Dairy Financial Tri-state Workshop

UVM Extension - Barre 327 U.S. 302, Barre, VT, United States

In this two-day event hosted by UVM Extension, educators Joanna Lidback and Tony Kitsos will help farmers calculate cost of production and breakeven milk price, discuss and learn about diversification options, and explore risk management. This is a free event with lunch included. Ag service providers are encouraged to register, but priority will be given to dairy producers. Space is limited, and registration is required. Contact Whitney Hull at whitney.hull@uvm.edu with questions.

Free

Navigating Biological Products on Your Farm

UVM Extension - Middlebury 23 Pond Lane, Middlebury, VT

There is growing interest in biological products as tools to increase crop yields, improve nutrient use efficiency, or bolster crop resilience to stress, but a lot of uncertainty remains if these products are a worthwhile investment for farmers. UVM Extension’s Champlain Valley Crop, Soil & Pasture team will provide a brief presentation on biological products, research on their efficacy from other institutions, and important considerations when deciding if a biological product is right for your farm. For farmers interested in trialing a product, this session will cover tips for setting up an on-farm trial and what assistance UVM Extension can...

Tile Drainage Workshop

Virtual

This virtual workshop, hosted by Cornell University, features researchers Laura Klaiber of Miner Institute and Dr. Joshua Faulkner from University of Vermont, who will share information related to tile drainage on farms in the Northeast as well as help give context to the larger topic of water, soil and nutrients in our agricultural watersheds. Strategies to understand and mitigate impacts to water quality will be presented. There is no cost to attend this workshop, but pre-registration is required by April 14, 2023.

Milk Quality Workshop

UVM Miller Farm 500 Spear Street, So. Burlington, VT, United States

Presented by the UVM Ag Viability Program. Details to be determined. Contact Whitney at whitney.hull@uvm.edu or 802-279-7517 for more details and to sign up.

Free

Birds, Bees, and Beneficial Bugs in Our Livestock Systems

Owl's Head Blueberry Farm 263 Blueberry Farm Road, Richmond, Vermont

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

Grazing with Robotic Milking Systems

Wonder Why Farm 1608 Churchill Road, Cabot, VT, United States

Enjoy a tour and discussion of grazing system design and management when utilizing robotic milking system.

Pasture Improvements and Non-lethal Beaver Control

Howmars Farm 348 Beaver Meadow Road, Franklin, VT, United States

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.

Free

Dairy Herd Health Workshop with Dr. Dayna Locitzer

Cedar Mountain Farm 25 Linden Rd, Hartland, United States

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,...

Free

Drought Management

Ken Leach and Joanne Chickering 2710 VT Route 30, Pawlet, VT, United States

Discussion of drought stress and management considerations for following year as well as strategies to improve drought resiliency.

Free

Birds, Bees, and Beneficial Bugs in Our Livestock Systems

Rebop Farm 1320 Sunset Lake Rd, Brattleboro, Vermont, United States

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

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.