Author: Terence Bradshaw

Registration is now open for pesticide applicator meetings provided by the University of Vermont Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program. Approved credits by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets and may be applied to all New England participants under cooperative agreement. March 19: Agricultural Pesticide Applicator Meeting updates on pest management and pesticide safety…

Since 2002, more than 100 farmers, producers and people dedicated to supporting Vermont’s working landscape have been inducted into the Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame! Each new year brings new nominations throughout Vermont’s Agricultual landscape. Nominations do not carry over from previous years if not selected, but we invite you to resubmit nominations again this…

Good afternoon: https://forms.office.com/r/iNJXAT2t8e There is a lot of discussion around pollinator health and protection happening at several levels around the state. In order to answer any questions that I expect may come my way, I have pulled together a very quick, short survey for apple producers. This will not be used for any publications and…

Just a reminder, the Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium Winter Sessions are in full swing. Details are below: January 24 – "New Options for Chemical Thinning" – Dr. John Cline, University of Guelph January 31 – "Strawberry Breeding and Cultivar Update" – Dr. Beatrice Amyotte, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada February 7 – "Use, Efficacy and Cost…

The 2024 Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association and UVM Fruit Program Annual Meeting will be Live and In-Person on February, 14, 2024 in Middlebury, VT. Online registration is live at this link: https://go.uvm.edu/24uvmvtfgamtg. The Meeting Agenda as well as a registration/membership form for those who want to pay by mail/check are available at https://go.uvm.edu/24uvmvtfgaagenda. Please…

The “Farm Succession Planning Webinar Series” is for farmers to learn about key issues, tools and resources to help them make informed decisions and take action steps towards transferring their farm to the next generation of their family or a non-family successor. Farmers will learn from professionals who can help in the process and from…

The New England Fruit Consortium, made up of Extension partners from throughout the region, is hosting an educational webinar series this winter. Topics include: apple thinning; strawberry cultivars; reflective mulches; Japanese beetle management; public relations for farmers; and advanced apple scab management. Sessions are still shaping up, but the listing and registration information can be…

Please consider attending and sharing information about the Vermont Agency of Agriculture virtual listening session on Monday, 12/18 Vermont Agency of Agriculture holding virtual Listening Session 12/18 When: Monday, 12/18 from 12:30 – 2pm (drop in/out as needed) Where: Virtual – please register here to receive link Who: All producers, processors and agricultural-adjacent organizations are…

In the past year, the UVM Fruit Program completed a redesign of its website as part of the UVM Commercial Horticulture site reorganization. The funding for that work is wrapping up and we will report changes in grower satisfaction in our final project grant report. Please complete this short survey at your earliest convenience: https://go.uvm.edu/23uvmfruitsurvey…

Wednesday, Dec. 13: Business Planning for Agritourism Enterprises with Lisa Chase and Zachary Smith of University of Vermont Extension Business planning is critical for any type of enterprise, and agritourism is no exception. Hosted by Vermont Fresh Network and University of Vermont Extension, this webinar will cover key steps for business planning and introduce you…