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Workshops Wanted! RFPs now open for NOFA-VT's Direct Marketing and Winter Conferences
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) has issued a Request for Proposals for both the Direct Marketing and Winter Conferences. Proposals will be accepted through October 2, 2013.
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New Hampshire Public Radio Focuses on Farm to Plate
When it comes to farming, which side of the Connecticut River you’re on makes a big difference when it comes to what kind of state resources you can access. Vermont’s Agency of Agriculture receives almost three times as much funding from the state as New Hampshire’s Department.
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Entrepreneurs Invited to Pitch Business Ideas and Challenges at Financing the Working Landscape Conference Nov. 7 in Middlebury
Entrepreneurs from the working lands community are invited to apply now to pitch their business idea or challenge at the 3rd annual Financing the Working Landscape Conference
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Vermont Announces Free School Meals
A win for food access and education in Vermont: Students previously eligible for reduced-price meals now receive breakfast and lunch for free.
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Biomass Greenhouse Heating Program
Greenhouse growers can apply for 50% cost-share on a biomass heating system.
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Sterling College Launches the Rian Fried Center for Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
A $500,000 Challenge to Honor the Legacy of a Community Leader and Trustee
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FDA Blogs about Vermont's Innovative Local Food System
A recent visit to Vermont showed the FDA how Vermont is using smart and creative tools to make local growers and food producers successful. Deputy FDA Commissioner Michael Taylor said, "What they are doing here is truly impressive and bodes well for the robust and highly diverse local food systems in New England."
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Black River's Processing Plant Is a Boon for Local Meat Industry
Though Black River Produce’s new plant — which also processes seafood — is barely three months old, its cutters work with intensity and speed, making this place a potential game changer for the local meat industry.
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Hunger Mountain Cooperative Community Fund Announcement
Hunger Mountain Cooperative Community Fund now accepting grant applications
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The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund announces Sarah Galbraith as program manager for the Vermont Bioenergy Initiative
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund and Farm to Plate staff named program manager of the Vermont Bioenergy Initiative; responsible for coordinating farm and fuel collaboration across the state
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Grant Funding Available: For Animal Welfare Approved Farms
Animal Welfare Approved seeks proposals to improve animal welfare for current AWA farms. October 1 deadline.
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Cellars at Jasper Hill awarded Best in Show at 2013 American Cheese Society Competition
Cellars at Jasper Hill ‘Winnimere’ awarded Best in Show at 2013 American Cheese Society Competition. Grafton took Second Place overall for it's "Bear Hill" cheese, and several other Vermont cheesemakers won awards, including Vermont Butter and Cheese Creamery, Springbrook Farm, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Maplebrook Farm, Consider Bardwell Farm, Boston Post Dairy, Franklin Foods, and Shelburne Farms.
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