2015 Vermont Vineyard Feasibility Study Mark Cannella, University of Vermont Extension Acknowledgements: Funding for this project was provided through the Working Lands Enterprise Initiative and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. We give special thanks to the advisory group that helped shape this project. We are grateful to the individuals and businesses who so openly and generously shared their experiences and records to develop a full understanding of how Vermont vineyards work. Terence Bradshaw, University of Vermont Ben Durant, East Shore Vineyard Chris Granstrom, Lincoln Peak Vineyard Ethan Joseph, Shelburne Vineyard Joseph Klimek, Mad River Vineyard Bob Livingstone, East Shore Vineyard Peg Allen, Crop Protection Services Larry Parker, USDA Farm Service Agency Andy Farmer, Northeastern Vine Supply Cheryl Herrick, UVM Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture For more information about this publication contact: Mark Cannella Assistant Professor of Extension, Farm Business Specialist Email:
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