Get your business in shape with the Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program
As we hit high season here in Vermont, maybe you’re noticing some kinks in your business systems, opportunities for record-keeping efficiencies, or the need to explore new enterprises. Seeking free
Read More USDA Extends Emergency Conservation and Emergency Forest Restoration Assistance Deadline for Hurricane Recovery in Vermont
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Vermont extended the deadline for two critical hurricane recovery programs. The Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) provides cost-share and technical
Read More UVM Announces the Food Systems Research Institute
The University of Vermont (UVM) has announced the launch of the Food Systems Research Institute (FSRI), a collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS). The FSRI
Read More New Report Published: Commercial Pasture-based Sheep Production in Vermont: Resources for Producers & Service Providers
The Intervale Center and Vermont Housing and Conservation Board collaborated on this project to assess the viability of scaled commercial sheep production in Vermont and developed resources around production, marketing
Read More 2025 New England Food Vision Prize Winners
Celebrating Farm to School Partnerships Across New England We are thrilled to announce the winners of the June 2025 New England Food Vision Prize! We received 32 applications from teams
Read More Where Farms, Food, and Communities Come Together: Farmland Access
The Summer 2025 Issue of From the Ground Up has been published! Summer is a time of hope. A time of plenty. A time of sun, of rain, of growth
Read More Request for Breakout Session Proposals for 2025 Farm to Plate Network Gathering is Open!
Join us at our new location in Burke for the 15th Annual Network Gathering! The theme of this year's Gathering is "Keep Calm, and Collaborate On: Working Better Together as
Read More Ellen Kahler to Join Panel on the Future of Vermont's Food & Farm Economy
The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund’s Executive Director, Ellen Kahler, will be a featured panelist at an upcoming event hosted by Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) and The Intervale Center
Read More Summervale Returns for a Saturday Festival
Burlington, VT — The Intervale Center is excited to announce the return of Summervale, a free summer festival in celebration of community and local food, featuring live music and family-friendly
Read More UVM Extension business planning help for VT farm, forest & maple operations
UVM Extension Agricultural Business is currently accepting applications for business planning services, and available to work one-on-one with farm, forest and maple businesses based in VT. The Farm Viability and
Read More NOFA-VT 2025 On-Farm Summer Events
Each year, NOFA-VT presents a series of community-building events on farms across the state of Vermont. Workshops provide opportunities to dig into exciting food-system topics and/or learn new skills. Or
Read More Organic Dairy Product Promotion Grant - Open Now
The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center announces a new grant made possible through the USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation. With total funding of $1,750,000, the Organic Dairy Product Promotion (ODPP) Grant
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