UVM Extension’s Vermont New Farmer Project is gearing up to offer a winter session of its Growing Places – Farmer Training for Aspiring Farmers and Start-ups. The month-long class begins Jan. 11 and will be taught entirely online. It is designed for individuals who are considering starting an agriculture- or natural resource-based business, but who aren’t sure where to start. Participants develop a comprehensive goal statement to help in the business planning process, explore and evaluate opportunities and … (read more)
BURLINGTON — Animal Scoops, a virtual learning opportunity offered through the University of Vermont Extension 4-H program, will help introduce kids to the birds and the bees as well as a number of other species. The one-hour sessions will be offered bi-w … (read more)
By LISA HALVORSEN, Freelance Agricultural Journalist for UVM Extension BRIDPORT — Sunderland Farm, a sixth-generation dairy operation in Bridport, can best be described as a farm with a future that’s not forgotten its past. Although it can trace its begin … (read more)
Now that the June-bearing strawberry season has passed, there are things that we can do now to get ready for next year’s crop. If your strawberry patch is two years old or more, after harvesting the last of your strawberries, it’s time to renovate the bed … (read more)
University of Vermont Extension 4-H is sponsoring an Edible Art Contest this summer to inspire kids, 8 to 18, to get creative with their food. There is no fee to enter and enrollment in 4-H is not required. Participants may enter all five categories, thou … (read more)
Is there anything better than a fresh, home-grown cucumber? Warmed by the sun, the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesn’t compare to store-bought ones. Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow, getting a nice crop can take some strategizi … (read more)
VERMONT — UVM Extension’s Champlain Valley Crop, Soil & Pasture Team is reminding farmers of several upcoming programs and workshops aimed to improve their farming practices. Farm Agricultural Practices Program has set deadlines of June 15 to sign up for … (read more)
Low tunnels are the contemporary version of the “cold boxes,” made out of windows and wood frames, which older generation gardeners used to start plants early in the season. They are also every bit as good for extending your season well into the fall and … (read more)
