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A quarter-acre of rice in Burlington’s intervale was a pilot project of New Farms for New Americans. The program is supported by the Center for Sustainable Agriculture’s NEw American Farmer Project and by the Association of Africans Living in Vermont. The rice being grown here is a cold hearty Japanese variety that is well suited to Vermont’s climate. University of Vermont Extension began working with New Farms for New Americans on this project in the spring. From the video: “For the Bhutanese, rice is as much of a food as it is a cultural connection. Along with a lifetime of knowledge of how to grow rice, these new farmers also continue the tradition of neighbor helping neighbor.” The Vermont rice project is a past highlight of the work of the New American Farmer Project. The Project’s support is of three main types: Food Security, Enterprise Development, and Cultural Awareness. For more information, contact: Ben Waterman at 802-656-9142 or via email at ben.waterman@uvm.edu Across the Fence is the longest-running locally-produced program in the US. We have been on-air on WCAX-TV since 1955! Across the Fence is produced by the University of Vermont Extension. Visit http://www.uvm.edu/extension/atfence