agriculture
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Agriculture a key part of Addy Indy’s coverage through the decades
It’d be impossible to report on Addison County without reporting on agriculture, which in many ways has been the heartbeat of our rural community. Over the years the…
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Vt. farmers feel impacts of staffing cuts at USDA
ADDISON COUNTY — Several years ago, Ben Haigh, a small-scale dairy farmer in Shoreham, received $50,000 in federal funding from an arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
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Study looks at agritourism building blocks
Data were collected through short and long national surveys and in-depth interviews with 10 farms around the country.
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Save seeds, save money, save a bit of history
Saving seeds helps preserve heirloom varieties for the future.
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Farmers eye impacts of St. Albans dairy plant idling
It potentially could force farmers to pay more to haul their milk to plants farther away.
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Hill wants to bring ag voice to Montpelier
Act 181 acrimony illustrated, according to Hill, that “our legislators are still not listening to us.”
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Farmers, Sen. Welch discuss legislation to support dairies
The ag community discussed industry issues with Sen. Welch.
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“The State of Farming” draws strong turnout in Middlebury
The film will return for another Middlebury screening on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m.
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Farm stays connect visitors with Vermont agriculture community
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…
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Primary contests decided Tuesday
Addison County voters on Tuesday, Aug. 11, will help pare down a crowd of candidates.
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Film screenings support and celebrate Vermont agriculture
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…
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Growing food and a family at Golden Russet Farm
“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
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Five tapped for Agricultural Hall of Fame
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,…
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What to do when it’s hot on the farm
The Vermont Vegetable and Berry Grower Association at UVM is offering this hot weather guidance for farming.
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Enter the Field Days crop contest
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…
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Career Center holds “Celebration of Learning” at MUHS
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…