If your custom applicator certification has lapsed or you have a new employee that needs to be certified, you may be interested in attending this custom applicator certification opportunity. Contact Lindsey Ruhl at lruhl@uvm.edu or (802) 391-4546 by Feb 3rd to reserve your spot. The event is free but please be aware that there is a $30 certification fee to VAAFM.
Update sessions are for farmers who have already created an NMP and have a goCrop account. NMP’s must be updated every year to stay in compliance with State of Vermont Required Agricultural Practices (RAPs). You’ll be able to: -update your spring/summer/fall 2022 records in goCrop -roll over your 2022 into a 2023 plan and make any necessary changes -print reports and records and fill out any reporting required for the state These are informal sessions where you can get technical support from UVM Extension and work in a quiet space to get your updates done. NMP update sessions are free,...
Update sessions are for farmers who have already created an NMP and have a goCrop account. NMP’s must be updated every year to stay in compliance with State of Vermont Required Agricultural Practices (RAPs). You’ll be able to: -update your spring/summer/fall 2022 records in goCrop -roll over your 2022 into a 2023 plan and make any necessary changes -print reports and records and fill out any reporting required for the state These are informal sessions where you can get technical support from UVM Extension and work in a quiet space to get your updates done. NMP update sessions are free,...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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
Enjoy a tour and discussion of grazing system design and management when utilizing robotic milking system.
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...
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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.
