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show the image caption close caption Braintree 4-H'er Joey Ferris gives commands to his team in the cart class at the State 4-H Working Steer show, Aug. 14, in Bradford as show judge Terri Chamberlain of Pomfret observes. (photo: Allison…
show the image caption close caption The Rose Garden Shelter House, a popular site for events and photography, is a dominant feature of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden Rose Garden, which features antique, tea, miniature, floribunda and cli…
show the image caption close caption Brailey Livingston, New Haven (left), the Brown Swiss Junior Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion, and Isabella Wilbur, Orwell, the Brown Swiss Senior Champion and Grand Champion, and proudly pos…
show the image caption close caption Unpeeled tomatoes, cored and quartered, should be simmered over medium heat for 22 minutes to make puree. (photo: Joyce Amsden) Canning Fresh Tomatoes Share August 19, 2021 By UVM Extension Master Gar…
show the image caption close caption Before making sauerkraut, assemble all ingredients and equipment needed. (photo: Joyce Amsden) Sauerkraut: DIY Fabulous Fermented Food Share August 11, 2021 By UVM Extension Master Gardener By Joyce A…
show the image caption close caption (photo: UVM Extension/EFNEP) UVM Extension Seeks Nutrition Education Program Coordinator Share August 10, 2021 By Linda Berlin, Wendy Hull University of Vermont Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition…
show the image caption close caption (photo: National 4-H Council) Youths Invited to Join First Robotics Program Share August 4, 2021 By Liz Kenton Burlington--If you are a student, age 4-18, interested in robotics, or an adult willing t…
show the image caption close caption (photo: Cathy Yandow/UVM Extension) UVM Extension Debuts Pollinator Program Share August 4, 2021 By Vern Grubinger & Laura Johnson Burlington--Pollinators are essential to the production of many food …
show the image caption close caption Pruning tomato plants improves the quality of the fruit by creating airflow, which minimizes risk of diseases and hastens ripening. (photo: Nadie VanZandt) How to Prune Tomato Plants Share August 3, 2…
show the image caption close caption A rain garden is a cost-efficient way to manage stormwater runoff and prevent excess water and pollutants from entering waterways. (photo: Bonnie Kirn Donahue) Rain Gardens for Stormwater Management S…
show the image caption close caption (photo: UVM Extension) Iowa Dairy Expert Plans Visit to Vermont Share July 30, 2021 By Tony Kitsos Burlington--A nationally recognized leader in the economics of robotic milking will be in Vermont on …
show the image caption close caption The Whispering Pines 4-H Club won the 4-H Club award at the Vermont 4-H Horse Show for having the highest combined scores in various events. Members (left to right) Front row: Emma Sibley, Milton; Pai…
UVM Extension Course Teaches Composting Basics Share July 30, 2021 By Beret Halverson Burlington--Backyard composting is a cost-efficient, natural way to dispose of food scraps and yard waste that benefits lawns and gardens by providing …
Family Camping Weekend Celebrates Nature Share July 29, 2021 By Allison Smith Groton--Families who register for the annual Outdoor Family Weekend, Sept. 10-12, can look forward to three fun-filled days of camping, outdoor recreation and …
show the image caption close caption Fred Mead, Castleton, was presented with the seventh annual Sean Tillotson Sportsmanship Award at the Vermont 4-H Shooting Sports Jamboree, July 16-18 in St. Johnsbury. (photo: Lisa Muzzey/UVM Extensi…
show the image caption close caption New best friends Gwyneth Williams, Newbury, and Isabel Osinchuk, Springfield, show off their artwork, one of the fun activities for 4-H Cloverbuds at the 4-H Shooting Sports Jamboree, held July 16-18 …
show the image caption close caption Andrew May is the new Grazing and Livestock Program coordinator for the University of Vermont Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture. (photo courtesy of UVM Extension) New Coordinator Hired for …
show the image caption close caption Zoe Young, West Glover, pays close attention to the judge as she shows her four-year-old cow at the Orleans and Essex 4-H County Dairy Show, July 22 in Barton. (photo: Darlene Robillard) 4-H'ers Compe…
show the image caption close caption Charlotte Aiken, Tunbridge, shyly poses with her young Holstein after being named the Novice Fitting and Showmanship Champion at the Central and Southeast Region 4-H Dairy Show, July 19, in Tunbridge.…
show the image caption close caption Farm businesses that offer pick-your-own fruits and vegetables are among those covered by Vermont's Act 31 agritourism legislation. (photo: USDA/Agricultural Research Service) UVM Extension to Distrib…