Category: Vermont
The Father of Modern Conservation
Many farms today use terraces, waterways and conservation tillage to protect soil and water. However, few people today can tell you the man who’s revolutionary…
President Chester Arthur
Most Americans can name several men who have served as president of the United States. It’s a fair bet, most won’t name Chester Arthur. So,…
Best of 2009: Vermont Cow Power
It’s called Cow Power, a program that produces renewable energy from dairy cattle. It’s such a good idea that Vermont utility customers are volunteering to…
The Birthplace of Stephen Douglas
Abraham Lincoln led the country through the Civil War, but it was this man who defeated him for the Senate two years earlier. We’ll go…
Vermont’s Only National Park
You’ve heard of Yellowstone and Yosemite, but try naming the State of Vermont’s only national park….. https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2009/08/Marsh-Billings-Rockafeller-NHP-2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The Marsh, Billings, Rockafeller National Historic Park
Many farms today use terraces, waterways and conservation tillage to protect soil and water. However, few people can tell you the man who’s revolutionary book…
