Charlotte Cooks – November 4, 2021
Charlotters share their favorite recipes.
Food Shelf News – November 4, 2021
In November, the smell of food is different. It is an orange smell. A squash and pumpkin smell.
Aurora Farms, the next generation comes into his own
In farming particularly, succession matters. Large pieces of land need to be worked to generate income, labor is critical, and the capital investment required to operate a farm is significant—a single piece of machinery can cost half a million dollars.
Lazy (smart and responsible) gardening
Vermont gardening guru Charlie Nardozzi recently published a book called No-Dig Gardening. In its October e-newsletter, the Vermont Center for Ecostudies recommends Leaf It Be, “a low-intensity yard maintenance practice
Charlotte Cooks – October 7, 2021
Attention, Charlotte cooks! Do you have a favorite recipe you would like to share with our readers? The Charlotte News welcomes everyone to submit their favorites.
Food Shelf News – October 7, 2021
The Food Shelf welcomes two new board members Anne Marie Andriola and Giles Anderson, both longtime food distribution volunteers.
Matt Bonoma: Spreading sweetness one cookie at a time
Matt Bonoma’s wife, Maggie, grew up in Vermont and he grew up in Massachusetts. “She wanted to raise our kids here and she worked on me for 15 years,” Bonoma said. “In 2019, the timing was right and so far it’s been wonderful. Charlotte is fantastic and the area offers everything we’ve been looking for.”
Major gift supports racial diversity in farm ownership
On Thursday September 30, the Clemmons Family Farm in Charlotte was the setting for the announcement of a $6 million gift to support diversification of farm ownership in Vermont.
Nordic Nite Out! Tonight!
Join Nordic Farm Thursday, September 23rd, from 4-7 pm for a Nordic Nite Out
Fall rhubarb care
Are you one of those people who loves rhubarb pie, cake, sauce and even preserving rhubarb for off-season use?
Preserving your garden harvest
Talk about a fast-moving train. Does it seem autumn is approaching at speeds not seen before?
High Hedge Farms sets a high bar for humane, sustainably raised beef and pork
In the changing world of agriculture, new farmers are bringing exceptional creativity to one of the world’s oldest endeavors.
Canning fresh tomatoes
There is no fruit as versatile as a tomato fresh from the vine. Canning the surplus further expands its versatility to hearty winter dishes, sauces, soups and juice.
Head Over Fields Farm nears the end of its first successful season
Katie Rose Leonard never intended to be a farmer. After graduating from college, she pursued her dream career in environmental education. But while working on water quality restoration on the east end of Long Island where the land forks, her own path diverged from that plan.
Raspberry freezer jam: Savor the flavor all year long!
Joyce Amsden, Extension Master Gardener Intern University of Vermont
Update: Nordic Farms 3.0 kicks off farmers market August 26, moves closer to land purchase
A temporary farmers market featuring some of the current and future on-site businesses is the next major step in the Nordic Farms 3.0 redevelopment effort.
Nordic Farms food truck approved
The Selectboard approved Nordic Farms 3.0’s permit application for a food truck to operate at its farm stand on Thursdays beginning August 26 and ending October 7. The truck will serve woodfired pizza, the application said.
How to prune tomato plants
If your tomato plants look overgrown and crowded, now may be a good time to consider pruning them. Although pruning tomato plants is not required, it is a good practice to adopt during the growing season.
Food Shelf News – August 12, 2021
You scream. I scream. We all scream for zucchini! Maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but fresh vegetables are popular—and they are beneficial.
Bristol Solar Co-op aims to assist Clemmons Family Farm
The Bristol Community Solar Co-op is coming to fruition with a little added benefit to support Clemmons Family Farm.