Category Archives: Resources for Beginning Farmers

Youth Farm Safety & Adolescent Worker Guidelines

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Kristen C. Mullins

What do you remember about your first job? My memories are vivid and immediate. They have a lot to do with who I am today.  Heading out to the pasture with my beloved pup summer mornings; learning to drive the … Continue reading →

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Navigating the maze of food safety regulations

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Londa Nwadike

Starting a specialty food business can be very rewarding, but it also requires a great deal of planning and attention to details, including meeting food safety regulations. One of the reasons that I was excited to start my job as … Continue reading →

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Support for Cover Cropping & Other Soil Quality Practices

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Women's Agricultural Network

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture’s Farm Agronomic Practices (FAP) Program is accepting applications for support for winter cover cropping for the fall of 2011. Applications are due August 1 for maximum funding. FAP is  also accepting applications for additional practices that … Continue reading →

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