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Cheddar
Food & Farming

The Surprising Journey of Clothbound Cheddar

Most of the cheddar we make is aged here on our campus. A tiny percentage—about 1.5%—takes a different journey.

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Cheddar
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A Farming & Cheesemaking Family

Two generations of Dixons chat about their careers in farming and cheesemaking at Shelburne Farms, and the love of the land, craft, and cheese that unites them.

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Shelburne Farms 2023 Holiday Catalog

Take a sneak peek at our 2023 Holiday Catalog, in mailboxes soon! It showcases our cheddar and maple syrup, and the mission they support.

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Why Cows at Shelburne Farms?

Cows are a known contributor to climate change, so why do we continue to have cows on our farm? Here are some answers.

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Dairy Farming in a Changing Climate

At a recent gathering of farmers, dairy manager Sam Dixon discussed our managed grazing system, how climate change is shifting the already unpredictable business of dairy farming, and what we’re doing about it.

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24 Hours with Shelburne Farms

On July 12, we fanned out across the organization and campus to capture some behind-the-scenes moments that reflect the depth and breadth of the nonprofit’s work.

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Climate Action at the Dairy: Silvopasture

Within our pasture-based dairy system, we are pursuing climate mitigation strategies that will help us achieve “net zero” carbon status organization-wide by 2028. One strategy: silvopasture.

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Maple Sugaring as the Climate Changes

What does sugaring in a changing climate look like? For us, right now, it looks like... just sugaring. But that’s not to say all is healthy in the woods. 

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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?

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1611 Harbor Road Shelburne, Vermont 05482 

Telephone: 802-985-8686

An education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future through its programs, place, and products. Home to the Institute for Sustainable Schools, our historic campus is a 1,400-acre diversified farm located on the homelands of the Winooskik band of the Abenaki.

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Shelburne Farms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID #03-0229347)