Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) Program Sign Up

Through AMA, financial assistance is available for eligible producers to implement conservation practices such as high tunnels, micro-irrigation and other specific irrigation and water related practices. Through a collaboration with the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA), the two agencies will use NRCS experience in providing technical and financial assistance to distribute these funds using NRCS conservation program contracts. This AMA sign-up opportunity in Vermont will prioritize funding opportunities for historically underserved groups, such as new and beginning farmers, socially disadvantaged farmers, and veteran farmers. These producers are eligible for up to 90% payment rates based on NRCS practice scenarios. Contact...

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VT Climate Council: Agriculture & Ecosystems Subcommittee

Microsoft Teams

The Agriculture & Ecosystems Subcommittee of the Vermont Climate Council meets every Friday at 10:00 a.m. through August 27. To access the agenda and meeting link, click here.

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Challenges & Opportunities: New Manure Application Equipment Webinar

Zoom

Join us for a live webinar on Wednesday, April 21st from 8:30-9:30 a.m. to learn about hayland manure injection, inline nutrient sensing, and their impact on managing nutrients. Speakers include Extension Outreach Professionals Kirsten Workman and Jeff Sanders, and custom applicator Eric Severy from Matthew’s Trucking LLC. Earn one custom applicator or farmer water quality credit. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required. Register at: https://bit.ly/3dSM5HQ

VT Climate Council: Agriculture & Ecosystems Subcommittee

Microsoft Teams

The Agriculture & Ecosystems Subcommittee of the Vermont Climate Council meets every Friday at 10:00 a.m. through August 27. To access the agenda and meeting link, click here.

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TNC Discussion Series: Payment for Nutrient Reduction Practices

The Nature Conservancy of Vermont welcomes you to a discussion series on watershed conservation issues. Topics address questions that Vermont practitioners are grappling with as we advance healthy, resilient watersheds and human communities. Speakers bring insight based on experience or applied research elsewhere. We discuss related work ongoing in Vermont, and important considerations toward continuing to advance this work here. Experiences of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in developing and implementing rules that enable farmers to be paid for best practices, financed through a water quality trading scheme. Matthew Claucherty, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Register Here Possible questions...

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VT Climate Council: Agriculture & Ecosystems Subcommittee

Microsoft Teams

The Agriculture & Ecosystems Subcommittee of the Vermont Climate Council meets every Friday at 10:00 a.m. through August 27. To access the agenda and meeting link, click here.

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CVFC Board of Directors May Meeting

Zoom

The CVFC Board of Directors meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Members of the coalition are welcome to join at 9:30 a.m., and the general public is welcome to join at 10:00 a.m. To attend, please contact Board Secretary Kirsten Workman; she will send you the Zoom link.

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USDA State Technical Committee Meeting (virtual)

Microsoft Teams

The Vermont USDA State Technical Committee (STC) provides information, analysis and recommendations on a wide variety of policy issues to the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Although State Technical Committees have no implementation or enforcement authority, USDA gives strong consideration to the Committee's recommendations. All meetings are open to the public and will be hosted virtually via Microsoft Teams. You can learn more and locate the link to join or see the alternate call in phone number here.

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TNC Discussion Series: Emerging Markets for Ecosystem Services and Soil Carbon

The Nature Conservancy of Vermont welcomes you to a discussion series on watershed conservation issues. Topics address questions that Vermont practitioners are grappling with as we advance healthy, resilient watersheds and human communities. Speakers bring insight based on experience or applied research elsewhere. We discuss related work ongoing in Vermont, and important considerations toward continuing to advance this work here. Experiences with programs to incentivize soil carbon storage and establish mechanisms to market combined ecosystem services. Stephen Wood, The Nature Conservancy. Register Here Example questions to address: How do costs/benefits of market-based approaches compare to other options for addressing the...

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CVFC Board of Directors June Meeting

Zoom

The CVFC Board of Directors meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Members of the coalition are welcome to join at 9:30 a.m., and the general public is welcome to join at 10:00 a.m. To attend, please contact Board Secretary Kirsten Workman; she will send you the Zoom link.

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Submit Your Event to the CVFC Calendar

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.