Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition

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Two silhouetted trees in winter. Snow covers the ground. A road with wooden fence on either side extends into the distance.

4 Questions to Ask This Winter

October 22, 2021
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by John Roberts, Executive Director The days are shortening and cooling off, following a long stretch of surprisingly pleasant fall weather. Nonetheless, winter is coming,

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Listen: What’s Happening on Vermont Farms This Fall

September 28, 2021
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CVFC’s Executive Director John Roberts recently returned to the 92.1 WVTK studios to talk about what’s happening on Vermont farms this time of year and

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Farming, Nutrient Runoff, and the Environment

September 13, 2021
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This commentary, written by John Roberts, appeared on VTDigger on September 12, 2021. Farming, like most human activity, impacts the environment. During the last two

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Vilsack’s Vermont Visit

August 26, 2021
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Our Executive Director John Roberts had the opportunity to attend last week's roundtable with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Senator Patrick Leahy. During

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Off Zoom & Back to the Farm: Our First In-Person Meeting

July 15, 2021
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For many folks, this summer is a time of long-awaited reunions–and the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition is no exception! On Wednesday, July 7, we welcomed

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Large, round hay bales dot the landscape

Hay! Show Off the Cream of Your Crop

July 15, 2021
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Addison County Fair and Field Days is just around the corner! We were all sad to miss out on this celebration of agriculture and community

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Black and white holsteins eating

Featured Farmer: Ben Dykema, Wilcon Farm

June 29, 2021
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Wilcon Farm in North Ferrisburgh, VT has been a member of the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition since the organization’s founding in 2012. Ben Dykema has

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Large, round hay bales dot the landscape

In the Midst of Things: Mid-Year Update

June 24, 2021
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CVFC’s Executive Director John Roberts shares an update on three issues that are foremost in the work he has been doing since January: the proposed

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CVFC Member Goodrich Farm Wins 2021 Dairy Sustainability Award

June 15, 2021
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The Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition is proud to share that one of our members, Goodrich Farm of Salisbury, has won a 2021 Outstanding Dairy Farm

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A farmer plants their corn using no-till. A red tractor pulls a no-till corn planter across dark brown soil on an overcast day.

Listen: What’s Happening on Vermont Farms?

June 9, 2021
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CVFC's Executive Director John Roberts recently visited with Bruce Zeman of 92.1 WVTK to talk about what's happening on Vermont farms this time of year

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Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition

We are farmers working together for a clean Lake Champlain and thriving agriculture in Vermont.

About Us

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. 

Call: 802-989-6712

Email: info@cvfc-vt.com

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