Taste of the Fields campers returning to the Market Garden after harvesting mulberries. Photo by Comm. Assoc. Sarah Webb.

39th Annual Harvest Festival

Save the date: Saturday, September 16, 10AM - 4PM

Head to the Farm for a celebration of Vermont farm and food traditions. The day includes children's activities, musical entertainment, artisans sharing their crafts, farm-fresh food, farm animals, and horse-drawn hayrides! It's a community event for the whole family. Get details .

Catalysts of the Climate Economy

Join us at The Vermont Council on Rural Development's 3-day national summit in Burlington. It's bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders to gear up for the next stage of economic development and prosperity in a low-carbon future. Environmentalist and author Paul Hawken will deliver the keynote address!

Wednesday through Friday, September 6 - 8

Register today for a special Vermonter rate!

August Farming Update

How did the early summer rains affect our fields and pastures? What's coming out of our organic Market Garden right now (with the help of campers)? Find out.

Successes of VT FEED's 2017
Farm to School Institute Retreat

Twelve school teams began their journeys to advance food, farm, and nutrition education and expand local products served in their cafeterias. See the Institute in photos and read one team's experience.

VT FEED is our Farm to School partnership project  with NOFA-VT.

Caring for Farmyard Hooves

Dudley the Miniature Sicilian Donkey just turned 34 years young (his pasture-mate, Penelope, is a few years his elder), and Zeke is a retired draft horse - even though they're no longer working farm animals, they still need some TLC. We spoke with Annie and Jeremiah of Common Ground Hoofcare about how they care for the Children's Farmyard equines.

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