Spring has sprung; the earth is coming alive. Nowhere are signs more evident than on the farm. Most of us know four Vermont seasons; some of us swear to seven or eight. Farmers know each day is a new season.Vermont Farms! Association, working farms open to the public, invites you to enjoy the sights, sounds, and experience of Spring, and of all the great days of farm life.It’s time to welcome new babies to the farms. Calves, lambs, ducklings and chicks, new kids on the block, colts kicking up their heels, all are part of the work and fun on farms in spring. And, farms are great places to see wild bird babies; working with nature every moment of every day brings farmers a familiarity with wild creatures, their habitats and life cycles, too. Farms provide nesting spots and nesting materials, food sources and ideal bird habitat. Spring warblers will keep ones head spinning to catch sight of them. Farmers know what trails are best, what to wear to be comfortable and to take care of the earth in each season. Many are along the Long Trail, near the Green Mountain National Forest, and have fishing access, too. Bring camera, binoculars, hiking boots, a sense of wonder and fun. Boisterous babies and delicate bird mating dances are a great way to spend days.

Help gather your own food as farmers share daily chores; then enjoy meals provided by excellent cooks. Enjoy one or more of the 20 Vermont farm lodgings featured in our brochure or website, www.vtfarms.org Just Delicious Catering, our fine pie makers and bakers will be happy to feed body and soul as well.
Vermont Farms! Association, a statewide agritourism organization founded in 1998, provides educational opportunities about agriculture to the public, to sustain and support the working landscape that characterizes Vermont and to provide opportunities for Vermont farmers.

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