Resources by Amber Vallotton
Title | Available As | Summary | Date | ID | Author |
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Virginia Whole Farm Planning: An Educational Program for Farm Startup and Development (Introduction to Whole Farm Planning) | The purpose of the Introduction to Whole Farm Planning module is to help
beginning farmers and ranchers in Virginia make informed farm planning
decisions by introducing them to the whole farm planning process. |
Sep 16, 2014 | AEE-50P | ||
Successful Farm Startup for Beginners: Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition Program | Starting a farm is an exciting yet challenging opportunity.
As with any new undertaking, there is a lot to
think about before beginning a farm venture. Gaining
access to farmland, viable markets, capital and credit,
as well as hands-on training and resources are some of
the most important startup issues to consider as part of
the planning process.
You are likely asking yourself, “Where do I begin?”
The purpose of this resource is to help newcomers make
informed decisions at the start of the planning process.
This “quick guide” is primarily designed for beginning
farmers and ranchers, but service providers will also
find this resource useful for answering questions about
the farm startup process. This foundational work offers
a valuable starting point on which to create a successful
whole farm plan for a new agricultural venture. |
Oct 14, 2013 | AEE-67P | ||
Are you a Beginning Farmer? | You are likely asking yourself, “Where do I begin?” The purpose of this tool is to help you gather a solid basis of information as you consider your “start-up” situation. Once you have completed as much as you can of this worksheet (or if you have any questions along the way), please bring it to your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office to get guidance on where to go next: http://www.ext.vt.edu/offices/index.html. Good Luck! We look forward to helping you bring your farm vision to life! |
Nov 19, 2013 | ANR-91NP | ||
Battling Resistance: Judicious Antibiotic Use in Beef and Dairy Cattle | Nov 6, 2017 | DASC-106NP | |||
Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule: Worker Health, Hygiene and Training | Jun 5, 2017 | FST-278NP | |||
GAPs and FSMA – an Overview for Hop Growers in Virginia | Food safety is a hot topic for hop growers and brewers. With multiple
acronyms for various practices, standards, and regulations: GAPs,
FSMA, PSR, PCR, and more; the confusion is understandable. Let’s
examine where the small-acreage hop grower fits in. This fact sheet serves as
an orientation to these standards,regulations, and practices as they may
apply to hops; it is in no way a complete set of guidelines or substitute for training. |
Dec 20, 2016 | HORT-237NP | ||
A Guide to the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certification Process | Jan 24, 2018 | HORT-252NP (HORT-285NP) | |||
Guide to Identifying Food Safety Hazards in Greenhouse Systems | According to the United States Department of Agriculture 2012 Census of Agriculture, sales from greenhouse-grown food crops equaled around $800 million in the U.S. Crops grown included tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, peppers, and berries, with hydroponic production operations making up about 64% of the total production (cwt) (USDA Census of Agriculture, 2012). Demand for greenhouse-grown produce continues to increase, providing growers with unique opportunities to tap into this expanding market. Although greenhouse systems provide a more protected environment than field-grown systems, it is important to understand the unique food safety risks and possible sources of contamination when growing produce in these systems. Identifying food safety hazards are necessary to implementing practices that reduce the risk of contamination during the pre-plant, production, harvest, and post-harvest handling stages. Use the checklist below to guide you in asking important questions targeting possible risks at each of the greenhouse system stages. |
Jul 10, 2017 | HORT-254NP | ||
Antimicrobial Resistance: What is it and What’s at Stake? | Oct 25, 2017 | HORT-257NP | |||
How Do We Measure Antimicrobial Resistance? | Oct 25, 2017 | HORT-258NP | |||
The Phenomenon of Antimicrobial Resistance: A One-Health Issue | Oct 25, 2017 | HORT-259NP | |||
Understanding the Public Health Risks of Antimicrobial Resistance | Oct 26, 2017 | HORT-260NP | |||
The Journey of Antibiotics from Farm to Fork | Oct 26, 2017 | HORT-261NP | |||
What is the Veterinary Feed Directive? | Oct 26, 2017 | HORT-262NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Regional Wholesale Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 17, 2017 | HORT-271NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Market Sectors: Fresh Produce Purchasing Considerations | Nov 17, 2017 | HORT-272NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Retail Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-273NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Restaurant Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 17, 2017 | HORT-274NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Public School (K-12) Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-275NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Hospital Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-276NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Direct-to-Consumer Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-277NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s College & University Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-278NP | |||
Accessing Virginia Market Sectors: Establishing a Marketing Perspective | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-279NP |