Author Archives: Beth Holtzman

About Beth Holtzman

Beth Holtzman is outreach and education coordinator for the UVM New Farmer Project the Women's Agricultural Network.

Remember Vermont’s Beauty

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Beth Holtzman

This just in from our colleague Deb Heleba, from UVM Extension: “Thought I’d pass along a press release from Vermont.gov about its Comeback Campaign effort to help draw folks back to Vermont this fall and winter following Irene. “As part of … Continue reading →

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Special Financing for Storm Damaged Businesses and Farms

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Beth Holtzman

Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has allocated up to $10 million in special low-interest financing for Vermont businesses and farms who suffered direct physical damage as a result of Hurricane Irene.

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Vermont Agency of Ag Urges Farmers to Report Flood Damage

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Beth Holtzman

Vermont Agriculture Secretary Chuck Ross is urging farmers to contact state and federal agencies about any damage or losses they have incurred or expect to incur in the future, so that the scope of the problem and impacts can be documented accurately. “We need to hear from farmers in order to evaluate and determine what kind of help might be available and where it is needed,” he said. Continue reading →

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