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Vermont 4-H'ers Compete at National Shooting Sports Championship

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Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday in the Garden

As we prepare to celebrate 250 years since our nation’s founding, it seems like an opportune time...

What Proposed Changes to the H-2A Program Could Mean for Vermont Dairy Farms and Workers

The Trump administration, this month, proposed expanding access to the federal H-2A visa program, a...

UVM, Penn State Extension Researchers Win NEED Grant, Seek Nurse Cow-Calf Contact Dairy Farms

A new, collaborative project between the University of Vermont and Penn State Extension is...

Groundcovers as Living Mulch

You may already be familiar with the benefits of mulch. Its application helps suppress weeds,...

On Across The Fence, Vermont Chefs Share Stories About Freedom, Recipes for Juneteenth

This week on Across the Fence, three Vermont chefs who make African diaspora food share stories of...

Youth Showcase Breed Knowledge, Oral Reasoning at 2026 State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest

At Carpsdale Farm in Enosburg Falls on Saturday, June 13, a total of 39 youth participated in the...

Here are the Vermont 4-Hers Who are Eligible for The Big E in September

Youth who showcased their varied and many talents at Vermont 4-H State Communications Day this...

The Demonstration Derby: Join the 19th Annual Crops and Soils Field Day on July 23

Join University of Vermont Extension for the 19th Annual Crops and Soils Field Day!

Meet the Robots: UVM Extension Explores the Future of Autonomous Weeding in Vermont

The delivery truck driver climbed onto the truck's rear platform and pulled open the door,...

Edible Landscaping

If you’ve always grown a traditional garden with rows of tomatoes or sprawling cucumbers,...

Photo Essay: In Paddock Paradise with Icelandic Horses for an Extension Workshop

Nestled in some gentle hills in Cornwall, Vermont, there is a continuous, nearly-mile-long,...

UVM Extension's Mark Isselhardt and UMaine Extension's Jason Lilley Jointly Recognized for Leadership in Maple Industry

University of Vermont Extension Maple Specialist Mark Isselhardt and University of Maine Assistant...

Ann Hazelrigg, Heather Darby to be Inducted into Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame

University of Vermont Extension faculty members Ann Hazelrigg and Heather Darby have been chosen to...

How the 'Vermont Assessment of Assets, Angles and Need' Plans To Empower A Thriving Vermont

Every human has basic societal needs in order to thrive. Things like a place to live, something to...

Identifying the Jumping Worm, a Recently-Introduced Earthworm

We are now in our gardens installing new plants, weeding, and applying mulch. As we move soil, we...

Join a June 30 Workshop on Livestock Water Systems

The UVM Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture welcomes you to join an upcoming workshop on...

Join Student Leaders Thursday to Learn About the Gravel Wetland at Georgia Elementary and Middle School

The space in front of Georgia Elementary and Middle School, or GEMS, is no ordinary lawn. There's a...

Give Input for Director of Extension Search on June 18

Vermonters are encouraged to share their input with the University of Vermont committee searching...

Protect Forests and Trails During PlayCleanGo® Awareness Week, June 6-13

Vermonters are invited to take simple but important steps to protect the state’s forests and...

Growing Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas are such a familiar fixture in home gardens, it’s easy to assume there’s not much...

'Bake for Good' Brings 22 Young Bakers Together Across Vermont

Nearly two dozen youth from across the state joined together on Zoom for "Bake for Good" this...

Combating Slugs in the Home Garden

Slugs are a tenacious foe in the home garden, as they do their work at night and are capable of...

UVM Launches National Search for Director of Extension, Associate Dean in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The University of Vermont is launching a national search for the next Director of Extension and...

Join the Future-Ready Dairy Farm Tour Series

In 2026, the Northwest Crops and Soils Program is hosting a series of dairy farm tours. The...

UVM Extension Announces 2026 On-Farm Demonstration Project Awardees

UVM Extension's Dairy Herd Management Technical Assistance (DHMTA) program is excited to announce...