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Capital Equipment Assistance Program (CEAP) Webinar

Please join us on October 15, 2020 from 10am-11am as we host a webinar to learn more about applying to the Capital Equipment Assistance Program (CEAP). As the November 2, 2020 deadline approaches to apply to CEAP, we want to help clarify any questions anyone may have as well as go over the application process. During this webinar, we will provide an overview of the program, discuss who is eligible, program timeline, as well as how to apply. We will have time at the end to answer any questions anyone may have. This webinar will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube page for those who cannot attend on the day of the event. We look forward to seeing you at the webinar. Please reach out to AGR.WaterQuality@Vermont.gov if you have any questions regarding this webinar.

Agenda

  • Introduction
  • Eligibility
  • Program Timeline
  • How to Apply
  • Q+A

Follow the Microsoft Teams link to join the webinar. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting

Call-in Information +1 802-552-8456  - Conference ID: 182 434 232#

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NMP Update Working Session with Orleans NRCD

The Orleans County Conservation District will offer three nutrient management plan update sessions to producers who have taken the UVM nutrient management planning class. 

We will provide assistance and quiet space for you to get your update done!  The update sessions will take place at our Newport office in the USDA Service Center at 59 Waterfront Plaza from 10 am to 3 pm on the following dates:

Friday, December 6th, 2019

Tuesday, December 10th, 2019

Wednesday, December 11th, 2019

 

PLEASE RSVP!  Please let us know if you are coming so that we can plan accordingly.

 

Call 802-624-7022 or email emily.irwin@vt.nacdnet.net

 
 
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Horse Manure Management: Do's and Donuts

Join the Winooski NRCD for coffee and donuts in Jericho this September. We will discuss what the state’s Required Agricultural Practices means for horse owners and then tour a horse owner’s manure composting bins to learn what does and doesn’t work. Bring your questions and concerns. Register here.

 

Saturday September 21st. 9 am – 11 am.

Jericho, VT.

FreeEvent . 

Two Water Quality Training Credits available to farmers.

 

Learn More

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What to Know Before You Grow Hemp - Newport

Interested in learning more about the basics of growing hemp in Vermont?  Join the Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District and representatives from NRCS, UVM, Northeast Kingdom Hemp, VAAFM, Vermont Cannabis Solutions & a local farmer panel to discuss growing hemp, from field planning to market access.  

Learn More

RSVP REQUIRED 802-334-6090 x 7008 or 
emily.irwin@vt.nacdnet.net 

American Legion Post 21

35 Veterans Avenue

Newport

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Tile Drain Informational Session - Montpelier

 

1:00-3:30pm 
Kellog-Hubbard Library, Montpelier VT 
Cost: FREE 

Are you a farmer with questions about the new tile drain rules? Come learn from experts in the field about best management practices for farms with existing tile drainage, regulation for installing new tile and nutrient management resources. The day will feature speakers from the Agency of Agriculture, UVM Extension and the Winooski Conservation District. We are eager to answer your questions and to provide resources to help both your farm and the quality of our Vermont waters thrive.  

Learn More

 

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2 Water Quality Credits Available for Participants

 

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Newport - GoGraze™ Training & Nutrient Management Plan Update Session

This free class will cover an introduction to the grazing feature of goCrop™, goGraze™. 

There will also be time in the afternoon to finish your nutrient management plan update!  Lunch will be provided.

 

RSVP to Orleans County NRCD   

Call: 802-334-6090 x 7008    

Email: emily.irwin@vt.nacdnet.net

 

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Fine-Tuning Your Crops & Soils - Springfield

Come ​get ​ready ​for ​the ​2019 ​growing ​season! ​ ​Please ​join ​UVM Extension ​to ​learn ​about ​and ​discuss ​water ​management, ​equipment ​for ​no-till ​and ​cover ​crop ​systems, ​what ​technical ​assistance ​and ​peer ​organizations ​are ​available ​for ​growers ​in ​the ​Connecticut ​River ​watershed, ​manure ​injection ​on ​grassland, ​and ​updates ​on ​RAP ​with ​staff, ​faculty ​and ​farming ​peers ​from ​UVM ​Extension, ​the ​Agency ​of ​Agriculture, ​Food ​& ​Markets, ​and ​the ​Connecticut ​River ​Watershed ​Farmers ​Alliance.  

LEARN MORE

REGISTER NOW

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Fine-Tuning Your Crops & Soils - Newport

Come ​get ​ready ​for ​the ​2019 ​growing ​season! ​ ​Please ​join ​UVM Extension ​to ​learn ​about ​and ​discuss ​water ​management, ​equipment ​for ​no-till ​and ​cover ​crop ​systems, ​what ​technical ​assistance ​and ​peer ​organizations ​are ​available ​for ​growers ​in ​the ​Connecticut ​River ​watershed, ​manure ​injection ​on ​grassland, ​and ​updates ​on ​RAP ​with ​staff, ​faculty ​and ​farming ​peers ​from ​UVM ​Extension, ​the ​Agency ​of ​Agriculture, ​Food ​& ​Markets, ​and ​the ​Connecticut ​River ​Watershed ​Farmers ​Alliance.  

LEARN MORE

REGISTER NOW

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Custom Manure Applicator Exam Session - Newport

Here is an opportunity this spring for custom applicators to take the exam required for certification prior to the 2019 field season, as well as receive educational credit toward their certifications.

Newport - March 21

Fine Tuning Your Crops and Soils

EVENT 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

CUSTOM APPLICATOR EXAM SESSION 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

East Side Restaurant

47 Landing St, Newport, VT 05855

 

The registration fee is $25 and includes lunch and program materials. To guarantee lunch, please register by March 11 ONLINE at:

https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/?eventid=2557200

If you are planning to attend ONLY the Custom Applicator Exam session, PLEASE RSVP by calling

802-828-2431.

 

 

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Custom Manure Applicator Exam Session - Middlebury

Middlebury - March 20

Making the System Work: No-Till, Cover Crops, and Manure

EVENT 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

CUSTOM APPLICATOR EXAM SESSION 1:30 p.m.- 3 p.m.

UVM Extension Office

23 Pond Lane, Suite 300; Middlebury, VT 05753-1189

 

Free event, but please RSVP by Monday, March 18 if you want lunch by calling (802)-388-4969 ext. 348 or email nsevery@uvm.edu as space is limited.  If you are planning to attend ONLY the Custom Applicator Exam session, PLEASE RSVP by calling 802-828-2431

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