Farmers, Sen. Welch discuss legislation to support dairies

The ag community discussed industry issues with Sen. Welch.

The film will return for another Middlebury screening on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m.

Foxglove Farm is one of many around Vermont offering overnight farm stays — a unique lodging opportunity that’s grown in popularity amongst both visitors and the farms hosting them.

Addison County voters on Tuesday, Aug. 11, will help pare down a crowd of candidates.

Community members are invited to screenings of “The State of Farming,” a new documentary that tells the story of Vermont agriculture through the voices of the farmers who live it every day.

“It’s great knowing that what we produce is staying so close to home and in the Addison County community; it’s pretty amazing.” — Pauline Stevens

VERMONT — The Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class of inductees, including one Addison County resident. The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals whose dedication, leadership and innovation have made a lasting impact on Vermont agr … (read more)

The Vermont Vegetable and Berry Grower Association at UVM is offering this hot weather guidance for farming.

NEW HAVEN — The Addison County Fair and Field Days Crop Contest is just around the corner, and the UVM Extension-Champlain Valley Crop, Soil & Pasture Team is reminding farmers to enter their ag products. Field Days was started more than 75 years ago … (read more)

The Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center provides vocational and technical education to students and adults in the 17 Addison County towns served by the Addison Central, Addison Northwest and Mount Abraham Unified school districts. Students take time away … (read more)

At a time when the agriculture industry needs young people, Calvin Almeida is excitedly joining the workforce.

One local farmer believes that committed mentorship can make a difference.

Vermont has banned paraquat, an herbicide with strong association with Parkinson’s disease.

Farm size trends in Vermont reflect a decades-long trend of consolidation and expansion in American agriculture.

The Vermont Pay for Performance Program is an initiative that pays farmers based on environmental outcomes rather than just implementing individual conservation practices.