/tags/food-agriculture Food & Agriculture en-US ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Sun, 04 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT /show/all-things-gardening/2025-05-04/weeding-101-remove-some-sun-some-after-rain Pick annual weeds after a rain and pluck perennial ones when the weather is sunny and dry. Sun, 04 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT /show/all-things-gardening/2025-05-04/weeding-101-remove-some-sun-some-after-rain Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch /show/all-things-gardening/2025-04-27/add-annuals-with-colorful-foliage-window-boxes When you're putting together window boxes, choose some annual flowers that have colorful foliage. Certain coleus varieties can add bright colors and thrive in full sun. Others, like caladiums, grow well in shady areas. Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT /show/all-things-gardening/2025-04-27/add-annuals-with-colorful-foliage-window-boxes Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch /local-news/2025-04-25/out-there-great-dairy-state Plus, helping snowshoe hares adapt. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:48:24 GMT /local-news/2025-04-25/out-there-great-dairy-state /local-news/2025-04-23/shift-in-federal-immigration-policy-could-imperil-farm-workers-futures-in-vermont Immigration experts and state officials say it’s unclear whether the detention of eight people in Berkshire on Monday foreshadows more aggressive enforcement activities on the Vermont dairy farms that employ an estimated 750 to 850 migrant workers. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:25:22 GMT /local-news/2025-04-23/shift-in-federal-immigration-policy-could-imperil-farm-workers-futures-in-vermont Peter Hirschfeld /local-news/2025-04-22/over-50-vermont-farms-lose-federal-funding-climate-resilience-projects A USDA program cut by the Trump administration would have provided more than $500,000 for farmers in the state to invest in flood mitigation and other conservation practices. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:26:59 GMT /local-news/2025-04-22/over-50-vermont-farms-lose-federal-funding-climate-resilience-projects Lexi Krupp /show/all-things-gardening/2025-04-20/when-peepers-peep-time-plant-peas The natural world is full of signals that the soil is warming. And when it warms enough, that means it's time to plant peas. Try planting English podded, sugar snap and snow peas this spring. Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT /show/all-things-gardening/2025-04-20/when-peepers-peep-time-plant-peas Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch /show/all-things-gardening/2025-04-13/grow-native-shrubs-nannyberry-dogwood-feed-birds-wildlife From aronias to winterberries, plant native shrubs to feed birds and attract wildlife. Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT /show/all-things-gardening/2025-04-13/grow-native-shrubs-nannyberry-dogwood-feed-birds-wildlife Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch /show/all-things-gardening/2025-04-06/cultivated-wild-greens-less-bitter-easy-grow This spring, plant cultivated varieties of some wild greens. Lambsquarters and amaranth grow easily, look attractive in your garden, and taste mild and earthy. Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT /show/all-things-gardening/2025-04-06/cultivated-wild-greens-less-bitter-easy-grow Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch /local-news/2025-04-04/panton-dairy-farms-bid-to-expand-draws-concern-from-neighbors An Addison County farm is asking the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets for permission to add almost 600 cows to their operation. Some are skeptical because of the farm's history of environmental violations. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:04:28 GMT /local-news/2025-04-04/panton-dairy-farms-bid-to-expand-draws-concern-from-neighbors Abagael Giles /local-news/2025-03-31/farmer-led-project-gets-grant-to-recycle-agricultural-plastics Guy Crosby collects plastic waste from farms and brings them to a landfill in New Hampshire, where they are compacted into a bale. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:38:30 GMT /local-news/2025-03-31/farmer-led-project-gets-grant-to-recycle-agricultural-plastics Natalie Bankmann, Community News Service