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show the image caption close caption Early spring-blooming varieties, such as witch hazel, can be cut and forced earlier in winter than those that bloom later in spring. (photo: Deborah J. Benoit) Forcing Branches for Winter Flowers Shar…
show the image caption close caption A new resource will help agritourism operators make informed decisions about listing and booking farm stays and on-farm experiences. (Photo courtesy of Howling Wolf Farm) New Resource Helps Farm Hosts…
Garden Resolutions for the New Year Share December 29, 2021 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont As we head into winter, you may find yourself thinking about the warmth of summer a…
show the image caption close caption (photo: Gerd Altmann / Pixabay) Free Course Teaches Students How to Create Chatbots Share December 21, 2021 By Lauren Traister Burlington--Grade 5-12 students will have a chance to create their own cu…
show the image caption close caption (photo: Tirachard Kumtanom / Pexels) Science Cafés Introduce Teens to STEM Topics Share December 21, 2021 By Lauren Traister Burlington--The winter/spring series of VTeen 4-H Science Pathways Cafés fe…
New Farmer Online Workshops Address Labor Questions Share December 20, 2021 By Beth Holtzman Burlington--Finding and retaining good labor is one of the biggest challenges that beginning farmers face. To help these farmers gain the knowle…
show the image caption close caption In addition to the annual Vermont Grazing and Livestock Conference, farmers have opportunities to participate in summer grazing workshops hosted by University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont Gras…
Vermont 4-H Program Receives Agrotechnology Grant Share December 16, 2021 By Sarah Kleinman Burlington--University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H is the recipient of a three-year Food and Agricultural Non-formal Education grant from the …
show the image caption close caption Fresh rosemary for every season Fresh Rosemary for Every Season Share December 15, 2021 By UVM EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER By Jodi Larison Extension Master Gardener Intern University of Vermont While ro…
show the image caption close caption Mistletoe's association with the Christmas holidays can be traced back to an 18th-century English folk song. (photo: Julita Bodensee-Schweiz/Pixabay) What's the Romance With Mistletoe? Share December …
show the image caption close caption (photo: Unsplash) New Program Offers Free On-Farm Technical Aid Share December 2, 2021 By Tony Kitsos Burlington--University of Vermont (UVM) Extension and the UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture r…
show the image caption close caption Amaryllis with its large, trumpet-shaped flowers is easy-to-grow, making it an attractive plant for holiday gift giving. (photo: W. Franz/Pixabay) Holiday Plants: Care and Safety Share November 23, 20…
Annual Maple Conference Offers Online and In-Person Events Share November 23, 2021 By Mark Isselhardt Burlington--The 2021 Vermont Maple Conference, Dec. 8-11, will offer options for both online and in-person learning with 15 informative…
show the image caption close caption University of Vermont Extension 4-H educator Lindy Birch (seated on tractor) demonstrates how to safely operate a farm tractor to a group of 16-18 year-old participants at the State 4-H Bovine Bonanza…
show the image caption close caption Leafy greens are easy to grow in containers and can be harvested when 3-4 inches for a continuous harvest throughout the winter. (photo: Deborah J. Benoit) Growing Greens Indoors in Winter Share Novem…
show the image caption close caption (photo: UVM Extension) Call for Proposals Open for Global Agritourism Conference Share November 4, 2021 By Lisa Chase Burlington--Researchers, educators, agricultural service providers, tourism profes…
show the image caption close caption Harvest mushrooms when they reach the desired size by cutting the stem with sharp scissors or a knife. (photo: Deborah J. Benoit) Growing Mushrooms Indoors Share October 29, 2021 By UVM Extension Mast…
show the image caption close caption Red maple seedlings emerging. (photo: Annalise Carington, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and The Intervale Center) Survey Takes Stock of Native Tree Production Share October 29, 2021 By Alison Adams B…
show the image caption close caption (photo: Peggy Greb, USDA/ARS) Webinar Series Sparks Agritourism Conversations Share October 22, 2021 By Lisa Chase Burlington--Agritourism Gatherings, a monthly webinar series designed to connect agri…
show the image caption close caption Roy's Calais corn, Jacob’s Cattle Beans, Goldie Ground Cherries and sunflowers are four of the "seven sisters," crops of cultural and ceremonial significance to indigenous Abenaki tribes that can be g…