Extension News Extension News Stories Extension Program Helps Sawmill Acquire Funds to Expand Plant Profile: Bleeding Heart Beans Survey and Testing Get Your Garden Ready With a Spring Soil Test 4-H Horse Members Compete in Two Events on April 12 Simple Tips for Stunning Clematis With abundant blooms in a wide range of colors from soft white to dark purple, pink and even... Regional 4-H Day Provides Platform for 4-H Talent The 2025 Northwest Regional 4-H Day, April 5, provided an opportunity for 4-H’ers to showcase... Record Number Compete in Turkey-Calling Contest A record number of participants—33 in all, ranging in age from 2 to 18—took part in the 19th... UVM Soil Testing Center Gives Vermont Farmers a Local Solution The University of Vermont's new Soil Health Research and Extension Center (SHREC) is set to... Last Call for Nominations for Dairy Farm Award Nominations are still being accepted for the 2025 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year (VDFY) award,... A Rose Isn't Just a Rose We’re all familiar with roses (Rosa): their fragrance, their flowers, their thorns. If you’re... 4-H Seeks Teens for New Outdoor Recreation Program University of Vermont Extension 4-H is launching a new program for Vermont high school students,... Eighteen 4-H'ers Compete in Chittenden County Hippology On March 28, Chittenden County 4-H hosted its annual hippology contest, which brought 18 4-H’ers... Master Gardener Helpline Now Open to Assist Gardeners Gardening enthusiasts and homeowners can now receive gardening and backyard composting information... A Guide to Managing Your Seed Varieties Early spring is an exciting and busy time for Vermont gardeners. Many prefer the thrill of choosing... Inventory Assesses Carbon Stored in Vermont Forests Forests absorb a significant amount of carbon from carbon dioxide (CO₂), storing it in wood and... Heuchera: A Versatile Landscape Plant If you’re looking for a plant for your garden that will come back year after year, is easy to... 4-H Poultry Day is "Egg-ceptional" Nineteen 4-H’ers had an “eggs-tra” special time at the 2025 Vermont 4-H Poultry Day where... New Producer Named for Across The Fence Keith Silva has been named the producer of “Across the Fence,” University of Vermont... 4-H Educator Hired for Bennington and Rutland Counties Moonshine (Moonie) Shorey recently accepted the position of University of Vermont (UVM) Extension... Carl Linnaeus: Father of Taxonomy Rudbeckia hirta. Solanum lycopersicum. Acer saccharum. Have you ever seen these names on plant tags... Every Season is Hemp Season This winter, Northwest Crops & Soils Program is exploring winter retting as an option for Vermont... Nominations Sought for Dairy Farm of the Year Do you know of an outstanding dairy farm deserving of recognition? Consider nominating it for the... Indoor Herb Gardening Winter weather may be on the wane, but it will still be a while before we can get outdoors and work... 4-H'ers Enjoy Flavorful Science Lesson Members of the South Kirby Hilltoppers 4-H Club had a sweet time on February 27 as they traveled to... 4-H'ers Vie for Ribbons at Local Dairy Quiz Bowl A dozen bovine-savvy 4-H’ers from Orange and Windsor Counties competed in the 2025 Central and... Using a Plant Stand for Indoor Gardening Each winter, gardeners bid farewell to their outdoor growing spaces and turn their attention to... Chris Callahan: Newly Named Associate Director of Extension Chris Callahan has an eclectic background: He trained as a mechanical engineer working on... Vermont 4-H'ers Compete in National Shooting Sports Quiz Bowl Vermont 4-H’ers proved that they can hold their own in national competition when it comes to... Regional 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Held in Lyndonville Lyndon Town School in Lyndonville served as the site for the 2025 Northeast Region 4-H Dairy Quiz...
