agriculture
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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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New Farm to School service provider grant now open
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets has launched a new grant that provides comprehensive farm to school training, technical assistance, professional development, and resources to schools…
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Letter to the Editor: Farmers work hard to put high-quality products on the consumer’s table
“Farming is a difficult and challenging business, which has to survive in an economy where consumers and governments are unwilling to reimburse farmers for the true cost of…
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Vermont’s sacred cow: regenerative small farms or toxic mega-dairies?
“We will need to address the fact that healthy, environmentally sound agricultural crops and livestock cost more to produce and thus will cost more to buy.”
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History, animals and artisan products come together at Panton farm
Krista and Chris Diego raise animals, offer educational barn visits, and sell artisan products at Wiggly Goat Farm.
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Region seized by heat, drought
Addison County residents and farmers are dealing with high temperatures, dry ground, and increased fire risk.
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Winter manure spreading is banned now until April 1
Between Dec. 15 and April 1, no manure or other agricultural waste (including compost and spoiled feed) may be spread on agricultural fields throughout Vermont.
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$5 million in sustainable ag funds available
VERMONT — Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, known as SARE, is accepting preproposals to distribute $5 million in funding across its three largest grant programs: Research and…
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What Horizon’s exit means for Vt. farmers
The Hescocks, who milk 325 cows at their Shoreham farm, have been producing for Horizon since 1999. It’s been about a month since they received the letter, and…
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Former Shoreham whiskey maker turns to brandy & agriculture education
SHOREHAM — It’s one of those stunning, late-August afternoons to which Vermonters subconsciously transport themselves when the mercury dives below zero in early February. The sun is grudgingly…
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New hemp rules could further shrink industry
VERMONT — After the great promise hemp held out for Vermont farmers last year was dashed by poor planting weather, questionable plant genetics, limited drying and processing capacity,…
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UVM makes agriculture business experts available to Vermonters
VERMONT — If you have a farm, forest or maple business and are experiencing disruptions or challenges due to the COVID-19 situation, University of Vermont Extension can help.…
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Vt. pesticide reports unavailable due to software oversight
Vermont’s Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets has not put out legally required reports on pesticide use since 2013, blaming the lapse on a database change gone wrong.…