2016 Grain Research Tour Borderview Research Farm, Alburgh, Vermont

2016 Grain Research Tour
Borderview Research Farm, Alburgh, Vermont
The University of Vermont Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program (NWCS) in collaboration
with Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) and Northern Grain Growers
Association (NGGA) would like to invite you to the 4th Annual Grain Research Tour!
FIELD DAY DETAILS:
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Borderview Research Farm
146 Line Road
Alburgh, VT 05446
Click on link to get directions.
There are over 1,000 plots of wheat, barley, oats, heirlooms, and dry beans. We also have small grain
trials on evaluating biocontrol of head blight, organic weed control strategies, green manure underseeding, and winter barley planting date and fertiliThe Grain Tour is a Free Event and snacks
ty studies. Not to mention the cool equipment we
will be provided by the NOFA-VT Pizza oven
have, including our new band seeder (pictured
showcasing local grains/wheat.
above)!
Donations for pizza oven are welcome.
Please pre-register by June 24th
In addition, we will be discussing common small
Online: http://bit.ly/24XvpUa
grain and dry bean plant diseases and insect pests.
Email: [email protected] or
We’ll demonstrate scouting techniques and have
Phone: 802-524-6501 ext. 432
“cheat-sheets” available to help with identification.
To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Susan Brouillette at
802-524-6501 or 1-800-639-2130 (toll-free in Vt. only) by June 10, 2016 so we may assist you.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
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with the United States Department of Agriculture. University of Vermont Extension, Burlington, Vermont. University of Vermont Extension, and U.S. Department of Agriculture,
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marital or familial status.
UVM Extension
NW Crops & Soils Program
278 S. Main Street, Suite 2
St. Albans, VT 05478-1876
2016 Grain Research Tour
Location: Borderview Research Farm, 146 Line Road, Alburgh, Vt.
Hosts: Roger Rainville
Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Time: 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Free Event with snacks included.
Please RSVP by June 24.
Online: http://bit.ly/24XvpUa
Email: [email protected] or
Phone: 802-524-6501 or 1-800-639-2130 (Vt. only)
Directions: From Rte. 2 in Alburgh, turn onto Rte. 225 (Border Road) towards the Canadian Border. As you approach
the border, turn Left just BEFORE the Customs bldg. In front of you, there will be a dirt road (Line Road) that goes
West along the border. Go to first farm on the Left.