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Alexandra Kosiba is Honored by the New England Society of American Foresters

Send In Your Nominations For 2026 Vermont Dairy Farm Of The Year

First-of-its-Kind Master's in Agroecology at UVM Benefits from Close Ties to UVM's Institute for Agroecology

Sheet Mulching For Lawn-To-Garden Conversion

UVM Extension, Department of Anthropology Faculty Contribute Chapters To 'Nurturing Food Justice'

Not Just Another Strategic Plan

Interim Director of Extension Chris Callahan reflects on why the time is right for strategic...

Nearly 50 Youth Compete At 2026 State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest

Vermonters ages 8-18 tested out their dairy knowledge this month during the 2026 State 4-H Dairy...

The ABCs Of IPM: Keys To Safe, Sustainable Gardening

Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is a holistic approach that gardeners can use to reduce...

All Welcome To Farm And Food Education Peer-to-Peer Office Hours

Do you help young people build their skills in the garden, kitchen, greenhouse, field or forest?

UVM And UMaine Extension Programs Offer A New Course On Sugarbush Resilience

The Extension programs at the University of Vermont and the University of Maine have a new...

The First Sugaring Season Begins for UVM Maple Club (and Ag Club, Too)

Some University of Vermont students kicked off this year's sugaring season by tapping on-campus...

Robots Rule the Gym

The gymnasium at South Burlington High School was filled with the unique sights and sounds of the...

Tillandsia: The Captivating World Of Soil-Less Air Plants

You’ve probably seen them attached to magnets or posed on driftwood. You may have even wondered...

Six Robotic Weeders Are Coming To Vermont

They're bumblebee yellow and the size of a ride-on mower. They emit a whirring hum and small,...

4-H Working Steer Members Compete In State Quiz Bowl Contest

Vermont 4-Hers ages 8-18 — and then some adults! — tested their knowledge during rounds of...

Spring Cover Crops For The Vegetable Garden

The ground may still be covered in snow, but now is an excellent time to start planning to improve...

Like STEM And Mentoring Youth? Come Volunteer At These Robotics Events

More than 1,000 young Vermonters in grades K-12 are taking part in the state's latest season of...

The 2026 Grain Growers Conference Will Cover Growing, Milling, Baking — And Yes, There Will Be Bread

Join the University of Vermont Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program and Northern Grain...

Farm Advisors Trust Their Gut Over Algorithms, for Now

When it comes to the next generation of artificial intelligence tools for agriculture, Certified...

Late Winter Pruning

Just because there’s snow on the ground doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do in the garden...

Hear From Farmers, Researchers At The 2026 Vermont Organic Dairy Producers Conference

The University of Vermont Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program invites you to the 2026...

Grow Gourmet Mushrooms At Home

Growing mushrooms at home doesn’t require special equipment or prior experience. You can grow...

Fight The Winter Blues With Plants

Have the winter blues come to call? Take heart. Adding a bit of greenery to your surroundings just...

The Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association Winter Webinar Series Begins Feb. 11

Each winter, the Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association (VVBGA) collaborates with University...

Gardening Journal: A Simple Tool That Pays Off

Many home gardeners rely on memory and tradition to guide the timing and layout of their gardens....

This 'Winter Salt Week' Highlighted All the Road Salt We Use, and How to Reduce It

Lake Champlain Sea Grant and UVM Extension joined national partners in sharing with communities the...

Calling All Vermont 5th-12 Graders! Come Check Out Discover Engineering Day At UVM

Learn about coding, car construction and soft tissue research and meet the college students,...

Planning To Apply Pesticides In Vermont? Registration Is Open For Initial Certification

Vermonters who need their initial pesticide certification can now register for a meeting at one of...

Learn How To Improve Milk Quality In Dairy Goats And Sheep

Join a Feb. 14 presentation organized by UVM Extension with Dr. Michelle Buckley of Cornell...

Garden Health And Soil pH

Gardeners know that healthy soils lead to healthy plants. But how do we ensure our soils have what...

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