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Tariffs on Canada could impact Vermont maple sugaring industry Share March 4, 2025 Watch this video from WCAX TV. Media Contact Mark Isselhardt UVM Extension Maple Specialist Mark.Isselhardt@uvm.edu
Meet a Sugar Maker: Mark Isselhardt Share March 3, 2025 The whole purpose of this article is to introduce you to Mark as a trusted resource. Mark, as UVM Extension’s Maple Specialist for almost a decade, shares evidence-based information…
Vermont 4-H'ers Compete in National Shooting Sports Quiz Bowl Share February 28, 2025 Vermont 4-H’ers proved that they can hold their own in national competition when it comes to knowledge about shooting sports.Bristol, Colt and Remingto…
Regional 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Held in Lyndonville Share February 28, 2025 Lyndon Town School in Lyndonville served as the site for the 2025 Northeast Region 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl, which attracted 28 participants, ages 5 to 18.4-H dairy memb…
Increasing Vegetable Plant Diversity With Seeds Share February 27, 2025 By Amy Simone By Amy SimoneExtension Master GardenerUniversity of Vermont Choosing seeds and starting your own transplants are among the most empowering ways to gard…
4-H'ers Celebrate Picnics at Annual 4-H Foods Day Share February 27, 2025 It might still be winter in Vermont, but for 49 4-H club members, it felt more like summer when they took part in the 2025 Addison County 4-H Foods Day. That’s bec…
4-H Teamsters Compete in Quiz Bowl Contest Share February 27, 2025 Five 4-H teamsters met February 23 at the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Office in Berlin to compete in the 2025 Working Steer Quiz Bowl. Five 4-H teamsters compet…
Get Ready for Spring with a Garden Party Share February 19, 2025 By Andrea KnepperExtension Master GardenerUniversity of VermontBy this time of the year, it may seem like winter will never end. Many of us are eager to start gardening kno…
Quiz Bowl Tests 4-H'ers Bovine Knowledge Share February 14, 2025 Competition at the 2025 Addison County 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl was lively as 4-H dairy members raced to be the first to buzz in with the correct answer to questions about dairy…
The Bewitching Witch Hazel Tree Share February 12, 2025 You may be familiar with its name from the bottle of astringent found in your home medicine cabinet or for sale on pharmacy shelves near rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide. What …
Horse-Savvy 4-H'ers Compete in Two Events in Newport Share February 7, 2025 Thirty 4-H’ers matched wits on everything equine at the 2025 Northeast Regional 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl and Hippology Contest, held February 2 in Derby.Poulin Grain …
Liver Fluke Alert: Black Disease in Small Ruminants Share February 7, 2025 By Bryony Sands Sheep and goat farmers in the Northeast have reported 20% losses from herds this winter due to liver fluke, a trematode or flatworm that infests t…
Active Composting in Winter Share February 7, 2025 By Benjamin Block Compost, the dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling material produced by natural decomposers, provides many benefits to gardeners and non-gardeners alike. Converting garden was…
A panel discussion at the Dairy Strong conference featured research currently being conducted by UVM Associate Professor Joshua Faulkner and his project team…
Initial Certification Offered for Pesticide Applicators Share February 4, 2025 Vermont pesticide applicators who need to obtain their initial certification can attend a review session and take the written exam at one of four locations on…
Organic Dairy Days Planned for Three Locations Share January 31, 2025 To help dairy farmers prepare for the growing season, the 2025 Organic Dairy Days will feature presentations on ruminant nutrition and high-quality pasture and stored …
Planning a New Garden Bed This Winter Share January 31, 2025 By Deborah J. Benoit The middle of winter with snow covering brick-hard, frozen ground may seem like an odd time to plan a new garden bed, but it’s the best time. If you make d…
Addison County 4-H Hosts Two Horse Contests Share January 31, 2025 Local 4-H’ers gathered at the Weybridge Elementary School in Weybridge on January 25 for the 2025 Addison County 4-H Hippology and Quiz Bowl competitions.In the morning, …
show the image caption close caption New Hampshire native Amanda Royce has been named the 4-H volunteer and outreach coordinator for University of Vermont Extension 4-H. (photo courtesy of Amanda Royce) Vermont 4-H Hires Volunteer Coordi…
New 4-H Educator Hired for Windham and Windsor Counties Share January 24, 2025 Camille Kauffman has been named the new University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H educator for Windham and Windsor Counties. She will be based in the UVM Exte…