Franklin Grand Isle Farmer's Watershed Alliance

06/15/2026

This event is tomorrow!! Hope to see you there! https://www.farmerswatershedalliance.org/event-list

06/09/2026

Join us in ONE week for our Sowing Knowledge Event! Learn how to use precision ag equipment to set up a research experiment and work with UVM UVM Extension NW Crops & Soils Team to get the most out of your fields! ✨All of your questions can be answered June 16th 🔮✨

06/01/2026

Join us on June 16th for an informational morning learning about On-Farm Research Experiments! Email Emily at [email protected] or visit our website with any questions. Hope to see you there!

06/01/2026

Happy June! Check out our monthly newsletter from May here

As Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to Summer, Franklin and Grand Isle Farmers have planting like crazy after what seemed to be a never-ending Winter! Whether you are planting corn, oats, spring wheat, barley, soy beans or your own vegetable garden, the FWA can provide tips, knowledge, and re...

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

FCNRCD is turning 80 years old! Celebrate with us on Monday, July 13th, 2026 at the Fairfield Community Center as we reflect on eight decades of conservation in Franklin County.

Enjoy an evening of community connection and good food, including pizza fresh from the Community Center’s wood-fired oven. The event will also feature a raffle of local farm products and a look back at the District’s history and lasting impact across the county.

All are welcome. Please RSVP so we can plan for food and refreshments: https://www.franklincountynrcd.org/event-details/fcnrcds-80th-birthday-party

04/30/2026

April showers are 🤞hopefully🤞 bringing May flowers... check out our April newsletter here

FWA staff have come off an event filled winter and are using this spring to get out in our community. Emily and Andre helped out a little bit at the St. Albans Maple Festival and could be seen volunteering at the end of the 46th annual Sap Run on April 26th.

04/30/2026

Join us at our first-ever Conservation Fair, held alongside our annual Tree Sale at Hudak Farm in Swanton!

Whether you’re picking up trees or just curious to learn more, stop by for a morning of hands-on activities and helpful resources.

Activities include: free soil testing with USDA-NRCS, interactive watershed education from the Lake Champlain Basin Program, composting guidance from the Composting Association of Vermont, a chance to “Ask a Master Gardener” with experts from the UVM Extension Master Gardener program, and more!

Bring a sample of your soil, your curiosity, and your questions. This event is free and open to all ages. Anyone interested in learning more about conservation is encouraged to attend.

Learn more here: https://www.franklincountynrcd.org/event-details/tree-sale-conservation-fair

04/30/2026

03/30/2026

3 months of 2026 down WOW!! Check out the March edition of our newsletter here...

On March 12th the FWA collaborated with Franklin County NRCD and Scott Magnan’s Custom Service to put on the annual Precision Ag Workshop. We had a great turnout and heard some great presentations. We had fun and learned a lot! Thanks to everyone who attended.