Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition

2026 Grain Growers Conference
2026-03-18 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Essex Resort & Spa, 70 Essex Way, Essex, VT, 05452, United States
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.

Pesticide Rules, Seed Treatments & Compliance Updates for Vermont Farmers and Applicators
2026-04-01 11:30 - 13:00 | UVM Extension – Middlebury, 23 Pond Lane, Middlebury, VT, 05753
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 and available compliance assistance
Key considerations for Worker Protection Standard (WPS) compliance
Overview of FieldWatch Registries by Sydney Miller, FieldWatch Data Steward

Lunch provided.

Tri-State Dairy Exchange Webinar Series: Integrated Farming Solutions with Dairy One, Inc.
2026-04-29 11:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
Join the team of Dairy Extension Professionals from UMaine, UNH, and UVM for live monthly webinars on the last Wednesday of
each month from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m about innovative technology in the dairy sector, Extension and industry research, and
programs happening in the tri-state region. In 2026, webinars will focus on a different topic each quarter. In April, May, and June,
webinars will focus on precision agriculture technology and systems that support decision making from the field to the barn.
Dairy One, Inc. provides an integrated suite of laboratory, data, and technology services designed to empower dairy and livestock
producers with the information and tools needed to support decision making. From soil and forage analysis to milk testing, herd
management software, and agronomic consulting, learn how their team uses data-driven tools and systems to help farms enhance
productivity, animal health, and operational efficiency. Presenters will speak to systems that work from the barn to the field and
that address lameness, feed management, and crop management.
