Some farms growing drought-tolerant crop

Some Addison County farmers are growing sorghum sudangrass, an annual grass crop that can withstand drought and can provide a resilient option for farmers’ forage systems.

Middlebury professor Connor Williams recently co-authored “A Promise Delivered,” which details his work on a Congressional commission tasked with renaming military bases previously honoring Confederate leaders.

Addison County Fair & Field Days organizers are continuing to raise funds to support improvements and other projects at the fairgrounds, with the aim of positioning the fair to continue serving the community for many years to come.

Addison County is home to a variety of catering teams that specialize in anything from wood-fired pizza to Asian-inspired cuisine.

A Nov. 10 event at the Ferrisburgh Town Hall helped connect local landowners with technical service providers.

The Mount Abraham Unified School District Board has narrowed in on a budget target for the upcoming fiscal year, and district officials will look to meet that target without reducing staff positions other than those absorbed through attrition. 

It was standing room only inside the Franklin Environmental Center this past Thursday, when members of the Middlebury College and broader community gathered for a discussion on educating students amidst the climate crisis. 

Local farmers and farmworkers are invited to enjoy a restful day in the Middlebury Marble Works next month. 

Ripton resident John Garn has co-founded Maporium, a software company offering a systems mapping platform.

The Bristol selectboard last month agreed to opt into Tier 1B status for the town’s eligible village area, which is expected to reduce Act 250 permitting requirements.

Local farmers and farmworkers are invited to enjoy a restful day in the Middlebury Marble Works next month.

Bristol selectboard members are considering updating the town’s policy for development on the town green.

Bristol officials are exploring the idea of a local option tax, which voters could weigh in on during Town Meeting Day in March.

The Bristol selectboard on Monday resumed discussion on whether to develop an ordinance for dealing with loose livestock.

Medicare payments to ambulance services were frozen for the first two weeks of the shutdown, impacting rural rescue squads.