Author Archives: Kristen C. Mullins

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About Kristen C. Mullins

Kristen spent her teenage years working on a small dairy in Addison County. As a young adult, she began her work as a community-based educator, first in Japan, followed by Brooklyn, then returning to Vermont. She currently coordinates the statewide Youth Farm Safety Project at UVM Extension 4-H.

Play It Farm Safe

Posted on August 14, 2013

How do you like to learn? Do you prefer an in-depth explanation before trying something new, or are you a jump-in-with-both-feet type?  Do you remember best when you hear something, do something, or see something? As parents, educators or employers, … Continue reading →

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Summer Job Season

Posted on June 12, 2013

  It’s summer job season – time to review farm safety skills with the young people working on your farm.  The UVM Youth Farm Safety Project has a range of resources to help. There are still five days to register for … Continue reading →

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Farm Safety Camp for Young Women and Their Female Farming Mentors

Posted on February 27, 2013

You heard it here first! The Youth Farm Safety Project and the Women’s Agricultural Network are collaborating on an overnight safety camp for young women (14-19) and their female farming mentors. We’ll be gathering at Spring Brook Farm in Reading, … Continue reading →

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