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Meet the UVM Extension Interns Cultivating Healthy Communities This Summer

70 Youth Compete in State 4-H Dairy Show at Addison County Fairgrounds

From Robots to Soil Health and Fiber Arts: Highlights from the 2026 Annual Crops and Soils Field Day

Soil Sampling Made Simple: New Project Helps Vermonters Protect Lake Champlain

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Brattleboro Union High School Students Build Their Skills and a Stone Wall Through CAVE Program

Over the course of July, Brattleboro Union High School (BUHS) students built a dry stone wall in...

2026 Vermont 4-H Shooting Sports Jamboree Celebrates Competition, Sportsmanship, and Leadership

This year's Vermont 4-H Shooting Sports Jamboree in St. Johnsbury brought together young people...

Three Ways to Compost

Gardeners call compost “black gold” for good reason. It adds nutrients to the soil and improves...

Young Dairy Exhibitors Showcase Excellence at 2026 Lamoille County 4-H Dairy Show

Outstanding youth exhibitors from across northern Vermont gathered at the Lamoille County Field...

Central and Southeastern Regional 4-H Dairy Clinic and Show Celebrates Youth Achievement and Dairy Excellence

Thirty-one youth from across Central and Southeastern Vermont gathered for the annual Central and...

Vermonters Encouraged to Look for Signs of Asian Longhorned Beetle

August is Tree Check Month, and Vermonters are encouraged to take a few minutes to inspect the...

A Day in the Life of One UVM Extension Master Gardener

One Thursday in June, at 9 a.m. on the dot, a landline telephone rang in UVM's Plant Diagnostic...

The African Diaspora Foodways Institute Pilots Partnerships with Vermont Culinary Artists

One recent Saturday at Clemmons Family Farm, a large group spilled into a sunny living room...

Victory Gardens

Home gardens have long been an integral part of our communities.

Unencapsulated Polystyrene Foam is Prohibited in Floating Structures on Vermont Waters

The state of Vermont has prohibited the use of unencapsulated polystyrene foam for floating...

Vermont Youth Compete at 2026 State 4-H Horse Show

Vermont 4-H held its annual statewide horse show at the Champlain Valley Expo this month.

Smartphone App Available for Lake Champlain Recreational Boaters

Recreational boaters on Lake Champlain have a free digital tool to aid in the proper disposal of...

UVM Extension's Community Nutrition Education Program Empowers Vermonters to Lead Healthier Lives

There are a lot of reasons why it might be tough to get nutritious meals on the table.

Getting to Know Chicory

When you hear the word “chicory” you might first think of curly endive (Cichorium endivia), a...

Rail View Dairy is the 2026 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year

University of Vermont Extension is pleased to announce that Rail View Dairy in New Haven is the...

Common-Sense Practices to Avoid Cyclospora

A lot of people have recently become sick due to a tiny parasite called Cyclospora, which can cause...

Build Your Maple Marketing Strategy This Summer

A stronger maple marketing plan does not need to be complicated. It needs to be clear, realistic,...

Recap: First Public Demonstration of Autonomous Weeding Robots in Vermont

The UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils (NWCS) Program recently hosted the first public...

Vermont 4-H and Partners Provide New (and Not the Last!) Tractor Safety Class

On a summer day with promising haying weather, a couple dozen people stood in the sun, circled...

UVM Extension Offers Backyard Composting Course

Registration is now open for University of Vermont Extension’s short course on backyard...

Teach Real-World Food Skills in Brattleboro Through AmeriCorps VISTA

Brattleboro Union High School is seeking a one-year AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer to support its...

Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Garden

It is hard not to watch in amazement when you see a hummingbird flitting around.

How to Keep You, Your Family and Your Employees Safe During Extreme Heat

Below are reminders to keep you, your family and friends and your employees safe in extreme heat....

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

Vermont 4-H'ers have returned home after representing the state at the National 4-H Shooting Sports...

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...