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Events

  • Navigating Funding Opportunities for Dairy Producers Workshop Series

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    Join the UVM Extension Dairy Team and partners to learn about grants and funding opportunities available to Vermont dairy and livestock producers. Experts will share tips, strategies, and resources to help you navigate the grant application process, including how to craft your farm’s purpose statement and collect supporting data and documentation for your project.

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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

  • Alternative Tenure and Leasing - Overview

    This document provides an overview of leasing and other alternative tenure arrangements. Topics include: Contents:

    - Introduction to Lease Arrangements
    - Questions To Ask Before Crafting a Lease Agreement
    - Short term leases
    - Long term leases
    - Determining the Right Rental Rate
    - Community land trusts/ground leases
    - Cooperative ownership
    - Group Farmland Access
    - Incubator Farms

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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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  • 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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