On-Farm Slaughter Webinar
UVM Extension will be hosting a webinar for producers of beef, pigs, sheep and goats to discuss opportunities for on-farm slaughter. Randy Quenneville, Meat Programs Chief with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, will present details on current legislation and exemptions and how producers interested in on-farm slaughter should move forward. The webinar will feature a presentation followed by questions and answers. The webinar will be recorded. If you are not able to attend the live presentation and have a question you would like to ask, please forward it to the organizers. Contact Joe.emenheiser@uvm.edu for details
Read More Bobolink Project is Win-Win for Farmers and Wildlife
The Bobolink Project uses community contributions to pay farmers to adapt their haying practices to protect nesting habitats of grassland birds. Over 200 acres were protected in 2013, and more farmers want to participate this year. To learn more and contribute, visit www.bobolinkproject.com and pledge by April 28th.
Read More Working Lands Enterprise Board announces $300,000 to 19 Working Lands Businesses
The Working Lands Enterprise Board announces this year’s grant recipients from its “Enterprise Investment” area awarding just under $300,000 of $1.2 million available to 19 grantees in 11 counties of the state representing the agriculture, forestry and forest products sectors, (3 forestry projects and 16 agriculture projects), leveraging over $350,000 in matching funds.
Read More Colchester Farmers Market Seeking Vendors
Colchester Farmers Market Seeking Vendors
Read More Bennington Releases Plan!
The Bennington Farm to Plate Council has created a local version of the Strategic Action Plan.
Read More Brattleboro Reformer: Jr. Iron Chefs Impress Judges
Leland & Gray's "Rebel Amigas" team began practicing last fall for the Jr. Iron Chef Vermont competition. And it paid off. Their Vegetable & Tofu Naan dish garnered them a "Mise en Place" award, and the team also built culinary skills and cohesiveness.
Read More 2014 Farm to School Institute Application Deadline Extended until 4/11!
The Farm to School Institute is a FREE year-long professional development opportunity offered to ten school teams in Vermont. Apply now for your team to come to Shelburne Farms for a training institute and for support all year as you start up your Farm to School program.
Read More Sustainable Farm Energy: 2014 Virtual Tours Start April 4th
Are you looking to stabilize rising fuel and energy costs on your farm or homestead? Are you seeking more sustainable sources of energy? In this upcoming four-part webinar series, you’ll meet an organic vegetable farmer, grape grower & winemaker, sunflower & biodiesel producer, and pastured livestock farmer who will lead you through a virtual tour of their sustainable farm energy systems and ecological production techniques.
Read More NOFA Vermont Announces CSA Open Farm Day
Join NOFA Vermont and your local farms for a statewide Open Farm Day! Get to know a farmer in your community through farm tours, activities, and more.
Read More Upcoming Workshop will Help Farmers Navigate Federal Labor Laws
Like all employers, farm businesses must comply with federal payroll requirements. In an effort to help farmers navigate the intricacies of these regulations, the Agency of Agriculture is hosting a workshop that will provide federal payroll training for farmers.
Read More Farm to College Convening in Vermont
On a blustery Saint Patty’s Day, over 50 farm to college enthusiasts gathered to discuss how colleges can be leaders in changing the food system. The event was co-sponsored by Farm to Institution New England (FINE), Vermont Technical College, and Sodexo. It drew participants from 8 colleges throughout Vermont, ranging from the University of Vermont, with over 10,000 students to Sterling College with less than 150. The other colleges in attendance at the gathering were Green Mountain College, Marlboro College, College of Saint Joseph, Lyndon State College, Vermont Technical College, and Saint Michael’s College. www.farmtoinstitution.org/1/post/2014/03/farm-to-college-project-hosts-a-convening-in-vermont.html
Read More State urges swine owners to tighten on-farm disease prevention practices
MONTPELIER -- The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets (VAAFM) is reporting the first case of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) in the state. The positive diagnosis occurred on a swine operation in Rutland County on March 26th, 2014.
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