The 2020 No-Till and Cover Crop Symposium will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Burlington, VT.
The 2020 VT Vegetable and Berry Growers Association Annual Meeting will be held at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee VT.
The 2020 Annual Vermont Farm Show will be held in Essex Junction VT.
CONSUMER NIGHT AT THE VERMONT FARM SHOW
Celebrate the diversity of Vermont Agriculture at the 9th Annual Consumer Night at the Vermont Farm Show! Open on the second night of the Farm Show, local food, beverages, and crafts will take center stage in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion where attendees can learn about, sample, and purchase a broad range of some of Vermont’s best agricultural products.
Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 | 4 PM - 7 PM
Champlain Valley Exposition | Blue Ribbon Pavilion
Blue Ribbon Pavilion, Champlain Valley Expo
105 Pearl St, Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
4:00 - 7:00 PM: Buy Local Market
Sample and shop great Vermont products at the Buy Local Market featuring prepared meals, local dairy, meat, fruits and vegetables, maple syrup, honey, condiments, wine, beer, spirits, wool, and handmade crafts and ready-to-eat prepared foods.
5:15 – 6:15 PM: Capital Cook-Off
Vermont State Representatives, State Senators and Agency of Agriculture staff face off in a fast-paced cooking contest where a secret ingredient presented by Rooted in Vermont is revealed at the last minute which teams must incorporate into their dishes. Judges and attendees have the opportunity to taste the dishes and vote for the 2020 winner.
6:30 PM: Raffle Winners Announced
Make a purchase from any vendor at the Buy Local Market and receive a ticket to be entered into the raffle to win exciting prizes from local businesses!
6:45 PM: Capital Cook-Off Winners Announced
NMP Update sessions with Poultney Mettowee Conservation District staff will be tentatively held Friday January 31 from 10am-3pm at the Rutland Free Library.
Per the Vermont Required Agricultural Practices, any full-time custom manure applicators need to become certified with VAAFM to operate within the State. To become certified, custom applicators must pass the Custom Manure Applicator Exam. The exam is 20 multiple choice questions. Certification lasts for 5 years but must be renewed annually.
Attached as a PDF are all dates, times, and locations of custom applicator review and exams (review and exam held on the same day). The review and exam are free, but a $30 certification fee is required to operate for the 2020 season. Please be prepared to pay the certification fee of $30 at the time of the exam. Make checks payable to VAAFM. Those who attend will receive one custom applicator educational credit.
NOTE: Seasonal, part time, or other staff must also be trained in methods or techniques to minimize runoff to surface water when spreading manure. How you demonstrate your staff are trained is up to you. These review/exam sessions are also a great way to train staff. Alternatively, training is available online through the Vermont Custom Manure Applicator Online Training course. Go to https://campus.extension.org/ to create your free account and take the online course. The online course is not a substitute for certification.
Please let us know you are coming. RSVP to:
Lindsey Ruhl
(802) 524-6501
Per the Vermont Required Agricultural Practices, any full-time custom manure applicators need to become certified with VAAFM to operate within the State. To become certified, custom applicators must pass the Custom Manure Applicator Exam. The exam is 20 multiple choice questions. Certification lasts for 5 years but must be renewed annually.
Attached as a PDF are all dates, times, and locations of custom applicator review and exams (review and exam held on the same day). The review and exam are free, but a $30 certification fee is required to operate for the 2020 season. Please be prepared to pay the certification fee of $30 at the time of the exam. Make checks payable to VAAFM. Those who attend will receive one custom applicator educational credit.
NOTE: Seasonal, part time, or other staff must also be trained in methods or techniques to minimize runoff to surface water when spreading manure. How you demonstrate your staff are trained is up to you. These review/exam sessions are also a great way to train staff. Alternatively, training is available online through the Vermont Custom Manure Applicator Online Training course. Go to https://campus.extension.org/ to create your free account and take the online course. The online course is not a substitute for certification.
Please let us know you are coming. RSVP to:
Lindsey Ruhl
(802) 524-6501
The 2020 NOFA-VT Annual Winter Conference will be held at the Davis Center at UVM in Burlington VT.
A free workshop at the Barton Municipal Hall will discuss the challenges and success of growing hemp this season, and include an update on federal and state hemp regulations & policies. Join the Caledonia & Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation Districts, UVM Extension’s Heather Darby, and representatives from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets for a workshop covering what worked and what didn’t work – focusing on soil and water quality – during the 2019 hemp growing season.
Workshop details:
12:30 – 12:50 – Welcome, presenter introductions
12:50 – 1:50 – Farmer Panel & Interactive Session – What worked and didn’t work during the 2019 season?
2:00 – 2:45 – Dr. Heather Darby, UVM Extension – 2019 season overview, fertility, Q & A
2:45 – 3:30 – Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets – 2019 season overview, updates on rulemaking, registration, program requirements and expectations, and inspections for 2020, Q & A
RSVP REQUIRED – contact Emily Irwin at 802-624-7022 or emily.irwin@vt.nacdnet.net or Kerry O’Brien at 802- 424-3149 or kerry.obrien@vt.nacdnet.net
Registration is open for the 2020 Industrial Hemp Conference scheduled for Feb. 20, 2020 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Burlington, VT.
Cost is $100 per participant and $75 for the live online broadcast.
Register here – https://bit.ly/2BR1plT
Note that we have a new registration system at UVM, which is called the UVM’s Non-Credit Course Catalog. All payments are being asked to be done this way. Go online or call them directly to register over the phone, 802-656-8407.
Sponsors and Exhibitors are still welcome – we haven’t booked all the spots yet! You still have the opportunity to gain a promotional item with your business logo on it with our Titanium Sponsorship. The November 15th deadline is extended to the end of the month. But please reserve your spot soon! Click here for the reservation form.
We have a 2020 Industrial Hemp Conference web page that we will update with new information when available (topics and guest speakers) – go.uvm.edu/2020hempconference
Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
116 State Street
Montpelier, Vt 05620-2901
802.828.2430
