CVFC recently brought Charles Martin, Deputy Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, to visit three member farms run by new, young farmers: Tup's Crossing Farm in Orwell, Golden Russet Farm in Shoreham, and Cutting Hill Beef Company in West Cornwall. It was a beautiful, sunny day for touring the farms and talking with the farmers. Deputy Secretary Martin appreciated the opportunity to see how these farms operate first-hand and hear about their successes as well as their challenges. (fb)

Heading into the planting season, what questions do you have about your fields and operation? Are you concerned about compaction? Technical service providers at the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition and UVM Extension are here to talk through your options with you. Don't hesitate to contact Kate Longfield at CVFC and Shawn Lucas at UVM Extension. https://cvfc-vt.com/technical-assistance/ (fb)