Eric Meredith to Teach “Affinage: The Art of Ripening Cheese” at Sterling College in October
Cheesemongers and makers have a rare opportunity to study the art and science of cheese ripening with affineur Eric Meredith this fall in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. In collaboration…
View moreSterling College Earns a Top Spot in Sierra’s “Cool Schools” Ranking for Sustainability
Sterling College was again awarded a spot in the Top 20 in Sierra magazine’s “Cool Schools,” the recently released ranking of the greenest colleges and universities in North America….
View moreDear International Student excited about Sterling College!
My name is Niveditha. Coming to Sterling College has been my first time stepping out of my country, India. I have just finished my second semester, a Global Field Studies…
View moreSterling College Sets Fundraising Record
Nourish the Roots Campaign Exceeds $9 Million Goal As faculty gathered to begin a new academic year, Sterling College announced that it has successfully concluded its five-year Nourish the Roots…
View moreIn Memoriam: Virginia de Ganahl Russell
The Sterling College community mourns the loss of Virginia de Ganahl Russell, of Vero Beach, Florida, who passed away on August 16, 2018. Virginia was one of Sterling’s most loyal…
View more4th Annual Farmer Olympics to be Held at Sterling College on August 8
More than 50 farmers are expected to compete in the 4th Annual NOFA-VT Farmer Olympics, to be held at Sterling College on August 8 from 4-8 p.m. Farmers will show…
View moreAllison Hooper Shares Her Reflections on a Sterling Education & Entrepreneurship
Guest author Allison Hooper is the co-founder of Vermont Creamery, an award-winning creamery offering fresh and aged goat cheeses, cultured butter and créme fraîche. Hooper has been a Sterling College…
View moreSterling College Completes 60 for 60 Fundraising Challenge
In May of 2018, Sterling College challenged its alumni and friends to honor Sterling’s 60th year with a gift of $60, and set a goal to raise $120,000 by June…
View more‘Field to Product’ Hemp Course Offered at School of the New American Farmstead
New legislation that went into effect on July 1 makes it easier to experiment with growing hemp in Vermont. A one-week immersion course focused on the entrepreneurial pursuit of growing…
View more“The Story of Sterling” Discussion Held at Craftsbury Public Library
The Craftsbury Historical Society offered a program on June 20, 2018 at the Craftsbury Public Library entitled “The Story of Sterling.” Ted Birmingham, Steve Wright, Dave Linck, Ned Houston, and…
View moreAlumni Spotlight: Jes Scribner ’17
Degree: Self-designed: Land-Based Entrepreneurship Current Hometown: Barton, VT Employment: Founder, Birdhous. Also, deliver mail with the U.S. Postal Service to feed the farming habit. Can you tell us…
View moreSterling College Takes Steps to Launch The Wendell Berry Farming Program
College Awarded Grant to Offer Two Week Intensive Courses in Kentucky July 10, 2018 • Craftsbury Common, VT and New Castle, KY • A vision of a different kind of…
View more“Seed School” Featured on WDEV’s In the Garden
Peter Burke, host of WDEV’s In the Garden, recently spoke with Bill McDorman of the Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance about the upcoming Seed School being offered August 5-10 in Craftsbury…
View moreFrank Reese, Featured in “Eating Animals” Documentary, to Lead Workshop at Sterling College
Frank Reese, of Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch in Kansas, is leading a one-day Heritage Breeds Poultry Workshop on July 13 through the School of the New American Farmstead, Sterling College’s…
View moreAugust Food Craft Classes at Sterling College
Food craft classes in fermentation and breadmaking will be offered this summer in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom through the School of the New American Farmstead, Sterling College’s continuing education program. Vermont…
View moreHow Sterling College Changed My Life
Julie Wormser ‘86 is an alumna of Sterling College, served on the faculty in 1992-93, and has served on the College’s Board of Trustees since 2013. Sterling College changed my…
View more‘Seed School’ Comes to Sterling College
The Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance (RMSA) and Sterling College present Seed School, an innovative workshop that offers a comprehensive overview of the history, science, business, spirit and craft of seeds….
View moreAlumni Association Board Welcomes Two New Members: Clifton ‘Trey’ McPherson ’81 & Beth Pecoraro ’15
Name: Clifton ‘Trey’ McPherson ‘81 Graduation Year: Grassroots 1981 Degree: Grassroots Current Hometown: West Hartford, CT Employment: Regulatory Affairs at Protein Sciences Corporation, a Sanofi Company Can…
View moreFood Writing Class Offered at School of the New American Farmstead
The School of the New American Farmstead at Sterling College is offering a new session of its popular course, Food Writing: Intersections Between Place, Identity, and Cuisine. Participants will explore…
View moreLearning Opportunities in Poultry, Butchery, Permaculture and Hemp
Agricultural classes for both aspiring and experienced growers continue to be offered this summer in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom through the School of the New American Farmstead, Sterling College’s continuing education…
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