NOFA-VT is excited to once again be co-hosting Small Farm Action Days with our friends at Rural Vermont! Kicking off Tuesday, February 21st, this event series offers farmers and the agrarian community at large—homesteaders, gardeners, (urban) farmers, medicine makers, and food activists alike—opportunities to speak with lawmakers, voice their real-life issues, and learn more about the legislative process.

Bringing Joy and Determination to the Climate Justice Movement

To call for Climate Solutions that:

--> Are accessible and affordable to low and middle-income Vermonters
--> Keep $ in Vermont and provide good paying jobs
--> Strengthen community resilience
--> Protect human health, agricultural lands, and biodiversity
--> Truly reduce carbon emissions

Meet at City Hall (39 Main St.) and march to the State House.

Join us for a discussion with Dr. Joshua Faulkner focused on water management throughout your whole farm system. How does topography and soils affect management decisions? How do we utilize natural and manmade features in our farm landscape to effectively manage through times of too much and too little water?

Join us for a discussion with Dr. Heather Darby on strategies for efficiently managing and using water in pastures and hay fields. Topics covered will include drought-tolerant forages, soil health, examples of pasture irrigation systems, and management considerations for dry periods.

Join us for a discussion with Dr. Rachel Schattman focused on strategies for efficient water usage in vegetable and small fruit production.