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Author Archives: Beth Holtzman
Women are an emerging force for Vt forests
Women are a large and growing part of America’s landowner population. The percentage of family forests where women were the primary decision makers doubled from 2006 to 2013. This nationwide trend of more women owning and operating forestland is also … Continue reading
Posted in Culture and Society, Facts & Figures, Quality of life
Tagged forest stewardship
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Study: Health Insurance Costs Threaten Farm Viability
According to a U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded study, lack of access to affordable health insurance is one of the most significant concerns facing American farmers, an overlooked risk factor that affects their ability to run a successful enterprise. “The rising … Continue reading
Posted in Facts & Figures, Financial Management, Health Care, Quality of life, The USDA Farm Bill
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Speak Up
Have you ever noticed the “Leave a comment” link at the end of every WAgN blog post? Here’s what it looks like. Once somebody has commented on the a post, the link changes to “Comments.” Either way, when you click … Continue reading
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