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The New Hemp Fiber Hackler Has Arrived! Share May 5, 2025 By UVM Extension NW Crops & Soils The New Hemp Fiber Hackler Has Arrived! On March 11, 2025 our friends Patricia Bishop and Josh Oulton drove with their daughter Lily from Nova Sc…
The Soil Health Research and Extension Center (SHREC) Will Take Root This Earth Day “If you can manage your soil well, that’s like wealth.” Share May 5, 2025 By UVM Extension NW Crops & Soils The Soil Health Research and Extension Center…
Evaluating Impacts of Rye Harvest Dates On Product Quality Through Sensory Testing It’s a winning story for farmers, producers, retailers, and ultimately customers. Share May 5, 2025 By UVM Extension NW Crops & Soils Evaluating Impacts o…
Randolph Center Dairy Farms Host 4-H Dairy Judging Tour Share May 2, 2025 Thirteen 4-H dairy members competed in the 2025 Central and Southeastern Vermont Regional Dairy Judging Tour on April 27.Judging took place at two Randolph Center …
Native Dogwoods: Great For Your Garden Share April 30, 2025 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Dogwoods, in the genus Cornus, are among the most versatile native shrubs. With seasonal interest, tolerance of less than perfect conditions and benefits …
Extension Program Helps Sawmill Acquire Funds to Expand Share April 24, 2025 By Dana Ruppert For over 50 years, Goodridge Lumber, Inc. in Albany, Vermont, has been a vital part of the region’s forest-based economy, producing white cedar …
Plant Profile: Bleeding Heart Share April 23, 2025 By Deborah J. Benoit Have you ever heard of the lady in the bath flower? That’s just one of the common names for bleeding hearts (Lamprocapnos spectabilis, formerly Dicentra spectabilis)…
Beans Survey and Testing Share April 23, 2025 Our team at UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program is evaluating seedborne diseases in dry beans throughout the Northeast. This type of assessment has been particularly helpful for t…
Get Your Garden Ready With a Spring Soil Test Share April 18, 2025 By Andrea Knepper There’s no need to guess what your garden needs for optimal results. Take a soil test this spring to create the right conditions for your garden from th…
4-H Horse Members Compete in Two Events on April 12 Share April 17, 2025 Saturday, April 12, was a marathon day for 4-H’ers enrolled in the horse project as this year the state hippology and horse quiz bowl contests were held on the same…
Simple Tips for Stunning Clematis Share April 16, 2025 By Nadie VanZandt With abundant blooms in a wide range of colors from soft white to dark purple, pink and even yellow, clematis reign supreme among climbers.A genus in the buttercup …
Regional 4-H Day Provides Platform for 4-H Talent Share April 16, 2025 The 2025 Northwest Regional 4-H Day, April 5, provided an opportunity for 4-H’ers to showcase their talents in a number of project areas from sewing to public speakin…
Record Number Compete in Turkey-Calling Contest Share April 16, 2025 A record number of participants—33 in all, ranging in age from 2 to 18—took part in the 19th annual Bart Jacob Memorial Youth Turkey Calling Contest on April 12. At the…
Spring Showcase Shines Spotlight on Local 4-H'ers Share April 11, 2025 Hazen Union High School in Hardwick was abuzz with activity on Saturday, April 5, as Northeast Kingdom 4-H’ers gathered for the 2025 Northeast Regional 4-H Spring Sho…
Area 4-H'ers Display Talents at Annual Spring Showcase Share April 11, 2025 4-H’ers in Orange and Washington County 4-H clubs proudly showed off their 4-H projects at the 2025 Central Region Spring Showcase.This year’s showcase was held …
Last Call for Nominations for Dairy Farm Award Share April 11, 2025 Nominations are still being accepted for the 2025 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year (VDFY) award, which recognizes an exemplary dairy operation with a strong commitment to …
A Rose Isn't Just a Rose Share April 11, 2025 By Deborah J. Benoit We’re all familiar with roses (Rosa): their fragrance, their flowers, their thorns. If you’re thinking about adding a rose (or roses) to your garden this year, it might s…
4-H Seeks Teens for New Outdoor Recreation Program Share April 9, 2025 University of Vermont Extension 4-H is launching a new program for Vermont high school students, ages 14 to 18, who love spending time in the outdoors and want to con…
Eighteen 4-H'ers Compete in Chittenden County Hippology Share April 3, 2025 On March 28, Chittenden County 4-H hosted its annual hippology contest, which brought 18 4-H’ers from northern Vermont to the University of Vermont (UVM) campus …
Master Gardener Helpline Now Open to Assist Gardeners Share April 3, 2025 Gardening enthusiasts and homeowners can now receive gardening and backyard composting information and guidance with the spring re-opening of the University of Ver…