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.

Join the University of Vermont Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program and Northern Grain Growers Collaborative (NGGC) for the Annual Grain Growers Conference. Hear presentations from grain growers, bakers, millers, and more; participate in our Baker's Showcase; and network with others.

Join the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition and UVM Extension for a roundtable on key regulatory changes and compliance requirements affecting pesticide use and treated seed in Vermont. Steve Dwinell, Director of the Division of Plant Industry at the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, will explain what’s changing, which requirements apply to your operation, and how to stay in compliance. Bring your questions - this session is designed for discussion. Topics will include: The newly adopted rule on Best Management Practices (BMPs) for neonicotinoid-treated seed New pesticide label directions tied to the EPA’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance strategy Respirator use requirements on pesticide labels...