Over the course of six weeks between January to March 2023, Katie Black, a nutrition educator with UVM Extensions Community Nutrition Education program, launched a collaboration with North Country Supervisory Unions (NCSU) Community Schools Coordinator Samantha Stevens, and Carrie Lucas, North Country Union High School (NCUHS) special educator. The program is expanding social justice and equity in the Newport, VT region. Continue reading “Serving Up Equitable Nutrition Education with Newport High School”
Extension Master Gardener Helpline Now Open for the Season
The UVM Extension Master Gardener Helpline phones are now open on Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The phone number is 802-656-5421 (leave a voicemail if calling outside of operating hours). The helpline phones are staffed during the gardening season until October 26. Continue reading “Extension Master Gardener Helpline Now Open for the Season”
New Leek Moth Information Center Provides Pest Management Tactics
Not only is Tax Day right around the corner, mid-April also means the annual return of leek moths in our region. Leek moth is a pest of members of the allium family including onions, garlic, leeks, chives and shallots. The larvae feed on crop foliage, stunting plant growth and compromising the storage life of the crop. Continue reading “New Leek Moth Information Center Provides Pest Management Tactics”
Vermont Science Olympiad Showcases Students’ STEM Skills
On April 1, 2023, Extension 4-H Youth Programs co-hosted the Vermont Science Olympiad on the UVM campus. The tournament included 65 students competing in 16 different events across several academic disciplines. Continue reading “Vermont Science Olympiad Showcases Students’ STEM Skills”