Weblog for Agricultural Risk Management

When: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Where: Juniper Hill Inn, Windsor, VT

On October 28th restaurants, schools, food distributors, co-ops, supermarkets, and other commercial buyers are coming together in one place to connect with Vermont’s food producers.
This is your chance to explore options for selling to larger scale buyers through one-on-one conversations that you schedule based on who you want to connect with.
The Matchmaker is an event for anyone planning to expand to larger markets, anyone currently selling wholesale who wants to expand their clients, and anyone with surpluses who wants to learn where large quantities can be sold.
There is a registration fee of $20 per person for sellers (farmers, specialty food producers) and $50 per table for buyers. Distributors can register as sellers, buyers, or both. Registration fee includes breakfast, coffee and lunch.
SPACES ARE LIMITED.
Buyers Must Register by September 14th. Sellers Must Register by October 5th.
To request more information and a registration form please contact Kim at the Vermont Fresh Network: kim@vermontfresh.net or 802-434-2000. Registration information also available under “Hot Topics” at www.vermontagriculture.com.
This event co-presented by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Vermont Fresh Network, Vermont Grocers Association, Vermont Specialty Foods Association, Healthcare Without Harm and Vermont Hospitality Council.

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This summer’s wet weather and insect damage may mean low yields for silage and grain corn, forage crops, vegetables, tree fruits and other crops covered under Crop Insurance. Whenever you have crop damage that may adversely affect your yield, or the value of your crop, you may be eligible to file a claim.

What to do:
• Visually inspect each field for losses. Take photos of crop damage.
• Report crop damage promptly:

o Before replanting (many policies have replanting payments).
o Within 72 hours of discovery of damage.
o 15 days before harvest begins (if loss is possible) Within 15 days after harvesting is completed (by insurance unit) or the end of the insurance period.
o Retain crop records such as seed and herbicide receipts.

What not to do:

• Do not destroy evidence that is needed to support your claim, nor harvest your crop without clear direction from the insurance company, preferably in writing.

Contact your crop insurance agent for more information.

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