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Four-Season Container Gardening Share October 4, 2023 By Pamm Powers By Pamm Powers Extension Master Gardener Intern University of Vermont With cooler temperatures upon us, we have to say goodbye to our beautiful summer annuals. However,…
Vermont 4-H'ers Compete in Dairy Events at the Big E Share October 3, 2023 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington—Several Vermont 4-H'ers competed on state teams in the quiz bowl, clipping and dairy judging contests at Eastern States Exposition in …
4-H'ers Rack Up Wins at "Big E" Horse Events Share September 29, 2023 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington--Ten Vermont 4-H horse club members recently returned from West Springfield, Massachusetts, where they competed in the 4-H horse show and o…
Seven Essentials to Put in a Garden Journal Share September 27, 2023 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Whether you choose a ready-made book, a calendar with plenty of room for notes…
show the image caption close caption July floods caused damage to many cornfields in the state, flattening stalks and leaving silt deposits as waters receded, leaving many farmers wondering if there would be anything left to harvest and …
show the image caption close caption Slipstream Farm owner Jon Deloge (left) discusses his organic mushroom operation with University of Vermont Extension Farm And Forest Business Educator Jeremy Russo. (photo: Dana Ruppert/UVM Extension…
Financial Guidance Available to Vermont Agribusinesses Share September 26, 2023 By Dana Ruppert Burlington--The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Farm Viability and Forest Business programs are currently accepting registrations from …
show the image caption close caption Amber Thibodeau recently was hired as the University of Vermont 4-H educator and will be housed in the Brattleboro Extension office. (photo courtesy of Amber Thibodeau) New 4-H Educator Hired for Sout…
Vermont 4-H'ers Victorious at Regional 4-H Dairy Show Share September 26, 2023 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington--Vermont 4-H’ers proved that they are the champions when it comes to showing dairy animals, capturing five of the six fitting and …
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Vermont 4-H'ers in Spotlight at Eastern States Expo Share September 21, 2023 By Allison Smith Burlington--Vermont 4-H was well-represented at Eastern States Exposition on September 17 and 18, with more than three dozen 4-H’ers highlighti…
Two Agritourism Webinars Offered in October Share September 20, 2023 By Lisa Chase Burlington—University of Vermont Extension is hosting two free webinars of interest to agritourism operators in October. “Legislation to Support Agritouri…
Early Defoliation of Trees Share September 19, 2023 By Ann Hazelrigg By Ann Hazelrigg Extension Plant Pathologist University of Vermont A lot of Vermonters are noticing that their crabapples and apples (Malus spp.), in addition to many o…
How to Protect Tree Roots Share September 14, 2023 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Trees are critically important to life on earth. They help clean the air, transform carbon d…
4-H'ers Fare Well at Champlain Valley Fair Share September 7, 2023 By Margaret Coan Essex Junction--For many 4-H club members, the Champlain Valley Fair was not just fried dough, live music and thrill-a-minute midway rides. For them, the…
Houseplants for the Dorm Room Share August 30, 2023 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Plants may not be the first consideration in adding a personal touch to a dorm room, but they w…
Agencies Team Up To Test Garden Soils For Lead Share August 24, 2023 By Debra Heleba Gardeners can get their soils screened for lead at the Norwich Farmers Market on September 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The screening is free, thanks to a pa…
Course Teaches Composting Basics Share August 23, 2023 By Debra Heleba Burlington—Want to start a compost pile, but not sure how to start? Consider signing up for the online Vermont Master Composter course, which starts on September 1. T…
The Dogwood Sawfly Share August 22, 2023 By Ann Hazelrigg By Ann Hazelrigg Extension Plant Pathologist University of Vermont You may think that caterpillars were devouring your dogwoods this year, but these lookalike larvae are actually …
More Than 50 4-H'ers Compete in Annual State Dairy Show Share August 18, 2023 By Wendy Sorrell Lyndonville--Months of practicing with their dairy animals to show in competitions paid off for several Vermont 4-H’ers who won championships …