An event focused on pasture and hayland improvement with soil fertility amendments and seedings, as well as non-lethal beaver deterrent to control water table in pastures. This is part of a DBIC cohort and farmer innovation project.
Join us for Farmers Connect, an after hours gathering for Vermont farmers. Connect with other farmers, ask questions, share ideas, and learn something new! Delicious food and beverage provided. This month, we’re talking all things manure injection! For the first hour, we’ll be joined by Allan Brisson of Allandra Farm, who’ll share more about the environmental and economic benefits he’s experienced by using this practice. Abby Augarten, Agronomy Outreach Specialist at UVM Extension, will be on hand to discuss the science behind manure injection. And for farmers who are wondering how they might implement the practice on their own farms,...
At last month's Farmers Connect, we learned all about manure injection: how it works, the science behind it, and how to find funding to support the practice on your farm. This month, we're headed to Allandra Farm in Ferrisburgh for a live demonstration of manure injection by Allan Brisson. It's all happening on Tuesday, July 11 at 10:00 a.m. Space is limited, so register to save your spot. Kindly RSVP to info@cvfc-vt.com. This event has been approved for 2 hours of Water Quality Training Credit and 2 hours of Custom Applicator Training Credit with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and...
Join us for a hands-on dairy herd health workshop hosted by Cedar Mountain Farm and led by veterinarian Dr. Dayna Locitzer, DVM. With a mix of time in the classroom, on pasture, and in the barn, we'll discuss the many facets of herd health: prevention, detection, and treatment of disease, a cow's daily time budget, physical exam of the cow, practice of veterinary care techniques, and calving and when to intervene. Co-owners Kerry Gawalt and Stephen Leslie established Cedar Mountain Farm in 1999. The farm includes a pasture-based dairy that supplies milk to Cobb Hill Cheese, and produces year-round vegetables,...
Discussion of drought stress and management considerations for following year as well as strategies to improve drought resiliency.
Join UVM Extension specialists for two farm tours this summer to learn about ways to enhance bird, bee, and beneficial insect habitats in your rotational grazing systems. Register for these free events by calling or emailing Kelsie Meehan at 802-656-4829 or Kelsie.meehan@uvm.edu
Please join Larson Farm for a pasture walk highlighting the use of automatic gate openers and innovative seeding strategies to improve soil fertility, pasture dry matter intake, and overall farm sustainability. These technologies were implemented as part of a grant with the Dairy Business Innovation Center in collaboration with 5 other farms and the Center for an Agricultural Economy. The pasture walk will take place from 1-3, with a potluck to follow. Bring a dish and dishes to eat on. Please register in advance.
UVM Extension Northwest Crops & Soils Program invites you to their Annual Field Day! Check-in starts at 9:30 and the field day will get underway at 10:00 with a tour of the farm and many of its research plots and experiments involving perennial forages, corn, soybeans, small grains, hemp, dry beans, and more. Growers will get an update on ongoing and innovative crop and soil research trials. UVM researchers will share highlights from their research at the farm. After lunch, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., there are several afternoon session options. The event includes a barbecue and Ben &...
Join us for a milk quality workshop at the UVM Miller Farm. This workshop is geared toward dairy producers and service providers interested in learning more about milk quality best practices, as well as how to troubleshoot milk quality issues on your own farm. Dr. Paul Virkler of Quality Milk Production Services at Cornell University will be present to share his expertise on troubleshooting milk quality issues on farm. This workshop is free and refreshments will be provided. To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, contact Whitney Hull at 802-279-7517 or whitney.hull@uvm.edu by Tuesday, July 18, 2023...
The focus will be on soil health in pasture systems, grazing management, and considerations for transitioning to grass-fed. DGA discussion will also happen.
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Dayna Locitzer on sheep and goat dairy protocol development. The workshop will include group lectures followed by breakout sessions for developing individual farm protocols.
Come learn hands-on how the VT ripsower works and fits into a larger, holistic program of community cooperation to heal our watershed homes, grow topsoil and biodiversity, recharge and purify groundwater and surface waters, and reduce flooding. BYO Brown Bag Lunch. Bring a cooler to stock up on delicious fresh and frozen North Hollow Farm all-forage-finished, organic beef. Pre-registration is required. Scholarships are available. Email abenewsoil@gmail.com for more details.
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CVFC members and the general public are welcome to submit events to our calendar. Members may submit any event they are hosting, while the general public may submit events related to water quality, soil health, and climate smart farming.
