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SUMMARY:Nutrient Management Planning (NMP) Update Session
DESCRIPTION: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). \nYou’ll be able to:\n-update your spring/summer/fall 2022 records in goCrop\n-roll over your 2022 into a 2023 plan and make any necessary changes\n-print reports and records and fill out any reporting required for the state \nThese 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\, but the goCrop account must be renewed every year online for $249. Coupon codes may be available; please contact UVM Extension for more information.
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/nutrient-management-planning-nmp-update-session/
LOCATION:UVM Extension – Middlebury\, 23 Pond Lane\, Middlebury\, VT\, 05753
ORGANIZER;CN="UVM Extension Middlebury":MAILTO:abigail.augarten@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T100000
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SUMMARY:Custom Applicator Training
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/custom-applicator-training/
LOCATION:UVM Extension – Middlebury\, 23 Pond Lane\, Middlebury\, VT\, 05753
ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsey Ruhl%2C UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program":MAILTO:lruhl@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T180000
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\n \n\n6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Registration + Cocktails (Cash Bar)\n\n \n\n6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Dinner (Choice of Ham or Lasagna)\n\n \n\n7:00 – 7:15 p.m. Welcome\n\n \n\n 	Introduction and Welcome\, Brian Kemp\n \n 	CVFC Plans & Priorities\, Vijay Nazareth\n\n \n\n7:15 – 8:15 p.m. Featured Speakers\n\n \n\n 	Anson Tebbetts\, VAAFM\n \n 	Julie Moore\, ANR\n \n 	Travis Thomason\, NRCS\n \n 	Roy Beckford\, UVM Ext\n\n \n\n8:15 – 9:00 p.m. Business Matters\n\n \n\n 	Media & Communications Update\, Sarah Audet\n \n 	UVM Ext. Introductions\, Abigail Augarten & Anna Elewski\n \n 	Board Nominations\, Brian Kemp\n\n 	Marie Audet\, Blue Spruce Farm*\n \n 	Ray Brands\, Deer Valley Farm*\n \n 	Eric Clifford\, Clifford Farm*\n \n 	LeAnna Compagna\, Scholten Farm\n \n 	David Conant\, Conant’s Riverside Farm*\n \n 	Ben Dykema\, Wilcon Farm*\n \n 	Peter James\, Monument Farms*\n \n 	Jon Lucas\, Lucas Dairy\n \n 	Ramsay Mellish\, Cutting Hill Beef Company\n\n\n\n \n\n*Indicates Current Board Member\n\n \n\n9:00 p.m. Meeting Adjourned\n\n \nClick here to register
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/annual-meeting/
LOCATION:VFW Post 7823\, 530 Exchange Street\, Middlebury\, VT\, 05753
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ORGANIZER;CN="Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition":MAILTO:info@cvfc-vt.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20230110T185404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T185404Z
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SUMMARY:Nutrient Management Planning (NMP) Update Session
DESCRIPTION:Update sessions are for farmers who have already created an NMP and have a goCrop account. NMPs must be updated every year to stay in compliance with State of Vermont Required Agricultural Practices (RAPs). \nYou’ll be able to:\n-update your spring/summer/fall 2022 records in goCrop\n-roll over your 2022 into a 2023 plan and make any necessary changes\n-print reports and records and fill out any reporting required for the state \nThese 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\, but the goCrop account must be renewed every year online for $249. Coupon codes may be available; please contact UVM Extension for more information.
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/nutrient-management-planning-nmp-update-session-2/
LOCATION:UVM Extension – Middlebury\, 23 Pond Lane\, Middlebury\, VT\, 05753
ORGANIZER;CN="UVM Extension Middlebury":MAILTO:abigail.augarten@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20220908T160854Z
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SUMMARY:Addison County Farm Bureau Legislative Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Addison County Farm Bureau would like to cordially invite you as an Addison County voter to our Public Forum on Thursday\, September 22\, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Parish Hall in Vergennes. This will be an opportunity to meet directly with legislative candidates\, introduce yourselves\, find out why they are running and answer your questions. \nThe format will be: Moderated\, In Person\, timed\, and informal. The Moderator will ask each candidate to introduce themselves and summarize their candidacy within a two minute time limit. The audience will be asked to clearly print questions on a 3X5 card provided at entry for the Moderator to ask. There will be an answer time limit of two minutes for each candidate that wishes to answer. \nIce Cream Social to follow. \nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. The Hall will be open until 9 p.m. for those of you who would like to visit with your potential representatives.
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/addison-county-farm-bureau-legislative-forum/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Parish Hall\, 85 S Maple St.\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
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SUMMARY:Pivot Bio Demo at Foster Brothers Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Foster Brothers Farm in Middlebury to learn more about Pivot Bio\, a new product that delivers plant-ready nitrogen as an alternative to synthetic nitrogen fertilizer.  \nNitrogen is a critical building block for all life\, including plants. Farmers have come to rely on synthetic nitrogen fertilizer in order to feed the world’s growing population. Without it\, 50% of our food supply would not exist!  \nUnfortunately\, the production of synthetic nitrogen accounts for 2% of all greenhouse gas emissions and much of it winds up in our waterways\, lakes\, and oceans.  \nTo address these mounting concerns\, Pivot Bio has created a product that aims to boost farmer productivity\, reduce greenhouse gas emissions\, improve air and water quality\, and sustainably feed the world’s increasing population. \nDan Mower\, Territory Sales Manager for Pivot Bio\, will be on hand to talk about the story behind the product and how the company provides an efficient nitrogen source for farmers. We’ll take a close look at a field at Foster Brothers Farm where Pivot Bio has been applied. We’ll also check out the farm’s robotic milking system.  \nRSVP: By Friday\, September 2\, email info@cvfc-vt.com or call/text 802-989-6712 \nLight refreshments will be served.
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/pivot-bio-demo-at-foster-brothers-farm/
LOCATION:Foster Brothers Farm\, 58 Lower Foote St.\, Middlebury\, VT\, 05734\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition":MAILTO:info@cvfc-vt.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T050000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20220315T010423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T010424Z
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SUMMARY:#Farm24VT
DESCRIPTION:#Farm24VT is a 24-hour social media celebration of agriculture\, food\, and dairy in Vermont. Farmers\, agribusinesses\, food producers\, and others in the agricultural community will be sharing photos\, videos\, and stories on social media to show how your favorite local foods get to your table. You can easily find their posts by searching for the #Farm24VT hashtag. We’re also giving away lots of great Vermont food and farm products during our celebration\, including a year’s supply of Cabot Cheese!\n\nFollow #Farm24VT on Facebook\, Instagram\, and Twitter.\n\nIf you’re a Vermont farmer\, agribusiness\, food producer\, or involved in the Vermont agricultural community\, you’re welcome to participate! Learn More + Register\n\nIf you’re an individual or family hungry to learn more about Vermont agriculture\, then you’re invited\, too! Sit back\, relax\, and enjoy all the behind-the-scenes photos\, videos\, and stories from the Vermont farming community. Learn More + Register\n\n\n#Farm24VT is a project of the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition and the Connecticut River Watershed Farmers Alliance.
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/farm24vt-2/
LOCATION:Vermont
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ORGANIZER;CN="#Farm24VT":MAILTO:farm24vt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T111500
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20220315T005921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T005922Z
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SUMMARY:Take Your Social Media Presence to the Next Level: An Intermediate’s Guide
DESCRIPTION:To help Vermont farmers\, food producers\, and agribusinesses get ready for #Farm24VT\, our friends at New England Dairy are offering a series of social media workshops this spring. All workshops are free and open to anyone involved in Vermont agriculture (not just dairy). Registration is now open! \nIf you manage your farm or agribusiness’ social media account and want to create more impactful and engaging content\, this training is for you! You’ll learn proven ways to increase your followers\, create more engaging content\, and be sure that your “likes” aren’t just from your friends in agriculture. \nAfter you complete this FREE 75-minute training you’ll know how to: \n\nBest utilize advanced functions of Facebook\, Instagram\, and Twitter\nDip your toe into the world of TikTok videos and Instagram Reels\nLook like a pro when you “go live” on Facebook and Instagram\nGet out of the “ag bubble” and reach a larger target audience\nDevelop post ideas and topics for the upcoming #Farm24VT campaign\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/take-your-social-media-presence-to-the-next-level-an-intermediates-guide/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="#Farm24VT":MAILTO:farm24vt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20220315T005635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T005635Z
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SUMMARY:Take the Mystery Out of Social Media Marketing: A Beginner’s Guide
DESCRIPTION:To help Vermont farmers\, food producers\, and agribusinesses get ready for #Farm24VT\, our friends at New England Dairy are offering a series of social media workshops this spring. All workshops are free and open to anyone involved in Vermont agriculture (not just dairy). Registration is now open! \nYou’re short on time and building a social media following for your farm or agribusiness seems overwhelming. We’re here to take the mystery and stress out of building a successful social media following and will help you turn it into something you enjoy doing to build trust and transparency in your business. \nAfter you complete this FREE 60-minute training you’ll know how to: \n\nUse the most important features of Facebook\, Instagram\, and Twitter\nCreate compelling content that your followers will engage with\nBuild your following and bring in new followers consistently\nParticipate in the upcoming #Farm24VT campaign\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/take-the-mystery-out-of-social-media-marketing-a-beginners-guide/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="#Farm24VT":MAILTO:farm24vt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20220221T145341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T152624Z
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SUMMARY:Vermont's Farmer Watershed Organizations Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all! Vermont’s farmer watershed organizations invite you to our joint Annual Meeting. \nThat’s right: the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition\, the Connecticut River Watershed Farmers Alliance\, and the Franklin and Grand Isle Farmer’s Watershed Alliance will present an evening filled with hot topics\, updates on Vermont’s agricultural landscape\, lively discussion\, networking\, and door prizes. We’re also excited to tell you about the second annual #Farm24VT\, a social media outreach event celebrating agriculture in Vermont later this spring.  \nAt our Annual Meeting\, you will learn about:  \n\nWhat’s happening in Vermont agriculture; \nSuccesses and opportunities for stewardship from Farmers for Sustainable Food\, a farmer-led organization based in Wisconsin;  \nThe work our three organizations and our members have done over the past year to implement innovative agricultural practices that protect and improve water quality and soil health throughout the state; \nThe challenges we have faced as a result of the pandemic\, and what opportunities exist for us as individual organizations and as collaborators; \nHow you can get involved with #Farm24VT; \nand more! \n\nFeatured guests include Anson Tebbetts\, Vermont’s Secretary of Agriculture\, Food & Markets\, as well as Lauren Brey\, Farmer\, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Sustainability of the Dairy Business Association\, and Managing Director of Farmers for Sustainable Food in Wisconsin. Farmers for Sustainable Food is a collaborative\, nonprofit organization that provides resources\, advocacy\, support and empowerment for farmers who are innovating and demonstrating sustainable farming practices during a time of increased interest in agriculture and food origins.  \nThe evening will conclude with several door prize drawings to thank the community for joining in the discussion.  \nYou won’t want to miss it!  \nClick here to register \nClick here to download the agenda
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/vermonts-farmer-watershed-organizations-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition":MAILTO:info@cvfc-vt.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220201
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20220110T200911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T200911Z
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SUMMARY:VT Pay for Phosphorous Program Apps Due
DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Agency of Agriculture\, Food and Markets (VAAFM) is pleased to announce that it has recently opened applications for the new Vermont Pay for Phosphorus (VPFP) Program\, which will be one of the first of its kind in the United States.\n\n \n\nThis statewide program\, which is supported by a $7 million grant award from the national USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangement (AFA)\, will provide $4.9 million in payments to Vermont farms over 4 years.\n\n \n\nApplications are due January 31.  \n\n \n\nFarms must manage annual crop or hay land\, have an up-to-date Nutrient Management Plan that meets the RAPs for their farm size\, and meet state and federal eligibility requirements to participate for Calendar Year 2022.\n\n \n\nThere are two types of payment available:\n\n \n\n 	First-time enrollees\, regardless of phosphorus reductions\, are eligible for a one-time management planning and data entry payment of $15 for every acre of data entry successfully completed — up to a cap of $4\,000.\n\n \n\n 	Farms whose data has been entered can choose to be entered into a competitive pool for annual contracts for performance-based phosphorus reduction payments. These annual payments will compensate farms with $100 per pound of eligible phosphorus reductions in 2022\, up to an annual cap of $50\,000.\n\n \n\nClick here to learn more and apply online.\n\n \n\nQuestions? Contact Brodie Haenke at Brodie.Haenke@vermont.gov or (802) 636-7852.
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/vt-pay-for-phosphorous-program-apps-due/
LOCATION:Vermont
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220122
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20211203T171610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T171610Z
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SUMMARY:VHCB Water Quality Grant Due
DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Housing & Conservation Board’s Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program is offering grants of up to $40\,000 to help Vermont farmers invest in water quality-related on-farm infrastructure. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on January 21\, 2022. Learn More + Apply
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/vhcb-water-quality-grant-due/
LOCATION:Vermont
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20211203T171352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T171352Z
UID:2452-1642003200-1642010400@cvfc-vt.com
SUMMARY:Info Session: VHCB Water Quality Grants
DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Housing & Conservation Board’s Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program provides grants of up to $40\,000 to help Vermont farmers invest in water quality-related on-farm infrastructure. Applications are due January 21\, 2022. Learn More + Apply \nAhead of the deadline\, VHCB will host two virtual information sessions on December 7 and January 12. Register
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/info-session-vhcb-water-quality-grants-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20210805T150544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T170729Z
UID:2359-1638955800-1638964800@cvfc-vt.com
SUMMARY:CVFC Board of Directors December Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The CVFC Board of Directors meets on the first Wednesday of each month. This month’s meeting will be held at a location TBD. Members of the coalition are welcome to arrive at 10:30 a.m.\, and the general public is welcome to arrive at 11:00 a.m. For full details or to RSVP\, contact Kirsten Workman at Kirsten.Workman@uvm.edu.
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/cvfc-board-of-directors-december-meeting/
LOCATION:Vermont
ORGANIZER;CN="Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition":MAILTO:info@cvfc-vt.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20211203T171155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T171237Z
UID:2447-1638892800-1638900000@cvfc-vt.com
SUMMARY:Info Session: VHCB Water Quality Grants
DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Housing & Conservation Board’s Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program provides grants of up to $40\,000 to help Vermont farmers invest in water quality-related on-farm infrastructure. Applications are due January 21\, 2022. Learn More + Apply \nAhead of the deadline\, VHCB will host two virtual information sessions on December 7 and January 12. Register
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/info-session-vhcb-water-quality-grants/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20210805T150456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T150456Z
UID:2357-1636018200-1636027200@cvfc-vt.com
SUMMARY:CVFC Board of Directors November Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The CVFC Board of Directors meets on the first Wednesday of each month. This month’s meeting will be held at a location TBD. Members of the coalition are welcome to arrive at 10:30 a.m.\, and the general public is welcome to arrive at 11:00 a.m. For full details or to RSVP\, contact Kirsten Workman at Kirsten.Workman@uvm.edu.
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/cvfc-board-of-directors-november-meeting/
LOCATION:Vermont
ORGANIZER;CN="Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition":MAILTO:info@cvfc-vt.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211102
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20210805T144726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T144726Z
UID:2348-1635724800-1635811199@cvfc-vt.com
SUMMARY:Capital Equipment Assistance Program (CEAP) Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:Financial assistance is available through VAAFM for new or innovative equipment that will aid in the reduction of surface runoff of agricultural wastes to state waters\, improve water quality of state waters\, reduce odors from manure application\, separate phosphorus from manure\, decrease greenhouse gas emissions\, and reduce costs to farmers when they apply manure. Applications are due in November. Learn more at: https://agriculture.vermont.gov/ceap
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/capital-equipment-assistance-program-ceap-applications-due/
LOCATION:Vermont
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20211005T152105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T152105Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Field Day at Borderview Farm
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the latest research in small grains\, cover crops\, soil health\, and forages. We will be touring research trials evaluating perennial grass varieties\, fall forages\, stockpiled forages\, and a variety of cover crop trials. Roy Desrochers\, UVM Sensory Expert\, will also provide a fun and educational session tasting and describing local grains! \nWe will also be having a dedication of the new E.E. Cummings Crop Testing Lab and celebrating the lives of our friends Erica Cummings\, Ken Van Hazinga\, and Jack Lazor. Join us to remember and celebrate their love of agriculture and our small farming community. \nField Day Registration is Free but we do ask you to please pre-register at https://2021fallfieldday.eventbrite.com by October 20\, 2021. Maximum number of 80 registrants allowed. Rain or shine\, please dress appropriately and bring your own water. 
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/fall-field-day-at-borderview-farm/
LOCATION:Borderview Farm\, 487 Line Road\, Alburgh\, VT\, 05440\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20210929T162234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T155554Z
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SUMMARY:Field Day: Making Pasture Work
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to CVFC’s next Field Day at Meeting Place Pastures in Cornwall! Join us in learning about raising dairy heifers on pasture. Paul Knox of Knoxland Farm (Bradford\, VT) and Cheryl & Marc Cesario of Meeting Place Pastures will share their experiences custom grazing dairy heifers and how this might fit in to your herd management system as a way to raise healthy young stock efficiently\, effectively\, and with a solid financial bottom line. Paul will share why he grazes heifers while Cheryl & Marc will show us how to maximize profitability by grazing intensively to provide growing animals with high quality forage in the pasture. You will have the opportunity to see Paul’s heifers and the Cesarios’ pastures\, ask questions\, and troubleshoot how to implement this system effectively.\n\nSnacks and beverages will be provided. Please follow the parking signs on site. Kindly RSVP by emailing info@cvfc-vt.com.
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/field-day-making-pasture-work/
LOCATION:Meeting Place Pastures\, 1683 West Street\, Cornwall\, VT\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition":MAILTO:info@cvfc-vt.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20210805T150404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T150404Z
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SUMMARY:CVFC Board of Directors October Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The CVFC Board of Directors meets on the first Wednesday of each month. This month’s meeting will be held at a location TBD. Members of the coalition are welcome to arrive at 10:30 a.m.\, and the general public is welcome to arrive at 11:00 a.m. For full details or to RSVP\, contact Kirsten Workman at Kirsten.Workman@uvm.edu.
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/cvfc-board-of-directors-october-meeting/
LOCATION:Vermont
ORGANIZER;CN="Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition":MAILTO:info@cvfc-vt.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20210915T155901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T155901Z
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SUMMARY:Landscapes that Work for All of Life: Growing Community and Climate Resilience by Regenerating the Soil Sponge
DESCRIPTION:This virtual workshop\, led by Didi Pershouse\, will deepen each participant’s understanding of whole-systems landscape function and effective land management\, with a focus on water and the soil sponge. Biology creates a natural sponge in healthy soils and grasslands that slows and sinks water on a total landscape scale–providing resilience in times of flooding and drought. Many of our current economic\, social\, and climate concerns are due to a degradation of our country’s soils\, in particular it’s sponge-like structure or “tilth.” \nIn this introductory class we will consider these questions: \n\nWhat is the soil sponge\, and how is it different from soil carbon?\nCan a healthy soil sponge really address our climate\, environmental and social concerns?\n\nResilience to flooding\, drought\, and wildfires\nRegulation of regional temperatures\nFood and water security\nBiodiversity\nHealth and increased immunity for all life on land\nLocal economies\nConflicts over resources\n\n\nHow do we work with nature’s essential workforce to create conditions for the soil sponge to regenerate?\nWhat is the role of thoughtful livestock management in regenerating the soil sponge?\n\nDidi Pershouse is the author of  The Ecology of Care: Medicine\, Agriculture\, Money\, and the Quiet Power of Human and Microbial Communities and Understanding Soil Health and Watershed Function. She teaches participatory workshops both in person and online\, helping to show the nested relationships between soil health\, human health\, water cycles\, and climate resiliency.  She is the founder of the Land and Leadership Initiative and the Center for Sustainable Medicine\, and a co-founder of the “Can we Rehydrate California?” Initiative. She is an independent trainer and curriculum developer for the UN-FAO Farmer Field School Program and the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming Initiative in India. She was one of five speakers at the United Nations-FAO World Soil Day in 2017. \nShe is a Planning Commissioner for her town\, a member of the Vermont State-appointed Payment For Ecosystem Services and Soil Health Working Group and is on the board of directors of the Soil Carbon Coalition\, the Vermont Healthy Soils Coalition and Regenerate Earth. She led a successful effort to conserve the Zebedee Headwaters Wetlands while serving as a Vermont Conservation Commissioner. \nContact soilforwater@ncat.org for more information. \nOnce registered\, we will email you a Zoom link before the class.
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/landscapes-that-work-for-all-of-life-growing-community-and-climate-resilience-by-regenerating-the-soil-sponge/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20210903T171412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T171528Z
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SUMMARY:Vermont Climate Council Agriculture Stakeholder Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a workshop about the developing strategies for agriculture for the state’s emerging Climate Action Plan. The meeting will be held virtually to allow participation from across the state. Register Here \nAll farmers\, farm-related businesses\, technical service providers\, farmer support groups and organizations\, conservation districts and others are encouraged to attend. \nThe members of the Agriculture and Ecosystem Subcommittee of the Vermont Climate Council will share: \n\nThe strategies for helping Vermont farms and food system to be more resilient and adaptable in the face of climate change impacts;\nThe ways Vermont agriculture can play an essential role in storing and sequestering carbon; and\,\nThe many co-benefits climate action can take for farm viability\, healthy soils\, increased biodiversity\, water quality\, and many others.\n\nThe Subcommittee hopes to hear from you: \n\nAre they on the right track with their approaches?\nWhat key strategies or ideas are they missing?\nWhat two or three strategies or ideas are of concern or worry to you?\nAnd\, how would you improve them to address you concerns?\n\nThe input from this workshop will help the Subcommittee refine its recommendations due to the full Climate Council this Fall. \nYou may find more information about the Subcommittee’s work just below. \n\nSubcommittees Overall Strategies\nSpecific Agriculture Strategies\nNature Based Solutions\nHealthy\, Local Food Access and Sustainable Working Lands Economies\n\nQuestions can be directed to Patrick Field or Jane Lazorchak at pfield@cbi.org or Jane.Lazorchak@vermont.gov
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/vermont-climate-council-agriculture-stakeholder-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20210913T134526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T134526Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Solutions for Zero Hunger by 2030: A Vision for Animal Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Protein is a critically important part of a basic diet but how can the global animal protein sector continue to sustainably feed a growing and increasingly hungry world? That question is at the core of the Sustainable Solutions for Zero Hunger by 2030: A Vision for Animal Agriculture\, scheduled virtually for 12-5 p.m. ET on September 14\, 2021. \nPresented in partnership with Elanco and Agri-Pulse the event will bring together key leaders across the animal protein food chain from around the world to discuss the next steps of food production’s sustainable transformation\, its ability to fight hunger and its durability against shocks.
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/sustainable-solutions-for-zero-hunger-by-2030-a-vision-for-animal-agriculture/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20210809T145420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T145420Z
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SUMMARY:Addison County Ag Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Bourdeau Brothers of Middlebury and Feed Commodities International\, Inc. of Middlebury present the 12th Annual Addison County Ag Showcase. Watch crop demos\, learn more about suppliers\, products\, and services\, win door prizes\, enjoy Skip’s famous Barbecue Chicken for lunch\, and connect with the ag community!
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/addison-county-ag-showcase/
LOCATION:Bourdeau Brothers of Middlebury\, 88 Seymour Street\, Middlebury\, VT\, 05753\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bourdeau Brothers of Middlebury":MAILTO:snapoleon@bbinc.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210902T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210902T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20210805T150253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T150253Z
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SUMMARY:CVFC Board of Directors September Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The CVFC Board of Directors meets on the first Wednesday of each month. This month’s meeting will be held at a location TBD. Members of the coalition are welcome to arrive at 10:30 a.m.\, and the general public is welcome to arrive at 11:00 a.m. For full details or to RSVP\, contact Kirsten Workman at Kirsten.Workman@uvm.edu.
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/cvfc-board-of-directors-september-meeting/
LOCATION:Vermont
ORGANIZER;CN="Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition":MAILTO:info@cvfc-vt.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20210809T143807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T143807Z
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Regenerative Grazing and Soil Health with Dr. Allen Williams
DESCRIPTION:Interest is growing in using grazing management to rebuild the health of degraded soils. The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) will host a two-part workshop in August for ag professionals\, educators\, and mentor farmers to provide information and hands-on training on regenerative grazing\, soil health\, and monitoring. NCAT soil and livestock specialists will be joined by Dr. Allen Williams of Understanding Ag\, LLC to lead these workshops. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3fOeh0C
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/demystifying-regenerative-grazing-and-soil-health-with-dr-allen-williams/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20210805T145902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T145902Z
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SUMMARY:CVFC Board of Directors August Meeting
DESCRIPTION:August is a BIG month for the agricultural community–see Addison County Fair & Field Days and Open Farm Week–so we’re pushing our Board of Directors meeting to a later date. They will meet on Wednesday\, August 18 at 9:30 a.m. at the UVM Extension office located at 23 Pond Lane in Middlebury. All CVFC members are invited; members of the public may join at 10:00. If you would like to attend\, kindly RSVP to Kirsten Workman\, Board Secretary\, at Kirsten.Workman@uvm.edu.
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/cvfc-board-of-directors-august-meeting/
LOCATION:UVM Extension – Middlebury\, 23 Pond Lane\, Middlebury\, VT\, 05753
ORGANIZER;CN="Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition":MAILTO:info@cvfc-vt.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20210809T144413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T144413Z
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SUMMARY:Pest & Disease Walk for Commercial Growers
DESCRIPTION:Join UVM pathologist Ann Hazelrigg\, and entomologists Vic Izzo and Scott Lewins\, for a field walk to learn about\, identify and discuss solutions for this year’s pests and diseases\, including integrated pest management (IPM) techniques. This workshop will be hosted at the certified organic mixed vegetable farm Bear Roots Farm in Williamstown and is geared toward commercial organic vegetable growers. \nThis workshop is free to attend for commercial growers. Pre-registration required. \nHosts: Karin Bellemare and Jon Wagner own and operate Bear Roots Farm\, an organic mixed vegetable farm in Williamstown\, VT. They also own and operate The Roots Farm Market\, one of the main avenues of sale for their vegetables\, in addition to a year-round CSA\, in Middlesex\, Vermont. \nInstructors: Ann Hazelrigg is the the director of the Plant Diagnostic Clinic\, a statewide resource for commercial growers\, Master Gardeners\, home gardeners and the general public to identify disease\, insect and weed samples and make recommendations for control based on integrated pest management (IPM) principles. She also oversees the Master Gardener Program\, the UVM Pesticide Education and Safety Program and the Extension E-IPM program. \nVic Izzo is an agricultural entomologist and lecturer in the Plant and Soil Science Department where he focuses upon agricultural pest insects and innovative strategies for their control within organic systems. Vic is also a research associate and educational coordinator in the Agroecology and Livelihoods (ALC) Collaborative at UVM\, a transdisciplinary research lab dedicated to using Participatory Action Research methods. \nScott Lewins is the Entomology Extension Educator with UVM Extension Northwest Crops & Soils Program\, Extension Coordinator with the ALC\, and Lecturer in PSS. Scott has worked with a multitude of growers within the region in various systems with a focus on sustainable pest management\, particularly\, the development of appropriate IPM tactics for northeastern organic growers.
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/pest-disease-walk-for-commercial-growers/
LOCATION:Bear Roots Farm\, 1572 S Hill Road\, Williamstown\, VT\, 05679\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NOFA VT":MAILTO:zea@nofavt.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210815
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20210805T142839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T143315Z
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SUMMARY:Addison County Fair & Field Days
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Addison County agriculture! Enjoy delicious food\, exciting rides\, visits with animals\, and fun\, educational exhibits.
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/addison-county-fair-field-days/
LOCATION:Addison County Fair & Field Days\, 1790 Field Days Road\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210816
DTSTAMP:20260423T125820
CREATED:20210615T140432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T143220Z
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SUMMARY:Open Farm Week
DESCRIPTION:Do you love local food and farms? Want to get to know your farmer better — and get a behind-the-scenes look into Vermont’s vibrant working agricultural landscape? \nDuring the 2021 Vermont Open Farm Week\, you can meet the farmers\, plants\, and animals that bring your favorite high-quality Vermont products to your plate. \nThe greatest part about Open Farm Week is that every farm is unique. Milk a cow and harvest a carrot at one farm\, sit on a tractor and take in the smell of freshly cut hay at another and then head over to another for woodfired pizza night and a garden tour. Events are happening all across the state\, it’s a great time to get out and explore! \n\nThis year’s Open Farm Week offers 90+ opportunities to enjoy Vermont agriculture–and we couldn’t help but notice that a handful of our members are participating! Check it out:\n\n\n Garlic Braiding Workshop at Last Resort Farm\, Aug. 11\, 10 am – 12 pm\n Farm Tours at Philo Ridge Farm\, Aug. 12-14\, various times\n Fried Chicken Dinner at Maple Wind Farm\, Aug. 13\, 5 – 7 pm\n\n\n\nFor more information and to view the complete list of events\, visit: https://bit.ly/3ibDF1F
URL:https://cvfc-vt.com/event/open-farm-week/
LOCATION:Vermont
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