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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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Cheddar

Cheddar: A Sensory Exploration

Enjoy some tips on how to fully explore, appreciate, and savor the many flavors in our aged cheddars, throughout their various "flavor profiles."

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What We Can Learn from the Gulf of Maine

Teachers in Shelburne Farms’ Climate Resiliency Fellowship visited Hurricane Island, where waters are rapidly warming—and adaptations are underway.

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Enjoying Late Fall at the Farm

Take a fall stroll at the farm, and enjoy a moment of peace and connection to the natural and agricultural world. Here are some of our favorite spots. 

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Cheddar
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Shelburne Farms Product Catalog, 2024-25

Take a peek at our 2024-2025 Catalog! It showcases our cheddar and maple syrup, and the educational mission they support.

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Youth Voice

Farm to School Education in Montpelier is Building Resilience

In celebration of National Farm to School Month, U.S. Senator Peter Welch and Vermont Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets Anson Tebbetts visit Montpelier High School to see their food systems education firsthand.

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A Conversation with Nepal's Kopila Valley School

Four educators share their perspectives on sustainability and takeaways from two weeks learning at Shelburne Farms.

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How Do We Support & Grow Farm to School? A Conversation with Essential Ingredients Podcast

Farm to School Director Betsy Rosenbluth and Justine Reichman discuss how we can transform the lunchroom into a place of nourishment, community, and joy.

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Update on Coach Barn Rehabilitation

The transformation of the Coach Barn has begun! Find out what major work has been occurring since August to renew the building as a space for gathering and learning. 

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Wheat Berry Salad

A autumnal, kid-friendly recipe adapted from New School Cuisine, our first-of-its-kind cookbook for school nutrition professionals.

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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)