by Jeannie Bartlett | Feb 25, 2020 | Conservation Articles, Franklin Co
The Conservation District again provided one-on-one assistance to small, family farms participating in UVM Extension’s Nutrient Management Planning class. “The class was informal enough to make it easy to learn,” reflected Earl Fournier, a long-time...
by Jeannie Bartlett | Feb 25, 2020 | Conservation Articles, Franklin Co
Here at the District, we collect data for a VT Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets’ (VAAFM) study of tile drain sites across the state. Tile drains are installed under agricultural fields to drain off excess water in wet conditions to help crops grow more...
by Jeannie Bartlett | Feb 25, 2020 | Franklin Co
For the past two years, the District has been a part of the VT Dept. of Environmental Conservation’s LaRosa Water Quality Partnership Program which engages local watershed groups and citizens in water quality monitoring. Through this program District members and local...
by Jeannie Bartlett | Feb 25, 2020 | Franklin Co
Are you a college student, or will you be this fall? The goal of the Franklin County Conservation District’s $500 college scholarship program is to encourage young people from Franklin County to pursue careers in sustainable agricultural and natural resources...
by Jeannie Bartlett | Feb 25, 2020 | Franklin Co
Our tree sale, water quality monitoring and restoration projects rely on volunteers. Many of our partners in conservation and resilient local food systems also rely on volunteers to keep our environment and our communities healthy. We are launching a brand new...
by Jeannie Bartlett | Jan 20, 2019 | Conservation Articles, Franklin Co
The holidays are over, but one song is still playing through my head: All I want for Christmas is you. Because your participation – above and beyond what you’re already doing – is what we most want here at the Conservation District. Probably you are already doing...