Shelburne Farms, Educational farm in Shelburne, United States
Shelburne Farms extends across 1,400 acres along Lake Champlain, functioning as a working farm with dairy production and educational programs for sustainability.
The estate was established in 1886 by Dr. William Seward Webb and Eliza Osgood Vanderbilt Webb using inheritance from railroad magnate William Henry Vanderbilt.
The property serves as an educational center where visitors learn about sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, and food systems through hands-on experiences.
The farm produces cheddar cheese from its herd of 125 Brown Swiss cows and offers guided tours, educational workshops, and seasonal accommodations at the Inn.
The farm maintains 400 acres of Green Certification woodlands and operates under the guidance of Webb family descendants as a nonprofit educational organization.
Location: Shelburne
Inception: 1972
Website: https://shelburnefarms.org
GPS coordinates: 44.39214,-73.25723
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:09
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