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Gathering Registration Open

Registration is open for the 14th Annual Gathering on November 20 and November 21 at the Killington Resort!

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The Plan

The Vermont Agriculture and Food System Strategic Plan 2021-2030 contains a vision for Vermont's food system in 2030, 15 strategic goals, and 34 priority strategies.

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The Network

The Farm to Plate Network is responsible for collectively implementing the Vermont Agriculture and Food System Strategic Plan 2021-2030.

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Resources and Stories

Access Farm to Plate resources and stories, including planning modules, retail training materials, guides for budgeting, and narratives from across the food system.

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Activities & Jobs

Over 350 farm and food sector businesses, nonprofits, institutions, and government agencies across the state share news, events, and job opportunities.

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Data and Outcomes

View food system data that serve as indicators of progress to achieving the Strategic Plan's goals and objectives

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Food System Map

Find people, places and resources in Vermont's farm and food sector by keyword, category, and location.

Our Mission

Farm to Plate is Vermont's food system plan being implemented statewide to increase economic development and jobs in the farm and food sector, improve soils, water, and resiliency of the working landscape in the face of climate change, and improve access to healthy local foods for all Vermonters.

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Featured Stories and Resources

Stories
Resources

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Local Food Spending Insights Revealed: Room for Growth Needed in Regional Food Consumption

The New England Food System Planners Partnership just released a detailed analysis of local food spending in New England – Regional Food Count 2022. The report reveals that $2.28 billion or 3.1% of New England’s total $120.6 billion in food... Read More

ACORN STAFF AND volunteers dole out shares of produce at a July 11 distribution day for the Farmacy: Food is Medicine program. Through the program community members receive prescriptions from their health care provider or other referrals to receive free shares of locally grown fruits and vegetables. Independent photo/Marin Howell

ACORN's Farmacy Program Improves Food Security while Supporting Local Farms

Story and photo by Marin Howell, Addison County Independent ACORN's Farmacy: Food is Medicine program in Middlebury is making a real difference for 100 local families by providing weekly shares of fresh produce from three local farms. This initiative supports... Read More

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Technical Support and Coaching Opportunity - Regional Food System Infrastructure (RFSI)

The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) and Larklea are offering to Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) applicants and grantees various forms of support and technical services including RFSI application support, infrastructure capital and financial planning technical assistance, and ongoing business... Read More

Farm to Plate Annual Report Retail Supply Chain - Local Food 2023

Developing the Local Food Retail Supply Chain

Vermont’s locally owned and operated food businesses, from farms, to food processors, to distributors, to retailers, are the heart and soul of our rural economy. But, getting local food to retail grocery markets, and effectively marketing and selling local food... Read More

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Building Climate Resiliency Through Agroforestry

Farm to Plate encourages Network members to develop new strategies that address urgent environmental issues through shared dialogue, co-learning and action. Goal category 2, “Environmental Sustainability”, provides the broader context while more specific priority strategies lay the groundwork for the... Read More

Using Local Food to Further Health Outcomes and Food Security

Using Local Food to Further Health Outcomes and Food Security

One of the central goals of the Agriculture and Food System Strategic Plan is “Improving access to healthy local food for all Vermonters.” Although much of the work done across the Farm to Plate Network aligns with this goal, perhaps... Read More

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New England Feeding New England Project

The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) is providing important leadership for a new initiative called New England Feeding New England (NEFNE), aimed at increasing 30% of the food that is produced and consumed in New England by 2030. The initiative... Read More

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2023 CSA and Healthcare Program Data Report

Created by the Farm to Plate CSA and Healthcare Community of Practice (COP), this document is a tool for those looking to establish or better understand the role of healthcare and CSA programs in Vermont, as well as for group... Read More

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Vermont Food Security: Roadmap to 2035

Our Shared Goal: In 2035, all Vermonters will be food secure. The Vermont Food Security Roadmap to 2035 guides our way to that future. Vermont has the tools, knowledge, and resources to create food security and ensure that every person... Read More

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2023 Farm to Plate Annual Report

The 2023 Farm to Plate Annual Report features highlights of key projects from 2023, including the New England Feeding New England Project, Food Security in Vermont: Roadmap to 2035, Using Local Food to Further Health Outcomes and Food Security, Building... Read More

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Vermont State Brief - New England Feeding New England

The New England State Food System Planners Partnership and Vermont Farm to Plate announce the release of Vermont specific data from the New England Feeding New England report. What can each New England state do to increase food security and... Read More

A Regional Approach to Food System Resilience - NEFNE Report

NEFNE - A Regional Approach to Food System Resilience

What will it really take to grow, raise, produce, harvest, and catch more regional food and move it through a complex supply chain to our homes and other places we eat? What do we need to do in the near... Read More

VSJF's Business Coaching Program Business Sense Resources

Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund's Business Sense Tools for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund’s Business Coaching Program launched Business Sense , a six-module training series for entrepreneurs and small business owners. The series provides essential tools and information resources in areas such as financials, operations, sales and marketing, human... Read More

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Beef On Dairy Year End Report 2022

The Beef on Dairy project is a multi-year project tasked with developing stronger beef-dairy partnerships to reduce costs, increase dairy farm viability, and improve product quality to increase market access for Vermont beef products. The goal is to develop a... Read More

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Events

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2024

Working Lands Enterprise Initiative Business Enhancement Grant Application Webinar

Are you a Vermont-based farm, food, or forest products businesses? If so, consider applying for a Working Lands Enterprise Initiative (WLEI) grant! Register for the webinar. This webinar will talk...

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Oct

2024

Working Lands Enterprise Initiative Business Enhancement Grant Drop in Q&A

The Working Lands Enterprise Initiative Business Enhancement Grant is accepting applications from October 18-December 12. Virtual drop-in Q&A is available to discuss eligibility questions, clarifying questions about the application, and...

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Oct

2024

Vermont Compost Operator Certification Training

The 131° School of Composting is excited to announce that we will be hosting the Vermont Compost Operator Certification Training, presented by the VT Agency of Natural Resources (ANR). Through...

News

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Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District Hosts First Annual Locally Led Conservation Meeting & Community Dinner!

Are you an agricultural producer, forest landowner, micro-gardener, or conservation- minded person residing in Caledonia County? From Sheffield to Ryegate, we want to hear from YOU! Join us over a free catered dinner to provide your perspective on how federal NRCS money should be allocated to address conservation issues at the local level! Part of the public input step of the NRCS Local Funding Pool process.

Working Lands Enterprise Initiative Grant Applications Open

Green Mountain Smokehouse Butchering Services

At 20-year Anniversary, the Center for an Agricultural Economy Expands New Food Hub to Better Support Farmers and the Community

Hannah Baxter Joins Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund as Farm to Plate Network Manager

VFFC's Farmacy Project Celebrates 10 Years

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Food System Jobs

Check out the latest food system and agriculture job openings from our Farm to Plate network members

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Food Hub Sales Administrative Coordinator

Food Connects

Vermont First Facilitator

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Digital Marketing and Communications Manager

Vermont Community Loan Fund