February 27, 2024
by Terence Bradshaw
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Sending this on behalf of the Duttons and the industry overall. The VT House Agriculture Committee is taking testimony Thursday on a bill to provide financial relief to farmers affected by last year’s freeze. Please se the information below if … Continue reading
February 20, 2024
by Terence Bradshaw
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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 … Continue reading
February 16, 2024
by Terence Bradshaw
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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 … Continue reading
February 1, 2024
by Terence Bradshaw
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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 … Continue reading
January 26, 2024
by Terence Bradshaw
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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" … Continue reading
January 3, 2024
by Terence Bradshaw
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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 … Continue reading
December 18, 2023
by Terence Bradshaw
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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 … Continue reading
December 14, 2023
by Terence Bradshaw
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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 … Continue reading
December 11, 2023
by Terence Bradshaw
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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 … Continue reading
December 9, 2023
by Terence Bradshaw
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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 … Continue reading