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Keeping Wildlife Away From Your Compost Share June 21, 2022 By Nadie VanZandt By Nadie VanZandt Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Making your own compost is an eco-friendly and rewarding way to manage your food waste. But w…
Northwest Crops and Soils Program Sponsors Summer Pasture Walks Share June 17, 2022 By Susan Brouillette Burlington--Two upcoming pasture walks, hosted by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension's Northwest Crops and Soils Program, will gi…
"Seeds, Weeds, and Bees" Grazing Workshop for Equine Owners Share June 16, 2022 By UVM Extension Grazing & Livestock This workshop will take place on Thursday, June 30 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 1453 North Danville Road, Danville, VT. Join U…
Free Workshops Focus on Dairy Herd Management Share June 16, 2022 By Kelsie Meehan Burlington--Free dairy herd management workshops will be offered this summer on three Vermont farms. Dr. Dayna Locitzer, a large animal veterinarian at th…
Tips for Growing Tomatoes Share June 14, 2022 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont You patiently waited until the danger of frost had passed to plant your tomatoes. And you installed a…
Three-Day Horse Clinic Held in Tunbridge Share June 10, 2022 By Molly McFaun Tunbridge--Equestrians from three states gathered at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds, June 2-5, for the 2022 Orange County 4-H/Open Horse Clinic. The annual event, sp…
Farmer Discussion Group Seeks Participants Share June 9, 2022 By Dana Ruppert Burlington--The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Farm Viability Program is seeking Vermont farmers who want to explore business needs, improve basic busin…
show the image caption close caption Peaches can be picked when they turn yellow-orange to pink and release fairly easily from the branch. (photo: Bonnie Kirn Donahue) Beautiful Vermont Peaches Share June 8, 2022 By Extension Master Gard…
Youth Farm Safety Days Planned for July Share June 6, 2022 By Martha Seifert Burlington--A free farm safety day will be offered at two locations in July for youths, 10-16. The 2022 Youth Farm Safety Days are scheduled for July 14 at the …
Camping Weekend Connects Families to Nature Share June 6, 2022 By Allison Smith Groton--Interested in reconnecting with nature, sampling recreational and water sports or learning a new outdoor skill? The Outdoor Family Weekend (OFW), now…
June 17 Workshop to Discuss High Forage Dairy Diet Share June 2, 2022 By Susan Brouillette Join UVM Extension on June 17h at Tim and Martha Magnant’s Bridgeman View Farm in Franklin to discuss and explore options and opportunities for fe…
Spotlight on Mountain Top Arboretum Share June 1, 2022 By Jodi Larison By Jodi Larison Extension Master Gardener Intern University of Vermont The Mountain Top Arboretum, located in the Catskills, sits at an elevation of 2,400 feet and is…
Tree Champions Recognized Share May 31, 2022 By Gwen Kozlowski Burlington--Several Vermont tree champions recently were recognized by the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program (VT UCF) for their stewardship of their community's fo…
4-H Horse Clinic Held in Rutland Share May 27, 2022 By Kimberly Griffin Rutland--Even hot, humid weather couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of the 30 youths who participated in the Rutland County 4-H Horsemanship Clinic, May 21-22 in Rutland…
show the image caption close caption The Hescocks (left to right) Tirzah, Kathleen and Joe own and operate Elysian Fields, an organic dairy farm in Shoreham. (photo: courtesy of the Hescock family) Spotlight on Elysian Fields Farm Share …
show the image caption close caption If space is an issue, tomato and pepper seedlings can be planted using vertical growing supports in an elevated garden, allowing room to include other crops such as basil and marigolds in a small-spac…
Maple Valley Jerseys Hosts State 4-H Dairy Judging Share May 25, 2022 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington--Vermont 4-H dairy members gathered at Maple Valley Jerseys in Enosburg Falls on May 21 for the 2022 State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest. The 4…
Plants for Shade Gardens Share May 20, 2022 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Think that a shady area can't have a garden? Think again! Shade gardens can be fantastic places to …
4-H State Day Provided Forum for Talented Youths Share May 19, 2022 By Allison Smith Barre--The Vermont Granite Museum in Barre was the place to be on May 7 as 4-H club members shared their 4-H story through stage presentations, demonstr…
4-H Horse Members Have Exciting Competition Day Share May 17, 2022 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington--May 15, 2022 was a busy, jam-packed day for the 44 horse-savvy 4-H'ers who took part in two competitions: horse judging and hippology. The da…