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Firewood Bank Financial Assistance Program
There is nearly $1.3 million in federal funding available for representatives from eligible firewood banks or any kind of organization which provides free year-round, seasonal, or emergency firewood in order to heat homes.
Almost any items needed to run your firewood bank is an eligible expense except for food & drink, entertainment, lobbying, and items over $5,000. Eligible items include chain saws, splitters, building materials, trailers, miscellaneous tools, and more.
Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until the end of summer 2023 or until funding runs out.
Application Deadline: Rolling
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Are you a produce grower interested in learning about on-farm food safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, and Good Agricultural Practices?
The upcoming in-person Produce Grower Training, hosted by VAAFM and UVM Extension, satisfies the FSMA requirement that covered farms complete adequate food safety training.
Even if your farm isn't covered by FSMA, the training can help you develop a strong food safety culture on your farm.
The training is $20 and takes place at the Berlin Extension Office.
Training: January 23rd
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UVM Extension is offering a free online course for farmers interested in grass-fed dairy production.
Classes will be available via Zoom with an option to call in.
Four sessions will cover the newly published Grass-Fed Dairy Production Manual and will engage farmers in lively discussions with industry/topic experts.
Registration is required by January 9th
Course begins: January 20th
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Trade shows can be a wonderful way to expand your market and generate new wholesale customers, but they require a significant investment of time and money, so it’s important to make sure you’re prepared to make the most of the experience.
Check out part two of our series on trade shows on the Marketing & Agritourism blog, where we discuss goal setting and determining your trade show marketing strategy!
Read the full blog!
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