July 19, 2011
FEMA will be hosting a series of one-day Substantial Damage Estimator software workshops at the Joint Field Office in Burlington. The software is a tool designed to assist communities in determining whether or not structures have been Substantially Damaged and whether structures need to be brought into compliance with local/NFIP minimum standards. Workshops are scheduled […]
July 18, 2011
Summer Agricultural Events at VLS Tues July 26 – Sustainable Agricultural Law Careers Oakes 007 4:15-5:45PM Moderator: William Eubanks II ’08, Meyer Glitzenstein & Crystal Panelists: Annette Higby, National Sustainable Agricultural Coalition; Kenneth Miller, Law for Food LLP; Jim Libby, VT Housing and Conservation Board Panelists will describe what they do that relates to sustainable […]
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Capital Improvement Grant FY2011 Request for Applications I. BACKGROUND A. Funding Source and Available Funds The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) received $100,000 from the Vermont Legislature to provide matching grants for capital investments that will support Vermont agricultural producers in obtaining GAP certification. There is a maximum […]
July 6, 2011
SPREADING THE WORD ABOUT FEMA, NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR BURLINGTON, VT – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has recently incorporated the latest high-tech ways of getting the word out about disaster assistance, including websites, mobile applications and cell phones. However, one of the best ways to spread information is still the old-fashioned way: word-of-mouth. That’s why […]
May 11, 2011
June Forums to Focus on State Comprehensive Energy Plan Update ***Your input is needed!*** Goal: Comprehensive Energy Plan to be Completed & on Governor’s desk by Oct 15; Implementation of VT’s Energy Plan is the central piece of this work! Community energy committee leaders, planners and the general public are all invited to attend one […]
May 3, 2011
Northfield’s Hazard Mitigation Plan is currently being updated and available for review and comments. Please contact Jennifer at mojo@cvregion.com if you would like to review and make comments.
April 20, 2011
Build Your Best Future Submit a Heart & Soul Community Planning Proposal Are you looking for a way to help your community realize its potential and create a better future? Orton has issued a Request for Proposals seeking four Heart & Soul Community Planning project towns in the Northeast and Rocky Mountains. Selected towns will […]
Local Food System Presentation 5/10 – 7 PM Big Picture – How can Vermont build strong local and regional food systems, create jobs in the foodand farm economy, and improve access to healthy local food? The VermontSustainable Jobs Fund has laid out an impressive road map for the next 10years of agricultural development with the […]
Woodland Landowner Summit 4/30/2011 Fairlee – The VT Dept. of Forests Parks & Recreation and VNRC are cosponsoring a daylong summit entitledKeeping Forests for the Future: Planning a Legacy for your Woodland atLake Morey Inn. The day will be packed with useful information for bothlandowners and professionals who work with landowners to learn about waysto […]
This year the VT Division for Historic Preservation will be combining its two statewide conferences into one, providing three specific education tracks:The Historic Track will be of interest to Historical Societies, Bywaycommunities, heritage tourism groups, to those interested in history andhistoric preservation, and to those wanting to learn more about Poultney. TheStreets as Places Track […]