Seventy-two 4-H members from across Vermont participated in the 4-H Bovine Bonanza, held at the University of Vermont’s Paul R. Miller Research & Education Center on November 5, 2022. The instructors for the event were the Cooperative for Real Education in Agriculture Management (CREAM) students. With the farm hosting the event, it brings 4-H members to UVM and it gives the CREAM students a chance to showcase their passion and knowledge. Continue reading “4-H Bonanza Showcases Student Passion for All Things Bovine”
Oct. 2022 CALS New Hires
Corinne Cooper, Extension Administrative Assistant
Corinne Cooper has joined Extension after spending almost nine years as the assistant town clerk for Berlin, VT, where she was responsible for compiling the annual town report, updating records, and addressing resident concerns. She also supported administrative functions at the Governors Highway Safety Program and Vermont Emergency Management Department of Public Safety. Continue reading “Oct. 2022 CALS New Hires”
October 2022 CALS in the News
UVM Extension Master Gardener Joyce Amsden was interviewed by WCAX about processing pumpkins for custard and roasting the seeds. Continue reading “October 2022 CALS in the News”
October 2022 Across the Fence Highlights
Baking Bread with Vermont-Grown Spelt
Community Canopy Program Offers Free Trees as Climate Impact Strategy
During September 2022, the Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program partnered with four municipalities to deliver the Community Canopy Program, where 525 trees were given to 260 residents of Barre, Burlington Lyndon, and Windsor. Continue reading “Community Canopy Program Offers Free Trees as Climate Impact Strategy”