Input-Low Impact LiLi Pasteurizer Passes State Inspection & Receives Favorable FDA Review—Now Approved for Use in All 50 States
Revolutionary Pasteurizer Operates at Tightest Temperature Tolerances, Making Legal, Onsite Production of Value-Added Dairy Products Possible for Farmers and Dairy-Food Producers
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Three Blake Hill Preserves of Vermont Products Nominated as Finalists for 2014’s Good Food Awards
Raspberry & Hibiscus Jam; Grapefruit, Lemon & Thyme Marmalade; Plum & Fennel Chutney Wow Judges
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