Vermont focuses on education to protect ash trees
State Entomologist for the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Judy Rosovsky wraps up an ash log in her lab in Berlin, Vt., Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The log, which was cut in Orange, Vt., and contains evidence of emerald ash borer activity, is kept in a freezer with other samples of trees containing the larvae of the invasive insect to prevent its spread. Following a survey of towns bordering the four-town area where it has been confirmed, officials met in Berlin Wednesday to plot their next steps and discuss details of a quarantine. (Valley News - James M. Patterson) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.
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Burlington The deadline for nominations for the 2021 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year has been extended to May 10.
This coveted award recognizes an exemplary dairy operation that demonstrates a strong commitment to dairying through its sound management practices, quality milk production, innovative ideas, sustainability and overall excellence. It is presented annually by University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont Dairy Industry Association in cooperation with the New England Green Pastures Program.
Agricultural organizations, dairy co-ops, agribusinesses, farmers and other individuals are invited to nominate an outstanding farm. Previous nominees that did not win this award may be nominated again.
Take a Bow, Jordan It may not be possible to sufficiently praise Jordan Adams for his composition of [Soundbites: The Seven Rules of Concert Etiquette, April 7]. It s a shame it took a pandemic to crystallize these fundamental precepts of good manners, empathy and common sense, but no matter: The piece deserves a permanent place on the
Seven Days website, with a regular flagging perhaps at the outset of the fall arts season? Maybe even a republication in the print edition at certain intervals would be in order, as well. After all, it s worth refreshing the memory on these guidelines virtually any time any of us venture out to one of our highly anticipated events.
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Burlington A free agritourism Zoom café is planned for May 4 to help pick-your-own (PYO) berry operations navigate the do s and don ts for the upcoming season.
The interactive discussion will feature a panel of Northeast growers and agricultural service providers who will address COVID-19 concerns and safety protocols for visitors on farms for the upcoming season. The session, sponsored by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension, will run from 4-5 p.m.
Presenters include Lisa Chase, University of Vermont Extension; Deb Colitas, Valley Fruits and Veggies, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; and Claudia Schmidt, Pennsylvania State University Extension. This Zoom café also will provide a forum for growers to discuss the changes they made last year and how they plan to manage PYO visitors this season.