Extension Programs
Tuesday, January 22, 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: Derby, The Derby Cow Palace, 3111 U.S. Route 5, Derby, VT 05829. $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.
VT Agricultural Labor Management Program (VT ALMa)
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Morrisville: UVM Extension
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Food For Thought
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Description: Miller's Run School, Sheffield, Vt. Bernadette Bessette, UVM Extension EFNEP Program; 802-751-8307 x361 or bernadette.bessette@uvm.edu.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
VT Agricultural Labor Management Program (VT ALMa)
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Brattleboro: UVM Extension
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Northeast Regional Day Skill-a-thon
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Description: UVM Extension
374 Emerson Falls Rd. Ste 1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
For more information contact Lindsay Jones at 802-751-8310 x 357, lindsay.jones@uvm.edu or Lindy Birch at 802-334-7325 x 481, melinda.birch@uvm.edu
To request a disability-related accomodation to pariticpate in this program, please contact Lindsay Jones at 1-800-545-8920 by January 18, 2013 so we may assist you.
Mini Congress Teen Board Meetings
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Description: All meetings will be held at the UVM Extension Office in Berlin or via Skype or conference call.
Contact Lauren Traister, 4-H Teen & Leadership Program Coordinator, at lauren.traister@uvm.edu or 1-866-260-5603 x 402.
Teen Congress Teen Board Meeting
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Description: All meetings will be held at the UVM Extension Office in Berlin or via Skype or conference call.
Contact Lauren Traister, 4-H Teen & Leadership Program Coordinator, at lauren.traister@uvm.edu or 1-866-260-5603 x 402.