Udderly Impressive! Vermont’s 4-H Youth Shine at State…
The State 4-H Dairy Show was held at the Caledonia Fairgrounds in Lyndonville, Vermont, on August 10 and 11th.
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1,119 articlesRascally Rabbits in the Garden | University of Vermont…
Rascally Rabbits in the Garden Share August 20, 2025 By Amy Simone Rabbits are adorable creatures, until they devour your newly planted perennials, that is. Many gardeners find themselves quite frustrated by the damage that rabbits can c…
Soil Health and Scaling Up For Wholesale
On Tuesday August 5, a group of over 20 vegetable farmers and service providers gathered at Clearfield Farm, located along the White River in Granville, Vt…
2025 Annual Crops & Soils Field Day Recap
“I come because I want to be with other people who want to learn about agriculture. We want to make Vermont and Vermont agriculture the best that’s possible…
UVM Extension Retirees Gather for Annual Luncheon
show the image caption close caption Front: Dale Steen, Marlene Thibault, Judy Branch, Donna Kunkel, Lois Frey, George Cook, Sid Bosworth. Middle: Chet Parsons, Jeff Carter, Fred Schmidt, Neil Pelsue, Barry Stryker, Bill Snow, Gail Lapie…
Lilac Leaf Blight | University of Vermont Extension
Learn how to identify, prevent, and manage lilac leaf blight with expert guidance from UVM Extension on maintaining healthy plants.
2025 Winter Wheat Variety Evaluation Trial
2025 Winter Wheat Variety Evaluation Trial Preliminary Results Share August 15, 2025 By Hillary Emick, John Bruce It is already time to get ready for planting winter wheat. Each year, UVM Extension evaluates winter wheat varieties to det…
Plant Profile: Purple Coneflower | University of Vermont…
Plant Profile: Purple Coneflower Share August 13, 2025 By Deborah J. Benoit If you don’t already grow purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) in your garden, you’ve most likely seen this purplish-pink, daisy-like flower adding a pop of c…
Fungal Disease Causing Lilac Defoliation across Vermont
show the image caption close caption Infected leaves from lilac leaf blight showing healthy bud set for next year. Fungal Disease Causing Lilac Defoliation across Vermont Share August 13, 2025 By Ann Hazelrigg Lilacs are currently losing…
Evaluating Cover Crop Varieties in Vermont and Beyond
show the image caption close caption Purple Bounty hairy vetch from 2024-2025 Vermont trials for the National Cover Crop Variety Project Evaluating Cover Crop Varieties in Vermont and Beyond Share August 12, 2025 By Elizabeth Seyler Cove…
Steps for Silage Storage Success | Northwest Crop and…
Steps for Silage Storage Success Share August 8, 2025 By Amber Machia The Vermont growing season offers a short window to produce, harvest, and store nutrients in the form of forages for dairy cattle, including hay crop silage and corn s…
Armyworm Alert! | Northwest Crop and Soils Program
Armyworm Alert! Share August 8, 2025 By Heather Darby ARMYWORM ALERT! An armyworm outbreak has been reported in Fairfax and Waterbury areas. Please don’t panic, but do go out and scout your corn and grass fields for armyworms.Armyworms p…
4-H Kids and Cows Compete at Tunbridge Dairy Show
4-H Kids and Cows Compete at Tunbridge Dairy Show Share August 8, 2025 Several local 4-H dairy club members participated in the 2025 Central and Southeast Region 4-H Dairy Show, held July 26 and 27 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds in Tunbrid…
Soil Properties of a Successful Garden | University of…
Soil Properties of a Successful Garden Share August 7, 2025 By Benjamin Block What makes good soil and what does “good” mean? Most of us would likely answer that good soil is full of readily available nutrients for our vegetables and flo…
Shade Gardening | University of Vermont Extension
Shade Gardening Share July 31, 2025 By Deborah J. Benoit It’s the height of summer, and the weather is hot, hot, hot! That doesn’t mean work in the garden is done. Instead, venture outdoors in the early morning or late in the afternoon. …
Four Girls Dairy Named Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year
Four Girls Dairy Named Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year Share July 28, 2025 Four Girls Dairy, a 247-acre hill farm in Fairfax, Vermont, has been named the 2025 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year. University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont…
Thirty 4-H'ers Compete in Lamoille County Dairy Show
Thirty 4-H'ers Compete in Lamoille County Dairy Show Share July 28, 2025 The 2025 Lamoille County 4-H Youth Dairy Show, held in conjunction with Lamoille County Field Days, attracted a larger than usual turnout with 30 exhibitors, some o…
4-H'ers Gather in Pawlet for Shooting Sports Jamboree
4-H'ers Gather in Pawlet for Shooting Sports Jamboree Share July 25, 2025 Members of eight 4-H shooting sports clubs met in Pawlet for a weekend of friendly competition in several disciplines, culminating in an awards ceremony on Sunday …
Glorious Goldenrod | University of Vermont Extension
Glorious Goldenrod Share July 23, 2025 Many common flowering plants that grow on roadsides and fields are more beneficial than you might think. One of these plants that you should consider letting flower this year is goldenrod (Solidago …
Fairgrounds Hosts State 4-H Horse Show | University of…
Fairgrounds Hosts State 4-H Horse Show Share July 18, 2025 The 2025 Vermont State 4-H Horse Show delivered all that it promised: Serious, but fun, competitions and a chance to connect with fellow 4-H equestrians from throughout Vermont. …