Top Ten Factors to Consider Before Growing Grains (PDF): This UVM Extension fact sheet covers key factors to building a successful grain enterprise.

Identification Guide for Forage Legumes Grown in the Northeast (PDF)

Identification Guide for Forage Grasses Grown in the Northeast (PDF)

Renovating an Old Hayfield Video Series: UVM Extension agronomists discuss the ins and outs of managing a Vermont hayfield for productivity, clean water and healthy soil. This 2020 series includes three 30-minute videos.

Cereal Grain and Dry Beans section of the UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Team pages offer a variety of resources related to growing more nutritious livestock feed and to produce grains and beans for human consumption.

The Livestock Forages section of the UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Team pages offer a variety of resources related to growing annual and perennial forage crops.

The University of Vermont Extension Champlain Valley Crop, Soil and Pasture Team provides information and technical assistance to Vermont Farmers in the Lake Champlain Watershed. The team shares research-based knowledge that has practical applications on your farm, and address many production-related issues associated with water quality and farm profitability.

The University of Vermont Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program provides cropping information related to small grains, dry beans, oilseeds, hops, hemp, milkweed, forages and industrial hemp. You’ll find research reports and experiential information presented in practical, farmer-oriented ways.

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University of Vermont Extension Center For Sustainable Agriculture’s Pasture and Livestock website contains information for beginning farmers who are seeking to get started with grass-based farming practices, and experienced farmers looking to convert to or improve their grass-based operations. The site includes tools, information and recommendations to help establish and grow successful grazing systems. Be sure to scroll down to the section that provides species-specific information to find information specific to dairy cattle, swine, beef cattle, sheep, goats, and horses.

Basic Soil Health and Soil Testing (2010). Healthy soils are the cornerstone of a productive and sustainable farm. Heather Darby, UVM Extension Agronomist and Soil Specialist, discusses the fundamentals of managing soils to promote crop productivity while protecting the environment.

Cold Storage Options For Beginning Produce Farmers (2013). Vermont's food systems have experienced increased localization, value addition, diversification, extension of growing season and increased market demand. Growers are now seeing enhanced value in storing and marketing their produce year-round. Crop storage can be costly and the construction and operation of an efficient and well-designed system is essential to a farm's profitability in winter and early spring markets. Chris Callahan, UVM Extension Ag Engineer discusses the biological processes of crops in storage, storage characteristics of various crops, and sizing and design considerations of storage systems. The presentation will include the basics of heating and refrigeration and construction for utility and efficiency (including manufactured boxes, DIY construction, and CoolBots. The webinar was tailored for new and aspiring farmers.

Elderberry Production in Vermont. Visit the UVM Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture’s Elderberry webpage to find the Growing Elderberries production manual, an Elderbery Financial Decision Support tool and links to horticultural information, workshop procedings and videos.

Shiitake Mushrooms as a Farm/Forest Enterprise. Visit the UVM Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture’s webpage to find research-based production guide for Shiitake production.

The UVM Plant Diagnostic Clinic aids Vermont greenhouses, farms and orchards by assisting in the identification and control of pests and diseases. The site provides information on pest and disease identification and management, and includes forms and directions for submitting samples to the laboratory for analysis.

UVM Extension Vermont Vegetable and Berry Grower Pages are chock full of resources for berry and vegetable growers, this site offers information and educational materials about all aspects of produce production and marketing.

UVM Extension's Agricultural Engineering Program works to deliver practical, cost-effective, safe and sustainable equipment and infrastructure approaches for Vermont's small-scale farmers and food processors. The UVM Extension AgEngineering Blog, which provides information on cooling systems, energy, equipment, food safety, heating, and other infrastructure topics. You'll also find an extensive set of links to calculators and other tools to help determine energy requirements and sizing for food coolers, dryers and storage for farm products.

Energy Information for Vegetable and Berry Growers. This webpage provides links to a wide variety of resources and case studies regarding energy use, conservation and production on vegetable farms.

The UVM Extension Tractor Resource Hub provides information on to help beginning farmers with equipment purchasing decisions as well as guides to maintaining tractors. The “Running the Numbers” section explains how you can use partial budgeting to forecast the financial impacts on both the cost and income side of specific machine purchases. You can also find information and resources related to basic tractor use, operation and safety at the hub.

Supplies and Equipment for Vegetable and Berry Growers. This webpage includes links to a variety of suppliers, including tillage and cultivating equipment and tractors, building and equipment design plans, wash house and packing line equipment, fencing systems, and more.