Free digital skills training has been available in the Rutland area for the past several months, made possible by a generous donation from Microsoft to the Vermont Digital Economy Project. Two additional Vermont training sites are going to be up-and-running soon, making this a great time to update you on the importance of increasing your…
Last week, Governor Shumlin delivered his budget address to the Vermont legislature, and in that address, he showed a renewed commitment to the Working Lands Enterprise Fund. Importantly, he stated that the funding line is included in the base budget, and he is recommending a 5% increase over last year’s funding, which was $1,425,000. The…
One of the reasons I love Vermont is because of its agricultural background. Between the push for a Working Landscape, and the fact that we have the most CSAs per capita anywhere in the United States, Vermont has developed a reputation as a beautiful haven for those who are looking for locally sourced and sustainable…
The Woodstock Community Food Shelf board of directors: back row, left to right: Sally Gottlieb, Joan Williamson, Norm Youknot and Laura Kent; front row: Cassie Horner, Sheila Murray and Bev Regan. Food shelves provide support for a community and can also inspire the community itself. Like many Vermonters, I grew up in poverty. Our local…
