Shelburne Farms | Educating for a Sustainable Future

The Sustainability Academy, our partner in Burlington, VT

"Sustainability is another word for justice — for what is just is sustainable, and what is unjust is not."

— Matthew Fox

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Our Cheddar & Maple Syrup & more

Enjoy our cheddar, maple syrup, and other farm products at any time of the year. Share this magical place and its purpose.

Order cheddar, syrup, and farm products
Educators, learn and grow with us online!

Discover new opportunities in education for sustainability, outdoor learning, and farm to school.

2021 Learning Opportunities COMING SOON!

Visiting our trails this winter? Please check out our Winter Guidelines. Enjoy our cheddar, syrup, and chef-prepared packaged foods by ordering online for curb-side pickup. Onsite programs are suspended. See all COVID-19 updates.

For You & Your Students

Inspiring stories, professional learning, and innovative teaching ideas for educators

Growing Farm to Early Childhood Programs

Educators Jed Norris and Cynthia Greene share about their work supporting educators in bringing food, health, and agriculture learning into early childhood classrooms.
"Outdoor Learning in the Winter" Webinar

The recording of the Vermont Education and Environment Network's recent webinar, "Outdoor Learning in the Winter."
Celebrating Our Roots: Amplifying Who We Are

4th grade teacher Aziza Malik, one of our teacher alumni, organized a collaborative recipe book project to include and reflect her school's diverse community.

For You or Your Family

At-home and virtual activities for learners of all ages

Craft Ideas from Winter Gifts Program

Have fun with your kids creating these simple gifts using found and recycled materials near you. These ideas are borrowed from our Winter Gifts program.
A Journey from Sheep to Sweater

Did you know that Shelburne Farms has a flock of 60 sheep? But how do you get from a white woolly sheep to a warm, cozy sweater?
How is Butter Made?

Watch and learn how to make butter - all you need is some heavy cream, a jar, a song, and some friends!

Farm Blog

Stories and updates from around the Farm

Thank you to our Community - We met the Challenge!

We're pleased to announce that, thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we met the Robert W. Wilson Challenge for Shelburne Farms!
Smoked Cheddar Dip

Get the recipe for this customer-favorite dip featuring our Smoked Cheddar.
Remembering Martin Tierney

As principal architect for Shelburne Farms for nearly 20 years, Martin guided and championed the renovation of many of the nonprofit's historic buildings, transforming them -- and the Farm, in the process.

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