Extension Programs
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Whole Farm Planning for Women Farmers
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Randolph
Description: Beginning women farmers (those with 2-10 years running a farming business) in Vermont can learn more about whole farm planning in a 10 session program developed specifically for women.
Applications for this course are now being accepted through November 1. Space is limited to 15 qualified participants. Full and partial scholarships are available to cover the registration fee, which is on a sliding scale of $150 to $500. An online application form may be found at www.uvm.edu/newfarmer. Click on "Classes."
For additional information and questions, contact Jessie Schmidt, 802-223-2389 x203, newfarmer@uvm.edu. To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Jessie Schmidt at 802-223-2389x203 or 866-860-1382 by November 1, 2012 so we may assist you.
Book-in-a-Bag
Time: 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Book-in-a-Bag
Time: 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
UVM Extension 2013 Master Gardener Course
Time: 6:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Description: Vermont Interactive Television (www.vitlink.org/HTML/Locations.htm) locations statewide. $395 includes all course materials. Register by January 18, 2013. To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Lisa Chouinard at 802-656-9562 or 1-800-639-2230 by January 4, 2013 so we may assist you. Visit www.uvm.edu/mastergardener/?Page=EMGCourseRegistrationOpen.html for course information and registration. Contact: Lisa Chouinard, UVM Extension Master Gardener Program, 63 Carrigan Drive, 206 Jeffords Hall, Burlington, VT 05405; 802-656-9562 or 1-800-639-2230; master.gardener@uvm.edu .
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
COPE Seminar-Burlington
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Description: "Coping with Separation and Divorce". Chittenden Family Court, 32 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05401. Send registration form and $50 (check payable to UVM Extension) to Chittenden Family Court Manager's Office, 5 working days before class. For more registration information call (802) 651-1709 or visit www.uvm.edu/extension/cope for a registration form.
Book-in-a-Bag
Time: 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Intro to Ag Financial Management
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Berlin, Middlebury St Johnsbury
Description: Make this the year you bravely step into the world of farm finances! With three top-notch ag financial management specialist to lead the way, Intro to Ag Financial Management will help you approach farm finances fearlessly.
Early registration deadline: Jan. 16. 2013, Cost: $75
Registration deadline: Jan. 30, 2013, Cost: $100
Registration discounts are available for people who have completed Growing Places and who register by the early registration deadline. Scholarships are available. For more information and to register visit www.uvm.edu/newfarmer and click on "Classes." You can also email or call Jessie Schmidt at mailto:newfarmer@uvm.edu , 802-223-2389 x 203.
To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Jessie Schmidt at 802-223-2389 x203 or 866-860-1382 by January 30,2013, so we may assist you.
Book-in-a-Bag
Time: 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Chittenden County 4-H Quiz Bowl Practice
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Description: Quiz Bowl practice for Chittenden County 4-H horse members. Essex High School. No registration necessary. Call 656-5429 in the event of inclement weather for information on cancellation.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Book-in-a-Bag
Time: 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Description: Winooski, Vt. Louise Brunelle, UVM Extension EFNEP Program; 802-656-9465; louise.brunelle@uvm.edu.
Friday, February 22, 2013
COPE Seminar-White River Jct
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Description: "Coping with Separation and Divorce". Windsor Family Court, 82 Railroad Row, White River Jct., VT 05001. Send registration form and $50 (check payable to UVM Extension) to Windsor Family Court Manager's Office, 5 working days before class. For more registration information call (802) 295-8865 or visit www.uvm.edu/extension/cope for a registration form.
Food Labeling For Food Producers
Time: 12:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Burlington
Description:
Who: People interested in selling food products in any venue.
$10/participant. (Includes course materials and light refreshments)
Register on line by February 20 at foodlabeling2013.eventbrite.com
Vermont Department of Health, 108 Cherry Street, Burlington.
State and federal food labeling, required by law, will be clarified. Also, info on UPC codes, label claims, nutritional labeling. For more information: www.uvm.edu/extension/food/pdfs/food_labeling_workshop_feb2013.pdf
Questions? Contact Londa Nwadike at londa.nwadike@uvm.edu or 802-223-2389 Ext. 216
To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Rose Crossley at 802-223-2389 Ext. 201, or 866-860-1382 by February 8, 2013, so we may assist you.
Winter Northeast Regional 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: 4-H Training Center/Ballston Spa
Description: New York, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Vermont 4-H Shooting Sports Programs' Annual Winter Workshop will certify volunteer leaders as 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors. Air Pistol, Archery, Coordinator, Hunting, Living History, Muzzle Leading, Rifle and Shotgun will be featured, based on a minimum enrollment of 5 participants. Registration fee is $85.00, which includes materials and meals. Lodging is on your own. Further questions contact Lisa Muzzey, 4-H Educator, 802 885-8386 or lisa.muzzey@uvm.edu
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Winter Regional 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: 4-H Training Center,Ballston Spa
Description: New York, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Vermont 4-H Shooting Sports Programs' Annual Winter Workshop will certify volunteer leaders as 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors. Air Pistol, Archery, Coordinator, Hunting, Living History, Muzzle Leading, Rifle and Shotgun will be featured, based on a minimum enrollment of 5 participants. Registration fee is $85.00, which includes materials and meals. Lodging is on your own. Further questions contact Lisa Muzzey, 4-H Educator, 802 885-8386 or lisa.muzzey@uvm.edu
4-H Lambing & Lamb Care Clinic
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Description: Sweet Butter Churn Farm, 351 Goodrich Road, Whiting, Vt. Register by February 20. Information and registration: Wendy Sorrell, UVM Extension, 655 Spear Street, Burlington, VT 05405; 1-800-571-0668; wendy.sorrell@uvm.edu. To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Wendy Sorrell at 1-800-571-0668 or 802-656-5418 by February 15, 2013 so we may assist you.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Winter Northeast Regional 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: 4-H Training Center,Ballston Spa
Description: New York, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Vermont 4-H Shooting Sports Programs' Annual Winter Workshop will certify volunteer leaders as 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors. Air Pistol, Archery, Coordinator, Hunting, Living History, Muzzle Leading, Rifle and Shotgun will be featured, based on a minimum enrollment of 5 participants. Registration fee is $85.00, which includes materials and meals. Lodging is on your own. Further questions contact Lisa Muzzey, 4-H Educator, 802 885-8386 or lisa.muzzey@uvm.edu
4-H CSI and Invention Vacation Camp
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Description: 4-H vacation day camp open to youth grades 5-8 in Caledonia County. February 25-February 28, 2013 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. This camp is $75 and free to military youth. Scholarships available upon request for non-military youth.
To register contact Freddie Losambe, NEKI AmeriCorps 4-H Volunteer at 802-751-8310 x364, 1-800-545-8920 or email olosambe@uvm.edu. Registration deadline is February 18, 2013.
To request a disability-related accomodation to participate in this event, please contact Lindsay Jones at 1-800-545-8920 by February 20, 2013 so that we may assist you.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Grazing Basics
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Description: Lareau Farm Inn, Waitsfield, VT. Information: Kimberly Hagen, UVM Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture, 106 Highpoint Center, Colchester, VT 05446; 802-656-3834; kimberly.hagen@uvm.edu. To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Cheryl Herrick at 802-656-5459 so we may assist you.
Orleans County 4-H Dairy Committee Meeting
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Newport Extension Office
Description: 338 Highland Ave, Ste #3
Newport, VT 05855
Contact: Lindy Birch 802-334-7325 x 481 or 866-260-5561, melinda.birch@uvm.edu
Selection of the Betty Maynard Calf Award