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Working Lands Initative Mill Tour

Working Lands Business Grants Request for Applications Announced

October 9, 2018

Vermont Entrepreneurs May Begin the RFA Process on October 1.

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NRCS Announces EQUIP Funding Available

September 28, 2018

NRCS funding is available to assist landowners in improving soil and water health and protecting forestry and wildlife habitat- sign up by Oct 19th.

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FPR Announces Grants Available for Outdoor Recreation Projects

September 28, 2018

Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation Announces Grants Available for Outdoor Recreation Projects

Vermont Woodworking School Tour for Landowners

September 27, 2018

October 14th, Fairfax, VT, 2pm. (More details TBA)

Current Use Program 2019 Annual Certification for Agricultural Land and Farm Buildings

September 27, 2018

Annually by November 1, owners of enrolled agricultural land and/or farm buildings must certify that their agricultural land and farm buildings continue to meet the requirements for Current Use Program enrollment.

NRCS Announces October 19 EQIP Signup Deadline for 2019 Funding

September 27, 2018

Assistance will help farmers improve soil and water health and protect forestry and wildlife habitat. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced that farmers are encouraged to apply by October 19, 2018, to receive assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

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August Forest Health Update

September 17, 2018

The August 2018 Forest Health Update had been released. 

New Automatic Email Notification System Regarding EAB

September 15, 2018

An automatic email system has been established to send out notifications regarding the Emerald Ash Borer infestation in Vermont. Subscribe today to remain up-to-date. 

Tree Farmer of the year

2018 Vermont Outstanding Tree Farm Announced

September 6, 2018

The Vermont Woodlands Association and the Vermont Tree Farm Program are proud to announce the selection of Peter and Julie Parker of Granville as the recipients of the 2018 Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year Award.

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Registration Opens for Vermont Backyard Woods Program: An Online Course for Landowners

September 6, 2018

Do you own less than 25 acres?  Then you might be interested in the Vermont Backyard Woods Program.