>Hi all,
>Please find below a short press release for the "From the Ground Up" 
>workshop. I've attached a pdf of the brochure but it can also be found on 
>the Land Link VT website. Please let me know if you have 
>questions/concerns. Thanks, Deb (& Beth)
>
>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
>CONTACT:
>
>Deb Heleba, UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture
>Phone: 802-656-0233 or 802-656-5459
>Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>
>BEGINNING FARMER WORKSHOP FOCUSES ON HEALTHY CROPS FROM THE GROUND UP
>
>Burlington—New and beginning farmers will have the opportunity to learn 
>practical tips and techniques for growing healthy horticultural crops in a 
>day-long workshop on Tuesday, August 9.
>
>University of Vermont (UVM) Extension is sponsoring the workshop, called 
>“From the Ground Up.” The day will include hands-on sessions on building a 
>healthy soil, and identification and management of pests, diseases and 
>weeds. It will also include an overview of Intervale Community Farm by 
>farm manager Andy Jones and a presentation and discussion about resources 
>available in Vermont that support new and beginning farmers. Presenters 
>will include UVM Extension specialists Vern Grubinger, Ann Hazelrigg, 
>Heather Darby, and Margaret Skinner.
>
>The workshop will run on August 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with registration 
>starting at 8:30 a.m. It will be held at the Intervale Community Farm in 
>Burlington, Vermont. The workshop will be held rain or shine. Participants 
>are asked to bring their own lunch, the workshop fee will cover materials, 
>drinks and desserts.
>
>Space is limited for the workshop and registrations will be offered on a 
>first-come, first served basis. The registration fee is $25 per person and 
>is due by August 1; after that date, there is a $5 per person late fee. To 
>register, send your check, made payable to “UVM” to UVM Center for 
>Sustainable Agriculture, 63 Carrigan Drive, Burlington, VT 05405. A 
>workshop brochure can be found on-line at www.uvm.edu/landlinkvt 
><http://www.uvm.edu/landlinkvt>. If you have questions, please call 
>802-656-5459 or email [log in to unmask] 
><mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
>
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Beth Holtzman
Women's Agricultural Network

617 Comstock Rd.
Berlin, VT 05602

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802-223-2389 ext. 15
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