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Virtual Café Addresses Visitor Safety for PYO Farms

Photo by Gallery DS on Unsplash Burlington A free agritourism Zoom café is planned for May 4 to help pick-your-own (PYO) berry operations navigate the do s and don ts for the upcoming season. The interactive discussion will feature a panel of Northeast growers and agricultural service providers who will address COVID-19 concerns and safety protocols for visitors on farms for the upcoming season. The session, sponsored by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension, will run from 4-5 p.m. Presenters include Lisa Chase, University of Vermont Extension; Deb Colitas, Valley Fruits and Veggies, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; and Claudia Schmidt, Pennsylvania State University Extension. This Zoom café also will provide a forum for growers to discuss the changes they made last year and how they plan to manage PYO visitors this season.

Free Financial Advice Available to Agribusinesses

Burlington Vermont farm, forest and maple business owners may sign up for a free, individualized coaching session with a University of Vermont (UVM) Extension business expert. One-on-one meetings by phone or videoconferencing will be offered from late February through June. Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis and must be reserved no later than Thursday of the week prior to the desired time slot. Appointments are 90 minutes and may be booked with one of the following UVM Extension specialists: Tony Kitsos (farm), Chris Lindgren (forest or maple), Betsy Miller (farm) or Zac Smith (farm or digital marketing).  For a complete list of dates and to register, go to http://go.uvm.edu/agbizcoaching. Once registered, individuals will be contacted to make arrangements for their appointment.

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