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Tree Heroes Recognized Share May 9, 2024 By Gwen Kozlowski Burlington--The Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program (VT UCF) recently announced the recipients of the 2024 Vermont Tree Steward awards, given to deserving individuals an…
Hippology Contest Tests 4-H'ers Knowledge of Horses Share May 8, 2024 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington--The 2024 State 4-H Hippology Contest was split into two separate locations and dates with 32 4-H’ers from nine counties participating. The…
show the image caption close caption While most people think of dandelions as a weed, they have many benefits, including as an early nectar source for bees and other insects as well as a good source of Vitamin C, beta carotene and other …
show the image caption close caption Luke Morrison age 12, of Caledonia Critters and Kids, took home the blue for the Illustrated Talk category with his lively and engaging talk titled, Civil War Drummer Boy. 4-Hers From Across the State…
show the image caption close caption Vermont’s delegates to the National 4-H Conference, April 19-24 in Washington, D.C. were (left to right) Caitlin Packer, Barre Town; Emma Rowell, Greensboro Bend, Erin Whipple, Bridport; and Ella McAl…
4-H'ers Hone Judging Skills at Local Dairy Contest Share May 3, 2024 By Molly McFaun Tunbridge--Two Tunbridge farms with an interest in sharing their love of dairy animals with 4-H’ers hosted the 2024 Central and Southeastern Vermont Reg…
4-H'ers Had a Capital Time at the Capitol Share May 2, 2024 By Amy Miller Montpelier--For five Vermont youths, April 26 was an action-packed morning learning about the inner workings of the Vermont legal system at the State House in Mont…
Selecting Crabapples for Spring Flowers Share April 30, 2024 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Flowering crabapples in full bloom are one of the major signs that spring has arri…
Research Roundtable Addresses Needs of Migrant Farmworkers Share April 30, 2024 Burlington--Migrant farmworkers are essential to Vermont agriculture, from dairy farms to fruit and vegetable farms. The wellbeing of these workers is critic…
Deadline Extended for Dairy Farm Award Nominations Share April 29, 2024 By Whitney Hull Burlington—The deadline has been extended to May 15 for nominations for the 2024 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year. The award, which has been presented …
Making Dyes from Your Garden Share April 25, 2024 By Nadie VanZandt By Nadie VanZandt Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Are you looking for a fun gardening project to do with your children? Showing them how to grow flowers …
May 19-26 Designated as EAB Awareness Week Share April 23, 2024 By Ginger Nickerson Burlington--The emerald ash borer (EAB) is no stranger to Vermont, having first been reported in 2018 in northern Orange County. Since then, it has been …
Growing Works of Art Contest Attracts over 200 Entries Share April 19, 2024 By Gwen Kozlowski Burlington--Vermont students shared their love of trees through their artwork and stories in the 2024 Growing Works of Art contest. The Vermont…
Youths Strut Their Stuff at Turkey-Calling Contest Share April 19, 2024 By Holly Ferris Castleton--Kehoe Conservation Camp in Castleton was alive with the clucks, yelps and purrs of wild turkeys as 28 youths competed in the 18th annual B…
Over 30 4-H'ers Compete in State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Share April 19, 2024 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington--The 2024 State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl saw a good turnout with 36 4-H’ers from 10 counties competing for placements and ribbons. At stake …
4-H'ers Share Project Work at Annual Spring Showcase Share April 19, 2024 By Molly McFaun Berlin--The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension office in Berlin was a busy place on Saturday, April 13, as 4-H’ers from Orange and Washington Co…
show the image caption close caption Having a flock of chickens can be beneficial to gardeners as they will eat bugs, ticks and other pests and aerate the soil as they hunt for tasty treats. (photo: Deborah J. Benoit) Chickens in the Gar…
show the image caption close caption The 2024 Chittenden County 4-H Hippology contest attracted 13 participants including: Front row (left to right): Grace Peterson, Essex; Fiona Adams and Ian Kascha-Hare, both from Milton; Nora Kidder, …
4-H Spring Showcase Features Local Talent Share April 12, 2024 By Lindy Birch Lyndonville—On April 6, 4-H members from 14 clubs in Caledonia, Essex, Lamoille and Orleans Counties traveled to Lyndon Town School in Lyndonville for the 2024…
State 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Held April 7 in Burlington Share April 12, 2024 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington—4-H horse members from throughout the state traveled to the University of Vermont (UVM) in Burlington on April 7 for the 2024 State 4-H…