Identifying the Jumping Worm, a Recently-Introduced…
We are now in our gardens installing new plants, weeding, and applying mulch. As we move soil, we inevitably encounter earthworms. Since introduced jumping…
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1,119 articlesJoin a June 30 Workshop on Livestock Water Systems
The UVM Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture welcomes you to join an upcoming workshop on livestock water systems, which is among key infrastructure…
How the 'Vermont Assessment of Assets, Angles and Need…
Every human has basic societal needs in order to thrive. Things like a place to live, something to eat, a way to get around.
Join Student Leaders Thursday to Learn About the Gravel…
The space in front of Georgia Elementary and Middle School, or GEMS, is no ordinary lawn. There's a gravel wetland at work underground, filtering stormwater…
Give Input for Director of Extension Search on June 18
Vermonters are encouraged to share their input with the University of Vermont committee searching for the next Director of Extension and Associate Dean in the…
Protect Forests and Trails During PlayCleanGo® Awareness…
Vermonters are invited to take simple but important steps to protect the state’s forests and outdoor spaces during PlayCleanGo® Awareness Week, which is June…
Growing Hydrangeas | University of Vermont Extension
Hydrangeas are such a familiar fixture in home gardens, it’s easy to assume there’s not much you need to know about them. While it’s true they’re easy to grow…
'Bake for Good' Brings 22 Young Bakers Together Across…
Nearly two dozen youth from across the state joined together on Zoom for "Bake for Good" this month. The hands-on program blended baking, community and…
Combating Slugs in the Home Garden | University of Vermont…
Slugs are a tenacious foe in the home garden, as they do their work at night and are capable of wreaking havoc quickly. To combat them, you need to understand…
It’s All in the Timing: Terminating Cover Crops for High…
It’s All in the Timing: Terminating Cover Crops for High Grain Corn Productivity Share May 20, 2026 By Heather Darby, Lindsey Ruhl, and Elizabeth M. Seyler Cover crops can offer many benefits, including improved soil health, weed suppres…
UVM Launches National Search for Director of Extension…
The University of Vermont is launching a national search for the next Director of Extension and Associate Dean in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences…
Soil Health Research and Extension Center (SHREC) Lab Marks…
Happy one-year “SHRECiversary” to the Soil Health Research and Extension Center (SHREC)! Established in 2025, SHREC was created to meet the needs of farmers by…
Join the Future-Ready Dairy Farm Tour Series
In 2026, the Northwest Crops and Soils Program is hosting a series of dairy farm tours. The purpose? To hear real stories from local farmers who are staying…
Better Together: The 2026 Grain Growers Conference…
Many sounds filled the room: a serrated knife cutting through thick sourdough crust, hands kneading einkorn dough, and ideas exchanged between friends. At the…
UVM Extension Announces 2026 On-Farm Demonstration Project…
UVM Extension's Dairy Herd Management Technical Assistance (DHMTA) program is excited to announce the recipients of this year's On-Farm Demonstration Project…
Planting Under Trees | University of Vermont Extension
If you’ve ever tried planting something beneath a tree—or grow grass there for that matter—you’ve probably wondered if it was actually possible to grow…
May 17-23 is Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week. Here's What…
The emerald ash borer (EAB) has been in Vermont since 2018, when it was first found in northern Orange County. Since then, it has spread to every county except…
Practice Your Livestock Hygiene Skills at 'Clean Escape…
Germs are everywhere, just waiting to hitch a ride. And whether you're working with horses or cows, sheep or goats, pigs or poultry, you want to protect them…
Photo Essay: UVM Hosts a Spring Woods Walk to Talk All…
It's a gorgeous time of year to be in the woods in Vermont. Leaf-out is just beginning in the canopy, and spring ephemerals can be spotted on the forest floor.
Beware the Mulch Volcano | University of Vermont Extension
Spring has sprung, and gardeners and homeowners are turning their attention to preparing lawns and gardens for the season. For many, that includes applying…