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Thursday, March 20, Noon - 1 pm EST

Getting Started Growing Small Grains in New England  A UVM Extension New Farmer Project webinar. 
The demand for local grains is increasing and innovative farmers around New England have been working with UVM Extension to experiment with breed selection and best practices for growing grains for human consumption in our changing climate.    Join Dr. Heather Darby, Agronomic and Soils Specialist for the University of Vermont Extension and lead researcher on small grain production systems in Vermont to learn about getting started growing grains, including: recommended species, production strategies, mechanization and infrastructure options for production and post-harvest handling and common challenges faced by both new and experienced growers alike.

Newcomers to online learning are welcome. All you need to participate is internet access and a computer that you can hear sound through. To participate, please go to http://go.uvm.edu/aemon at about 11:45 a.m EST on March 20, 2014 and click on the webinar title.  For more information, contact [log in to unmask] or call 802-223-2389x203. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please let Jessie Schmidt know by March 15, 2014 at 802-223-2389 or 1-866-860-1382 (toll-free in VT) or [log in to unmask] so we may assist you. If you have not participated in a webinar before, we recommend you download the necessary software for free the day before the webinar is scheduled at http://tiny.cc/UVMWebinarCheck.


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