Agriculture

Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program: The Archeology of the Burlington Intervale 09/17/2017

State Archaeologist Jess Robinson presents an overview of the Burlington Intervale area from the earliest documented human presence, approximately 4,000 years ago, through to the early historic Euro-American occupants of the area. A question and answer session follows.

Polyfaces: A World of Many Choices 08/09/2016

Host Barrie Silver speaks with Producer/Director Lisa Heenan and Pearl and Zane Doherty about Polyfaces, a documentary film about connecting to the land and the community. Produced over 4 years, it follows the Salatin’s, a 4th generation farming family who do ‘everything different to everyone else’ as they produce food in a way that works with nature, not against it.

For more information visit: http://www.polyfaces.com/

Senator Patrick Leahy: Farm Bill to Bring Millions to UVM 07/17/2015

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), and UVM officials discuss the over $15-million in projects at the university, resulting from the 2014 Farm Bill.

25th Anniversary of Vermont Housing & Conservation Board 06/23/2014

The Vermont Housing and Conservation Board was established in 1987 and celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2012. The video, 'A Conspiracy of Good Will' kicks off the panel discussion on the breadth of this organization. Serving land conservation and agriculture, preservation of, and creation of affordable housing, VHCB has had a tremendous impact on the Vermont we know. Panelists Brenda Torpy, Gil Livingston, Jeanne Morrissey and Minner Hobbs share the remarkable work VHCB has accomplished, and how they continue to do so. Hosted by Nick Carter.