Working with Nature
"We think of our farm as an ecosystem, and we’re playing a role as ecosystem managers," says Steve Schubart, owner of Grass Cattle Company. "For an ecosystem to be functioning, you have to work with nature, not against it."
Read Steve's StorySmall Creatures, Great Impact
"Working with such a delicate creature and seeing the Earth from this perspective, I can see there's nothing more important than preserving it," says Bianca Braman of Vermont Bees.
Read Bianca's StoryFarming for the Future
“If you don’t care for your land, it’s not going to take care of you,” says Nick DeGraaf of DeGraaf Dairy. “If you keep your land healthy and productive, it will provide you with the feed you need.”
Read Nick's StoryPushing the Envelope
“We’re producing something humans need in a less a harmful way,” says Elyse Wulfkuhle, co-owner of Wood's Market Garden.
Read Elyse & Dan's StoryOur Story & Mission
We are farmers. We know that some of the best things in life start with a single seed, and with care and cultivation, can flourish into something much larger and grander. And so it can be said of us. We started as a little seed of an idea between a handful of farmers in 2012. With the help of UVM Extension staff in Middlebury, Vermont and a Conservation Innovation Grant from Vermont Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), we became the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition. Our purpose is to assist all farmers in implementing innovative agricultural practices that enhance water quality, soil health, climate smart farming, and their economic resiliency in the Champlain Valley.
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LATEST NEWS
Students Dive In to Water Quality
This summer, the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition teamed up with Addison County River Watch (ACRW) to offer high school students
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Featured Farmer: Steve Schubart, Grass Cattle Co.
This summer, we sat down with a new member of the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition: Steve Schubart, first-generation beef rancher
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Latest Posts
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Students Dive In to Water Quality
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Featured Farmer: Steve Schubart, Grass Cattle Co.
July 30, 2024 -
New Program! Watershed for Every Classroom
June 24, 2024