Regulator cuts hospital insurance rate increases

The Green Mountain Care Board trimmed commercial insurance rate increases at two University of Vermont Health Network hospitals Monday, drawing a sharp response from the state’s largest hospital operator. 

Climate-Smart Commodities has awarded $30M to landowners

Marking a transformative investment in forests, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program has awarded $30 million to the New England Forestry Foundation (NEFF) and its partners to help forest landowners implement climate-smart forest practices that also protect ecosystem health and biodiversity. 

Stines take over former Boyer’s Orchard

Stines take over former Boyer’s Orchard

Kathleen and Aaron Stine purchased Boyer’s Orchard and Cider Mill in Monkton earlier this year, reopening it under the name Stine Orchard with traditional apple-affiliated goodies and new live music events. 

No till equipment helps the land

No till equipment helps the land

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) is releasing a new round of funding through the Capital Equipment Assistance Program for phosphorus removal equipment or technology and for general conservation equipment to be used on farms.