Join us for a discussion with Dr. Dayna Locitzer on sheep and goat dairy protocol development. The workshop will include group lectures followed by breakout sessions for developing individual farm protocols.
Come learn hands-on how the VT ripsower works and fits into a larger, holistic program of community cooperation to heal our watershed homes, grow topsoil and biodiversity, recharge and purify groundwater and surface waters, and reduce flooding. BYO Brown Bag Lunch. Bring a cooler to stock up on delicious fresh and frozen North Hollow Farm all-forage-finished, organic beef. Pre-registration is required. Scholarships are available. Email abenewsoil@gmail.com for more details.
A discussion of key strategies for successful transition to grass-fed as well as maintaining productivity, quality, and economics long-term.
This event will focus on strategies to improve pasture productivity and quality for a grass-fed dairy herd.
Join UVM Extension at Woodlawn Farm to discuss integrating corn grain and soybean production into your farming operation. Seth and Kate Leach will talk about their investment in grain infrastructure and the benefits to adding this enterprise to their dairy operation. This meeting is a collaboration with the UVM Extension Ag Business and the Northwest Crops and Soils Team. Jeremy Russo and Whitney Hull from UVM Extension’s Ag Business team will highlight how growing your own grains impacts input costs, cow health and milk production. Heather Darby and Je Sanders, from the Northwest Crops and Soils team, will cover important...
Join UVM Extension's Champlain Valley Crop, Soil & Pasture team to learn about their current research on water quality monitoring, stacking conservation practices, edge-of-field phosphorus filters, and greenhouse gas emissions. They will also discuss important water and soil management considerations and practices including minimizing compaction, repairing ruts, and tile drainage best management practices. It's all happening on Rattlin Bridge Road in Bridport, hosted by Blue Spruce Farm. Just look for the UVM Extension signs! This is a free event with light refreshments provided. Eligible for 2 water quality credits. Registration is appreciated but not required. RSVP to Anna Elewski at...
The Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District has been working with a team of advisors from UVM Extension, USDA-NRCS, Vermont Healthy Soils Coalition, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets, American Farmland Trust, and others, to create a soil health training course for technical assistance providers. The overarching goal of the training is to better prepare technical assistance providers for the assistance they will be providing to farmers, forest owners, and other land stewards in their roles with Natural Resources Conservation Districts, state and federal agencies, watershed groups, non profit organizations, and other related groups. This course was created to...
The Managing Neonicotinoids in Row Crops Webinar Series is to educate policy-makers, farmers, and educators on the role of neonicotinoids in managing pests and how best to minimize impacts on the surrounding environment. You will hear from educators, researchers, and state agencies as we navigate this important topic. This session is presented by Steve Dwinell of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. Register at: https://bit.ly/3QKw9v3 CEU PD 1 credit
The Managing Neonicotinoids in Row Crops Webinar Series is to educate policy-makers, farmers, and educators on the role of neonicotinoids in managing pests and how best to minimize impacts on the surrounding environment. You will hear from educators, researchers, and state agencies as we navigate this important topic. This session is presented by Samantha Alger, University of Vermont Register at: https://bit.ly/3QKw9v3 CEU IPM 1 credit 1 PAT credit
The Managing Neonicotinoids in Row Crops Webinar Series is to educate policy-makers, farmers, and educators on the role of neonicotinoids in managing pests and how best to minimize impacts on the surrounding environment. You will hear from educators, researchers, and state agencies as we navigate this important topic. This session is presented by John Tooker of PENN State. Register at: https://bit.ly/3QKw9v3 CEU IPM 1 credit 1 PAT credit
The Managing Neonicotinoids in Row Crops Webinar Series is to educate policy-makers, farmers, and educators on the role of neonicotinoids in managing pests and how best to minimize impacts on the surrounding environment. You will hear from educators, researchers, and state agencies as we navigate this important topic. This session is presented by Ken Wise, Dr. Alejandro Calixto, and Dr. Katja Poveda of Cornell University Register at: https://bit.ly/3QKw9v3 CEU IPM 1 credit 1 PAT credit
The Managing Neonicotinoids in Row Crops Webinar Series is to educate policy-makers, farmers, and educators on the role of neonicotinoids in managing pests and how best to minimize impacts on the surrounding environment. You will hear from educators, researchers, and state agencies as we navigate this important topic. This session is presented by Reed Johnson of Ohio State University. Register at: https://bit.ly/3QKw9v3 CEU IPM 1 credit 1 PAT credit
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.
