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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

Farmers Market vendor Elom Essiba testifies about the importance of Crop Cash Plus and other food security programs, in the House Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry Committee

FOOD SECURITY ROADMAP POLICIES UPDATE FROM FY26 STATE BUDGET

The Food Security Roadmap Coalition policy slate met with success in the State House during the session. We are grateful to the many legislators who worked hard to advance us on the road to food security by championing policies and... Read More

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Federal Funding Cuts have Local Impact on Agriculture and Food Access

written by Center for an Agricultural Economy The impact of federal funding cuts can already be seen across the country, including Vermont, in many different sectors. With the most recent round of cuts, we are beginning to see firsthand the... Read More

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Working toward the goals of the Vermont Agriculture and Food System Strategic Plan 2021–2030

Because agricultural activity exists in every county of the state, in both rural communities and our more urban centers, we all have a stake in our ability to produce more of what we eat every day. Vermont needs a prosperous... Read More

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New England Feeding New England Project (NEFNE)

VSJF continues to provide important leadership for the New England Food System Planners Partnership, a collaboration between seven state-level organizations, six state agricultural, economic and environmental department representatives and Food Solutions New England (FSNE). NOTE: This story originally appeared in... Read More

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We are on the Road to Food Security in Vermont

Vermont has the tools, knowledge, and resources to create food security and ensure that every person living here has the food they want and need to be healthy and nourished. The Vermont Food Security Roadmap to 2035 guides our way... Read More

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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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Food is Medicine in Vermont Report

Food is Medicine in Vermont: An Unmet Needs Analysis Using a Value-Based Medicine Lens Executive Summary This report summarizes key findings from a cross-sector review of Vermont’s Food is Medicine (FIM) landscape, with the primary objective of identifying unmet needs... Read More

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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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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

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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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Partnering Farms and Communities: A regulatory and start-up guide for on-farm food scrap composting

Farm to Plate’s Food Cycle Community of Practice has developed a new resource for farmers looking to expand on-farm composting in collaboration with their local community. The guide, Partnering Farms with Communities: A regulatory and start-up guide for on-farm food... Read More

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Local Planning for Food Access

This toolkit focuses on improving food access through municipal and regional plans. It includes information on the planning process, explores the way that food access relates to other topics that are already being addressed through local planning, provides suggested strategies to include, and presents successful examples from around the state. Read More

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Local Food Wholesale Market Assessment

The report examines local food trends, provides tools and insights into how wholesale operates for producers and gives the broader food system community a greater understanding of how trends are impacting, supporting, and altering the viability, sustainability, and make-up of our local food system. Read More

See What Farm to Plate Network Members Are Up To

Events

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Dec

2025

Learn to Butcher Beef!

Join us at Vermont State University's NEW meat education lab- The 1787 Butchery - for our 2-day hands-on Introduction to Butchering Beef training, on December 13th-14th in Randolph! Dr. DeMetris...

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Dec

2025

Care Farming: Farming for Healing and Inclusive Community-Building

Care farms are pioneers in integrating therapeutic farming practices with social care, providing innovative, holistic support to individuals with diverse needs. By integrating agricultural activities with therapeutic interventions, social support...

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Jan

2026

Learn to Butcher Poultry!

Join us at Vermont State University's NEW meat education lab- The 1787 Butchery - for our 2-day hands-on Introduction to Butchering Poultry training, on November 8th-9th in Randolph! Dr. DeMetris...

News

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Advancing Food is Medicine in Vermont

The Food is Medicine (FIM) Task Force is working to make sustainable Food is Medicine programs a reality in Vermont by developing a framework for reimbursement mechanisms that support access...

Need Repairs for Farmworker Housing? We Can Help!

2026 Trade Show Assistance Grant Now Accepting Applications!

Climate Action Office Releases Climate Toolkit

New CAFS Resource: State Incentives to Clear Title and Facilitate Property Transfer: A Focus on Vermont

Hands-On Butchering Trainings at Vermont State University’s New Meat Lab

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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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Liberation Ecosystem

Operations Associate- Driver

Vermont Foodbank

Farm Manager

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