Got…Beer? You might be wondering what milk and beer have in common, but dairy farms and breweries actually have a unique relationship that helps eliminate waste and contributes to a sustainable food system. About 85 percent of the byproducts from beer production come in the form of spent grains, or the leftovers that typically don’t …
2019 Agricultural Fairs Find a fair to visit this Summer and Fall! Fair season is in full swing! These fairs and events remain some of the best ways to reconnect with our region’s agricultural history. Nowadays, many people are several generations removed from the farm. However, many of us eat local foods (like dairy) …
How to Experience Vermont like a True Vermonter Spend Time on a Dairy Farm – The Heart & Soul of Vermont If you’re from Vermont, you know our humble little state is a special place. If you’re not a native woodchuck, you may have been drawn north, called-to by our rolling green hills, our world-class skiing, …
Enjoy Star Wars Day the Right Way This weekend is no ordinary one my friends – for the fellow Star Wars fans like myself, we’re excited to celebrate May 4th, as in May the Fourth be with you! (Insert Darth Vader breathing noise) Fans across the globe will be rewatching the old movies, and …
As both young children and college students are heading back to their dorms, athletic fields, and classrooms, things ramp up and life can become much more hectic for students and parents. Between jobs, getting kids ready for the next day, or tackling hours of homework, health and wellness can take a backseat for us all. …
Tall, green corn stalks reach up towards the clear, blue sky, trying to soak up every last ray of sunshine, as Tim and Steve Kayhart walk down the aisle of their free-stall cow barn. On this warm, sunny day, the fans in the barn whir – blowing fresh air on the herd of 1,000 Holstein …