UVM Extension and the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition (CVFC) will host a soil health workshop on January 28 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm at the UVM Extension Office in Middlebury (23 Pond Lane, Middlebury, VT 05753).  This workshop will be focused on the new suite of soil health tests available through the SHREC Lab. It will introduce participants to what these tests measure, how they differ from standard soil tests, and the practical benefits they can provide for on-farm decision-making.   During the session, we will: walk through proper soil sampling techniques discuss which fields or management scenarios are best...

A Confluence of the Northeast Grazing & Livestock Conference & the Northeast Pasture Consortium Annual Meeting. A deep dive into topics specific to raising pasture-based livestock in the Northeast. January 30-31, 2026 | In-Person at DoubleTree in Manchester, New Hampshire or Online via Whova

Join the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition and UVM Extension for a Planning for the Upcoming Cropping Season Roundtable. Facilitated by Tom Eaton of Agricultural Consulting Services, this discussion will focus on planning for the season ahead amid continued drought conditions. Topics will include compaction, planting decisions, seed selection, new seedings and seeding down after corn, and renovating or re-establishing existing hay stands, along with other considerations for cropping operations. Come ready to compare notes, get advice, and talk through your plans for the 2026 season.

The Farmers Watershed Alliance will hold its annual meeting on February 12, 2026 at 44 Gricebrook Rd, St Albans City, VT 05478.

The NOFA-VT Winter Conference provides a valuable opportunity for farmers, gardeners, land stewards, educators, students, policymakers, and organizers in the food system to share ideas, resources, and skills. This year’s theme is Seeding the Future. Every day, everywhere, people are sowing the seeds we need to grow a more just and resilient food system. The ideas and values we invest in today will be the harvests of our future, and we invite you to join us at the NOFA-VT Winter Conference to think like a seed-saver—literally, as keynote speaker Ira Wallace shares her wisdom from a lifetime of stewarding and safeguarding...

UVM Extension and the Northeast Cover Crops Council invite you to attend the 2026 No-Till and Cover Crop Conference on February 19 in Burlington, VT! Every year, this event brings farmers, technical advisors, agricultural businesses, agencies, researchers, students, and consultants together to discuss updates and insights on reduced tillage and cover cropping practices. Topic highlights include soil compaction, soil health, nutrient management with no-till and cover crops, interseeding, and cover crop seed production. New this year is a second afternoon track specific to vegetable farmers. Vegetable farmers are encouraged to join for the full day, as the morning sessions will be relevant for...

Join The Bobolink Project, the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition, and the Vermont Grass Farmers Association for their upcoming farmer event: Hayland and Pasture Management for Conservation & Birds. This event brings together farmers and service providers to explore how working haylands and pastures can support grassland birds, pollinators, and soil and water quality. We’ll cover how to assess fields for bird- and bee-friendly habitat, share practical management strategies, and highlight resources and programs. Farmer and grazer perspectives are central to this discussion. What you share will directly influence future program design, ongoing research, and the development of bird-friendly pasture management...

Join the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition for a Grassed Waterway Roundtable. This farmer-led discussion will focus on experiences, challenges, and questions related to grassed waterways and filter strips on working farms. Hear from experienced service providers on designing, installing, and maintaining grassed waterways that actually work in the field. We’ll share common challenges and practical tips for managing water, species, erosion, and soil health. 

Join University of Vermont Extension specialists from the Champlain Valley Crops, Pasture & Soils Program, the Northwest Crops & Soils Program, and the UVM Agricultural Business Team for a free workshop focused on practical strategies for dairy sustainability in the Northeast. Lunch, refreshments and ice cream provided. Sessions will cover dairy herd genetic selection for sustainable production, how precision agriculture technologies are improving cropping efficiency while protecting water quality, and insights from the Ben & Jerry’s Low Carbon Dairy Pilot Program. Participants will also learn how enterprise analysis tools can support sustainable forage production decisions and hear directly from farmers...

WHEN: Friday, March 6, 2026 TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration starting at 9:00 a.m. WHERE: Vermont State University, Randolph Campus Judd Hall, 124 Admin Drive, Randolph Ctr, V Following are the topic highlights that will each have a related farmer panel. We will also have updates on local and regional organic dairy research. Innovations to Improve Labor Efficiency Technologies for Monitoring Cow Activity, Health, and Performance Forage Renovation and Management The conference registration site will be open soon but is not yet available to register. Conference cost will be $25 per person. We welcome sponsors and exhibitors this...

Hosted by the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC), the Summit highlights the innovations being made across the dairy sector right now – and how you can apply them to your business. The 2026 Summit will offer tracks on Dairy Farm Innovation and Modernization, Processing Modernization and Expansion, and Dairy Workforce Development. From forage and robotics to sensory training and dairy marketing, we’ll dig into the systems and factors driving innovation on the farm and in the processing plant. From small and mid-sized dairies and farmstead operations to large farms and processing for regional, national, and international markets, the Summit...

The Farmers Watershed Alliance will host its Precision Ag Conference on March 12, 2026 at 13 Hudson St, St Albans City, VT 05478.