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9/22/16 6:15pm - 10/13/16 9:00pm
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LEARN BASICS OF COMPOSTING THROUGH
VERMONT MASTER COMPOSTER COURSE
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10/2 - 7, 16
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Help Vermont improve access to healthy local food on this impactful service program. Take part in projects at community gardens, farms or non-profits and hear from agricultural experts.
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10/2/16
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Pickin' apples and pickin' instruments! Live music and pick-your-own at the orchard.
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10/4/16 4:00pm - 6:30pm
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Learn and share your own stories about compost management in school and community gardens.
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10/4/16 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Let's talk about community composting!
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10/5/16 2:00pm - 10/26/16 4:00pm
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This October Hunger Free Vermont is hosting a series of 3SquaresVT Basic Trainings across the state. 3SquaresVT, the largest federal nutrition program, provides benefits to approximately 80,000 Vermonters. This training will offer an opportunity to gain a deeper knowledge of 3SquaresVT eligibility, deductions, benefits and the application process, learn about recent and upcoming policy changes, enhance outreach skills, network with colleagues from your region, and participate in focused discussions with seasoned advocates. Trainings are two hours long, free, and open to anyone who works with low-income Vermonters.
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10/5/16 4:00pm - 6:30pm
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Learn and share your own stories about compost management in school and community gardens.
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10/5/16 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Let's talk about community composting!
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10/8/16
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Sixteenth annual harvest fest at Champlain Orchards: all farming families eat for free!
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10/9/16 9:00am - 11:30am
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Join the Sustainability Academy and City Market for our 5th annual 1K/5K down in the Intervale! Romp through farm fields and dirt roads in this family-friendly event to support place-based learning at the Sustainability Academy.
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10/9/16 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Scott Farm Orchard hosts its annual celebration of heirloom apples, fresh, baked and squeezed! Taste some of our 120 varieties as our orchardist, Zeke, talks about the enlightening history of these unique fruits. Sample hard cider, pick your own apples, and enjoy wood-fired pizza for lunch.
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10/9/16 9:00am - 11:30am
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Join the Sustainability Academy and City Market for our 5th annual 1K/5K down in the Intervale! Romp through farm fields and dirt roads in this family-friendly event to support place-based learning at the Sustainability Academy.
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10/9/16 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Fall family fun on the farm! Ongoing horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin picking, local music, cider pressing, an organic “Good Food” concession, raffle to benefit NOFA-VT’s Farm Share Program, and more!
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10/9/16 11:00am - 2:00pm
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The farm families who own Cabot Creamery Cooperative are opening their gates to you on Sunday October 9, 2016 to show their appreciation for your support. Each participating farm has planned different activities, such as hayrides, scavenger hunts and games for kids from 11am-2pm. You'll meet neighbors, farm critters and the farmers responsible for the World’s Best Cheddar. And the best part? Sampling Cabot's awarding-winning cheeses!
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10/11/16 9:00am - 2:30pm
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UVM Extension farm business educators meet one-on-one with farmers on their finances.
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10/12/16 9:00am - 2:30pm
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UVM Extension farm business educators meet one-on-one with farmers on their finances.
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10/12/16 10:00am - 2:30pm
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UVM Extension farm business educators meet one-on-one with farmers on their finances.
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10/12/16 1:45pm - 3:45pm
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Where does the story begin with our delicious Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese? Come and find out!
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10/15/16 9:00am - 2:30pm
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The Northeast Kingdom is home to more than 206,000 acres of conserved farms and forestland. Join us for the day to explore a few these special places and learn about cultivating the connection to land from our keynote speaker, Kenneth Holbrook.
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10/15/16 9:00am - 10/16/16 4:00pm
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Short intensive and hands on offered by Vermont Tech's Institute for Applied Agriculture and Food Systems
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10/16/16
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Learn how to drive and operate a tractor safely. You'll get hands-on practice with other women in safe operation, driving, and reversing around corners. You'll be taught with women farm owners as your mentors so that you gain experience if you plan to work on a farm or manage land in the future.
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10/16/16 9:00am - 4:00pm
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4th Annual Vermont Fermentation Festival
October 16th 9am-4pm
Green Mountain College in Poultney
Tickets $15 at the door, $12 to preregister
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10/17/16 4:00pm - 6:30pm
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Learn and share your own stories about compost management in school and community gardens.
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10/17/16 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Let's talk about community composting!
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10/18/16 9:00am - 2:30pm
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UVM Extension farm business educators meet one-on-one with farmers on their finances.
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10/18/16 9:30am - 2:30pm
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UVM Extension farm business educators meet with farmers one-on-one with farmers on their finances.
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10/18/16 4:00pm - 6:30pm
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Learn and share your own stories about compost management in school and community gardens.
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10/18/16 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Let's talk about community composting!
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10/19/16 9:00am - 2:30pm
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UVM Extension farm business educators meet one-on-one with farmers on their finances.
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10/19/16 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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This forum brings together farmers, food producers and consumers from Addison County with candidates from their districts running for elected office in November.
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10/20/16 9:00am - 10/21/16 1:30pm
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The Farm to Plate Annual Gathering is the one time each year when the entire Farm to Plate Network comes together to reflect on what has been accomplished and plan for the challenges that lie ahead implementing Vermont’s food system plan.
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10/20/16 10:00am - 2:30pm
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UVM Extension farm business educators meet one-on-one with farmers on their finances.
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10/22/16
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Come to a FREE day-long conference on the financing opportunities available to businesses and partnerships producing and conserving our state's working lands. Explore grants, loans and other programs that can leverage your business' capital to achieve your mission in producing forest products, farm produce, and value-added food products. Join the Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE) and Northeastern Vermont Development Association (NVDA)
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10/23/16 9:00am - 3:30pm
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Learn how to build your skills and confidence operating a tractor safely and efficiently. You'll get hands-on practice with other women in driving and hitching up implements. You'll be taught with women farm owners as your mentors so that you gain experience to plan ahead for successful farm operation and management.
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10/25/16 9:00am - 2:30pm
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UVM Extension farm business educators meet one-on-one with farmers on their finances.
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10/25/16 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Whether farms are large or small, conventional or organic, vegetable or livestock, cover crops have a place on the farm. The University of Vermont Extension and collaborating farmers are hosting a week-long series of field days focused on cover crops.
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10/26/16 9:00am - 2:30pm
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UVM Extension farm business educators meet one-on-one with farmers on their finances.
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10/26/16 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Whether farms are large or small, conventional or organic, vegetable or livestock, cover crops have a place on the farm. The University of Vermont Extension and collaborating farmers are hosting a week-long series of field days focused on cover crops.
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10/27/16 9:00am - 2:30pm
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UVM Extension farm business educators meet one-on-one with farmers on their finances.
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10/27/16 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Whether farms are large or small, conventional or organic, vegetable or livestock, cover crops have a place on the farm. The University of Vermont Extension and collaborating farmers are hosting a week-long series of field days focused on cover crops.
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10/28/16 9:00am - 2:30pm
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UVM Extension farm business educators meeting one-on-one with farmers on their finances.
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10/28/16 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Whether farms are large or small, conventional or organic, vegetable or livestock, cover crops have a place on the farm. The University of Vermont Extension and collaborating farmers are hosting a week-long series of field days focused on cover crops.
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