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Category Archives: General info
Gender Differences in Farmer Perspectives on Viability and Impacts of Regulation
Women farmers reported significantly less confidence in their ability to make a living farming than their male counterparts By Melissa Pasanen & Beth Holtzman A recent UVM study on the impacts of regulation and agricultural policy on farmers revealed that … Continue reading
Posted in Culture and Society, Farmland Transfer, General info, Policy & Regulations, Quality of life, Resources for Beginning Farmers
Tagged dairy, economy, policy, regulations, transition
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A Greener Green Up Day
As my 9 year old daughter and I drove past a number of dairy farms in Addison County this spring day, she said, “Wow, that grass is so green, it doesn’t look real.” “That grass is special,” I said, “It’s a cover … Continue reading
Posted in General info, Production information
Tagged agronomy, cover crops, sustainable agriculture, water quality
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Guide by Your Side: What Makes a Good Extension Educator Good?
In my Social Sustainability on the Farm project, we’ve been looking at the social issues farmers face; so I have been thinking about healthy farmer relationships—both personal and professional. And since I work for UVM Extension, naturally I wonder about … Continue reading
Posted in Culture and Society, General info, Production information, Quality of life, Uncategorized
Tagged agronomy, farm-based education, SARE, social sustainability, sustainable agriculture
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