farming
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Farm to Plate fetes 14th anniversary
“We are feeling so energized from this year’s gathering, which brought together over 300 passionate individuals, all dedicated to finding actionable solutions to the complex issues impacting Vermonters.”
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Free manual helps Vt. makers use green packaging
The guide, called “A Vermont Maker’s Guide to Greener Packaging,” is filled with environmentally friendly packaging options that are recyclable, compostable, and FSC-certified.
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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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Area farms fare well despite wet weather
Local growers say they fared better during last week’s storms than in 2023 and, in general, have been less affected by extreme weather this growing season.
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Bristol weighs ordinance to manage livestock on the loose
The Bristol selectboard is considering whether to develop a livestock running-at-large ordinance to help prevent animals from getting loose and running into the road.
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Local farms get a boost from ACORN volunteers
Community members can join “working bee” brigades organized by ACORN to help tackle various projects on area farms, from onion planting to sheep shearing.
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Program connects students with farms
Like most things, the future of agriculture in Vermont lies in the hands of younger generations. Today, many of those young Vermonters are leaving the state and pursuing…
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Local goat farmers explore benefits of extended lactation
“If each goat milked longer, we could essentially make more milk over time with fewer goats, also fewer replacements to raise, a plus for the environment.”
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Folks learn about farms while eating breakfast
On Aug. 5, Vermont Breakfast on the Farm welcomed nearly 1,400 people to Sunderland Farm in Bridport for a local Vermont breakfast and a self-guided tour of the…
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Farming group eyes collaboration
Faced with managing changes in best practices, business competition and climate change — not to mention the daily challenges of raising crops and animals — growers and ranchers…
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Meet Vijay Nazareth, head of the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition
Vijay Nazareth has experience in the private sector and in nonprofit management and finance, combined with a passion for conservation in agriculture and environmental stewardship.
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Forage field day to be held Sept. 1 in Whiting
Richville Farms in Whiting and UVM Extension will host a field day on forages for farmers.
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New dairy funding opportunities are offered
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center this week announced three funding opportunities for dairy farmers and service providers.
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Letter to the editor: Farms getting a pollution pass
Vermont has known for at least 60 years that it is not meeting its water quality standards in Lake Champlain and that the major contributor to the problem…
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Registration now open for Open Farm Week
VERMONT — Registration is now open for the 8th annual Vermont Open Farm Week, taking place at farms across Vermont on Aug. 7-14. This special week in August,…
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New tool offered for those interested in agrotourism
BURLINGTON — University of Vermont Extension, in collaboration with the Vermont Fresh Network and Dig in Vermont, recently released a new regulatory navigation tool for agritourism operators. The…