Rural Vermont Events
07/26 - 08/08 2nd Annual "Art for Agrarians" Art Auction
Online auction begins July 26th at www.ruralvermont.org, runs through August 6th. Auction closes out at Reception, Sunday, August 8th, 2010, 2 - 5 pm at Lincoln Peak Winery in New Haven - final chance to bid!
Read More >08/05 Mozzarella, Farmer's Cheese & Camembert with Lea Calderon-Guthe
Make your own mozzarella, farmers’ cheese and camembert from raw cows’ milk at Symphony Farm! Class presented by Rural Vermont and taught by Lea Calderon-Guthe at Symphony Farm in Washington on Thursday, August 5, 1 - 4 p.m. Pre-registration required with a $20-40 sliding scale fee. All proceeds benefit Rural Vermont. To sign up or for more information, call Rural Vermont at (802) 223-7222 or e-mail lea@ruralvermont.org.
08/21 Butter, Whipped Cream, Ice Cream, & Raspberry Scones with Lisa & Randy Robar
Saturday, August 21st
Hawk's Hill Farm, BARNARD
* EASY & DELICIOUS PRODUCTS WITH INSTANT GRATIFICATION - KIDS WELCOME AT THIS SPECIAL CLASS! CALL TODAY TO SIGN UP!
08/26 From Brooder to Plate: Pastured Poultry Opportunities
RURAL VERMONT HOSTS FIRST IN “FREE ENTERPRISE FARMING” WORKSHOP SERIES:
From Brooder to Plate: Pastured Poultry Opportunities
On Thursday, August 26 from 11 am - 3 pm, Rural Vermont’s “Free Enterprise Farming” workshop series will commence with From Brooder to Plate: Pastured Poultry Opportunities at the scenic Chandler Pond Farm in South Wheelock, VT. The workshop is $10 for Rural Vermont members and $20 for all else. Space is limited! Register in advance by calling (802) 223-7222 or emailing shelby@ruralvermont.org.
Read More >08/27 Feta, Ricotta, & Chevre with Sara Armstrong Donegan of Trillium Hill Farm
Friday, August 27th
United Church of Hinesburg, HINESBURG
09/12 From Cow to Customer: Producing Raw Milk for Direct Sale
Sunday September 12, 11 am - 3 pm
Lathe Farm, CRAFTSBURY
Rural Vermont hosts this on-farm workshop and invites current and aspiring farmers to tour one of a growing number of farms who are operating a successful raw milk microdairy. See, share, and learn best practices for the production and direct sale of up to 50 quarts of raw milk per day.
09/13 From Cow to Customer: Expanding Raw Milk Production to Meet a Growing Demand
Monday September 13, 11 am - 3 pm
Family Cow Farmstand, HINESBURG
Rural Vermont hosts this on-farm workshop and invites current and aspiring farmers to tour the first farm to be state certified as a Tier II raw milk producer. See, share, and learn best practices for the production and sale of raw milk in excess of 50 quarts per day.
09/17 Mozzarella, Farmer's Cheese, & Camembert with Lea Calderon-Guthe
Friday, September 17th
Milk provided by Tamarack Hollow Farm in Burlington
Location TBD, BURLINGTON
09/19 3rd Annual Tour de Farms
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Shoreham Green, SHOREHAM
09/22 Swiss Style Cheese (washed rind, semi-hard "raclette") with Karen Bixler
Learn how to Make Swiss-Style Cheese from Raw Cows’ Milk! Class presented by Rural Vermont, taught by Karen Bixler, and hosted by Green Acres Farm. Wednesday, September 22nd, 1-4 pm, Green Acres Farm, South Randolph, $20-40 sliding scale, pre-registration required. All proceeds benefit Rural Vermont. To sign up or for more info, call Rural Vermont at (802) 223-7222 or email lea@ruralvermont.org.
10/02 From Cow to Customer: Producing Raw Milk for Direct Sale
Saturday October 2, 11 am - 3 pm
Bunker Farm, EAST DUMMERSTON
Rural Vermont hosts this on-farm workshop and invites current and aspiring farmers to tour one of a growing number of farms who are operating a successful raw milk microdairy. See, share, and learn best practices for the production and direct sale of up to 50 quarts of raw milk per day.
Other Events
07/01 - 07/25 Please join the VT Migrant Farmworker Solidarity Project for the premiere of our new documentary film "Silenced Voices"
Please join the VT Migrant Farmworker Solidarity Project for the premiere of our new documentary film "Silenced Voices"
The VT Migrant Farmworker Solidarity Project kicks off a state-wide tour on July 1 in Burlington with the premiere of its new documentary film Silenced Voices, as the recent Arizona law draws national attention to the issue of immigration.
View the trailer here: http://www.vtmigrantfarmworkersolidarity.org/node/72
When migrant farmworker José Obeth Santiz Cruz was killed in a farming accident in December 2009 the VT Migrant Farmworker Solidarity Project organized a delegation to return his remains and bring back the story of his family and community coming to terms with his death. Silenced Voices shows that this small and rural indigenous village in Chiapas, Mexico is deeply interconnected with VT and highlights the hardships and challenges of this invisible community as they work to sustain Vermont’s struggling dairy farms.
This film and tour are timed to raise awareness about the vital yet invisible role migrant farmworkers play in Vermont’s food systems while drawing attention to the conditions and economic policies that force migrants from their homes.
Thursday July 1st at 7pm, Burlington Black Box Theatre at Main St. Landing on the Waterfront (bottom of College St.). Contact Brendan O'Neill at vtmfsp@gmail.com
Tuesday July 6th at 7pm, Montpelier Unitarian Universalist Church. Contact Gustavo Terán at gateran51@yahoo.com
Wednesday July 14th at 7pm, Hardwick Town Hall w/ Meredith Holch who will show her animated film 'Neighbors' also about Vermont's migrant farmworkers. Contact Robin Cappuccino at wmtnfarm@together.net
Sunday July 25th at the Fairfield Community Center showing continuously throughout the "Jig in the Valley". Contact Naomi Wolcott at nwolcott@uvm.edu
The film will be followed by a discussion and dialogue with the VT Migrant Farmworker Solidarity Project and film makers Sam Mayfield, Brendan O'Neill and Gustavo Terán.
More information at: www.vtmfsp.org
07/10 Heart of the Islands Bike Tour
The Heart of the Islands Bike Tour offers cyclists of all levels the opportunity to explore Champlain Islands' farms, art studios, food venues, and vineyards during a leisurely (and spectacular) 10, 24, or 35-mile ride. $35 adult, $15 youth. Saturday July 10, 10am-4pm at Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, VT. www.VermontFarmTours.com to register.
07/15 Dirt! The Movie
The Central Vermont Food Systems Council is showing a FREE screening of the award-winning documentary, "Dirt! The Movie". This is a comprehensive film that illustrates the importance of dirt to our existence, and the global threats to this invaluable resource. On Thursday, July 15th, at 7:00 PM in the Vermont College of Fine Arts Chapel in Montpelier, all are welcome to attend.
10/15 - 10/17 4th Annual Northeast Animal Power Field Days
Friday-Sunday, October 15-17, 2010
Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT
Dedicated to working draft animal enterprises supporting local communities and a land-based economy, this two-day trade fair and conference will feature workshops, equipment demonstrations, working demos, exhibitors, local food, swap meet, and more.
Friday, October 15th will feature field and forest working demos at Howevale Farm, adjacent to the Tunridge Fairgrounds. Friday evening will include a community potluck dinner on the Tunbridge Fairgrounds.
Saturday, October 16th will focus on workshops and equipment presentations, resource exhibitors, local food vendors, and networking sessions, throughout the Fairgrounds.
Sunday, October 17th will start off with a Community/Teamster Appreciation Breakfast, then will offer a variety of activities including the premier annual meeting of the newly formed Draft Animal Power Network.Visit our website: www.animalpowerfielddays.org or join our Discussion Forum: www.draftanimalpower.com. For more info: 802-234-5524,or info@animalpowerfielddays.org.