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Category Archives: Quality of life
What’s in a Name? Farmer, Rancher, Grower…and more!
[Note: I first wrote this article almost twenty years ago. Recent discussions I’ve been following in various groups prompted me to dig it out and brush it off for a new generation.] “When will I be a farmer?” I … Continue reading
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Tagged farmer, grower, labels, rancher
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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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Mary Peabody Begins Sabbatical Adventures
For the next year, beginning October 1, 2014, WAgN Director Mary Peabody will be stepping back from day-to-day program delivery and management to focus more deeply on the areas of direct marketing and labor management as they impact small and … Continue reading
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