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White Rock Farm Hosts Congresswoman Balint Share November 22, 2024 By Dana Ruppert South Royalton, Vt.--The Angell family, owners of White Rock Farm and Lumber recently hosted Congresswoman Becca Balint for a tour and meeting at their sa…
Caring for Amaryllis During the Holidays and Beyond Share November 20, 2024 By Andrea Knepper By Andrea Knepper Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Amaryllis bulbs and blooms make popular and appreciated holiday gifts. Gifted…
Registration Now Open for Master Gardener Course Share November 15, 2024 By Debra Heleba Burlington, Vt.--Registration is now open through January 17 for the 2025 University of Vermont Extension Master Gardener course. This comprehensive…
4-H'ers Return Home From National Horse Competition Share November 14, 2024 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington, Vt.--The 2024 Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup attracted 243 participants from 24 states, including 12 4-H’ers from Vermont. The h…
Saffron: World's Most Expensive Spice Share November 14, 2024 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Did you know that the world’s most expensive spice comes from a type of crocus? It’s …
Raising Healthy Calves 101 Share November 12, 2024 By Whitney Hull Dayna Locitzer, DVM Columbia Veterinary Services Hudson, NY It is important to treat your heifer calves like they are princesses because they will become queens. They wil…
show the image caption close caption (Photo: lumix2004/Pixabay) Free Agritourism Webinars Planned for This Winter Share November 12, 2024 By Lisa Chase Burlington, Vt.--Three upcoming webinars will connect agritourism industry profession…
Workshops Teach Embroidery Basics Share November 7, 2024 By Margaret Coan St. Albans, Vt.--University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H is hosting a three-part workshop series for students in Grades 5 to 12 who want to learn how to embroide…
Science Fun Day to Focus on Outer Space Share November 7, 2024 By Margaret Coan Burlington, Vt.--Saturday, December 7, promises to be an out-of-the-world day for young people with a passion for hands-on learning. Grade 3 to 5 students ar…
Conference Explores Gardening With Nature In Mind Share November 5, 2024 By Debra Heleba Burlington, Vt.--How do we invite nature into our gardens? This will be the question explored at this year’s University of Vermont (UVM) Extension G…
show the image caption close caption (Photo: TheUjulala/Pixabay) Don't Move Firewood: Buy It Where You Burn It Share October 24, 2024 By Ginger Nickerson Berlin, Vt.--This fall, communities across the country are raising awareness about …
Thinking Spring This Fall Share October 22, 2024 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Fall foliage color has peaked, and leaves are falling. Temperatures are dropping and it’s time to …
Fall Insect Pests Share October 21, 2024 By Ann Hazelrigg By Ann Hazelrigg Extension Plant Pathologist University of Vermont When the weather starts to turn cold, four common insect invaders may show up uninvited in your home. None of th…
show the image caption close caption Goats at Tup's Crossing Farm. (Photo: UVM Extension) Farm Grant Profile: Tup's Crossing Farm Share October 10, 2024 By Whitney Hull, Kelsie (Meehan) Braam Background: Since 2021, UVM Extension Dairy S…
show the image caption close caption Spending time in a garden can evoke peaceful feelings that nurture the mind and body and deepen one’s connection with nature. (photo: Nadie VanZandt) Gardening for Body and Soul Share October 10, 2024…
Grant Funds New Program on Food Systems at BUHS Share October 9, 2024 By Michelle Bos-Lun Brattleboro—University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H recently launched a new program for special education students at Brattleboro Union High Scho…
show the image caption close caption Seven Vermont 4-H’ers and their chaperones recently participated in the 2024 National 4-H Dairy Conference, which was held from September 29 to October 2 in Madison, Wisconsin. They were: Front row (l…
Wolcott Teen Represents Vermont at Eastern States 4-H Dog Show Share October 8, 2024 By Lindy Birch Burlington--While Eastern States Exposition has concluded it run for the year, for Wolcott 4-H’er Amalie Pratt, the memories of competing…
Workshops Help Farmers Find Funding Opportunities Share October 4, 2024 By Whitney Hull Several funding opportunities are available to Vermont dairy producers to improve infrastructure, purchase equipment and make on-farm improvements fo…
show the image caption close caption When cold temperatures and frost are in the forecast, low tunnels are one option for gardeners to consider for protecting plants and extending the growing season. (photo courtesy of the UVM Extension …