UVM Extension and the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition (CVFC) will host a soil health workshop on January 28 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm at the UVM Extension Office in Middlebury (23 Pond Lane, Middlebury, VT 05753).  This workshop will be focused on the new suite of soil health tests available through the SHREC Lab. It will introduce participants to what these tests measure, how they differ from standard soil tests, and the practical benefits they can provide for on-farm decision-making.   During the session, we will: walk through proper soil sampling techniques discuss which fields or management scenarios are best...

Join the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition and UVM Extension for a Planning for the Upcoming Cropping Season Roundtable. Facilitated by Tom Eaton of Agricultural Consulting Services, this discussion will focus on planning for the season ahead amid continued drought conditions. Topics will include compaction, planting decisions, seed selection, new seedings and seeding down after corn, and renovating or re-establishing existing hay stands, along with other considerations for cropping operations. Come ready to compare notes, get advice, and talk through your plans for the 2026 season.

The Farmers Watershed Alliance will hold its annual meeting on February 12, 2026 at 44 Gricebrook Rd, St Albans City, VT 05478.

UVM Extension and the Northeast Cover Crops Council invite you to attend the 2026 No-Till and Cover Crop Conference on February 19 in Burlington, VT! Every year, this event brings farmers, technical advisors, agricultural businesses, agencies, researchers, students, and consultants together to discuss updates and insights on reduced tillage and cover cropping practices. Topic highlights include soil compaction, soil health, nutrient management with no-till and cover crops, interseeding, and cover crop seed production. New this year is a second afternoon track specific to vegetable farmers. Vegetable farmers are encouraged to join for the full day, as the morning sessions will be relevant for...

Join The Bobolink Project, the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition, and the Vermont Grass Farmers Association for their upcoming farmer event: Hayland and Pasture Management for Conservation & Birds. This event brings together farmers and service providers to explore how working haylands and pastures can support grassland birds, pollinators, and soil and water quality. We’ll cover how to assess fields for bird- and bee-friendly habitat, share practical management strategies, and highlight resources and programs. Farmer and grazer perspectives are central to this discussion. What you share will directly influence future program design, ongoing research, and the development of bird-friendly pasture management...