Vermont apple picking season is officially here with McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Gala, and heirloom varieties available at local orchards. Beyond apple picking, Vermont apple orchards are also where you'll find farm stands, kids' activities, cider donuts, live music, and more. Pick apples at Sunrise Orchards in Cornwall with...
Soak up the fall foliage during a tractor-pulled wagon ride at Merck Forest and Farmland Center in Rupert. The ride offers a one-of-a-kind view of Merck Forest's stunning forest and farmland at the height of the season. A perfect outing for families and friends. Each ride...
Soak up the fall foliage during a tractor-pulled wagon ride at Merck Forest and Farmland Center in Rupert. The ride offers a one-of-a-kind view of Merck Forest's stunning forest and farmland at the height of the season. A perfect outing for families and friends. Each ride...
Soak up the fall foliage during a tractor-pulled wagon ride at Merck Forest and Farmland Center in Rupert. The ride offers a one-of-a-kind view of Merck Forest's stunning forest and farmland at the height of the season. A perfect outing for families and friends. Each ride...
Kiss the Cow Farm began with a cow named Sophie, who lived in the garage. “Sophie, our number one cow. She’s on all our logos,” says Lisa Robar. What started as a homestead has grown into an organic farm that produces ice cream, eggs and milk. Farmers...
Liz Bleakley moved to Windsor with her family and didn't know a soul. To meet people and get involved in her community, she answered an ad for an assistant cheesemaker position. “I wasn’t prepared to really appreciate how fascinating cheese was. Once I started learning about...
Sheena Brown is a fourth-generation dairy farmer at Skyline Holsteins in Derby. Her great-grandfather bought the farm 81 years ago. As a child, Brown spent her days bottle-feeding lambs, walking a pet pig down the road, and following her father through the barn. She was convinced...
Sip on inventive, seasonal sodas, try a flight of Lincoln Peak's flavorful northern-climate wines, or taste a refreshing spritzer that blends both. Sample local treats such as Blue Ledge cheese, honey, summer fruits and jams, vegetables, charcuterie, and bread. You'll also hear about the ACORN Food...
The Family Sheep and Wool Celebration in Woodstock is where you can explore the steps of wool processing through hands-on activities and live demonstrations. Enjoy samplings of sheep cheese, try interactive stations, view dying demonstrations, and see a colorful display of dyed skeins of yarn showcased the final transformation of raw wool....
Outdoor Vermont farmers markets are a seasonal tradition. From Burlington to Brattleboro and Craftsbury to Dorset, Vermont's town greens, local parks and parking lots turn into festive pop-up markets packed with local produce, handmade goods, craft beer, grass-fed beef and more. -A handful of Vermont communities offered...
