Funding for farmworker housing improvements

Passing this on from the VT Agency of Agriculture. -TB Funding is available to make health and safety repairs/improvements to farmworker housing with 0% interest loans up to $30,000. The loans are forgivable over 10 years, as long as the improved housing continues to be maintained and used for farmworker housing. The Daniel.Baker) and Champlain …

Reminder: VT Tree Fruit Growers Association Meeting Tuesday

Here’s a reminder that the Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association annual meeting will be this Tuesday, March 1. 12:00 – 1:30 PM, on Zoom. https://go.uvm.edu/22applezoom The meeting is free and does not require registration. VTFGA membership renewal can be done at: https://vt-tree-fruit-growers-association-annual-dues.cheddarup.com/ See you Tuesday, Terry VTFGA_126_2022agenda&registration.pdf

Comment period open un USDA phytosanitary policy regarding importation of Chilean fresh grapes

Passing this on from Vermont state entomologist Judy Rosowsky. My take, supported by Judy, is that this is a reasonable approach toward elimination of one of the remaining uses of a chemical that has good reason to be removed from use worldwide. We agree, as do the officials at USDA we’ve met with, that this …

Important survey on alternative grape production in New England / Northern New York

Please share widely where appropriate. https://go.uvm.edu/vtgrapesurvey The University of Vermont Fruit Program is conducting a short survey on alternative viticultural practices in the region and growers’ satisfaction with them. This survey will help inform and develop a research agenda for the region supporting diverse management philosophies. It should take 5-15 minutes to complete. We are …

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