New State Law Requires Vermont Farmers to Report Surface Water Usage for 2022 July 1, 2022 Agency recommends records be kept of all on-farm irrigation activities starting this growing season Read more about New State Law Requires Vermont Farmers to Report Surface Water Usage for 2022
Vermont Officials Report Second Year of Spongy Moth Outbreak June 14, 2022 Vermont government agencies have received numerous inquiries from concerned citizens regarding large numbers of spongy moth caterpillars, Lymantria dispar dispar, (also known as LDD, formerly gypsy moth). Read more about Vermont Officials Report Second Year of Spongy Moth Outbreak
Vermont Sugar Season Sweet Success June 10, 2022 2022 a record year for many Vermont sugar makers Read more about Vermont Sugar Season Sweet Success
Tebbetts Op-Ed: New Farm and Food Legislation Advances Vermont Agriculture June 7, 2022 Record investments in our rural communities, agriculture, and the environment Read more about Tebbetts Op-Ed: New Farm and Food Legislation Advances Vermont Agriculture
Working Lands Enterprise Initiative Highlights Record $5.2 Million Investment and Grantee Impacts June 6, 2022 $5.2 Million FY’22 investment supports 59 working lands and forestry businesses and continuing growth in Vermont’s economy Read more about Working Lands Enterprise Initiative Highlights Record $5.2 Million Investment and Grantee Impacts
Be on the Alert for Spotted Lanternfly in Vermont June 1, 2022 Agency asks public, especially landscapers and nurseries to inspect trees and nursery stock for invasive insect not yet established in state Read more about Be on the Alert for Spotted Lanternfly in Vermont
Vermont Phosphorus Innovation Challenge (VPIC) Highlights Outcomes and Future May 20, 2022 Program provides final report on efforts to develop innovative, economically viable phosphorus removal technologies that improve Vermont water quality Read more about Vermont Phosphorus Innovation Challenge (VPIC) Highlights Outcomes and Future
VAAFM Farm Agronomic Practice (FAP) Program Open for Applications May 12, 2022 Program assists farmers achieve improved soil health and water quality objectives Read more about VAAFM Farm Agronomic Practice (FAP) Program Open for Applications
Working Lands Enterprise Board Announces $3.1 Million Fiscal Year 2022 Impact Grants May 9, 2022 Over $3.1 Million invested in Vermont Ag & Forestry Businesses Read more about Working Lands Enterprise Board Announces $3.1 Million Fiscal Year 2022 Impact Grants
Vermont's First 'Turkey-Tick Survey' Finds Many More Turkey's than Ticks May 4, 2022 Only one tick found and no 'Lone Star' ticks, the target of the survey Read more about Vermont's First 'Turkey-Tick Survey' Finds Many More Turkey's than Ticks