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Sheep – Pastoral Icon or Wooly Menace? A Response

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Kimberly Hagen

Response to “Pastoral Icon or Woolly Menace?” (NYT January 26, 2014) By Kimberly Hagen Grazing Specialist, Extension, University of Vermont It’s not the sheep Mr. Monbiot, it’s the people that manage them, THAT is the problem. Ah! What a surprise … Continue reading →

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20 Million Acres by 2020

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Kirsten Workman

When it comes to resiliency, cover crops are a no brainer! Although the temperatures are still cold outside, every farmer I know is busily planning their cropping season.  Whether it’s a vegetable grower firing up their greenhouse and anxiously awaiting … Continue reading →

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Your Role in the Future of Farming in Vermont

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Kirsten Workman

Now is the time to have your voice heard. As an Extension Outreach Professional, I am part of many networks related to farming and farmers.  Emails arrive in my inbox everyday about another issue that is directly related to how … Continue reading →

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