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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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Technical Assistance

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

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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

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Resources

Roots Market Karin Bellemare unloads a truck.

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

January 31 Farm to Plate visit to the VT Legislature

Highlighting the 2023 Farm to Plate Annual Report

2023 was a historically hard year on Vermont farmers and food businesses. A late spring frost resulted in significant losses for fruit growers, the July floods inundated farm fields of all types, though produce and hay crops were hit especially... Read More

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Migrant Justice and others fight for housing, healthcare, labor rights, and higher education

Story and photos by Migrant Justice Full story on the Migrant Justice website Immigrant leaders recently returned to the Vermont State House to fight for more equitable and inclusive policies. With the 2024 legislative session at the halfway point, Migrant... 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

Vermont specific data from the New England Feeding New England report

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

NOFA-VT Farm Dreams

Do you have a dream of starting a farm? Join Farm Dreams to explore your farm vision, connect with other aspiring farmers, learn about resources for beginning farmers in Vermont...

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2024

10th Annual Vermont Open Farm Week

Celebrate 10 years of Vermont Open Farm Week, August 4 - 11, 2024! Taking place at farms across Vermont: August 6-13, 2023. During Vermont Open Farm Week, you can meet the farmers, plants, and animals that bring your favorite high-quality Vermont products to your plate. You'll get to know your farmer better, and get a behind-the-scenes look into Vermont's vibrant working agricultural landscape. Farm visitors can look forward to maple and honey tastings, yoga on the farm, ice cream socials, behind-the-scenes tours, on-farm dinners, 5k races, concerts and so much more!

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2024

10th Annual Vermont Open Farm Week

Celebrate 10 years of local food and farms during Vermont Open Farm Week 2024! Taking place at farms across Vermont: August 4-11, 2024. This week-long celebration of Vermont farms offers...

News

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Ellen Kahler, VSJF Director, Honored as an Ag Innovator in Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame!

Story by Marin Howell, Addison County Independent We're thrilled to share that Ellen Kahler, our Executive Director, has been honored as an Ag Innovator in this year's Vermont Agricultural Hall...

WSESU & WRED Go to the 14th Annual Northeast Farm to School Institute

Vermont Food Security Roadmap Strategies Advance through Legislative Session

Growing Skills: Insights from the Farmer as Retailer series

Registration Open for the 2024 Vermont Community Leadership Summit!

2024 UVM Extension Master Composter Course - Registration Open!

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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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Farm To School Coach

Food Connects

VT Harvest of the Month Program Manager (Part-Time)

Food Connects

Agriculture Development Specialist

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets