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FCNRCD at the 2022 Annual Field Day at Borderview Research Farm hosted by UVM Ext. NWCS

Jul 29, 20221 min read

FCNRCD at the 2022 Annual Field Day at Borderview Research Farm hosted by UVM Ext. NWCS

On July 28, 2022, the staff and Supervisors of the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District participated in the Annual...

Harnessing the VT Ripsower in the Process of Healing Land: A Demonstration at Does' Leap

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Jul 22, 20222 min read

Harnessing the VT Ripsower in the Process of Healing Land: A Demonstration at Does' Leap

On July 19th, the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District co-hosted a demonstration and learning event with the Land Care...

August 25th - Drones & Water Quality Event in Georgia, VT

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Jul 18, 20221 min read

August 25th - Drones & Water Quality Event in Georgia, VT

Coming up on Thursday, August 25th from 10 am to 12 noon at Kent and April Henderson's House at 81 Town Common Road S in Georgia, VT...

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Jul 18, 20222 min read

New State Law Requires Some Vermont Farmers to Report Surface Water Usage

Vermont farmers who withdraw any surface waters (definition:10 V.S.A. § 1002(20) ) for farming are advised to begin keeping records of...

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Jul 15, 20221 min read

Congressional Candidate Forum on Food & Agriculture: Monday, July 18

You are invited to join a forum on food and agriculture with Vermont's candidates for U.S. House, coming up on Monday, July 18th from...

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Jul 11, 20223 min read

Manufactured Housing Community Solutions

https://anr.vermont.gov/content/manufactured-housing-community-solutions ARPA Funding Overview Many manufactured housing communities...

Abenaki Perspectives on Water - Recordings Posted

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Jul 11, 20221 min read

Abenaki Perspectives on Water - Recordings Posted

Lake Champlain Sea Grant and the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation hosted this Abenaki Water Perspectives panel discussion...

Georgia Healthy Shorelines Cookout! Thursday, June 30th from 6:00-8:00pm at the Georgia Town Beach

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Jun 23, 20221 min read

Georgia Healthy Shorelines Cookout! Thursday, June 30th from 6:00-8:00pm at the Georgia Town Beach

Do you live on or near the Georgia shoreline? Would you like to learn more about what you can do to prevent erosion and stormwater runoff...

July 19th at Does' Leap - Harnessing the Vermont Ripsower

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Jun 22, 20221 min read

July 19th at Does' Leap - Harnessing the Vermont Ripsower

Using the Vermont Ripsower for improved yield, livestock performance, soil formation, pollinator care, and total infiltration farming....

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Jun 21, 20221 min read

Lake Carmi BMP Project Kickoff Meeting

Are you a resident, farmer, camper, or landowner in the Lake Carmi watershed? The Franklin County NRCD is hosting a public kickoff...

Registration is Now Open for the Vermont Maple 100!

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Jun 20, 20221 min read

Registration is Now Open for the Vermont Maple 100!

This fall, join the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, in partnership with Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing and...

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Jun 2, 20221 min read

Summer Dairy Series: Focus on Forage

Join the UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program on June 17th at Tim and Martha Magnant’s Bridgeman View Farm in Franklin to...

Upcoming: Seeds, Weeds, & Bees workshop in Danville

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Jun 2, 20221 min read

Upcoming: Seeds, Weeds, & Bees workshop in Danville

Equine Grazing Workshop Series Join UVM grazing expert Amber Reed, equine industry professional Mikayla Pick, and UVM Extension...

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Jun 1, 20222 min read

Rotational Grazing funds available - apply now!

IMPORTANT: Farm Agronomic Practice (FAP) applications which include Rotational Grazing are due June 15, 2022. The 2022/2023 Field...

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Jun 1, 20221 min read

Press Release - Agency of Transportation Seeks Public Input on Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Management

Sharing from our partners at VTrans! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2022 Contact:            Amy Bell, Agency of Transportation...

Registration is open for the 8th Annual Vermont Open Farm Week!

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May 23, 20221 min read

Registration is open for the 8th Annual Vermont Open Farm Week!

https://diginvt.com/blog/openfarmweekforfarmers/ Visit diginvt.com to register to participate in the 8th Annual Vermont Open Farm Week...

Franklin County Compost Open House and Tour in Fairfield on Friday, May 20th!

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May 10, 20221 min read

Franklin County Compost Open House and Tour in Fairfield on Friday, May 20th!

Magnan Brothers Dairy LLC/Magnan Bros. Fertilizer and Agrilab Technologies Inc. are making several farm-made compost and blended products...

1300 Native Trees and Shrubs Planted in Franklin County in Celebration of Earth Day 2022

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Apr 26, 20222 min read

1300 Native Trees and Shrubs Planted in Franklin County in Celebration of Earth Day 2022

On April 22, 2022, also known as Earth Day, the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District, alongside 350VT, US FWS Partners...

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Mar 29, 20221 min read

FINAL CALL! Farmer input needed! Please take the Vermont Conservation and Ecosystem Services Survey

New payment for ecosystem services programs are currently being considered by the state of Vermont, and input from farmers may help...

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