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A Guide to Managing Your Seed Varieties Share April 3, 2025 By Benjamin Block Early spring is an exciting and busy time for Vermont gardeners. Many prefer the thrill of choosing from a vast variety of seeds rather than settling for the o…
An Inside Look at Maple Syrup Grading from WCAX.com, 4/1/25 Share April 1, 2025 Watch the segment online Media Contact Mark Isselhardt UVM Extension Maple Specialist Mark.Isselhardt@uvm.edu
Inventory Assesses Carbon Stored in Vermont Forests Share March 31, 2025 Forests absorb a significant amount of carbon from carbon dioxide (CO₂), storing it in wood and soil. They are a major driver in mitigating global climate change, h…
Heuchera: A Versatile Landscape Plant Share March 28, 2025 By Deborah J. Benoit If you’re looking for a plant for your garden that will come back year after year, is easy to care for and suitable for a variety of growing conditions, cora…
4-H Poultry Day is "Egg-ceptional" Share March 26, 2025 Nineteen 4-H’ers had an “eggs-tra” special time at the 2025 Vermont 4-H Poultry Day where they participated in competitions and workshops, presented posters and photos and worked on…
New Producer Named for Across The Fence University News Share March 26, 2025 Keith Silva has been named the producer of “Across the Fence,” University of Vermont Extension’s long-running farm and home show.Silva, who started as a videogr…
UVM Extension Maple Specialist Mark Isselhardt Talks with Brad Ferland on Vermont Viewpoint, 3/24/25 Share March 25, 2025 Listen to the episode here Media Contact Mark Isselhardt UVM Extension Maple Specialist Mark.Isselhardt@uvm.edu
4-H Educator Hired for Bennington and Rutland Counties Share March 21, 2025 Moonshine (Moonie) Shorey recently accepted the position of University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H educator for Bennington and Rutland Counties.Shorey, who is…
Carl Linnaeus: Father of Taxonomy Share March 20, 2025 By Andrea Knepper Rudbeckia hirta. Solanum lycopersicum. Acer saccharum. Have you ever seen these names on plant tags or seed packets and wondered where they came from? We can thank …
Chittenden County 4-H Hosts Invitational Horse Quiz Bowl Share March 19, 2025 4-H’ers from four counties met on the University of Vermont (UVM) campus in Burlington on March 14 for the 2025 Chittenden County Invitational 4-H Horse Quiz B…
This winter, Northwest Crops & Soils Program is exploring winter retting as an option for Vermont farms looking to grow textile-grade hemp. Retting is a…
Nominations Sought for Dairy Farm of the Year Share March 14, 2025 By Whitney Hull Do you know of an outstanding dairy farm deserving of recognition? Consider nominating it for the 2025 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year award. Nominations w…
4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Sees High Turnout Share March 13, 2025 By Wendy Sorrell For decades, University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H has challenged dairy members to demonstrate their knowledge of breeds, calf raising, anatomy and other dai…
Indoor Herb Gardening Share March 13, 2025 By Deborah J. Benoit Winter weather may be on the wane, but it will still be a while before we can get outdoors and work in the soil. Even so, there’s no reason not to enjoy fresh, homegrown her…
What’s shaking in the sugarbush? Q&A with maple researcher, Mark Isslehardt Published by St Albans Messenger, 3/10/25 Share March 11, 2025 Steam rises once again across Vermont this March, as maple season gets its start. Read more on the…
Vermont 4-H'ers Have a Capitol Experience Share March 11, 2025 For 15 Vermont 4-H’ers, the 2025 4-H Day at the Capitol, held February 28, offered a participatory look at the inner workings of state government.University of Vermont Extens…
4-H'ers Enjoy Flavorful Science Lesson Share March 7, 2025 Members of the South Kirby Hilltoppers 4-H Club had a sweet time on February 27 as they traveled to the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension office in Morrisville to learn about…
4-H'ers Vie for Ribbons at Local Dairy Quiz Bowl Share March 7, 2025 A dozen bovine-savvy 4-H’ers from Orange and Windsor Counties competed in the 2025 Central and Southeastern Regional 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl, held March 2 at Vermont State …
Using a Plant Stand for Indoor Gardening Share March 6, 2025 By Deborah J. Benoit Each winter, gardeners bid farewell to their outdoor growing spaces and turn their attention to other ways to occupy their days. Magazines and seed catalog…
As Tariffs Slam Maple Syrup, Sugarmakers Branch Out Published on Civil Eats, 3/5/25 Share March 5, 2025 With tariffs on Canadian goods taking hold, US producers of maple syrup look for ways to protect their businesses, maintain stronger …