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Author Archives: Ben Waterman
Outsmarting Quackgrass
Quackgrass, Elymus repens (L.) Gould, is a major problem in cropping systems across the United States and Canada. It is a persistent, perennial, cool-season weedy grass that has the unique ability to hide below the surface and suddenly invade an … Continue reading
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Tagged quackgrass, quackgrass control, quackgrass management
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Last Chance to NAP!
But there is no time to nap! It’s time to inquire about NAP, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. USDA Farm Service Agency offers this insurance program to producers of specialty crops. Different coverage levels are available that cover certain … Continue reading
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Farm Access Resources for 2015
Numerous organizations and programs across Vermont aim to help you find land, find a farmer or find information related to farm tenure and stewardship. Here are ideas to get you going in 2015. The Vermont Farmland Access Network, or VFAN, … Continue reading
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