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4-H'ers Shine at Big E Dairy Show Share September 22, 2022 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington--Fifteen of Vermont's top 4-H dairy members represented the state at the Eastern States Exposition 4-H dairy show, capturing several showmanship and b…
show the image caption close caption Coleus, begonias and mums are among several types of "tender perennials" from which gardeners can take cuttings to root over the winter to grow new plants for spring planting. (photo: Deborah J. Benoi…
Ecologically Sensitive Fall Garden Maintenance Share September 8, 2022 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont It's September, and to many gardeners, that means it's time for end-of-t…
Vermont 4-H'ers Excel at Champlain Valley Fair Share September 7, 2022 By Margaret Coan Essex Junction--The Champlain Valley Fair's claim to be "the 10 best days of summer" rang true for many Vermont 4-H'ers who entered exhibits and comp…
Fall Webinars Explore Dairy Management Topics Share September 1, 2022 By Kelsie Meehan Burlington--University of Vermont Extension and the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center are teaming up to offer three virtual dairy herd manage…
Marvelous Milkweed Share August 23, 2022 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Milkweed is a critically important plant for the monarch butterfly, which is threatened with extinctio…
Vermont 4-H Teamsters Compete in Two Shows Share August 23, 2022 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington--Four Vermont 4-H teamsters competed in 4-H working steer shows this summer, gaining experience driving their teams as they earned blue, red or …
4-H'ers Vie for Championships at State 4-H Dairy Show Share August 19, 2022 By Wendy Sorrell Tunbridge--Forty-four 4-H'ers, ages 11-18, from eight Vermont counties, qualified for the 2022 State 4-H Dairy Show, held Aug. 14-15, at the Tun…
Free Field Day Focuses on Forages Share August 16, 2022 By Susan Brouillette Whiting--On Sept. 1, Richville Farms in Whiting, in collaboration with the University of Vermont Extension's Northwest Crops and Soils Program, will host a fiel…
Cabot Farm Named Dairy Farm of the Year Share August 15, 2022 By Lisa Halvorsen By Lisa Halvorsen Freelance Agricultural Journalist for UVM Extension Like many Vermont farms, Molly Brook Farm in Cabot can claim ownership by the same fami…
Common Garden Invasives: What You Can Do Share August 11, 2022 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont While summer provides a bounty of fruits, veggies and flowers, it also brings in…
Rutland County 4-H'ers Compete in Dairy Show Share August 9, 2022 By Martha Seifert Rutland--Several Rutland County 4-H club members gathered at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland, July 30-31, for the 2022 Rutland County 4-H Dairy …
Johnson Dairy Show Attracts 20 4-H Members Share August 3, 2022 By Holly Ferris Johnson--The 4-H Youth Dairy Show, held in conjunction with the 2022 Lamoille County Field Days, attracted 20 participants who showed 26 animals. University …
Become a 4-H Health Hero Share August 3, 2022 By Margaret Coan Burlington--Teens with an interest in mental health and wellbeing may apply to become a Teen Health and Wellness Ambassador. The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4–H Hea…
show the image caption close caption North Danville 4-H'er Luke McReynolds poses with Gary (left) and Bethanne Tillotson after receiving the Sean Tillotson Sportsmanship Award at the Vermont 4-H Shooting Sports Jamboree, held July 15-17 …
Things To Do In The Garden In August Share July 29, 2022 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Ah, August. Summer is in full swing, but autumn is already peeking around the corner. The …
4-H'ers from Eight Clubs Attend Shooting Sports Jamboree Share July 28, 2022 By Holly Ferris St. Johnsbury--The Caledonia Forest and Stream Club in St. Johnsbury hosted the 2022 4-H Shooting Sports Jamboree, July 15-17, an annual event t…
Online Course Teaches Composting Basics Share July 28, 2022 By Deb Heleba Burlington--Registration is now open for the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension's Vermont Master Composter course, designed to teach the basics of backyard comp…
Seven from Vermont Compete at National 4-H Shooting Sports Event Share July 28, 2022 By Holly Ferris Burlington--Seven Vermont 4-H'ers and their coaches recently returned from the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships in Grand Islan…
Area 4-H'ers Show Dairy Animals in Barton Share July 28, 2022 By Lindy Birch Barton--The Orleans County Fairgrounds in Barton was abuzz with activity July 21 as 4-H dairy members prepared their animals for the show ring and participated …