farming
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Goat farmers have place in Vermont agriculture
While cows dominate our dairy landscape, Vermont also has 33 dairy goat farms and three dairy sheep farms.
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Interns are one future for Vermont farms
One local farmer believes that committed mentorship can make a difference.
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Vermont becomes first state to ban paraquat
Vermont has banned paraquat, an herbicide with strong association with Parkinson’s disease.
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Farmworkers could face declining wages in Vermont
Vermont farmworkers could earn significantly lower wages this year under new federal rules.
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Bristol’s Four Blooms Farm keeps growing
The Four Blooms team is currently wrapping up a project that will allow them to further improve their operations and increase their growing capacity with the completion of…
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County farms report $1.4m in losses from drought
Farmers around Addison County have reported an estimated $1.4 million in losses resulting from the severe drought that spread across the region this year.
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Small farmers turning to new tech tools
A new wave of agritech tools — from maple monitors to virtual fences — is revolutionizing how small farms manage labor, costs, and climate challenges.
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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.
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Sheldon exhibit recognizes Vermont’s female farmers
A new exhibit highlights female farmers and their contributions to Vermont agriculture.
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Buskey stands out in Big E horse events
Tessa Buskey of North Ferrisburgh placed in four horse-related events at the Eastern States Expo.