AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFarm & Heritage: Richmond’s Aldrich Tree and Maple Farm, a family-run operation for more than 75 years, has been named Vermont’s 2026 Fantastic Farmer. Andy Aldrich will receive a $5,000 grant for stewardship of the farm’s maple, timber and Christmas-tree operations. Women & Work: Vermont ranks first nationally for pay parity: full-time, year-round women earn 84.4 cents for every dollar earned by men, though the gap has widened since 2021. Arts & Community: A Burlington Jewish Food Festival returns Nov. 15, while the Vermont Symphony Orchestra marks 10 years of its Jukebox program, bringing contemporary music to families. Youth Voices: High school students have launched a podcast centering young transgender Vermonters. Things to Do: Colchester’s coming weeks include after-school knitting, trivia, a community meal and a family bird-feeder craft.
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