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After last year's catastrophic flooding in Vermont, some farmers are trying to figure out how to get to the next season. New federal legislation aims to create an insurance program for small produce farms facing losses.
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Houseplants add color and act as sponges, soaking up carbon dioxide while adding oxygen. Still, there are a range of issues that can befall plant owners trying to keep certain houseplants thriving.
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After originally opting out of the program due to administrative costs, the Department for Children and Families is now trying to secure a waiver from USDA that would allow the state to draw down benefits without labor-intensive data collection.
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While getting your hands into the warm soil is months off, you can grow small crops of microgreens indoors! These small batches of tender veggie shoots are great additions to salads, soups and smoothies.
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Common favorite houseplants like philodendrons and rubber trees come in varying colors, shapes and sizes.
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The USDA's Summer EBT program provides per-child grocery benefits to families. Vermont officials say they will forego the program this year, but hope to enroll in 2025.
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While the winter chill draws you indoors and you're dreaming of spring and summer gardening, leaf through seed catalogs (virtually or in-hand). Many local and regional seed companies offer heirloom and hardy vegetable plants in hundreds of varieties.
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Carlos the Ox was often the first animal folks would see when visiting Retreat Farm.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Plant Hardiness Zone Map was updated this year. It helps gardeners choose the right plants, flowers and shrubs to grow in their area.
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A new report from the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets shows that the number of honey bee colonies in Vermont rose to its highest recorded level in 2023.