Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food & Markets Governor Phil Scott and Senator Bernie Sanders invite everyone to participate in a celebration of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail – recently completed and now the longest rail trail in New England!
On Saturday, July 15th, the Governor will bike the entire 93-mile trail from Swanton to St Johnsbury and make brief water stops along the trail with Senator Sanders. The public is invited to join all or part of the governor’s ride and any of the planned brief stops.
The full day's schedule is available now! Help us celebrate and promote this extraordinary transportation and recreation asset, Vermont's beautiful landscape, and our diverse and beloved communities along the trail!
Join Rural VT on July 22nd at Fledgling Farmstead in Tunbridge for a two-part workshop on humane lamb slaughter and processing
The morning will be focused on on farm slaughter, while the afternoon will include how to process a lamb as well as updates on on-farm slaughter regulation.
Tickets are $40 for part one or $70 for part one and two. You can bring your own lunch or for $13 a farm lunch will be provided.
There is limited capacity but at least ten people must be in attendance for the workshop to take place. Please register below.
Register here
Join UVM Extension on July 13th for a hands-on dairy herd health workshop hosted by Cedar Mountain Farm and led by veterinarian Dr. Dayna Locitzer, DVM.
The group will discuss the principles of herd health, a cow's daily time budget, physical exam of the cow, demonstration of clinical skills like knot tying and administering injections, calving, and when to intervene.
This workshop is for dairy farmers looking to deepen their clinical skills and understanding of herd health management.
This workshop is free and lunch will be provided.
Register here
$400,000 fornVermont Manufacturers
A federal two-year grant has been awarded to the Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) to assist small and medium-sized manufacturers in building their supply chain initiatives.
The money will fund the Supply Chain Optimization and Intelligence Network to support supplier scouting services and assess domestic manufacturing capabilities,
You can receive special announcements, emails, events, and workshops, including when this grant opens for applications, by signing up for the VMEC newsletter below.
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Tips for Writing Successful Grant Applications
At Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM), we have a number of funding opportunities available to support Vermont agriculture, food, and forestry businesses.
These grants can help you expand your capacity, break into new markets, purchase equipment, improve infrastructure, and more.
You don’t need to be a professional grant writer to receive an award from VAAFM, but you do need to be thorough and thoughtful in your responses. This week on the blog, we're sharing some tips to keep in mind next time you’re considering applying for a grant!
Read the full blog!
View the VAAFM Grants Calendar
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