Category Archives: Resources for Beginning Farmers
Young Farmers to Benefit from New Match Saving Program
The list of opportunities for women in agriculture in Vermont is growing, with the addition of a new program targeting youth, age 14-21. UVM Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture is excited to announce a new match-saving and education program that … Continue reading
New Features at Direct Market Price Reporting System
With farmstands opening and farmers markets starting this month, it’s also time to start reporting your produce prices to UVM Extension’s bi-weekly, direct market farm price report. The goal of the reporting system is to help direct marketing farmers share information … Continue reading
Got Tractor Training?
Is training in safer tractor operation available for young people near you who live and work on farms? According to the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, agriculture is the most hazardous industry in the U.S., … Continue reading