UVM Extension

06/23/2026

Calling northeast dairy farms! 🐄

Do you keep calves with nurse or foster cows? UVM Extension and Penn State Extension are seeking dairy farms across the Northeast to participate in a research project focused on nurse cow-calf systems.

Learn more by contacting Kate Creutzinger: 513-218-2721/[email protected]
or Emily Fread: 704-301-2441/[email protected]

06/20/2026

Meet the 4-H’ers headed to the Big E this September! 🍀

This fall, a group of outstanding Vermont 4-H members will have the opportunity to represent the Green Mountains at the largest event and agricultural fair on the East Coast!

Youth who showcased their varied talents at Vermont 4-H State Communications Day this spring are eligible to advance, including performing arts (both group and individual), poetry slams, demonstrations, illustrated talks, exhibits, and more.

Congratulations, Vermont 4-H'ers!

Follow the link in bio to see the full list and learn more!

06/18/2026

Join us for the 19th Annual Crops and Soils Field Day! 🌱

Explore the latest agricultural research from UVM Extension's Northwest Crops and Soils team, tour Borderview Research Farm, and connect with farmers, researchers, and community members.
This year's event features live demonstrations of autonomous weeding robots, soil health sampling, precision agriculture technologies, and more!

Visit the link in bio for more details!

06/16/2026

One of today's 2026 RISE Lunch and Learn sessions was "Data That Delivers: Using data for community impact work."
Panelist and UVM Extension Professor of Community and Economic Development Mariya Shcheglovitova shared several examples of technical assistance that she's providing community partners not only in accessing, understanding, and interpreting existing public data, but also generating new data to fill in gaps of knowledge.

Among Shcheglovitova's projects: the Vermont Assessment of Assets, Angles and Need (VAAAN). Led by Extension and funded by the Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships, the VAAAN is examining what Vermonters have and need to thrive, and where there might be opportunities for partnership.

As part of the data-gathering process for the VAAAN, Shcheglovitova is working with Local Minutes founder Duane Millar Barlow. Local Minutes uses large language model technology to gather Vermont municipal meeting minutes and make them searchable. From there, Shcheglovitova can map the specific ways that different Vermont communities discuss what they need.

You can learn more about the VAAAN at the link in our bio.

06/15/2026

Why choose between beauty and functionality in a garden? 🪏

With edible landscaping, traditionally ornamental garden beds incorporate herbs, vegetables, fruits, and edible flowers!

They also help support pollinators, increase biodiversity, and increase the availability of fresh produce in the kitchen. This season, whether redesigning a garden bed or sprinkling edible plants into your existing landscape, small changes can promote great benefits!

Read more from the link in bio.

06/12/2026

Curious what Paddock Paradise looks like in practice? 🐴

On Thursday, June 4, UVM Extension and the Vermont Grass Farmers Association held a workshop at Becky Kinkead's farm in Cornwall. There, her Icelandic horses enjoy the 3Fs: Friends. Forage. Freedom.

Led by Dr. Katherine Goldberg of Cornell University and Extension Grazing and Livestock Specialists, the workshop explored species-appropriate husbandry for horses, sustainable pasture practices, and how the Paddock Paradise track system can facilitate both.

Becky Kinkead received assistance setting up her Paddock Paradise from UVM Extension’s Center for Sustainable Agriculture.

“It was incredibly helpful to have someone you could reach out to anytime with questions," she said.

To learn more, read the full story from the link in bio.

06/11/2026

The Vermont Assessment of Assets, Angles, and Need (VAAAN) aims to increase connection and collaboration across Vermont!

Slide through to learn more and, to read the full story, follow the link below!

The Vermont Assessment of Assets, Angles and Need (VAAAN) Every human has basic societal needs in order to thrive. Things like a place to live, something to eat, a way to get around.And there are plenty of nonprofit organizations, government agencies and community groups in Vermont working on increa...

06/08/2026

UVM is hosting the 2026 Just Transformations in Food Systems and Cultures annual meeting!

Presenters from across the world are gathered over 3 days (June 7-10) to discuss transformations and processes related to sustainability, equity, sovereignty, ecological care, and other forms of transformative action in the realm of food systems.

Participants share their areas of expertise, while scholars, farmers, community organizers, and students are welcome to attend or view limited virtual sessions.

Visit the link to learn more and see the program: https://bit.ly/49MSmCY

05/17/2026

Have you heard about the invasive Emerald Ash Borer beetle?

May 17–23 has been named National Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week to spread awareness and encourage Vermonters to share information. Learn more about what to look out for and how to share information with fellow Vermonters from the link in bio.

05/13/2026

We research. We do outreach. We educate. But did you know we also sing and recite original poetry?

Videos and pictures from UVM Extension’s annual get-together, EPIC, held this year in the mountains of beautiful Rutland County.