Police say farmworker tried to murder girlfriend

Vicente De La Cruz-Rodriguez, 28, of New Haven, is being held without bail at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility in Rutland.

Orwell farm market offers locally-grown, produced goods

Red Sky Farm stocks locally grown produce, handmade gifts and pantry staples like milk and bread.

Farmers describe drought impact to Sen. Welch

Local farmers met with U.S. Sen. Peter Welch in Orwell this past Friday to discuss how the drought has affected their operations.

Sheldon exhibit recognizes Vermont’s female farmers

A new exhibit highlights female farmers and their contributions to Vermont agriculture.

Buskey stands out in Big E horse events

Tessa Buskey of North Ferrisburgh placed in four horse-related events at the Eastern States Expo.

Milk with Dignity program expands with cheese product

Migrant Justice’s Milk with Dignity program is partnering with Vermont Way Foods to offer a new cheese made with Addison County milk.

Giant pumpkin squashes past record at Vermont weigh-off

James Beane’s 1,814-pound giant pumpkin took first prize at Sam Mazza’s annual giant pumpkin weigh-off in Colchester.

UVM Extension takes an early look at corn harvest

Vermont’s ongoing draught has created challenges for this year’s corn harvest.

County farms, residents still wrestling with drought

95% of Addison County is in severe drought.

New maple syrup quality testing lab opens to serve Vt. producers

The UVM Extension Maple Program recently established a lab to test syrup for Grade A quality compliance.

Orb Weaver enters new chapter

Orb Weaver Farm in Monkton has become the site of Green Mountain Longhorns, an operation that raises Texas Longhorns, rabbits and chickens.

Local orchards have lots to offer despite drought

This year’s drought has impacted local apple orchards, but there’s still plenty of fruit to pick from.

Letter to the Editor: Let’s keep talking about farming

“Fluid milk dairy is the only sector that has been able to scale in Vermont.”

Letter to the Editor: Reality check from a lifelong member of the dairy industry

“I challenge Mr. Schubart to name a farm in Addison County that isn’t operated daily by the owners with the owners putting in 10-15 hours a day of work.”

Vermont’s CSAs adapt to the climate crisis

Farmers are changing their offerings and membership models in the face of extreme weather.

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