Thinking Climate Smart on Pastures
Date & Time: Monday Sept. 16, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne VT 05482
Description: Join this information- and farmer-focused discussion about ways to be more climate smart with farm operations. Sam Dixon from Shelburne Farms will talk about ways they are working towards their net-zero goal including silvopasture, riparian buffers, and introducing biochar onto their fields. Meet at the dairy barns where Sam will give an overview of their operation and rotational grazing practices. Walk to the new silvopasture planting to discuss the process of planting trees in pasture and different ways to implement silvopasture (depending on your farm goals). Explore a pasture or two with established trees for cows to use as shade and see riparian buffers planted by the lake. Walk back to the barn to discuss their biochar project (time permitting). Snacks, refreshments, and boot covers will be provided. This is a free program. To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please call or email Karen Gallott at 802-656-7540 or karen.gallott@uvm.edu by Monday, August 26, 2024 so we may assist you.
To learn more & register: Register online at https://go.uvm.edu/think-climate by Friday, September 13, 2024. Registration is limited to 25 participants.
Organized by: UVM Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture
To learn more, contact: Contact Carly Bass at 802-656-7541 or cbass1@uvm.edu with questions.