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Cheddar

Our Cheddar Earns Blue at American Cheese Society

Our one-year cheddar earned a blue ribbon at the American Cheese Society's annual conference and competition, one of 49 ribbons for Vermont cheeses.

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Climate Action

Understanding Solar Power

Three activities for learners of all ages from the Vermont Energy Education Program.

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Cheddar

Vermont Cheese Week at Shelburne Farms

As founding members and partners of the Vermont Cheese Council, we are thrilled to be celebrating the Council’s first Vermont Cheese Week, September 7–15!

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The Artisans Behind the Scenes at the Inn

Meet the skilled professionals whose work this season (and for years), helps maintain and conserve the Inn's historic character.

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What on the Farm? Three Sisters Garden

Discover this special corner of the Children's Farmyard Garden planted by our partners from Gedakina.

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Summertime Herbal Spritzers

Spoonful Herbals shares their recipes for delicious beverages for unwinding, connecting with the land, and appreciating the flavors of summer.

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The Coach Barn Rehabilitation Project

The historic Coach Barn will soon be undergoing a transformation to make it an even more inspirational place for gathering and learning. See what's in store.

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Biochar: A Climate Solution?

We're experimenting with how biochar--a carbon-rich product made from the controlled burning of biomass--might fit into our climate action plan and also benefit other areas of our farming system. 

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Montpelier's Soulful Soup: Uniting the School Community Through Food

Montpelier High School's inaugural Solon Soup for the Soul stands as a testament to the enduring power of collaboration, compassion, and the simple act of sharing a meal.

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Cheddar
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Andi's Pimento Cheese

Creamery Manager Andi Wandt shares one of her favorite recipes using our farmstead cheddar: pimento cheese.

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1611 Harbor Road Shelburne, Vermont 05482 

Telephone: 802-985-8686

An education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future through its programs, place, and products. Home to the Institute for Sustainable Schools, our historic campus is a 1,400-acre diversified farm located on the homelands of the Winooskik band of the Abenaki.

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Shelburne Farms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID #03-0229347)