Extension Programs
Monday, January 7, 2013
Book In Bag
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Description: Lowell School, Lowell, Vt. Bernadette Bessette, UVM Extension EFNEP Program; 802-751-8307 x361 or bernadette.bessette@uvm.edu.
Tuesday, January 8, 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.
2013 VT AGRONOMY PLUS
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Description: Morrisville, Stone Grill Pub and Restaurant, 116 VT Route 15, Morrisville, VT 05661. $25 registration fee, Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. For more information please visit 2013agronomyplus.eventbrite.com/ or call Brent Passut at 802-751-8307 or 1-800-545-8920; email to:brent.passut@uvm.edu . Topics include: reducing feed and fertilizer costs, finding success with high forage diets, maximizing forage yield and quality, learning about modern vaccination programs and other locally relevant topics.
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.
Book-in-a-Bag
Time: 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Description: Winooski, Vt. Louise Brunelle, UVM Extension EFNEP Program; 802-656-9465; louise.brunelle@uvm.edu.
Wednesday, January 9, 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.
Book-in-a-Bag
Time: 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Description: Winooski, Vt. Louise Brunelle, UVM Extension EFNEP Program; 802-656-9465; louise.brunelle@uvm.edu.
Rutland County 4-H Foundation meeting
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Rutland Polic Station
Description: Meeting is open to anyone interested in the 4-H program in Rutland County.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
2013 VT AGRONOMY PLUS
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Description: Randolph, VtSBDC, 1540 VT Route 66, Randolph, VT 05060. $25 registration fee, Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. For more information please visit 2013agronomyplus.eventbrite.com/ or call Brent Passut at 802-751-8307 or 1-800-545-8920; email to:brent.passut@uvm.edu . Topics include: reducing feed and fertilizer costs, finding success with high forage diets, maximizing forage yield and quality, learning about modern vaccination programs and other locally relevant topics.
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.
Food For Thought
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Description: Burke School, West Burke, Vt. Bernadette Bessette, UVM Extension EFNEP Program; 802-751-8307 x361 or bernadette.bessette@uvm.edu.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Mark - half of lab (one case)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Location: Extension Computer Lab Berlin
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Mark - half of lab (one case)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Location: Extension Computer Lab Berlin
New Farmer Coaching at VT Conferences
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Location: The Direct Marketing Conference
Description: New Farmer Coaching Sessions at....The Direct Marketing Conference, South Royalton, VT
These sessions will be focused on helping new farmers create action plans to start or enhance their farm businesses. Space is limited. Preregistration is recommended. For more information and questions, contact Jessie Schmidt at the UVM Extension New Farmer Project, newfarmer@uvm.edu, 802-223-2389 x 203.