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Hello,
As a reminder we are seeking nominations for the Sustainable Agriculture
Farm of the Year by October 1. Details are below.
The nomination only needs to be up to 500 words and can be submitted by
email so we're hoping you may have a few moments to nominate a farm you
may have in mind. Thanks! Deb
*Nominations Sought for Sustainable Agriculture Farm of the Year *
Burlington--Each year, one Vermont farm is selected as the Sustainable
Agriculture Farm of the Year. The award, sponsored by the Vermont
Sustainable Agriculture Council, recognizes farms dedicated to
maintaining the long-term sustainability of farming in the state. Any
Vermont farm is eligible to be nominated -- the deadline to submit a
nomination is October 1, 2005.
Criteria for award selection is based on how well the farm has
demonstrated the following:
1) A significant commitment to environmental stewardship.
2) Innovative farming and/or marketing practices.
3) Economic viability of the farm business.
4) A commitment to education and community.
The selection committee is comprised of representatives from the Vermont
Sustainable Agriculture Council, a legislated body that advises the
University of Vermont Center for Sustainable Agriculture and the Vermont
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets on sustainable agriculture
issues. The recipient receives a $200 check and a handsome sign suitable
for posting at the farm. The award will be announced in press releases
and in the Vermont Agency of Agriculture’s Agriview newsletter. The farm
will also be recognized at a public event (to be arranged by the UVM
Center for Sustainable Agriculture and the Vermont Agency of
Agriculture, in collaboration with the recipient farm.)
Past recipients of the award include: Shelburne Orchards, Harlow Farm,
Intervale Community Farm, Butterworks Farm, Lilac Ridge Farm, Adams
Farm, and Golden Russet Farm.
Please submit nominations electronically to
[log in to unmask] by October 1. You may also mail it to
Sustainable Agriculture Farm of the Year, c/o UVM Center for Sustainable
Agriculture, 63 Carrigan Drive, Burlington VT 05405-0004. Nominations
should address the four selection criteria listed and be no longer than
500 words. Self-nominations are acceptable.
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