Strategic Forage Planning for Dairy & Ruminant Livestock: On-Farm Workshops from NOFA Vermont
Make use of Willie Gibson, farmers, and dairy/livestock nutritionists at these workshops to help bolster your winter feeding program. Extreme weather in 2013 has challenged the production and harvest of high quality forages for many dairy & livestock farmers in the Northeast. This workshop will help you plan your winter feeding strategy for optimal results, as well as implement strategies to help make up for shortages and manage costs. These workshops will also help farmers evaluate their feed stock needs and develop action plans to address those needs for the winter ahead.
Read More Annual Slow Food Vermont Membership Drive
This month: Slow the fork down and join Slow Food Vermont!
Read More Vermont Dept. of Tourism Kicks Off Seventh Annual Apples to iPods Contest at 16 Apple Orchards
Vermont's pick-your-own orchards will offer a chance to win an iPod during the "Apples to iPods" all season long.
Read More Workshops Wanted! RFPs now open for NOFA-VT's Direct Marketing and Winter Conferences
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) has issued a Request for Proposals for both the Direct Marketing and Winter Conferences. Proposals will be accepted through October 2, 2013.
Read More New Hampshire Public Radio Focuses on Farm to Plate
When it comes to farming, which side of the Connecticut River you’re on makes a big difference when it comes to what kind of state resources you can access. Vermont’s Agency of Agriculture receives almost three times as much funding from the state as New Hampshire’s Department.
Read More Entrepreneurs Invited to Pitch Business Ideas and Challenges at Financing the Working Landscape Conference Nov. 7 in Middlebury
Entrepreneurs from the working lands community are invited to apply now to pitch their business idea or challenge at the 3rd annual Financing the Working Landscape Conference
Read More Vermont Announces Free School Meals
A win for food access and education in Vermont: Students previously eligible for reduced-price meals now receive breakfast and lunch for free.
Read More Biomass Greenhouse Heating Program
Greenhouse growers can apply for 50% cost-share on a biomass heating system.
Read More Sterling College Launches the Rian Fried Center for Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
A $500,000 Challenge to Honor the Legacy of a Community Leader and Trustee
Read More FDA Blogs about Vermont's Innovative Local Food System
A recent visit to Vermont showed the FDA how Vermont is using smart and creative tools to make local growers and food producers successful. Deputy FDA Commissioner Michael Taylor said, "What they are doing here is truly impressive and bodes well for the robust and highly diverse local food systems in New England."
Read More Black River's Processing Plant Is a Boon for Local Meat Industry
Though Black River Produce’s new plant — which also processes seafood — is barely three months old, its cutters work with intensity and speed, making this place a potential game changer for the local meat industry.
Read More Hunger Mountain Cooperative Community Fund Announcement
Hunger Mountain Cooperative Community Fund now accepting grant applications
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