2 Maple Wind Farm events on Sunday June 6
You are welcome to join us at the following hosted by Maple Wind Farm (or fwd to anyone who might be interested)
June 6th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Grass, the Animals That Eat It, and The Vegetables They Help Grow: An Integrated Approach to Conserving the Working Landscape
VT Youth Conservation Corps Farm, Rte 2, Richmond
A public/consumer event outlining in detail how the diversified farmers at Maple Wind Farm use cover cropping, legume seeding, and high-density grazing to add organic matter and fertility to conventional corn ground in preparation for high quality organic (after transition) vegetable production. Maple Wind and VYCC entered into a cooperative lease arrangement in 2009.
FREE EVENT
Families welcome. Please keep dogs at home. Rain or shine. Farm footwear suggested.
For more information: www.maplewindfarm.com or Beth beth@otloose.com
2 pm to 4 pm
Raising Diversified Grass-based Livestock: A Discussion and Support Group
1340 Carse Rd in Huntington. Follow the signs to the end of the road.
Diversified farmers face many challenges; the same feed, production, nutrient management and marketing issues faced by other livestock farmers, plus the requirement to have expert knowledge in multiple species. Whether you raise cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry or horses, developing a strong support network of allied farmers and technical support mentors can be key to your success. Join hosts Beth Whiting and Bruce Hennessey of Maple Wind Farm on a walking farm tour and informal discussion about a wide range of diversified farming issues. Participants will be eligible for follow up technical assistance provided by the UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture’s Pasture Program and NOFA-VT Dairy/Livestock Program staff.
Funding support provided by the UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture, VT Grass Farmers Association and the VT Agency of Natural Resources.
FREE EVENT
Families welcome. Please keep dogs at home. Rain or shine. Farm footwear suggested.
For more information: www.uvm.edu/pasture or jcolby@uvm.edu
