farmers
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Vt. dairies facing economic pressure
Expensive land and aging infrastructure have left Vermont’s dairy industry behind as other states dominate.
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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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Free event welcomes farmers, farmworkers to unwind
Local farmers and farmworkers are invited to enjoy a restful day in the Middlebury Marble Works next month.
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Public invited to interact with Vermont watershed groups at virtual meeting
Vermont’s three farmer watershed organizations invite their members, legislators, and the general public to attend their joint annual meeting this Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. on Zoom.…
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Farmers get drought aid from feds
ADDISON COUNTY — For local farmers who have suffered losses because of drought conditions this year, help may be on the way from the federal government. Last month,…
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Veterans who are farmers share challenges
ADDISON COUNTY — The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) later this month will host a national virtual conference that promotes itself as being at the forefront of the military-to-agriculture…
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Six loose cows shot dead in Orwell (updated)
ORWELL — Six loose cows appear to have been shot and killed Friday night in Orwell, according to a press release issued by Vermont State Police Saturday. The…
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Vt. Congressional delegation: Why move food aid out of state?
Vermont’s congressional delegation has raised concerns about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to move the state’s Farmers to Families contract, part of a pandemic program that helps…
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New program will pay farmers to reduce phosphorus
VERMONT — Vermont farmers who go above and beyond state and federal regulations for reducing phosphorus runoff will soon be compensated for that extra work. The Vermont Agency…
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Extended dry weather hinders area farmers
ADDISON COUNTY — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency wants to hear from local farmers who have suffered crop losses because of this spring and summer’s…
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Funds will help farmers reach out to schools
VERMONT — The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) and Food Connects recently received U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm to School grants totaling $153,767. The grants…
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Congress urges USDA to support farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, co-founder of the Congressional Dairy Farmer Caucus, on Tuesday was among the signers of a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture…
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Nominate Vermont farmers for a grant
MONTPELIER — The Vermont Land Trust is accepting applications for an award to celebrate and benefit Vermont farmers. The $5,000 Eric Rozendaal Memorial Award will be given to…
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Letter to the editor: Undocumented farmworker arrest is a blow to farmers
Migrant workers in Addison County: Well, congratulations to ICE for arresting a hard-working undocumented Hispanic getting groceries on a break from a job local people won’t do! Putting…