Sunderland Farm

05/20/2026

Day two of chopping first cut hay is in the books for 2026! ✅

04/26/2026

04/25/2026

04/24/2026

Cows in the pasture!

03/20/2026

Take a look at Act 181 and what it might mean for your land…

We need your help. The state of Vermont is adding laws to legally steal the rights to our land, and we're not ok with it. They're trying to tell us what we can and can't do and make it so we have to ask for permission (and potentially get denied) if we want to sell a piece to our kids, or put in a road longer than 800 feet. These things will require permits that could take months to be approved (if they're approved at all), and cost thousands of dollars, meanwhile our property values will plummet with zero compensation. What started out as a law to keep ski resorts and vacation developments from taking over the state has now trickled down to the landowners.

Act 181 is trying to streamline development in designated town centers, but it can be done without hurting the rural Vermonters who own hundreds of acres.

Vermont ranked #1 in the country for declining population last year, and this is how the law makers are trying to help? Rural Vermonters building family homes are not the ones they should be worried about, but we're the ones who will be impacted by these laws.

Compass Vermont picked up our story in their latest article.

"The Ackermanns grew up in the hills of Cabot, watched their peers leave Vermont, and eventually purchased 150 acres in their hometown. They built a home — located well beyond 800 feet from any town road — started a maple sugaring operation, and raised a family. Their business has since grown to 18,000 taps, selling award-winning maple products across the country. Their dream, White told lawmakers, is to eventually pass that working homestead to their three children — who would be fifth-generation Vermonters.

Under Act 181 as written, the road that gave the Ackermanns access to that life would potentially trigger Act 250 review for any future development on their property — not because their operation poses any threat to Vermont’s forests, but simply because their driveway is long."

"The difference between a family driveway and a developer’s road — was never written into the law."

What you can do:

Attend the Real Act 181 Rally at the State House, this Tuesday, March 24th, at noon.

Share your story:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBkJdUbU7W7DlqdO7PZxPUSbXVKQ7LvPBWwoJp6BMwilW3ng/viewform?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQYDcBjbGNrBBbz-mV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHq548kNEAfyyp6mV110UD37TB093mFtKAD2_afAE5dm0Tst6LsBX_c7C8Igh_aem_Knf5Yo6Y3lF3zQscMfzmXw

Please share it, far and wide. Vermont has gone too far.

https://www.compassvermont.com/p/vermonts-hidden-road-rule-how-a-last?utm_source=direct&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true

02/22/2026

Feeding cows in a snowstorm always adds a little bit to it.

02/20/2026

New departure and start time for tomorrow!!

01/30/2026

LCNE at Jay Peak for their 42nd Annual Farmer’s Day!!
Thanks for showing your support Sunderland Farm🐮
We have the best customers!!

01/19/2026

The number is growing! If you haven't yet, get on board and attend Legislative Day on Thursday January 22nd. DM, comment, or email [email protected] to save your spot. Farmers have a presence in the State House next week 👍 great opportunity to express your concerns

What you need to know below:

11/21/2025

Excellent! 🥛

🥛 Good news for Vermont students and dairy farmers. The Senate has passed the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, allowing schools to offer whole and reduced-fat milk alongside 1% and fat-free options. This move helps ensure kids get the nutrients they need while supporting our hardworking dairy farmers across .
Together, we’re strengthening child nutrition and Vermont’s dairy economy! 🐄💚
Thank you Senator Peter Welch for leading the charge.