The Working Lands Enterprise Board (WLEB) plans to award a total of $180,000 in COVID-19 Response Business Development Grants within the sectors of agriculture and forestry. These funds are designed to complement business’s ability to maintain operations while increasing capacity to rebuild and/or recover during this unprecedented time of need. Approximately 20% of Vermont’s working
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As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 19 During last Wednesday and Friday press conferences, the Governor continued his stance of moving slowly and cautiously
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As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 18 During last Wednesday and Friday press conferences, the Governor continued his stance of moving slowly and cautiously
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By Kate Forrer, UVM Extension Here is a quick update on the soon-to-be-launched Vermont Forestry Webinar Library. As you may have heard, the Vermont Forestry Webinar Library will provide VT licensed foresters with an opportunity to earn continuing education credits for viewing on-demand recorded webinars. The library will initially be comprised of the over 25+
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As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 17 A reminder for all businesses, including dairy, that you must follow the requirements and guidelines that are
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As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 16 Last Friday, the Governor continued with his plan to open the Vermont economy a quarter spigot turn
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As we maneuver, these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 15 Last Friday, the Governor announced the following: Employees shall not report to, or be allowed to remain
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As we maneuver, these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 14 Many of the House and Senate committees are continuing to meet. The focus of the committee work
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Vermonters faced a short and mild winter of 2019-2020, compared to years past. From December 1 to February 29, statewide temperatures averaged 23°F, which was four degrees warmer than the winter of 2018– 2019. Average precipitation across the state was 9.47 inches, which averaged 2.04 inches less than last year’s average. Click here to
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As we maneuver, these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have but realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 13 Many of the House and Senate committees met last week and will continue to meet this week, the
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