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							Posted on January 31, 2014
			
				When Sean Stanton started improving the pastures surrounding his small farm in Great Barrington, MA, his efforts not only benefited the natural resources of this scenic southwest corner of Berkshire County, but also diners at a Manhattan restaurant. That’s because he supplies the Blue Hill Restauran...			
			
									
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				Lee Newspapers 			
			Posted on January 31, 2014
			
				By George Looby, DVM Global warming aside, the winter of 2013-2014 is shaping up to go on record as one of the harshest in decades and all domestic creatures exposed to its rigors need help in making adjustments to survive the elements. Animal owners are generally well tuned to the precautions neces...			
			
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				Troy Bishopp 			
			Posted on January 31, 2014
			
				FAIRLEE, VT— The menu at this year’s 18th annual Vermont Grazing and Livestock Conference had over 300 farmers from around the Northeast munching on grazing, soil health, financial and life goal entrees rich in practical knowledge. Complementing the enthusiasm for this whole farm decision-making foc...			
			
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				Steve Wagner 			
			Posted on January 31, 2014
			
				REO virus is a malady that appears and goes away, only to re-appear now and then, here and there, seemingly defying any pattern of severity or species. It is so hard to spot that often only vigilant farmers and/or veterinarians who conduct more than cursory examinations are likely to become suspicio...			
			
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				Laura Rodley 			
			Posted on January 24, 2014
			
				All farmers know that Mother Nature is unpredictable and try to work within her good grace and confines, no matter what weather she delivers. What is predictable on George Hunt Jr.’s Hunt Farm, a dairy farm in Orange, MA, is that calves are born all year long that keep the cows circulating in steady...			
			
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				Tamara Scully 			
			Posted on January 24, 2014
			
				It’s all about the grass at Vermont’s Applecheek Farm. The 300 acre former dairy farm has 120 acres of open pasture, used both for mixed species rotational grazing and for hay production. John and Rocio Clark now run the farm, which John’s parent operated as a dairy farm for many years. They certifi...			
			
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				George Looby, DVM 			
			Posted on January 24, 2014
			
				A case presently under review by the Connecticut Supreme Court could have far-reaching implications for the horse owners of Connecticut and, if carried to a possible ultimate conclusion, the equine industry throughout the U.S. In this case, a young boy was bitten by a horse and when the case was bro...			
			
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				Tamara Scully 			
			Posted on January 24, 2014
			
				Producing wool doesn’t start with shearing the sheep; it begins well before birth. Two primary factors which affect wool quality are genetics and nutrition. Dr. Nancy Irlbeck, of the University of Colorado — a sheep farmer herself — discussed the importance of nutrition in fiber development, offerin...			
			
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				Sanne Kure-Jensen 			
			Posted on January 24, 2014
			
				Do you want to share variety trial results, on-farm experiment results or great new equipment with fellow farmers? One great way is to invite fellow farmers or researchers over for a field visit. You might combine it with other topics and speakers for a four to six hour field day. Charlie White of P...			
			
									 
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