Answering Questions on the Farm: Conducting Research, Maintaining Records, Evaluating Production Practices
A two day farmer-to-farmer conference for vegetable growers
January 5 & 6, 2009
Hulbert Oudoor Center, Fairlee, Vermont
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How do you know you are making money? Which record-keeping systems might work best to get and keep you organized? How much does it cost you to grow a crop and what should you charge? How do you determine when to plant and if you need any soil amendments? What farm-related questions would you like answered?
You are invited to join us for two days of presentations and group discussions by many highly experienced and successful vegetable farmers that will share answers to these questions and more. Come and enjoy great food in the company of friends old and new, in a lively and engaging learning environment.
This workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced level farmers with farms of any size farm, and for all types of farming systems (conventional, organic, sustainable, etc.).
Speakers
Paul & Sandy Arnold, Pleasant Valley Farm, Argyle, NY
David Colson, New Leaf Farm, Durham, ME
Dan Kaplan, Brookfield Farm, Amherts, MA
Jane Sorensen, River Berry Farm, Fairfax, VT
Richard Wiswall, Cate Farm, Plainfield, VT
Co-Sponsors
John Merck Fund
NE-SARE
NOFA Vermont
University of Vermont Extension
Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers
Why Come?
Come learn from experienced farmers how to answer specific questions on your farm to help you be more efficient, manage resources, and make more money.
Logistics
Participants MUST pre-register by December 23rd, 2008. Space is limited.
Registration is $120/person and includes an informative conference binder, refreshments and snacks, meals during the conference, and a quad occupancy room.
To request a copy of the conference brochure, call the office at 802-434-4122, or download one here