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Using New Alternatives to Enhance Adoption of Organic Apple Production through Integrated Research and Extension

by fconte on August 19, 2010

Project is researching the feasibility and economics of growing organic apples in the Northeast. See website: www.uvm.edu/organica

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

UVM Partners: Bob Parsons, Community Development & Applied Economics (CDAE); Morgan, R., Garcia, M. E., & Heather Darby, PSS

Community Partners: Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association; Apple growers; University of Maine; University of Arkansas

Project Timing: August 1, 2009 – July 31, 2012

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

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Enhancing the Profitability and Sustainability of Small and Medium-Sized Dairy Farms Through Value-Added Dairy Products

by fconte on August 19, 2010

This project is examining the economic and marketability of value added dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, to enhance profitability of smaller dairy farms.

Lead Department or Center: Community Development and Applied Economics (CDAE)

UVM Partners: Bob Parsons, CDAE, Paul Kindstedt Nutrition & Food Science (NFS), & Catherine Donnelly, NFS

Project Timing: January 2010 – December 2012

More Info: Qingbin Wang, Associate Professor, CDAE, qwang@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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Farmland Access, Succession, and Tenure: Impacts on Small and Medium Sized Farms, Land Use, and the Environment 

August 19, 2010

A research, education, and outreach program looking at farmland tenure methods and impact on new farmers, retiring farmers, land use, and the environment. Lead Department or Center: Community Development and Applied Economics (CDAE) Community Partner: Land For Good Project Timing: September 2007 – August 2011 More Info: Bob Parsons, Extension Associate Professor, CDAE, bob.parsons@uvm.edu

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Profitability and Transitional Analysis of Vermont Organic Dairy Farms

August 19, 2010

This is a study entering its 6th year on assessing the profitability of New England and Vermont organic dairy farms. Lead Department or Center: Community Development and Applied Economics (CDAE) UVM Partners: Qingbin Wang, CDAE & Dennis Kauppila, UVM Extension Community Partner: NOFA-VT Project Timing: September 2004 – September 2010 More Info: Bob Parsons, Extension Associate [...]

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Costs and Challenges Associated with Developing and Implementing a Community-Wide Biosecurity Plan

July 1, 2010

This project is designed to evaluate and enhance the willingness and readiness of dairy producers, allied industry, and community responders to implement strict biosecurity protocols in the event of a highly contagious animal disease emergency such as foot-and-mouth disease. Lead Department or Center: Animal Science (ASCI) UVM Partners: Community Development & Applied Economics (CDAE) & [...]

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Slow Money National Gathering @ Shelburne Farms

April 5, 2010

The Slow Money National Gathering will be held at Shelburne Farms June 9-11. This gathering will help connect investors with local food systems, and provide inspiration via a diverse group of speakers. For more information, http://www.slowmoneyalliance.org/national-gathering.html.

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