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Events

  • Preparing for the Unexpected: Farm Risk 101

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    Every farm faces risks, from severe weather and equipment failures to accidents involving customers and visitors. This workshop, hosted by the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (NESFP) will help farmers take a closer look at the risks facing their farms and develop practical strategies to prepare for them.

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  • Preparing for the Unexpected: Worker Injuries on the Farm

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    Accidents can happen on any farm, but planning ahead can help you reduce the chance of injuries and respond more effectively when they do. In this workshop you'll learn practical ways to reduce your risks an what to do when an accident happens.

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Resources

  • University of Vermont Agricultural and Environmental Testing Lab

    The University of Vermont's Agricultural and Environmental Testing Lab offers soil and manure testing. This is a fee-based service.

    The basic soil test includes pH, and available P, K, Ca, Mg, S, micronutrients, reactive Al, CEC, base saturation, organic matter, and fertilizer and lime recommendations for one crop. Recommendations for additional crops can be ordered for an additional fee for each additional crop.

    Analysis for heavy metals (lead, chromium, cadmium, nickel) can also be ordered.

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  • University of Vermont Soil Health Research Center

    The UVM Soil Health Research and Extension Center The Soil Health Research and Extension Center (SHREC) provides results, recommendations, and education related to soil health to Vermont farmers and agricultural service providers and researchers.

    SHREC currently has the following soil health testing capabilities: Permanganate Oxidizable Carbon (POXC); Autoclaved Citrate Extractable (ACE) Protein; Total Carbon and Total Nitroge; Wet Aggregate Stability; Soil Respiration; CEMA 216 Soil Health Testing.

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  • University of Vermont Maple Syrup Quality Testing Lab

    The University of Vermont Extension Maple Program has recently established a lab to test syrup for compliance in all four attributes of Grade A quality: Color, Clarity, Density, and Flavor. Vermont syrup producers can get up to four samples tested free of charge. Follow-up technical assistance is also available.

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  • Family Farmer of the Month Award

    This fund makes a financial award of $12,000 to a Vermont farmer for a project that will improve the viability of their farm.

    The award recognizes farmers whose businesses are contributing to a resilient Vermont agricultural landscape and demonstrate environmental stewardship and innovation.

    Learn more and apply at vermont family farm award.org

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  • Strengthening Farm and Ranch Household Finances Toolkit

    The goal of this Toolkit is to help you take control of the household finances in a way that will improve cashflow, support household and enterprise goals, improve credit and protect your financial identity. The Toolkit provides information, worksheets, excel spreadsheets and online resources to help you achieve financial security and wellbeing.

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