Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of views from a broad range of Vermonters. Commentaries give voice to community members and ...

A conservation law that ignores working farms and managed landscapes isn't protecting Vermont's biodiversity — it's missing half the picture.

Farm Agronomic Practices Program Pays Farmers for Conservation Practices. Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets The Farm ...

Vermont is a state defined by its close-knit communities, independent spirit, and small business economy. From farm-to-table restaurants in Burlington to artisan shops in Stowe, small enterprises form ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. After five months of gathering stakeholder input earlier this year, the Vermont Farm Show’s Board of Directors voted to keep the organization alive.

The Vermont camping season is short, and for a small state, there are a whole lot of beautiful places to lay your head, from state parks to national forests and private campgrounds. Our favorite ...

Seven Vermont organizations are set to share nearly $273,000 in grant funding to expand farm-to-school initiatives, according to a community announcement. The funding aims to enhance training, ...

The modern homesteaders behind Gold Shaw Farm welcome unusually small chickens that hatch on their land.

When people are asked what a “small farm” is, they may base their answer on the number of acres or number of animals a farm has – and they often assume that there aren’t many of them. However, small, ...