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Penn State Extension to host Pork 101 workshop in November

Opportunity for pig farmers, pork processors and buyers anywhere from Maryland to Maine to better understand what influences pork quality. ....

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Protecting your private well during drought

Protecting your private well during drought
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If you planted boxwood shrubs this spring, check them for box tree moth

A new invasive pest of boxwood, box tree moth, was found on a few boxwood shrubs sold in Michigan this spring. ....

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Virtual Café Addresses Visitor Safety for PYO Farms

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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. ....

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UVM Extension Launches Online Dairy Series for Farmers

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Burlington The 2021 Online Dairy Education Series will provide farmers with the latest research and information on forage production, cow comfort and other dairy topics.
The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program will host the free, virtual program in March. Farmers may sign up for one or more of the six sessions although a separate registration is required for each session.
To register, go to https://onlinedairyeducationseries.eventbrite.com. To request a disability-related accommodation, please call Susan Brouillette at (800) 639-2130.
The series features local farmers, researchers and other agricultural professionals from the Northeast and as far away as New Zealand. Details can be found at http://go.uvm.edu/conferences. ....

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