How far have we advanced towards our goal of being Net Zero by 2028, when the farm will be capturing more greenhouse gases than we produce on campus? Here are our climate actions and their impact to date.
How will climate change impact sugaring in Vermont? We don't know all the answers, but we're encouraging students on our "Sugaring by the Numbers" field trip to start asking and observing.
Agriculture and tourism are both vibrant contributors to Vermont. Now with new guides to support them, Vermont farmers can think creatively and realistically about how to engage customers in activities on their farms.
For most farmers, winter means planning. Shelburne Farms is no exception. But as an education organization, there's extra planning around sharing our gardens with students.
Since we're not harvesting crops, rotating the cows through pasture, or leading them to and from milking, winter gives us a little window for maintenance, repairs, and improvements. And calving!
I get this question all the time. It’s funny. People seem to think, “When the animals disappear, don’t you disappear, too?”
