Author Archives: Women's Agricultural Network

The Vermont Farm Women’s Fund is now seeking proposals from female farmers who want to improve their business or get more involved in agricultural policy development. Online proposals must be submitted by December 11, and awards will be announced by … Continue reading →

By Arden Jones If you can afford to buy all of your food at a farmers market, it doesn’t necessarily mean you care about fairness and equality. This is the message Alison Alkon brought to a packed Livak Ballroom on the UVM campus … Continue reading →

This summer’s exceptionally wet weather continues to present challenging growing conditions for many Vermont farmers. Following is information about filing crop insurance claims and recommendations from UVM Extension specialists regarding crop fertilization and development and forage planting.