Sustainable agriculture, forest management and year-round experiential learning opportunities

Teaching and demonstrating the benefits of innovative, sustainable management of forest and farmland

Merck Forest & Farmland Center (MFFC) is a non-profit environmental education organization located on 3,160 acres of forest and farmland in the Taconic Mountains of southwestern Vermont. We offer programs and demonstrations for visitors, school groups, landowners, professional foresters and farmers, as well as high school and college internships. Forest activities include sustainable agriculture, recreation, habitat preservation, maple sugaring, timber harvests, forest roads, water control and wildlife habitat management. Farm activities include organic gardening, rare breeds of animals, rotational grazing, cover crops and alternative energy.

We are open to the public year round, 7 days a week from dawn to dusk. There is no admission fee. Enjoy four season camping and thirty miles of trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. Our certified organic pure Vermont maple syrup and other farm and forest products may be purchased at our Welcome Center or our online store.


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News and Events from Merck Forest and Farmland Center

All 24 lambs have arrived!!  They are out in the sun and on fresh green grass, perfect for photos!  Please remember to keep dogs away from the babies and give them space, the moms can be protective of their new ones!

Farm Fresh Eggs for sale! $3.75

Volunteer on our Trail Crew!  Click here for more info!

Check out our upcoming events! Click here for info!

Just In!  Local Honey, produced by Alstrup Apiaries in Manchester!

Alstrup Apiaries Honey

Summer Internships are still available.  Check it out!

Please avoid "Viewpoint Trail" 



We are not affiliated with, nor do we receive annual support from Merck & Co. Inc.
We are not part of any government agency. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent
allowed by law and are greatly appreciated!

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