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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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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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Featured Farmers: Harvey Smith & AnnaJo Smith, Smith Family Farm

March 2, 2021
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Smith Family Farm in New Haven, VT has been a member of the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition since the organization’s founding in 2012.  A stack

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Tim Kayhart (right) with his brother Steve in their milking parlour. A herd of curious holsteins peers through the fence behind them.

Farmer Member Spotlight: Tim Kayhart, Kayhart Brothers Dairy

January 31, 2021
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Kayhart Brothers Dairy, LLC in West Addison, VT has been a member of the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition since the organization’s founding in 2012. Tim

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An image of work boots standing on dark soil.

Letter to the Editor: A revolution to fight climate change is growing under our feet

January 4, 2021
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The following letter, written by CVFC Board Vice President Marie Audet of Blue Spruce Farm in Bridport, was published in the December 30, 2020 edition

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Aerial view of North Williston Cattle Company showing the Williston barns and intricate corn maze.

Farmer Member Spotlight: Lorenzo Whitcomb, North Williston Cattle Company

December 22, 2020
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The North Williston Cattle Company in Williston, VT has been a member of the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition since the organization’s founding in 2012. Lorenzo

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Caleb Smith is standing in the barn yard. A herd of jerseys are in the pen behind him. He is wearing jeans, boots caked in mud, and a light blue tee shirt.

Farmer Member Spotlight: Caleb Smith, Dorset Peak Jerseys

August 1, 2020
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Caleb Smith operates a small farm, Dorset Peak Jerseys, in the Rutland County town of Danby. The 325-acre farm is located above 1,200 feet in

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Ray and Donna Brands are pictured with their award-winning corn. Ray holds an orange and blue award ribbon. They are both smiling at the camera.

Farmer Member Spotlight: Ray & Donna Brands, Deer Valley Farms

October 28, 2017
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Deer Valley Farms and the Brands family have quite a streak going. For four years in a row, they have won Best of Class in

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Rob and Suzy Hunt pose beside the calf hutches at their farm. Several cute holstein calves are pictured. Snake Mountain is off in the distance.

Farmer Member Spotlight: Rob & Suzy Hunt, Bonaspecta Holsteins

May 1, 2017
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Rob & Suzy Hunt own and operate Bonaspecta Holsteins in Addison, Vermont. A Medium Farm Operation (MFO) dairy, they also raise beef cows and pigs

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A head shot of Loren Wood smiling for the camera. Bales of hay are stacked behind him.

Farmer Member Spotlight: Loren Wood, Woodnotch Farms

August 1, 2015
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Loren Wood is the owner of Woodnotch Farms in Shoreham, VT and a member of the Board of Directors for the CVFC. Loren originally grew

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Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition

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

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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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Email: info@cvfc-vt.com

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