George Cook : Extension Faculty : University of Vermont

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Faculty Bios

George L. Cook
Extension Specialist: Maple & Farm Safety

MAT, University of Vermont
BS, University of Vermont

Areas of Expertise:

Maple sugaring production, management and marketing; Farm Safety – for all ages; Emergency Medical Technician; Program Director: Rural and Agricultural VocRehab (RAVR), VT AgrAbility (VocRehab for farmers), Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS).

Contact Information

Office: 29 Sunset Drive., Ste. 2, Morrisville, VT 05661
Phone: (802) 888-4972 ext.401
Email: George.Cook@uvm.edu

Office Hours by appointment

George has worked for UVM Extension at the Morrisville office since September, 1978, first as the Lamoille County Agricultural Agent and evolving over time as a statewide specialist for farm safety and maple production. His work addresses the needs and concerns of the agricultural population dealing with general farm safety issues, as well as disabilities that limit or interfere with farmers, their families and their employees from gaining or maintaining employment. These efforts also involve educational programming for youth through 4-H and discussion on a variety of maple industry issues with producers and public alike. A veteran EMT and firefighter, many of his skills support George's efforts with farm safety education. A small sugarmaker himself, he lives in nearby Hyde Park with his wife Dorothy.

Courses & Workshops Currently Taught

Maple: Designing a Sugarhouse

Cooking with Maple Syrup

Finishing, Packaging & Marketing Maple Syrup

Boiling Basics

Sap Collecting: From Tree to Sugarhouse

Cost Factors & Pricing

Farm Safety: The Vermont Farm Safety Project (dairy farmers)

Basic First Aid/First on Scene

Safety in the Maple Sugaring Operation

Vermont Farmedic Course

Publications

North American Maple Syrup Producers Manual, North American Maple Syrup Council, 2006; author, “Safety in the Sugaring Operation Chapter”; co-author, “Maple Syrup Production Chapter”; co-author “Maple Sugarbush Lease Agreement”

Professional Societies

International Society of Agricultural Safety and Health (ISASH), formerly National Institute for Farm Safety (NIFS); Board of Directors
National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA)

Education

MAT, University of Vermont
BS, University of Vermont

Honors & Awards

Sumner Hill Williams Award, 2009: For Lifelong Dedication to the Vermont Maple Industry
Wallace Award, 2006, Vermont Farm Bureau: For Outstanding Lifetime Service to Vermont Agriculture
Vermont Community Service Award, 2006, Vermont Secretary of State: For 30 years of service each to towns of Hyde Park and Morristown

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