$400K in funding being given to Vermont farms and forestry businesses

Vermont farms contribute billions of dollars to the state economy every year. Now, more than $400,000 in new funding is going toward the agricultural and forestry sector, funding projects that help local farms and businesses grow.It's all part of the …

Smarter Growth Summit looks at the future of land use in Vermont

  Vermont Business Magazine Yesterday in Montpelier, the Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC), the Preservation Trust of Vermont, and AARP Vermont convened stakeholders from across the state to discuss the future of land use in Vermont at the Smarter …

Treasurer, legislators to host Town Halls on Vermont’s response to federal policy changes

Vermont Business Magazine Treasurer Mike Pieciak and local legislators will host two town halls on Saturday, March 15 to discuss Vermont’s response to federal policy changes under the Trump administration. The first town hall will take place at 9:30 AM at …

Vermont Bernie Sanders Says Trump, Musk And Bezos Have Him Terrified

Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said during a Tuesday interview that President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos have created the most frightening time period in his 83 years of life. Sanders claimed on “Pod Save America” …

Vermont’s newly formed Animal Welfare Division hires its 1st director

Vermont Division of Animal Welfare Director Lisa Milot. Photo courtesy of the Vermont Department of Public SafetyThe Vermont Department of Public Safety has hired Lisa Milot as the first director of its Division of Animal Welfare, the department announced …

National Life Group Supports Vermont Foodbank with $29K Donation and Names it 2025 Do Good Fest® Beneficiary

National Life Group continues its commitment to ending childhood hunger by naming the Vermont Foodbank as the sole recipient of the 2025 National Life Group Do Good Fest®. The announcement comes alongside a $29,674 donation raised through the company’s …

Casella commits $1.5M to launch circular economy center at the University of Vermont

Vermont brewing landscape fluctuates as craft-beer scene flattens

The Vermont beer scene, once booming, is experiencing a slowdown and adaptation. Factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and changing consumer preferences, including the rise of hard seltzers and cannabis products, have contributed to the shift. Despite the …

What inspired Vermont author Chris Bohjalian's 25th novel: His words

Chris Bohjalian's 25th novel, "The Jackal's Mistress," was inspired by a true story about a Southern woman who helped an injured Vermont soldier during the Civil War. The novel, set against the backdrop of the Civil War, explores the …

When do I need to get a Real ID in Vermont? Deadline approaching

After years of delay, U.S. residents will need a Real ID by May 7, 2025. A Real ID is an enhanced version of a driver’s license or state ID card that meets federal standards. To get a Real ID in Vermont, you must make an in-person visit at a DMV and bring …