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Extension Agronomist
(802) 388-4969 x 332
Agronomy Outreach Professional
(802) 388-4969 x 338
Agronomy Outreach Professional
(802) 388-4969 x 347
Cheryl Cesario
Grazing Outreach Professional (802) 388-4969 x 346
Nate Severy
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UVM Extension Has A Number of Exciting Fall Workshops!
You can also visit CVCROPS Blog Event Page For More Info On Our Events
* Fall 2015 Cover Crop & Soil Health Field Day *
Join us for our annual Fall field day, with guest speaker Ray Archuleta. Discussions will include soil health and productivity, no-till and cover cropping systems. After lunch we will visit a local farm, Foster Bros., where we've setup cover crop demonstration plots with our no-till grain drill, discuss no-till corn planter set-up. Farmers will also share their wisdom and experience with no-till and cover crops.
4 CCA Credits Available
When: Wednesday, October 28th, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Middlebury, VT American Legion
(corner of Boardman St.and Wilson Rd. behind G. Stone Motors)
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Other Upcoming Events
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* This Friday *
Cover Crop Mixes: Making Them Work on Your Farm
A discussion on cover crop mixes and a visit to some local farms in the area.
When: Friday, October 23, 1:00 p.m.Where: Meet at Cher-Mi-Farm, 224 North Orwell Rd, Orwell, VTMore Info: Contact, champlain.crops@uvm.edu, 802-388-4969 x 348
* Northwest Crops and Soils Cover Crop Field Day *
When: Tuesday, October 27th, 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Where: Borderview Research Farm, Alburgh, VTCost: Free, but RSVP required by October 26thMore Info/RSVP: Susan Brouilette, susan.brouilette@uvm.edu, 802-524-6501
* Cover Crop & Weed Management Field Day *
We will be co-hosting a field day discussing interseeded cover crops in corn silage and corn grain, and addressing farmer concerns over Bur Cucumber weed and how weed management and cover crop management can work together.
2 CCA Credits Available
When: Wednesday, November 4th 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Meet at Senesac Farm (Cottonwood Stables) to visit Senesac and Thibault Farms, Colchester, VT
More Info: Contact champlain.crops@uvm.edu, 802-388-4969 x 347
* NMP Updates *
NEW THIS YEAR!
For those of you already who have attended our training class and are currently managing your own nutrient management plans using goCrop, we are offering a new service. Instead of waiting until next spring, come to our free update sessions this fall / early winter where we will provide the environment conducive to ensuring that your records from this growing season are accurately recorded. We will be there to answer your questions and facilitate success.
When: Wednesday November 18th, Wednesday December 9th and Wednesday December 16th; from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: UVM Extension Middlebury Office, 23 Pond Lane, Suite 300
More Info: Contact champlain.crops@uvm.edu, 802-388-4969 x 347
PLEASE contact us before you come so we can ensure you bring everything you need.
Also Mark Your Calendars for
* Dec 4th - Pasture Irrigation and Tile Workshop! *
More Information to Follow!
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Jeff, Kirsten, Rico, Cheryl, Kristin, Nate, Dan and Karen
Champlain Valley Crop, Soil & Pasture Team
Phone: 1-802-388-4969 ext. 346
e-mail: champlain.crops@uvm.edu
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