by Chris Braithwaite copyright 3-13-2013 BARTON — When Adam Parke and Todd Scelza “sweetened the pans” and drew off their first 165 gallons of maple syrup Monday night, it was the culmination of ten months’ work and an investment of a quarter of a million dol... More »
by Bethany M. Dunbar copyright the Chronicle 1-23-2013 GREENSBORO — Hill Farmstead Brewery was approved for a planning and zoning conditional use permit after a hearing on Wednesday, January 16. The application is to add some room for storage, to bring equipme... More »
Editor’s note: Henry Labrecque died on December 7, 2012. In his memory, we republish here an interview Chris Braithwaite did with Mr. Labreque that was first published in the Chronicle in the fall of 2011. by Chris Braithwaite copyright the Chronicle, Septem... More »
by Richard Creaser copyright the Chronicle 10-24-12 WEST CHARLESTON — Even before Pauline Broe picked up her bullhorn to address the crowd on Sunday it was apparent that this wasn’t your typical family gathering. With sun and rain appearing in equal measure,... More »
by Tena Starr copyright the Chronicle 9-12-12 Higher Ground, by Kevin Fitton, is a simple little story for children. Basically, it’s about Tropical Storm Irene and one Vermont farmer’s efforts to keep his family and beloved dairy cows safe in the face of rapi... More »
by Bethany M. Dunbar copyright the Chronicle 8-8-2012 CANAAN — A landmark working dairy farm here has been sold to a young farm family while a new wildlife area was created, protecting six miles of frontage on the Connecticut River and ensuring public access f... More »
by Natalie Hormilla copyright the Chronicle 9-5-2012 After a long, hot summer, people may be looking forward to fall foliage, cooler weather and crisp apple cider. When the foliage will change or the weather cool is anyone’s guess, but at least one thing is c... More »
Reviewed by David K. Rodgers Kingdom’s Bounty “A sustainable, eclectic, edible guide to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom,” by Bethany Dunbar, published by Umbrage Editions 2012, soft cover, 128 pages. $25. Bethany Dunbar of West Glover is uniquely qualified in many... More »
copyright the Chronicle, July 5, 2012 by Joseph Gresser COVENTRY — Newport State Airport here may see a big increase in traffic by the end of the year. But most of the people won’t be trying to catch flights. Instead, they’ll be after pizza, beer and music... More »
by Joseph Gresser copyright May 17, 2006 GREENSBORO — The latest thing in getting Vermont milk to market turns out to be one of the farmer’s oldest tricks. Cheese. Mateo and Andy Kehler, brothers and the proprietors of Jasper Hill Farm, plan to prosper regard... More »
by Joseph Gresser copyright the Chronicle, May 19, 2010 GREENSBORO — Shaun Hill says he feels a sense of responsibility, both to the ancestors who first farmed his family’s plot of land in the 1780s, and to the god of beer. He hopes to live up to both his fam... More »
by Bethany M. Dunbar EAST ALBANY — Sweet Rowen Farmstead — dairy farm and creamery — is back in business. Paul Lisai has built a small pasteurizing plant at his home and is bottling milk and making cream-style cheese. He hosted a grand opening on Mother’s Day,... More »
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