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Vermont Land Trust Seeks Proposals for Bluffside Farm in Newport, VT
The Vermont Land Trust has issued a Requests for Concepts for people interested in purchasing the Bluffside Farm in Newport. The goal for this open space property is to serve the community needs expressed by local residents during multiple public meetings and property tours.
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February 17th is deadline to apply for assistance to install conservation practices through NRCS' EQIP
The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont is encouraging producers to submit applications for financial and technical assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). While EQIP is offered through a continuous signup, NRCS makes periodic funding selections. The last application cut-off date for farmstead practices to be funded in 2017 is February 17, 2017.
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Study “Small Batch Brewing” with Anders Kissmeyer and Jan Paul at The School of the New American Farmstead at Sterling College
Study “Small Batch Brewing” with Anders Kissmeyer and Jan Paul at The School of the New American Farmstead at Sterling College
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Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Announces Grant Funds to Enhance the Competitiveness of Vermont Specialty Crops
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture will award approximately $200,000 in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds in 2017.
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Rural Vermont presents Groundswell: Community Conversations about Land Use, Livelihood, Food, and the Future of Vermont
Throughout the winter months, Rural Vermont will be hosting community conversations in Tunbridge, Putney, Rutland, Shaftsbury, Burlington, and Craftsbury Common.
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For the Third Consecutive Year, Sterling College is #1 for Real Food
Sterling College has once again been confirmed as the top college in the United States that serves food on campus that is local, sustainable, humane, and fair-trade. This is the third consecutive year Sterling has had this achievement.
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The 87th Annual Vermont Farm Show Starts Today!
The Annual Vermont Farm Show, a great Vermont tradition, returns to the Champlain Valley Expo Center January 31st, February 1st and 2nd. Now in its 87th year, the show celebrates the heritage of Vermont farming, while continuing to evolve and grow with our agricultural community. Packed with fun and educational events and displays, the show is sure to impress agricultural enthusiasts of all ages!
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Under New Leadership, VT Agency of Ag Launches Statewide Listening Tour for February
Under the direction of newly-appointed Ag Secretary, Anson Tebbetts, and Deputy Secretary, Alyson Eastman, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets has announced plans to host a statewide listening tour throughout the month of February. The public meetings, which will be held in Lyndonville, St. Albans, Brattleboro, and Middlebury, are designed to open the lines of communication between the Agency, the farming community, and the public.
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Eight Vermont Businesses Win Prestigious Good Food Awards in San Francisco
On Friday, January 20th, eight Vermont businesses were presented with a Good Food Award at the gala Awards Ceremony, which took place at the historic Herbst Theater in San Francisco, California.
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2016 Farm to Plate Annual Report to the Vermont Legislature
2016 Farm to Plate Annual Report to the Vermont Legislature includes progress-to-date in the intended outcomes of the Farm to Plate Investment Program Legislation and the strategic priority areas the Farm to Plate Network is focusing on in the remaining years implementing Vermont's ten year food system plan.
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School of the New American Farmstead Announces Classes for 2017
Leaders of the sustainable agriculture and craft food production movements will be coming to Sterling College this summer as visiting instructors of the School of the New American Farmstead. The School of the New American Farmstead has announced its summer continuing education offerings for aspiring agrarians and artisan food makers. Renowned instructors teaching some of these hands-on short courses include: internationally recognized animal scientist, researcher, and author Dr. Temple Grandin; New York Times bestselling author and “fermentation revivalist” Sandor Katz; Pandora Thomas, founder of the Black Permaculture Network; Jean-Martin Fortier, author and founder of Les Jardins de la Grelinette; Tradd Cotter, mycologist and founder of Mushroom Mountain; and Ivan Larcher, master cheese maker, cheese expert, and educator.
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$2.7 Million Total VCLF Lending in 4th Quarter 2016 Includes Financing to Vermont's Food, Farms & Forests Enterprises
The Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) loaned approximately $2.7 million dollars including loans to Vermont small food/farms entrepreneurs, during the fourth quarter of 2016. Financing will be used to expand businesses, create and preserve agriculture and food-related jobs, and preserve Vermont’s working landscape.
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