Food and Agriculture

Vermont just passed a law banning the use of some pesticides that are known to kill bees. Quebec has had a similar law on the books for years. So we headed north of the border to see what we can learn from our Canadian neighbors.

The Vermont Immigration Legal Defense Fund aims to raise $1 million for the Vermont Asylum Assistance Project, a Burlington-based nonprofit that has represented more than 300 people in immigration proceedings over the past year.

"The Vermont Farm Project" is based on three years of interviews with farmers in our region.

On the latest installment of Vermont Edition's Animal Hour, we learned about the boom and bust of sheep farming in the state.

The strain of bird flu is distinct from what has previously been found in dairy cattle. The finding raises some worrying questions — and concerns over the Trump administration's muted response.

Co-owners Jesse Plotsky and Owen Daniel-McCarter have built Babes into a cultural hub where people of all backgrounds can come together over drinks, dance, and delicious Chicago-style hotdogs.

In his new memoir, Peter Gregg shares stories from his 1,000-tap sugaring operation. Plus: Vermont Creamery celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Seth and Kate Leach manage every step in milk production, from growing crops to making cheese, to overcome the modern challenge of “buying retail and selling wholesale."

The EPA is now calling for the Agency of Natural Resources to have sole authority over water quality on Vermont farms.

By using local flour and custom granite mills, the bakery is a living testament to Vermont’s agricultural heritage and commitment to sustainable, community-focused practices.