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							Posted on January 23, 2014
			
				As the Champlain Valley Expo prepares to host the 82 st annual Vermont Farm Show January 28-30, organizers have announced an exciting line-up of exhibits and events. This year’s show will feature more than 150 agricultural exhibits , ranging from tractors to livestock to cutting-edge equipment. For ...			
			
									
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				Lorraine Strenkowski 			
			Posted on January 17, 2014
			
				With a little planning, a winter farrowing can be just as successful as a warm weather one. Sows’ living and birthing quarters should be top priority: warm, dry accommodations are the key components to the survival rate of sows and their piglets. Much like a human, a pig that gets cold and wet often...			
			
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				Terry Lynn Colligan 			
			Posted on January 17, 2014
			
				During the past three seasons, Maine farmers have played host to a number of Open Farm Day events across this state. These events have been held for the past 24 years. On certain selected weekends, Maine farmers open their farms to the public for the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a ...			
			
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				Tamara Scully 			
			Posted on January 17, 2014
			
				Native warm season grasses are playing a growing role in pasture management. These multi-use grasses are a primary way of establishing and maintaining wildlife habitat, are used for biofuel, and are being promoted for use under drought conditions. Recent research at the University of Tennessee’s Cen...			
			
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				Tamara Scully 			
			Posted on January 13, 2014
			
				At Connolly Brothers Dairy Farm, in Temple, NH, the three Connolly brothers have returned home to the dairy farm. Determined to grow the dairy business, expand farm operations, and continue the second-generation farm, brothers Chris, Mike and Patrick — along wife wives Jennifer, Cindi, and Jill — ha...			
			
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				George Looby, DVM 			
			Posted on January 13, 2014
			
				For decades there has been a strong difference of opinion among various vested groups regarding the merits of adding antibiotics to animal feeds for the purpose of increasing feed efficiency and minimizing the effects of possible low grade infections especially in young growing animals. Animal scien...			
			
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				Sanne Kure-Jensen 			
			Posted on January 13, 2014
			
				Savvy businesspeople know that happy customers return and spend more money. Smart farmers ask loyal CSA, farmers market and restaurant customers what they liked. Smart businesspeople seek customer suggestions for the future. Engaged customers are loyal customers. Always greet your customers personal...			
			
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				Tamara Scully 			
			Posted on January 13, 2014
			
				The University of Vermont’s “Across the Fence” television program is the longest running locally-produced program in the United States, and is produced by the University of Vermont Cooperative Extension. The show recently featured Jenn Colby, Pasture Program Coordinator at the UVM Center for Sustain...			
			
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				Lee Newspapers 			
			Posted on January 3, 2014
			
				by Kathy Jablonski, Field Specialist, 4-H Healthy Living, Youth and Family Team, UNH Cooperative Extension The holiday season is one filled with joy, memory making and anticipation. For some folks, it’s a time of reflection and goal setting, others to celebrate a joyous time in their religious calen...			
			
									 
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