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05/17/2026

Have you heard about the invasive Emerald Ash Borer beetle?

May 17–23 has been named National Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week to spread awareness and encourage Vermonters to share information. Learn more about what to look out for and how to share information with fellow Vermonters from the link in bio.

05/13/2026

We research. We do outreach. We educate. But did you know we also sing and recite original poetry?

Videos and pictures from UVM Extension’s annual get-together, EPIC, held this year in the mountains of beautiful Rutland County.

05/12/2026

As you reach for the mulch, a word of caution: beware of the mulch volcano! 🌋

This common mistake happens when mulch is piled high onto the tree’s trunk. Instead of volcano, think donut!

Read more from our Master Gardener weekly feature at the link in our bio

05/09/2026

The UVM Dairy Challenge Club brought home two first-place finishes at the National Dairy Challenge! 🏆

At the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this marked a major accomplishment for UVM.

Shoutout to Mackenna Weaver and Gabriela Galvez, who placed first in their divisions!
Team members included: Katie Nelson, Skyy Worster, Mackenna Weaver, Maria Hurley, Emma Kennedy, Toby Greer, Abby House, Gabriela Galvez (first picture)

05/08/2026

A couple of dozen people attended a workshop this week at UVM's Jericho Research Forest to enjoy the beauty of spring ephemerals and learn more about their role in a practice called forest farming. 🌱

Click the link in our bio to learn more!

04/28/2026

During National Volunteer Month in April, Vermont 4-H wants its nearly 1,000 volunteers to know how much their time, commitment and service, which they provide to youth and families across the state, is appreciated.

"Our volunteers give so much," University of Vermont Extension 4-H Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator Amanda Royce recently told Across the Fence. "They really are the heart of our program, and they're running clubs and they're doing so many things."

So this year, Vermont 4-H organized a set of statewide awards. Swipe through to see the seven winners, and click the link in our bio to learn more.

04/24/2026

UVM hosted the 2026 State Hippology and Quiz Bowl competition on Saturday, April 11, where 4-H'ers put their horse knowledge to the test!

The day started with Hippology, where youth demonstrate their understanding of equine veterinary and management facts.

04/23/2026

Cedar Mountain Farm recently hosted the 2026 Central and Southeastern Vermont Regional 4-H Dairy Judging Competition!

34 youth participants, ages 8-18, gathered to judge Jersey cattle, test their knowledge of confirmation, and learn about desirable traits from experts. Colverbuds, ages 5-7, also joined to watch!

04/15/2026

CALS is proud to announce a 2026 recipient of the Goldwater Scholarship, Madison Guyette!

Madison is a junior majoring in Molecular Genetics and is the only UVM student to receive the prestigious national science prize this year! Madison is from Swanton, Vermont, and has been passionate about science and research since she was young.

In the Chatterjee Lab, where she currently works, she conducts research on how cancer cells survive DNA damage and how blocking a key pathway (REV1) could make cancer treatments more effective. She is proud to receive the award and, after graduation, she is interested in pursuing a PhD to continue her research on cancer and DNA repair.

Read the full story from the link in the bio.

04/14/2026

Have you heard of our Extension Master Gardener Program here at UVM?

Here are four of our “Hall of Famers” who have amassed more than 1,000 volunteer hours! The Master Gardener Program is a 16-week program held during the spring semester. Students in this course will learn science-based gardening information and techniques, covering topics such as botany basics, soil science, insects and diseases, vegetable and fruit gardening, and native and pollinator plants.
These four master gardeners have applied the knowledge they gained from this amazing course to positively impact their communities.

To learn more about the program, visit our website:
https://www.uvm.edu/extension/mastergardener/extension-master-gardener-program
To see our Master Gardener Hall of Famers, visit here: https://www.uvm.edu/extension/mastergardener/volunteer-achievement-awards

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