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show the image caption close caption Sam Cutting, Jr., owner of Dakin Farm in Ferrisburgh, chats with participants on a food tasting tour, July 14, before showing them the packing and shipping operation. The tour, open to teens 14-18, wa…
Area 4-H'ers Compete in Tunbridge Dairy Show Share July 22, 2022 By Molly McFaun Tunbridge--Orange and Windsor County 4-H club members had an opportunity to show the dairy cows they've raised through 4-H projects at the Central and South…
Daylilies to Celebrate Summer Share July 21, 2022 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont When daylilies are blooming, it officially feels like summer. Daylilies have a celebratory ap…
Young Equestrians Compete in Vermont 4-H Horse Show Share July 21, 2022 By Wendy Sorrell New Haven--Competitors in the 2022 Vermont 4-H Horse Show couldn't have asked for nicer weather as it was nothing but sunny, blue-sky days for the J…
A Visit to Berkshire Botanical Garden Share July 15, 2022 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Whether you're in need of some garden inspiration or just an outdoor diversion from your …
show the image caption close caption Bridport 4-H'er Rowdy Pope is all smiles as the audience at the Multi-County 4-H Dairy Show, July 9, in New Haven, gives him a thumbs up after his spring calf was named the Brown Swiss Junior Champion…
4-H'ers Beef Up Skills at July 10 Clinic Share July 14, 2022 By Martha Seifert New Haven--Nine Addison County 4-H'ers gained valuable tips about clipping and fitting beef animals at an expert-led clinic, July 10, in New Haven. Sydney Wil…
show the image caption close caption Katie Coyne demonstrates the correct way to prepare a dairy animal for the show ring for the 4-H'ers attending the July 8 dairy clinic at the Addison County Fair and Field Days site in New Haven. (pho…
Free App Helps Boaters Dump at the Pump Share July 14, 2022 By Kris Stepenuck Burlington--A free digital tool is available for recreational boaters on Lake Champlain and Lake George to help them locate the closest marina with pumpout ser…
Get Ready for Blueberry Season Share July 6, 2022 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Strawberry season is reaching its end, which means that blueberry season is on the horizon. B…
show the image caption close caption Mint and sage are two easy-to-grow herbs, which can be grown successfully in containers or outdoors in a home garden. (photo: Deborah Benoit) Four Herbs to Grow at Home Share June 30, 2022 By Deborah …
show the image caption close caption Campers at the Vermont Sheep and Goat Camp 2022. Front Row (left to right): Madeline Amones, Chelsea; Ellie Higgins, East Burke; Zoe Amones, Chelsea; Feltz, Colchester. Middle Row: Natalie Layn, Brist…
Video Series Examines Water-Related Topics Share June 29, 2022 By Gary Deziel Burlington--A video series produced by the Lake Champlain Sea Grant Institute takes a deep dive into Lake Champlain's natural history, issues impacting its hea…
Crops and Soils Field Day Planned for July 28 in Alburgh Share June 28, 2022 By Susan Brouillette Alburgh--The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program's on-farm Annual Field Day, featuring a farm tour, exh…
show the image caption close caption (Chris Jones/Unsplash) Researchers Seek Help From Lake Champlain Anglers Share June 24, 2022 By Kris Stepenuck Burlington--Attention Lake Champlain anglers. University of Vermont (UVM) researchers nee…
What's Eating My Squash Plants? Share June 23, 2022 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Squash is one of the easiest types of vegetables to grow. Plant a seed in some soil, give i…
show the image caption close caption Hilda Fisk Haines and Steve Haines, who operate a dairy farm in Danby, Vermont, consulted with the University of Vermont Extension Champlain Valley Crop, Soil and Pasture Team to discuss new ideas for…
Youth Invited to Learn About Farm Safety Share June 22, 2022 By Martha Seifert Burlington--Accidents happen on farms every day in the United States, with a number of those involving children. To help them become more safety-savvy, Univer…
Free Workshop Focuses on Calf and Heifer Management Share June 22, 2022 By Whitney Hull East Hardwick--Farmers are invited to join Dr. Pete Erickson, University of New Hampshire (UNH) dairy production state specialist, for a walk and tal…
Free Youth Workshop Focuses on Science of Breath Share June 21, 2022 By Margaret Coan South Burlington--A free workshop for youth age 10 and older will explore the science of breath, including how oxygen flows through the body and how br…