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Origins of Food Tours
Deepen your Vermont farm and food knowledge with an exclusive Origins of Food tour! Planned in conjunction with the International Workshop on Agritourism coming to Burlington this summer, we have
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VHCB Releases RFQ for Rural Economic Development Initiative Consultants
The Vermont Housing & Conservation Board is seeking skilled grant writers and technical assistance consultants to provide support to community-based economic development projects through the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI). REDI provides grant writing and technical assistance to rural communities and small businesses to access federal and other complex funding sources. Priority focus areas include: Working lands sector development, outdoor recreation, and community & economic development.
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Joey Jacques Wins Jr. Iron Chef Competition!
On April 2nd Joey Jacques of Bellows Falls Union High School (BFUHS) competed in the Junior Iron Chef VT competition and took home the Mise en Place award cooking by
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Culturally Relevant Foods: Bringing Halal Chicken to Our Community
Food Connects, the Vermont Foodbank, and Common Wealth Poultry have partnered to bring Halal certified chicken to the new Afghan neighbors in our community. Over the past few months, Brattleboro
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2022 Vermont Agriculture Hall of Fame Inductees!
Vermont Agriculture Hall of Fame Announces 2022 Inductees Essex Junction, VT- The Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame is excited to announce the 2022 inductees! Over the past 20 years, over
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Honoring Two Local School Food Heroes
Two local Farm to School champions were honored this year by the School Nutrition Association of Vermont and Hunger Free Vermont—Ali West and Harley Sterling The Outstanding Achievement Award for
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Townshend Elementary School Launches Farm to School Program
This March, Townshend Elementary School launched its Farm to School Program in March, opening with a maple syrup tasting event to celebrate the Harvest of the Month. During the last
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Food Connects Welcomes Marketing Coordinator
Food Connects is excited to welcome Kristen Thompson to the team as its Marketing Coordinator. Kristen will work closely with the organization’s Food Hub to improve the program’s communications and
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American Farmland Trust Microgrants
Several Vermont Farmers were recently awarded grants by the American Farmland Trust. American Farmland Trust's New England Farmer Microgrants Program awards $462,000 to 96 farmers - American Farmland Trust
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Applications being accepted for $5,000 farmer award
The Vermont Land Trust is accepting applications for the 2022 Eric Rozendaal Memorial Award to recognize business innovation, environmental practices, and giving back to the community. This $5,000 award recognizes
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Oak Grove’s Pre-K Students Eat Up Their Local Veggies!
The youngest Oak Grove School community members recently completed a delicious in-depth study of local foods, gardening, and cooking! Oak Grove School’s Pre-K program was one of the 2021 Early
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Get Involved! Current New England Dairy Promotion Opportunities
New England Dairy is committed to empowering dairy farmers and elevating farmer voices. Consumers trust farmers they know and want to learn more about where their food comes from. We
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