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Vermont Farm Bureau Encourages Chittenden County Equine Farms and Owners to Apply for the 2012 Horse Farm of Distinction Award
Chittenden County Farm Bureau announces that they are accepting applications for their 2012 “Horse Farm of Distinction Award through June 1, 2012. |
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June is Dairy Month!
National Dairy Month started out as National Milk Month in 1937 as a way to promote drinking milk. It was initially created to stabilize the dairy demand when production was at a surplus, but has now developed into an annual tradition that celebrates the contributions the dairy industry has made to Vermont and the world.
Start the month of June off with the Vermont Dairy Festival sponsored by the Enosburg Falls Lions Club on May 31 - June 3.
Support your local dairies! Buy Local.
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Meat Processing Training Program for Adults.
To increase the number of skilled meat cutters in Vermont, Hannaford Career Center and Vermont Technical Center are teaming up to provide a meat processing training program for adults. In partnership with local slaughter and meat processing facilities serving as hands-on training sites, Hannaford Career Center is offering a two-year certification program that includes a second year apprenticeship. Vermont Tech plans to develop coursework leading to an associate's degree. $25,000 in funding for this initiative was made possible from the 2011 Jobs Bill and was awarded through a competitive grant process by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture.
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PYROFAX PRICING
April 30, 2012
PROPANE
1 to 999 gallons $2.50
Based on Selkirk average price plus
1000 to 4999 $2.15
Based on Selkirk average price plus
#2 FUEL OIL $3.622
on and off Road Diesel
$
3.632
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Vermont Farm Bureau Reminds Motorists and Farm Equipment Operators to Exercise Caution
Spring planting season is upon us and that brings more trucks and slow moving tractors on the road. For motorists on their way to work, schoo or an errand, the reduction in speed can be very frustrating which sometimes leads to impatience. Vermont Farm Bureau urges drivers to be cautious and not take risks, to be alert, be aware of the slow-moving vehicles proximity to farm and field roads, keep a safe distance and most of all to be patient. Equipment operators also need to be aware and cautious of motorists, and when possible pull over. |
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Under the Golden Dome is Back!
For the week of April 27, 2012
For a pdf version of past issues: April 27, 2012 April 20, 2012, April 13, 2012 April 6, 2012,
March 23, 2012, March 16, 2012, March 8, 2012, March 2, 2012, February 24, 2012,
February 17, 2012, Februay 10, 2012, Feb. 3, 2012,
January 27, 2012 and January 20, 2012
Vermont Farm Bureau has launched our new “Twitter” page this week. You can “follow” us at #vtfarmbureau. Legislative Intern Leah Pickett will use the Twitter page to keep you posted on issues in the Vermont Legislature. |
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2012 Agricultural Events and Conferences
May 26-27, 2012 3rd Annual Cheese & Dairy Celebration, Billings Farm, Woodstock, VT from 10:00am - 5:00pm
Visit: http://www.billingsfarm.org/programs-events/special_events/cheese_dairy_celebration.html.
June 1-3, 2012
Strolling of the Heifers - Brattleboro, VT
Visit: http://www.strollingoftheheifers.org.
June 24 - 28 The Vermont 2012 International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health"ISASH" Annual Summer Conference! At the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in Burlington, VT
A celebration of memories and activities of 50 years of National Institute for Farm Safety "NIFS", now ISASH; our theme: "Bridging the Past and Future 50 Years".
You will find, at http://www.isash.org our ISASH homepage, along with lots of information about the organization, as well as, links to the on-line registration, descriptions of the Educational/Technical Tours, the schedule of events, etc. Questiions contact: George Cook
July 7-8, 2012 Windsor County Ag Fair, Reading, Vermont
July 22, 2012
Vermont Cheese Council’s VT Cheesemaker Festival Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, VT
Visit: http://www.vtcheesefest.com.
July 27-29, 2012
Lamoille County Field Days, Johnson, VT http://www.lamoillefielddays.com.
Aug 2-5, 2012
Franklin County Field Days, Highgate, VT www.franklincountyfielddays.org/Welcome.html.
Aug 7-11, 2012
Addison County Field Days, New Haven, VT http://www.addisioncountyfielddays.org.
Aug 15-19
Orleans County Field Days, Barton, VT http://www.orleanscountyfair.net.
November 2-3, 2012
Vermont Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, the Killington Grand Resort Hotel and Conference Center.
http://www.killington.com/winter/groups/lodging/killington_grand
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USDA TO MEASURE MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCTION
Concord, NH – Attention maple producers starting in April, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its annual Maple Syrup Inquiry. |
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New Membership Benefit
GM Program Launched
Vermont Farm Bureau members can now receive a $500 discount on each qualifying 2011 or 2012 model year Chevrolet, GMC, or Buick vehicle they purchase or lease. The Vermont Farm Bureau member exclusive is offered for vehicles purchased or leased through Farm
Bureau’s—GM PRIVATE OFFER at participating GM dealerships. Denecker Chevrolet in Vergennes, an All County member, is helping us kick off the program by offering their own $250 discount to enhance the GM offer for members.
Twenty-eight GM models are part of the program, including the Chevrolet Silverado HD, honored as the 2011 Motor Trend Truck of the Year. A broad range of other pick-up trucks, SUVs, sedans, and crossovers also are included in the program.
To qualify for the offer, individuals must have been a County Farm Bureau member in Vermont for at least 60 days prior to the date of delivery of the vehicle selected. Members may receive the incentive for the purchase or lease of multiple vehicles, including fleet vehicles purchased through GM’s National Fleet Purchase Program. This incentive is stackable with other retail incentives. Contact Denecker Chevrolet for full details. Program details and eligibility guidelines are available by contacting Vermont Farm Bureau. To print your certificate, visit www.fbverify.com/gm.
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The Farm to Plate Strategic Plan provides statistics and detailed analyses of Vermont’s food system, from soil-to-soil. It contains 33 goals and 60 high priority strategies that will lead to job creation, greater economic output, and increased access for Vermont and regional consumers to healthy, fresh food over the next 10 years.
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Agriview Hay and Forage Directory
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets is making the Hay and Forage Directory, from our publication
Agriview, available to all farmers and producers across the state to help meet anticipated shortages this winter. Both
subscribers and non-subscribers are encouraged to submit ads, as we work together to support our farm community. |
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New Farm Worker Notice Required by Law
Students in Montpelier High School’s Advanced Placement Spanish class have translated Vermont’s new notice for farm workers required by the law when a worker is provided with housing on your farm. In order to protect farmers and farm workers, farmers must provide written notice to their farm workers “in their native language”. Vermont Farm Bureau has now posted the necessary documents on the web for your convenience. Special thanks go to Chittenden County Board member Louise Waterman who coordinated the meeting with Montpelier High Schools’ Spanish teacher Ellen Shalk and her students along with Matt McLane, Coordinator of Community Based Learning at the High School.
New Housing as a Benefit Postings for Farm Workers and Farmer Employers in English and Spanish
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New Postings for Employee and Housing Termination in English and Spanish
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