Charlotte Food Shelf begins drive for kids winter clothes
The Charlotte Food Shelf, with our all-volunteer staff, continues to support families in Charlotte who are in need of food and assistance.
Yes, you can put by a bit of summer to enjoy in winter
Summer is the time when many of us stash away part of the abundant local harvest for eating later.
Master the magic of composting
Become a wizard at turning your kitchen scraps and yard waste into gardening gold.
Teens have a chance to become HEROES
Teens with an interest in mental health and wellbeing may apply to become a teen health and wellness ambassador.
We’ve all been screaming for ice cream for over 2,500 years
Ice cream is an ancient treat. By 550 BC, frozen desserts made of ice, honey, saffron and fruits were part of the ancient Iranian culture.
Things to do in the garden in August
Ah, August. Summer is in full swing, but autumn is already peeking around the corner. The rewards of gardening are everywhere.
Farm Night: Regenerative agriculture and stunning view
After the thunderstorm broke over the Adirondacks, distantly rumbling off over Mount Mansfield, the skies cleared to reveal the stunning, sultry 360-degree views at Earthkeep Farmcommon.
As temperature rises, need for food shelf donations rises, too
As I write this, the thermometer reads 91 degrees.
New map, guide to Charlotte farms
Last winter an idea was born when the Charlotte Grange held a roundtable discussion with local farmers asking how the Grange might help them.
Free workshop focuses on calf and heifer management
Farmers are invited to join Pete Erickson, University of New Hampshire dairy production state specialist, for a walk and talk farm tour on July 27.
School system providing free summer meals
Champlain Valley School District will be able to provide free meals to children 18 and younger through Aug. 12.
Push for more slow food options
We Are What We Eat: A Slow Food Manifesto is the title of the 2021 book by local food advocate and restauranteur Alice Waters.
Celebrate summer with fresh herb recipes
One of the best gifts of summer in my mind is the presence of fresh herbs in my own garden or as offerings from local farmsteads.
Providing fresh food for those in need with Farm Stand Together
Staunch supporters of local agriculture, Justin Reidy and Meaghin Kennedy have found a new way to ensure that those with limited resources have access to good food.
First-time gardeners need to know to start with a plan
Do you want to enjoy fresh, home-grown veggies this summer? Perhaps you’d like to adorn your home with fresh-cut flowers.
Onions one of first vegetables to plant in spring
A simple staple in many cuisines and recipes, onions can be a satisfying plant to grow in the garden. While it is easy to buy them at the grocery store, fresh onions are unique in flavor and intensity.
Gardeners take your mark, get seeds, get ready, go
Are you feeling those subtle hints that gardening season is truly coming?
Adam’s Berry Farm: Vermont farm life in the winter
With berry season around the corner, the work of Adam’s Berry Farm extends past the harvest season and through these winter months.
Foreign strife has raised fuel costs, cutting into food budgets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food to maintain an active, healthy life.
Omnibus Appropriations bill includes $500,000 for Clemmons Family Farm
On Tuesday afternoon, March 15, President Joe Biden signed the $1.5 trillion 2022 Omnibus Appropriations bill, which funds the federal government for the rest of this fiscal year.