HARDWICK – John Laggis has been dairy farming for over 45 years, most of that time with his brother Chris, who retired from their East Hardwick business three years ago and moved to Burke to pursue other interests. Now the independent, family farm is owned and actively managed by four[Read More…]
Agriculture
Forest property management course, Feb. 1 to April 3
ONLINE – Taking Stock is an online course for forest landowners who want help thinking through what will happen to their woods in the future when they are no longer able to manage the land themselves. The course focuses on understanding options, whether the goal is to keep property in[Read More…]
No-till, cover crop conference, Feb. 19
BURLINGTON – Thursday, Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the no-till and cover crop conference will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton, located at 870 Williston Road. Farmers, technical advisers, researchers, students, consultants, agricultural businesses and local agencies are all welcome to get together at this annual[Read More…]
Meyer brothers reinvent, diversify farm, add distillery
HARDWICK – You might expect a high-end bourbon to come from Tennessee or Kentucky, yet innovatively, High Drive Distillery in Hardwick is proving that fine whiskey can be made right here in Vermont. Brothers Nick and Taylor Meyer have transformed their family dairy into an organic distillery, crafting grain-to-glass whiskey[Read More…]
Vermont dairy 4-Hers bring home ribbons
BURLINGTON – Vermont 4-H youth showcased their talents and dedication at the 2025 Eastern States Exposition, better known as The Big E, held in West Springfield, Mass. Representing the Green Mountain State, these young leaders participated in a variety of competitions and exhibitions alongside peers. The Big E’s 4-H program[Read More…]
Food Hub Expands Markets for Farmers
HARDWICK — After years of work, the Food Hub, a new facility in Hardwick that will expand markets for local farms and food producers, has opened. The Food Hub is operated by Hardwick-based nonprofit, the Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE). Products from over 100 local farms and food businesses[Read More…]
NOFA-VT Conference, Feb. 15-16
BURLINGTON — The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont has opened registration for its annual winter conference, Feb. 15-16 on the University of Vermont campus in Burlington. This year’s theme is “Growing Together.” The conference programming will cover a variety of food, farming and land-use topics, with a focus to[Read More…]
Annual Conference Promotes Cover Crop, No-till Practices, Feb. 13
SOUTH BURLINGTON – Field crop growers looking to enhance their operations using cover crops and no-till practices may benefit from attending the 2025 No-Till and Cover Crop Conference on February 13. The annual conference features speakers from several states and Canada who will present information on a range of topics[Read More…]
