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Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition We assist farmers in adopting and implementing innovative agricultural practices to improve local farms.

New screening date next week! After selling out several showings this summer at the Middlebury Marquis Theater, we’re ex...
10/30/2026

New screening date next week! After selling out several showings this summer at the Middlebury Marquis Theater, we’re excited to bring The State of Farming to Chittenden County for another chance to see the film!

Join us for The State of Farming, a new documentary that tells the story of Vermont agriculture through the voices of farmers who live it every day.

Stay after the film for a thoughtful panel discussion with local farmers, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and continue the conversation.

Shelburne Farms, Coach Barn.
Wednesday, November 4th.
Doors at 5:30pm, film at 6:00pm.

🎟️ Reserve your free tickets at cvfc-vt.com. Link in bio.

The film offers an honest, firsthand look at the opportunities and challenges shaping farming in Vermont today. From food production and local economies to water quality, environmental stewardship, regulations, and the future of working lands, the documentary explores the vital role agriculture plays in communities across the state.

Agriculture has always been more than an industry in Vermont. It is the foundation of our landscape, economy, and identity. But rising costs, volatile markets, labor shortages, unpredictable weather, and changing regulations continue to place significant pressure on farm families. Despite these challenges, Vermont farmers continue to innovate, expand conservation practices, produce nutritious food, and strengthen the communities around them.

Supporting local agriculture means more than buying local products. It means recognizing the people behind those products, understanding the realities they face, and ensuring Vermont remains a place where farms can continue to thrive for generations to come.

The State of Farming is proudly produced by Monument Farms, the Vermont Dairy Promotion Council, the Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance, and Mt. Mansfield Media.

This Shelburne Farms screening is proudly sponsored and supported by the One Hive Foundation. One Hive Foundation

10/28/2026

Join us TOMORROW for a hands-on field day! 🚜

We’ll be at Kayhart Brothers Dairy in Addison from 10am - 12pm exploring soil health, compaction, and subsoiling on Addison County’s clay soils.

Come for live equipment demonstrations, in-field discussions, and lunch!

📍 Direct message us for the field location pin.

10/20/2026

Soybean harvest is underway! 🚜 Farmers across the Champlain Valley are taking full advantage of this gorgeous fall weather to get soybeans combined and off the fields.

You might not know, but soybeans only account for ~2% of Vermont’s harvested cropland.

Thank you Blue Spruce Farm for this awesome drone footage!

10/08/2026

Corn just came off at Kayhart Dairy, but now it’s time to plant cover crops. 🌱 Tim’s planting winter wheat with a 30-foot Landoll no-till drill.

Cover crops are going in across Vermont this week! The plants keep soil in place after harvest, hold onto valuable nutrients, and reduce runoff into our lakes and streams.

When you see green fields across Vermont this winter, there’s a farmer behind the scenes working to protect their soil, local waterways, and build healthier, more productive fields for years to come!

With rows spaced 7.5 inches apart, Tim’s planting at about 75 pounds per acre.

Kayhart Dairy also uses this drill for new seedings, including alfalfa and grass. The large seed boxes hold enough seed to cover about 60 acres per fill-up.

Thanks for the video, Tim! 👍

Allan has been a strong advocate for manure injection, getting nutrients directly into the soil where crops can use them...
10/07/2026

Allan has been a strong advocate for manure injection, getting nutrients directly into the soil where crops can use them while helping reduce runoff and protect water quality.

Interested in manure injection? Plenty of our member farms would be happy to show you their equipment and share what they’ve learned. Our staff also help farms apply for funding to purchase manure injection equipment every year.

Reach out to learn more!

10/02/2026

Happy choppin’ season, everyone!! 🌽

09/22/2026

Proud of the way we care for our cows. 🐄

09/18/2026

Corn is looking GOOD this year! 🌽🙌🐄 Good luck with harvest, everyone! Thanks to all the farmers who joined us for Monday’s event. Stay tuned for our next field event this fall.

🌽 TOMORROW at 10:30 AM! Join us for our Corn Harvest event at Monument Farms!BRING your most mature corn samples to proc...
09/13/2026

🌽 TOMORROW at 10:30 AM! Join us for our Corn Harvest event at Monument Farms!

BRING your most mature corn samples to process and compare using a John Deere HarvestLab with John Buzeman.

We’ll talk corn moisture, harvest timing, and feed quality alongside farmers and service providers.

Lunch provided. Same spot as last year! DM us for the field location pin.

See you there!

09/03/2026

Monument Farms is putting their new no-till drill to work, seeding clover directly into an established hay field to add diversity and strengthen the stand without starting over.

By keeping the existing plants and roots in place, no-till renovation reduces soil disturbance and helps protect against erosion and nutrient loss.

It’s a good way to rejuvenate hay fields, extend the life of a productive stand, and support healthier soils.

Monument Farms Dairy

Address

7056 US-7, Unit C
North Ferrisburgh, VT
05473

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18029896712

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