Soil Health Training for Technical Assistant Providers

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...

Neonic Webinar Series: Intro to Agricultural Innovation Board (AIB) and Their Work

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

Neonic Webinar Series: Neonicotinoids and Pollinators

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

Neonic Webinar Series: Using No-Till, Cover Crops, and IPM to Control Insects and Slugs

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

Neonic Webinar Series: Integrated Management Strategy for Seed Corn Maggot in New York

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

Neonic Webinar Series: Reducing Bee Exposure to Insecticidal Corn Seed Treatment Dust

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

Neonic Webinar Series: Inform Regulation on Neonics

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 VAAFM and Heather Darby of UVM. Provide valuable feedback to VAAFM to inform regulation on neonics. Register at: https://bit.ly/3QKw9v3 CEU IPM 1 credit 1 PAT credit

Québec Farmer Panel: Neonic Treated Seeds

Join University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont Bee Lab for a discussion with Québec farmers to learn about their experiences transitioning away from neonicotinoid ("neonic") treated seeds. In 2019, Québec limited neonic pesticide use to protect pollinators and our environment. Similar to the New York bill that was signed into law this past December, these restrictions applied to neonic coatings on corn and soybean seeds, two of the largest uses of neonics in the province. In this panel discussion with four Québec farmers, we will learn how they navigated this transition and the challenges they faced.  Interested in joining...

Cost of Production Workshop with Joanna Lidback

People's Trust Company 1 Franklin Park West, St. Albans City, VT, United States

This workshop is for dairy producers interested in learning more about how to calculate cost of production on their farms. This workshop will be led by Joanna Lidback, principal financial consultant with Adirondack Management Services. In addition to being a financial consultant, Joanna is CFO at Adirondack Farms, LLC. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in helping dairy farmers understand farm financials and improve farm viability. This workshop is a free event, with lunch provided, and registration is required by Monday, January 22. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled to Wednesday, January 31....

No-Till and Cover Crop Conference

Double Tree by Hilton South Burlington

Save the date! UVM Extension is hosting the annual No-Till & Cover Crop Conference on February 22, 2024. It's all happening in-person at the Double Tree by Hilton in South Burlington.    This year's theme is: Building Resiliency and Profitability into your No-Till System.   The extremely wet 2023 cropping season has made for a challenging crop season, leaving many farmers wondering what’s next for their fields. Conference attendees will consider subject matter ranging from what happens when you till a no-till field from a soil and fertility standpoint to the impact manure injection can have on your no-till program. They...

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.