The latest happenings from the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
The Morgan Horse Farm (MHF) team worked closely with the equine faculty in UVM’s Animal and Veterinary Science Department, to facilitate a robust schedule of learning opportunities at the farm in Weybridge, VT during the fall of 2022. The Equine Training Techniques course, Equine Health Practicum, Equine Clinical Topics course, and the Intro to Animal Science courses all utilized the Morgan herd and facility resources. Continue reading “Morgan Horse Farm Hosts Equine Health & Training Clinics”
Seventy-two 4-H members from across Vermont participated in the 4-H Bovine Bonanza, held at the University of Vermont’s Paul R. Miller Research & Education Center on November 5, 2022. The instructors for the event were the Cooperative for Real Education in Agriculture Management (CREAM) students. With the farm hosting the event, it brings 4-H members to UVM and it gives the CREAM students a chance to showcase their passion and knowledge. Continue reading “4-H Bonanza Showcases Student Passion for All Things Bovine”
UVM is part of a new regional collaboration to study the climate-related vulnerabilities of mobile home park communities. With funding announced this week from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA)s Climate Adaptation Partnerships program, the project brings together researchers from the Universities of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, as well as all three northern New England State Climatologists.
Continue reading “New Funding from NOAA to Study Climate Change Resilience for Mobile Homes”
Halloween Barn returned in full force this year after a few years’ hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The event, held annually at the UVM Horse Barn for the past two decades, welcomes community members and their families to trick or treat through the horse barn stalls where they are greeted by students and their horses in costume.
Corinne Cooper has joined Extension after spending almost nine years as the assistant town clerk for Berlin, VT, where she was responsible for compiling the annual town report, updating records, and addressing resident concerns. She also supported administrative functions at the Governors Highway Safety Program and Vermont Emergency Management Department of Public Safety. Continue reading “Oct. 2022 CALS New Hires”