Begin forwarded message:
> From: Jennifer Colby <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: June 20, 2007 4:08:40 PM EDT
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: VGFA Mini Grants Application Now Online Deadline July 15
> Reply-To: Vermont Pasturelands Network <[log in to unmask]>
>
> In coordination with SARE/UVM Extension, the Vt Grass Farmers
> Association
> has decided to offer a limited number of mini-grants to allow member
> farmers
> the opportunity to experiment with planting new pasture species. This
> funding is intended to allow a few extra farms to participate in a SARE
> Pasture Species Evaluation Trial, on a more limited basis. These funds
> are
> for use in purchasing seed to supplement/renovate small areas of
> pasture to
> see what works on your farm. There is the potential for technical
> support by
> Vermont Pasture Network Staff concerning species selection, method of
> seeding, and follow-up evaluation.
>
> The application is available in PDF format on the VPN web site:
> http://www.uvm.edu/~pasture/Documents/MiniGrant07.pdf
>
> Please note the deadline is July 15!
>
> Jenn
>
> Jennifer Colby
> Outreach Coordinator
> Vermont Pasture Network at the
> UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture
> 63 Carrigan Drive
> Burlington, VT 05405
> (802) 656-0858 business office
> (802) 728-2045 home office
> (802) 656-8874 fax
> www.uvm.edu/~pasture
>
>