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Cheddar

Our Cheddar Earns Blue at American Cheese Society

Our one-year cheddar earned a blue ribbon at the American Cheese Society's annual conference and competition, one of 49 ribbons for Vermont cheeses.

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Summer Vegetable Ratatouille

Use up everything bursting from your garden to make this delicious one-pot meal.

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Nature / Natural Resources

What is Forest Bathing? with Duncan Murdoch

We asked Duncan Murdoch, a Certified Nature & Forest Therapy guide, a few questions about "Forest Bathing" walks, which he offers regularly at the Farm.

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Summer Learning on the Farm (with Activities!)

We’ve partnered with the Winooski School District to create a summer school program with time both on the farm and in the classroom - read more and get activity inspiration!

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Charred Cabbage with Buttermilk Dressing

A collaboration between Chef John Patterson and Chef Kyle Knall of Stone Bank Farm to celebrate the caraflex cabbage.

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Driving Sustainable Farm to School Through the Farm to School Institute Model

Vermont FEED joined the National Farm to School Network for a special webinar sharing their Farm to School Institute model and innovative adaptations of the model happening across the country.

In Support of Clemmons Family Farm

A recent state investigation reported discrimination against Clemmons Family Farm. We stand with them and are dedicated to cultivating learning for building a just and safe community together.

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Farming in a Changing Climate

In response to climate change, we’re dialing in our practices to manage the micro-environment around the plants. Then we build resilience in the whole system through soil health.

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Risotto with Zucchini & Pickled Squash Blossoms

An early summer recipe to celebrate the abundance of July zucchini from Chef John Patterson.

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Burlington City and Lake Semester: On Sustainability

Get a glimpse into how Burlington City and Lake Semester engages with sustainability in some of the many meanings of the word.

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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)