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Happy 2010 Friends and Colleagues!
I hope you will forward this announcement to folks that might be
interested. We are starting a monthly webinar series for new farmers on
the second Thursday of the month from 7-8pm. Participation is free and
requires access to the internet.
Mary
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*UVM Extension Launches Webinar Series for New Farmers
*
Have you ever wondered if raising sheep is for you? On Thursday, January
14 at 7:00pm, UVM Extension's New Farmer Program kicks off the 2010
webinar series with Starting Right with Sheep with Chet Parsons, UVM
Extension Livestock Specialist. Learn about the different breeds of
sheep and which types are best for your situation. Learn how to select
healthy livestock and what to look for when purchasing animals. Finally
learn a bit about the housing, pasture, fencing, breeding and health
needs of your sheep before you bring them home. The webinar will last
one hour and you can participate from your computer!
To participate in this webinar simply go to
https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2009421&password=M.D450665494CA37A254026495EE92DF
15 minutes prior to the start time, login using your name and enter our
virtual classroom. If you have internet access and can hear sound
through your computer that's all you need to participate. You will be
able to ask questions using our chat feature. Can't make it at that
time? No problem, we will record the webinar so you can view it at your
convenience.
Help us to spread the word about this session. No pre-registration is
required and there is no fee to participate. About 20 minutes prior to
the start time simply go the virtual meeting room
at https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2009421&password=M.D450665494CA37A254026495EE92DF.
You will be presented with a login screen that has an "Enter as Guest"
option. Enter your name, then click "Login" button to join the
conference. To hear the audio you will need a computer equipped with a
sound card and speakers. If you would like to check that your computer
has everything you need to participate you can go to
http://www.elluminate.com/support <http://www.elluminate.com/support>
at any time and test your system and download and necessary software.
Newcomers to online learning are welcome -- we're learning right along
with you!
__ <http://www.elluminate.com/support>
Questions? Email Mary Peabody at [log in to unmask]
<http://www.elluminate.com/support>
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Mary Peabody, UVM Extension Specialist, Community & Economic Development
Associate Director, Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development &
Women's Agricultural Network
617 Comstock Road, Suite 5
Berlin, VT 05602-9194
Phone: 802-223-2389 extension 13
or tollfree: 866-860-1382 extension 13
Fax: 802-223-6500
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Check out the Women's Ag Network blog
http://mpeabody.blog.uvm.edu/wagn/
Commitment to our rural communities
http://nercrd.psu.edu/
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Happy 2010 Friends and Colleagues! <br>
<br>
I hope you will forward this announcement to folks that might be
interested. We are starting a monthly webinar series for new farmers on
the second Thursday of the month from 7-8pm. Participation is free and
requires access to the internet. <br>
<br>
Mary<br>
<br>
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<br>
<b>UVM Extension Launches Webinar Series for New Farmers
<br>
</b><br>
Have you ever wondered if raising sheep is for you? On Thursday,
January 14 at 7:00pm, UVM Extension's New Farmer Program kicks off the
2010 webinar series with <b class="moz-txt-star"><span
class="moz-txt-tag"></span>Starting Right with Sheep<span
class="moz-txt-tag"></span></b> with Chet Parsons, UVM Extension
Livestock Specialist. Learn about the different breeds of sheep and
which types are best for your situation. Learn how to select healthy
livestock and what to look for when purchasing animals. Finally learn a
bit about the housing, pasture, fencing, breeding and health needs of
your sheep before you bring them home. The webinar will last one hour
and you can participate from your computer!
<br>
<br>
To participate in this webinar simply go to <a
class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2009421&password=M.D450665494CA37A254026495EE92DF">https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2009421&password=M.D450665494CA37A254026495EE92DF</a>
15 minutes prior to the start time, login using your name and enter our
virtual classroom. If you have internet access and can hear sound
through your computer that's all you need to participate. You will be
able to ask questions using our chat feature. Can't make it at that
time? No problem, we will record the webinar so you can view it at your
convenience.
<br>
<br>
Help us to spread the word about this session. No pre-registration is
required and there is no fee to participate. About 20 minutes prior to
the start time simply go the virtual meeting room at <a
class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2009421&password=M.D450665494CA37A254026495EE92DF">https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2009421&password=M.D450665494CA37A254026495EE92DF</a>.
You will be presented with a login screen that has an "Enter as Guest"
option. Enter your name, then click "Login" button to join the
conference. To hear the audio you will need a computer equipped with a
sound card and speakers. If you would like to check that your computer
has everything you need to participate you can go to <a
href="http://www.elluminate.com/support">http://www.elluminate.com/support
</a> at any time and test your system and download and necessary
software. <br>
<br>
Newcomers to online learning are welcome -- we're learning right along
with you!<br>
<a href="http://www.elluminate.com/support"><u></u></a><br>
Questions? Email Mary Peabody at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]</a>.<br>
<br>
<a href="http://www.elluminate.com/support"></a><br>
<br>
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Mary Peabody, UVM Extension Specialist, Community & Economic Development
Associate Director, Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development &
Women's Agricultural Network
617 Comstock Road, Suite 5
Berlin, VT 05602-9194
Phone: 802-223-2389 extension 13
or tollfree: 866-860-1382 extension 13
Fax: 802-223-6500
E-mail: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]</a>
Check out the Women's Ag Network blog
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://mpeabody.blog.uvm.edu/wagn/">http://mpeabody.blog.uvm.edu/wagn/</a>
Commitment to our rural communities
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nercrd.psu.edu/">http://nercrd.psu.edu/</a>
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