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Food Production Education VT Project Evaluation

by fconte on August 23, 2010

The Food Production Education VT Project will establish a state-wide school community gardening initiative that engages children and youths in growing fresh nutritious produce using land on or adjacent to school campuses. The project includes a mini-grant program to fund school community gardens and provide school community garden organizers and coordinators with ongoing technical assistance and horticultural support. The process and outcome evaluation will focus on the implementation and net effects of the project.

Lead Department or Center: Center for Rural Studies (CRS)

Community Partner: Friends of Burlington Gardens

Project Timing: July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011

More Info: Jessica Hyman, Research Specialist, CRS, Jessica.Hyman@uvm.edu

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Apple Research and Extension

by fconte on August 23, 2010

See website: http://orchard.uvm.edu/

Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS)

Community Partners: VT Tree Fruit Growers Association & apple growers

Project Timing: May 1, 2010 – April 31, 2011

More Info: Lorraine Berkett, Extension Professor, PSS, Lorraine.Berkett@uvm.edu

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Novel Approaches to Improve Energy Efficiency in Northern New England Greenhouses

August 23, 2010

Two novel greenhouse insulation systems will be tested for their energy saving capabilities; Energy audits will be conducted and workshops on energy conservation will be held in ME, NH & VT. Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) UVM Partners: Margaret Skinner & Vern Grubinger, UVM Extension Community Partners: Craig Metz, EnSave; P.N.Skinner, [...]

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Training for agricultural service providers in the diagnosis, visual assessment, and management of plant-parasitic nematodes

August 23, 2010

Held 13 workshops over 3 years in the northeast region to train agricultural service providers to diagnosis nematode diseases of vegetable, berry and fruit crops. Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) UVM Partners: Ann Hazelrigg & Vern Grubinger, UVM Extension Community Partners: George Abawi, Cornell University; Beth Gugino, Pennsylvania State University; James LaMondia, [...]

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Essential Step for Survival of the Farm Business: Bringing in the Next Generation

August 19, 2010

This project is developing internet-viewed videos to address farm transition and transfer topics to reach those farmers unable to attend educational workshops. Lead Department or Center: Community Development and Applied Economics (CDAE) UVM Partner: Deb Heleba, UVM Extension Project Timing: October 2009 – September 2010 More Info: Bob Parsons, Extension Associate Professor, CDAE, bob.parsons@uvm.edu

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Farm Transfer/Business Succession Planning for New England

August 19, 2010

Conduct farm transfer/farm business transition education for New England farmers. Part of a continuing 5 year education effort through various funded projects. Lead Department or Center: Community Development and Applied Economics (CDAE) UVM Partner: Deb Heleba, UVM Extension Community Partners: University of  Maine, University of New Hampshire, and University of Connecticut Project Timing: September 2008 [...]

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American Chestnut Germplasm Conservation Orchard

August 19, 2010

This project is an on-going project which will run for a minimum of 15 years (2009 – 2024). The site is evaluated annually by the PI and his summer interns. The project is a collaboration between the American Chestnut Foundation and UVM. Students in PSS 138 Commercial Plant Propagation learn grafting techniques using American Chestnuts [...]

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The Common Ground Student-Run Educational Farm Club

August 19, 2010

PSS 196: The Common Ground Student-Run Educational Farm Club is recognized by the UVM’s SGA. Club members manage three-acres of land at the HRC as a not-for-profit educational endeavor. The club is advised by Dr. Yolanda Chen of the Plant and Soil Science Department. Lead Department or Center: Horticulture Research Center UVM Partner: Plant & [...]

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The Vermont Migrant Education Program

August 19, 2010

This program provides free educational support services to children (age 21 and under) of families and individuals that relocate in order to obtain seasonal or temporary employment in agriculture. Lead Department or Center: Vermont Migrant Education Program (VMEP) UVM Partner: UVM Extension Community Partners: VT Department of Education; VT agricultural community; Local public schools; Supervisor [...]

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Nutrition Special Interest Program

August 19, 2010

This program is planned for July 2010 and will be held at the New North End Youth Center in Burlington. Lead Department or Center: 4-H UVM Partners: UVM Extension Project Timing: Concluded More Info: Rose Garritano, Educator, 4-H, rosemarie.garritano@uvm.edu

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Kitchen Science Special Interest Program

August 19, 2010

4-H has sponsored this program, held at the Burlington Boys and Girls Club. Lead Department or Center: 4-H UVM Partners: UVM Extension Project Timing: Concluded More Info: Rose Garritano, Educator, 4-H, rosemarie.garritano@uvm.edu

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Women’s Agricultural Network (WAgN)

August 17, 2010

WAgN has been providing education and technical assistance geared to the needs of women farmers since 1995. We work with established, beginning and aspiring farmers. Through a series of educational, technical assistance, and networking opportunities, WAgN works to increase the number of women owning and operating profitable farms and ag-related businesses, as well as their [...]

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Whole Farm Planning for Women Farmers

August 17, 2010

This three-year project will empower beginning women farmers in the Northeast through teaching them whole farm planning, providing them with mentor farmers, engaging key agricultural professionals in the region, and instruction in low-cost sustainable farming practices. 80 women farmers in over six states in the Northeast will be trained and mentored from four local beginning [...]

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Evaluating Vermont Grass-Based Livestock Farms and Agricultural Policy

July 1, 2010

This project is evaluating the impact of grazing and pasture management education in Vermont. Lead Department or Center: Community Development and Applied Economics (CDAE) UVM Partner: Jennifer Colby, Pasture Program Outreach Coordinator, Center for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) Project Timing: October 2009 – September 2011 More Info: Bob Parsons, Extension Associate Professor, CDAE, bob.parsons@uvm.edu

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