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show the image caption close caption Deb Heleba is the new statewide outreach and education program manager for University of Vermont Extension's Community Horticulture Programs. (photo courtesy of Deb Heleba) New Manager Hired for UVM C…
Training Scheduled for Pesticide Applicators Share February 10, 2022 By Sarah Kingsley-Richards Burlington--In-person meetings are planned for two locations this April for a review session and written examination for initial certificatio…
Free Dairy Webinar Series Offered This Winter Share February 7, 2022 By Susan Brouillette Burlington--The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program will host the 2022 Dairy Webinar Series in February and Mar…
show the image caption close caption Greenhouses have enjoyed a long history as a place to cultivate fruits and vegetables as well as to study and preserve unusual plant species. (photo: Klaus Hausmann/Pixabay) Speculating on the History…
Colorful Winter Shrubs with Red Berries Share January 26, 2022 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont As winter goes on, the monochromatic landscape can get dull. One way to extend f…
show the image caption close caption A free agritourism webinar on February 15, offered in both English and French, will focus on innovative ways to promote agri-food products in local markets. (photo courtesy of DigInVermont) Webinar Ex…
show the image caption close caption (photo: UVM Extension) Produce Safety Accreditation for Vermont Farms Share January 21, 2022 By Vern Grubinger UVM Extension, the Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association, and the Vermont Agenc…
Measuring Soil Moisture to Schedule Irrigation on Northeast Vegetable Farms Share January 21, 2022 By Joshua Faulkner While irrigation is widely used on Northeast vegetable farms, few growers rely upon soil moisture sensors to schedule i…
Grant Provides Clean Air for LIbraries Share January 21, 2022 By Gary Deziel A UVM Office of Engagement grant to purchase air filtration and purification equipment for selected libraries has enabled them to create a safer environment for…
UVM Morgan Horse Farm Hosts Hippology Contest for Local 4-H'ers Share January 21, 2022 By Martha Seifert Weybridge--January 15 may have been a cold and blustery day, but inside the barn at the University of Vermont (UVM) Morgan Horse Far…
Program Gives Scoop on Animals Share January 21, 2022 By Martha Seifert Burlington--Kids 8-18 can gain a better appreciation of different farm animals through a virtual learning opportunity offered by the University of Vermont (UVM) Exte…
Call for Nominations of Local Tree Champions Share January 20, 2022 By Gwen Kozlowski Burlington--Do you know an individual or community group that has demonstrated a strong commitment to conserving, restoring or celebrating Vermont's fo…
Contest Calls for Tree Stories Share January 18, 2022 By Gwen Kozlowski Burlington--Grade K-8 students, including homeschoolers, are invited to share their appreciation for forests and trees by creating an original story and artwork for …
Cover Crops Conference Set for March 10-11 Share January 18, 2022 By Susan Brouillette Burlington--Dr. Mitch Hunter, a sustainable agriculture and climate resilience expert, has been tapped as the keynote speaker for the fifth annual Nor…
show the image caption close caption In addition to beautiful photography, seed catalogs provide a wealth of information about plants to help gardeners choose the best varieties to order for their garden. (photo: Andrea Knepper) Sifting …
show the image caption close caption (photo: UVM Extension) Finding a Viable Solution for Small and Medium Produce Growers for Drying Greens Share January 14, 2022 By Chris Callahan Converting washing machines for use to dry greens is a …
Directing Resources to Women Farm and Ranch Operators Share January 14, 2022 By Beth Holtzman Although more than one third of all farmers and ranchers in the U.S. are women, these operators do not access available resources, including ag…
show the image caption close caption Announcing two contests: the Rube Goldberg Challenge and Create Your Own Invention Contest Two Contests Planned to Inspire Young Engineers Share January 14, 2022 By Lauren Traister Burlington--Vermont…
show the image caption close caption (photo: UVM Extension/Cathy Yandow) Controlling Stormwater Runoff through Education Share January 14, 2022 By Kris Stepenuck An educational webinar series provided research and anecdotal information a…
Connecting Agritourism Operators from Around the Globe Share January 14, 2022 By Lisa Chase UVM Extension and the First International Workshop on Agritourism hosted Virtual Agritourism Gatherings, a well-attended series of free webinars …