Join Dale Strickler, Russ Wilson, and Vermont farmers to learn about the power of native prairie for Vermont agriculture, ecology, and society.
Dale and Russ will share their deep, practical knowledge about establishing and managing native prairie for yield and livestock performance, minimizing drought and flood, reducing input costs, caring for pollinators and all wildlife, deepening topsoil, infiltrating and purifying water, increasing water-holding capacity, and leaving our kids a deep topsoil future.
Our event will begin at 10 am sharp at 7404 Ethan Allen Highway, New Haven, VT, with presentations from Dale, Russ, and Abe Collins.
After lunch, we will proceed to Jillian Farm, where Vermont farmers Brad & Ashton Thomas, Guy & Matt Choiniere, and Scott Cleveland will share knowledge and work to date on their three-year projects to convert corn, soy, and introduced pastures into grazed and hayed native prairie.
A bus will provide transport between the main event space and the farm.
Lunch is provided and included in your ticket cost.
Pre-registration is required.
Cost:
$30 for students
$60 for farmers and community members
$120 for university and agency TA providers
Agenda:
10-12:30 Prairie and Corn to Cup Prairie Presentations and Discussion
12:30-1:15 Lunch
1:15 - 2:00 Travel to Jillian Farm on the bus
2 - 3:15 Field walk and discussion
3:30-4 - Adaptive learning and closing - top take-homes, questions and insights, and next steps
4-4:45 Travel back to event space & cars
