Check out the 2024
Fairs and Field Days Schedule!
Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets If you're looking for a fun and authentic experience in Vermont, then you won't want to miss out on the state's Fairs & Field Days.
These events are a celebration of Vermont's agricultural heritage, showcasing the best local produce, livestock, crafts, and entertainment. With dozens of events taking place throughout the state, you're sure to find a fair or field day that fits your schedule and interests. Whether you're interested in carnival rides, agricultural exhibits, live music, or simply sampling delicious local food and drinks, Vermont's Fairs & Field Days have something for everyone.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the charm and excitement of Vermont's agricultural communities!
See the Full Fairs and Field Days Schedule!
Butchering Fundamentals at Southwest Tech
Join Southwest Tech from July 8th - 18th in Bennington for a Butchering Fundamentals Certificate Program. This free course will teach students the principles of whole animal butchery and introduce them to the techniques of cooking all parts of the animal for maximum utilization.
Leaving this program, students will be prepared for entry-level work in local meat stores, grocery store counters, and processing facilities.
The course is free. A refundable $100 deposit is required to reserve a seat. Registration is required.
Program: July 8th - 18th
2024 Meat Slaughter & Processing Capacity Survey
The Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) is disseminating its annual Meat Slaughter and Processing Capacity Survey to all inspected facilities (those with USDA, State, or CIS inspection).
This information is critical to help better assess Vermont's meat slaughter and processing capacity, workforce assistance needs, and how VAAFM can support this sector.
The survey should only take a few minutes. Each facility should only complete this survey once. Responses are due by April 26th
Take the survey
VT Farm to School Addison County Regional Gathering
The Vermont Farm to School and Early Childhood Network invites you to the Addison County Farm to School Regional Gathering on April 11th from 4-6pm in Middlebury.
Join for an evening of peer-to-peer learning and dig into opportunities to strengthen the farm to school movement in Addison County.
The event is free and open to the public, please RSVP in advance.
Gathering: April 11th
Networking: From Awkward to Awesome
Networking... We’d say you either love it or hate it, though truth be told, you probably hate it. With public speaking ranking among Americans' top fears and social anxiety on the rise, approaching strangers at events to "sell" ourselves is the last thing many of us want to do.
This week on the blog, we have some good news that will hopefully help ease the pain of this vital, but often dreaded, aspect of marketing.
Read the Blog Here
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
April
4/8 - VAAFM Scale Testing Full Day (Dummerston)
4/9 - Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting
4/9 - VAAFM Scale Testing Full Day (Windsor)
4/11 - Farm to School and Early Childhood Vision Grant deadline
4/11 - VAAFM Scale Testing Full Day (Colchester)
4/12 - VAAFM Scale Testing Half Day (Morrisville)
4/15 - Spring Farm Agronomic Practices Program deadline
4/24 - VAAFM Scale Testing Full Day (Middlebury)
4/25 - VAAFM Scale Testing Full Day (Derby)
4/26 - VAAFM Scale Testing Full Day (St. Johnsbury)
May
5/2 - VAAFM Scale Testing Full Day (Randolph Center)
June
6/6 - Goat & Sheep Dairy Development Grant deadline
View the VAAFM Grants Calendar
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