In this Issue:Focusing on Agriculture in the Champlain Valley and Beyond
By Jeff Carter. Changes for a new year.
News, Events & Info You Should Know
Vermont Farm Show; Nutrient Management Planning; 5th Annual No-Till and Cover Crop Symposium; Organic Dairy Producers Conference; Farm Business Clinics. News and Event Info also on our blog page here.
Should I Have Crop Insurance?
By Jake Jacobs. Deciding if and what coverage makes sense for your business; upcoming deadline.
UVM Extension Provides Financial Analysis for Producers Doing Water Quality Projects
By Tony Kitsos. Opportunities still exist for farmers to receive assistance from Farm Business Planning on water quality projects.
Fall Pasture Walks Highlight Extended Grazing Season
By Cheryl Cesario. Two different farm pasture walks this fall addressed how local farmers approach management for extended fall grazing.
Why Do We Care About Water Quality?
Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition. Why we care and how we engage other farmers and the community at-large in the conversation. Join to add your voice!
Winter is the Time to Focus on Record Keeping
By Kristin Williams. Good record keeping is key to effective decision making, both in the financial word and for nutrient management.
Ongoing Field Research and a Look Forward
By Nate Severy. A look at work we’ve been doing this past fall that continues into the new year, and planning for spring planting success.
