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Applicants Sought for Summer Academies Share March 9, 2023 By Sarah Kleinman Burlington--Middle and high school students with an interest in agrotechnology are encouraged to apply for a week-long residential academy this summer through t…
Turkey-Calling Contest To Be Held in Castleton Share March 9, 2023 By Holly Ferris Castleton--Kehoe Conservation Camp in Castleton will be alive with the clucks, yelps and purrs of wild turkeys as the 17th annual Bart Jacob Memorial Yout…
Contest Celebrates MOMC Spirit Week Share March 9, 2023 By Allison Smith Burlington--To celebrate April is the Month of the Military Child (MOMC), Military Kids Vermont and University of Vermont Extension 4-H are teaming up to host MOMC …
Free Youth Event Features Hands-On STEM Activities Share March 8, 2023 By Margaret Coan Burlington--April 15 will be a day of fun, hands-on learning about science, technology, engineering and mathematics for youths, ages 8-14. University…
show the image caption close caption Vergennes 4-H'er Caroline Allen captured first place in the 12- and 13-year-olds division at the 2023 Addison County 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl, March 5 in New Haven. (photo: Becky Allen) Local 4-H'ers Quizz…
show the image caption close caption A scientist studies a green leaf from a crime scene before placing it under a microscope for further examination. (photo: DCStudios/Freepik) Plant CSI: Solving Crimes With Plants Share March 7, 2023 B…
Surviving Cabin Fever Share March 2, 2023 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont It's that time of year when the groundhog has retreated back into its burrow, but the temperature tempts …
4-H'ers Meet in Orleans for Regional Dairy Quiz Bowl Share March 1, 2023 By Lindy Birch Orleans--Saturday, February 25, was a day of fun and friendly competition for 32 members of Northeast Kingdom 4-H clubs. The occasion was the 2023 No…
Food and Fun are Focus of County 4-H Foods Day Share March 1, 2023 By Martha Seifert Middlebury--The turnout was high and food aplenty at the annual Addison County 4-H Foods Day, February 25 at Middlebury Union Middle School. University …
show the image caption close caption Although salt is beneficial in winter for deicing roads and walkways, it can be detrimental to trees, shrubs and landscape plants that are planted near salted roads or sidewalks. (photo: Bonnie Kirn D…
Dairy Financial Workshop Offered at Three Locations Share February 28, 2023 By Whitney Hull Burlington--Dairy farmers interested in improving the economic viability of their farm operation are invited to attend a free two-day workshop at…
4-H'ers Buzz in Answers at Working Steer Quiz Bowl Share February 24, 2023 By Wendy Sorrell Berlin--On February 19, 11 4-H'ers enrolled in the working steer project met at the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension office in Berlin for th…
show the image caption close caption Before propagating plants to share with others, gardeners should ensure that doing so will not violate growers' legal rights as defined through the Plant Patent Act and Plant Variety Protection Act of…
Dairy-Savvy 4-H'ers Compete in Quiz Bowl Share February 23, 2023 By Molly McFaun Randolph Center--On February 18, Orange and Windsor County 4-H club members faced off in buzzer rounds at the 2023 Central and Southeastern Regional Dairy Q…
Thirteen 4-H'ers Take Part in County Horse Quiz Bowl Share February 23, 2023 By Martha Seifert Shoreham--The 2023 Addison County 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl was held February 18 at the Shoreham Elementary School in Shoreham. Thirteen youths part…
show the image caption close caption Making make seed-starting blocks with a soil block maker and potting soil is a fun gardening activity that kids and adults can do together. (photo: Deborah J. Benoit) Sharing the Magic of Gardening wi…
Area 4-H'ers Compete in Two Horse Contests Share February 15, 2023 By Lindy Birch Waterford--4-H'ers from Caledonia, Essex, Lamoille and Orleans counties gathered in Waterford, February 12, to match wits on everything equine. Thirty-seve…
Initial Certification Offered for Pesticide Applicators Share February 9, 2023 By Sarah Kingsley-Richards Burlington--University of Vermont (UVM) Extension and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets have scheduled training s…
Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) have been on our tables and in our gardens for so long, it's nearly impossible to think of them as growing in the wild. Once…
National Invasive Species Awareness Week Share February 8, 2023 By Ginger Nickerson By Ginger Nickerson Extension Forest Pest Education Coordinator University of Vermont February 20-26 is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Each ye…