Thousands of farms across the United States have been contracted this year to complete CEMA 216 Soil Health testing, through the USDA-NRCS Regenerative Pilot Program (RPP).  If you are a service provider preparing for this workload, we invite you to:

Register for this training on VTSU's website: https://tinyurl.com/vtsucaffe

*Former members of any Corps program that lost federal funding in the last several years are eligible to attend at no cost. Reach out directly to request a scholarship:  whiterivernrcd@gmail.com

This training is well suited for conservation professionals of all levels, such as conservation district staff, university extension staff, non-profit staff, or individual agricultural service providers.

What is a CEMA 216?

What is a CEMA 204?

What is RPP?

Traveling from out of state?

By Train:  Consider taking the Amtrak "Vermonter" to Randolph, VT.  We will coordinate pick up from the station.

By Plane:  Boston Logan, Burlington, Albany or Lebanon are the closest airports.  We can assist with getting you to Randolph from the airport if needed.

**Flight stipends are available for USVI residents via the Virgin Islands Women in Agriculture Association.  Contact whiterivernrcd@gmail.com for information.

Need an extra night?  VTSU is able to accommodate additional nights stay on either end of the training for those traveling from far away, for a small additional fee.  Reach out to Taylor.Paone@vermontstate.edu to request an additional night.