Vermont

Kudos! Jay Peak Resort Employs Goats and Sheep to Eco-Clear Its Slopes

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Jay Peak Resort

Jay Peak Resort in northern Vermont has introduced an innovative approach to trail maintenance by deploying approximately 150 goats and sheep to graze overgrown vegetation on its ski slopes. This pilot program, launched in early September 2025, marks the resort’s first use of livestock for landscaping purposes. The animals, sourced from Cloud Brook Grazing in … Read more

Vermont Farmers Using Human Urine as Fertilizer

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Human Urine as Fertilizer

For centuries, farmers around the world have used natural fertilizers to enrich their soil and boost crop yields. One such ancient practice, using human urine as fertilizer, is making a comeback in Vermont, USA. This unconventional yet highly effective method is being revived by the Rich Earth Institute (REI) through the Urine Nutrient Reclamation Program … Read more