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We’re unveiling our 2020 Leap Day Cheddar! This special, four-year-aged cheese was made Leap Day of 2016 and will be released at our Welcome Center & Farm Store on Leap Day 2020, Saturday, February 29. Cheese Sales Manager Tom Perry will be on hand to cut fresh pieces off the block from 11:00AM-2:00PM. Limited quantities available for online order.


Winter Vacation Activities

It’s February school vacation time, and if you’re looking for ways to keep kids busy and learning, we have you covered with a collection of activities from Farm field trips and our popular publication, Cultivating Joy & Wonder.

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New Vermont Agritourism Guides

Vermont agritourism contributes $52 million to the state economy and helps maintain our working farm landscape. Two recently updated and revamped resources published by UVM Extension and Shelburne Farms give farmers the confidence and tools to offer strong agritourism experiences.

Get the GUIDES


Checking in with the Shelburne Farms Education Fellows

Mid-way through their year-long fellowship at the Farm, we sat down with our post-graduate education fellows to hear about their experiences so far.

MEET THE FELLOWS


Gratitude from the Sugarbush

“Since 2013, our sugaring operation has steadily expanded and improved—a product of hard work, love of the land, and a supportive group of staff, board members, and donors. I’m so grateful… and so lucky that my role in this effort involves taste testing syrup!”

—Dana Bishop, Woodlands Manager

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Join Our Team!

SATURDAY, MARCH 28
11:00AM–1:00PM

We’re hiring seasonal staff positions (May–Oct) in Buildings and Grounds, Market Garden, Inn and Guest Services, Restaurant and Kitchen, Welcome Center, Special Events, and more. Visit our website to apply, or come to our Job Fair on March 28 at the Welcome Center to learn more.

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Upcoming Programs & Events

Weekend Sleigh Rides, every Sunday Saturday through February 29, 11:00AM–2:00PM, every half hour. 2:30 & 3:00PM private rides available. *only two weekends left, weather permitting*

Brigitta Varadi: Exploring the Invisible’s Artist Reception, Friday, February 21, 5:00–8:00PM at Burlington City Arts

February Vacation Days, Monday, February 24 to Wednesday, February 26, 9:00AM–3:30PM

Play Date! Farm & Food Fun, Saturday, February 29, any time between 9:30AM & 1:30PM

Leap Day Cheddar Release, Saturday, February 29, 10:00AM–5:00PM

Vermont Sheep & Goat Association Lambing Clinic, Sunday, March 1, 9:30AM–3:00PM

Stories of the Seasons, Saturday, March 7, 10:00AM–12:00PM

Owl Prowl, Friday, March 13, 7:00–9:00PM

Jr Iron Chef VT Competition, Saturday, March 14, 9:00AM–3:30PM

Forest Bathing, Saturday, March 14, 10:00AM–12:00PM

Maple Open House, Saturday, March 21 & Sunday, March 22, 10:00AM–1:00PM

Seasonal Job Fair, Saturday, March 28, 11:00AM–1:00PM


What We’re Following

Beginning this summer, Vermont will ban all food scraps from entering the landfill, including those from residential homes. The state created a useful site for supporting the transition, including a video featuring Shelburne Farms staff!

Vermont’s last dairy farmer-lawmaker is selling his cows. Via Seven Days.

Food & Wine reports on Michelin’s newest award in France: a ‘green clover’ symbol for sustainable restaurants.

A new Vermont bill would offer free hunting and fishing licenses for Abenaki. Via VTDigger.

The New York Times asks, “Why are you still packing lunch for your kids?

Cherokees become the first US-based tribe to deposit traditional heirloom seeds in the Arctic vault. Via CNN.

Indigenous tribes are  at the forefront of climate change planning in the U.S. Via Grist.

Vermont Business Magazine highlights Farmers To You and how the program is changing the local food system.


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Shelburne Farms is a nonprofit education organization inspiring and cultivating learning for a sustainable future. Based on Abenaki land along the shores of Lake Champlain, our campus is a 1,400-acre working farm, forest, and National Historic Landmark.

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