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March 20, 2020 | Josh Carter Agriculture / Food
Despite so many disruptions in the world right now, the Market Garden is moving forward with planting on schedule. Planting seeds for the future grounds us in the seasonal rhythms of the earth.
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March 4, 2020 | Megan Camp Agriculture / Food, Education for Sustainability
As a partner with NOFA-VT in Vermont Food Education Every Day (VT FEED), Shelburne Farms will receive $100,000 from the USDA to support the Northeast Farm to School Institute!
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January 27, 2020 Agriculture / Food, Education for Sustainability
In Vermont, we're showing how farm to school themes can bring classroom subjects to life through hands-on and place-based learning opportunities. Through Vermont FEED, we’re working in schools to develop these connections.
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January 26, 2020 | Renee LaCoss Agriculture / Food
Every winter, we shear our sheep at the Dairy. We asked Herdsman Renee LaCoss about the process, and get answers to the most commonly asked questions.
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December 9, 2019 | Vera Simon-Nobes Agriculture / Food, Education for Sustainability, Sustainable Living
At November's successful National Farm-Based Education Conference, 7 innovations contributed to strengthening farm-based education opportunities across the country.
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November 27, 2019 Agriculture / Food, Education for Sustainability
Twenty years ago, Vermont was an early adopter of the Farm to School movement. Now, 65% of Vermont schools report having a connection with a farm or farmer!
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November 24, 2019 | Holly Brough Agriculture / Food, Culture / Arts
On your walk to the overlook beyond the Farm Barn, it's easy to miss the Lone Tree Hill Memorial, and the man honored there. Who was Derick Webb? Let us introduce you.
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November 8, 2019 Agriculture / Food, Culture / Arts
For a taste of the competition, try Green Mountain Technology & Career Center’s recipe for Rich and Creamy Ratatouille in a Roasted Pepper Sauce, which won the 2019 Crowd Pleaser Award.
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November 7, 2019 | Holly Brough Agriculture / Food
We recently lost our dear donkey, Dudley, to old age. He was a longtime fixture in the Children's Farmyard. Look back on his years with us.
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October 30, 2019 Agriculture / Food, Education for Sustainability
While many pumpkins are carved into jack o’lanterns for trick or treating, many remain intact. It is easy to forget that these squash are edible, and a great way to engage children in cooking after the holiday.
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