Stonyfield launches project to increase organic dairy production in Northeast
In June of 2013 Stonyfield launched a project to investigate the opportunities for growing organic dairy production in the Northeast. We have spent the months since then talking to farmers, agriculture extension agents, state departments of agriculture, researchers, economists, investors and lenders, feed suppliers, land trusts, farming organizations, and other dairy related businesses in the Northeast to get their input on the challenges and opportunities for growing organic dairy in this region.
Read More Food Cycle Coalition is the Farm to Plate Task Force Linking Food Systems and Waste Management
The Farm to Plate Network’s Food Cycle Coalition Task Force, which includes staff members from the Agency of Natural Resources, is playing a big role in helping to plan and implement the actions needed to reach the goal of 100% diversion of all organic materials from our landfills by 2020!
Read More Vermont Law School & Nat'l Farm to School Network release farm to school legislative survey
Vermont Law School's Center for Agriculture and Food Systems and the National Farm to School Network collaborated to produce and release a national survey compiling state farm to school legislation proposed between 2002 and November 2013, whether enacted, defeated, or still pending. The survey is an invaluable tool to state governments, schools and advocates seeking to develop and implement farm to school programs.
Read More National coverage of Vermont FEED's New School Cuisine Cookbook
Check out the AP story on Vermont's New School Cuisine Cookbook featuring local seasonal fresh foods
Read More Shelburne Welcomes Food Businesses, Commits to Facilitating Growth
The team behind Shelburne Green South is gaining momentum, and their goal of creating a gateway to Vermont’s rich agricultural and forestry offerings may soon become a reality.
Read More Growing Outside the Box Celebrated at NOFA-VT Winter Conference
With winter underway and the 2013 growing season now to bed, preparations for the 2014 year are upon us. For over 1,500 organic producers and consumers, that means it is time to gather inspiration for the new growing season at Vermont’s largest agricultural conference. The 32nd annual Winter Conference from the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT), will be held February 15-17th at the University of Vermont in Burlington.
Read More FDA Announces Revised Key Provisions of Proposed FSMA Rule Language Affecting Farmers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that they will propose revised rule language and open another comment period on two Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules, Produce Safety and Preventive Controls for Human Food. FDA anticipates rule language to be published by early summer 2014 to be followed by a public comment period.
Read More Annual VT Farm Show Returns to Essex Junction Jan. 28,29,30
The Annual Vermont Farm Show returns to the Champlain Valley Fair Grounds in Essex Junction for another exciting year! Scheduled as always for the last Tuesday through Thursday in January, this year’s dates are January 28-29-30.
Read More DairyVision Vermont Seeks Enrollees in new dairy management program
A group of dairy farmers and dairy industry representatives recently launched a new program called DairyVision Vermont to assist and support dairy farm operations in building successful businesses. DairyVision Vermont will organize service provider teams composed of experts in all the aspects of dairy operations to work with individual farms to identify and implement steps to enhance profitable dairy production. The new program has secured a group of nationally recognized service providers, hired administrative staff and secured funding to launch the program.
Read More Reminder: Chuck Ross, Vermont Secretary of Agriculture, will Hold Listening Sessions in Bennington (1/7) & St. Albans (1/10)
Come share your feedback with Vermont's Ag Secretary! Get your new year started right, by joining the conversation!
Read More New Issue of Vermont's Local Banquet
Our Winter issue has articles on winter farming, quince, local tea, farm-to-spa, and much more...
Read More Winter Manure Spreading Ban in Effect Beginning Dec. 15
The Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets is issuing a reminder that the winter manure spreading ban is once again in effect as of December 15.
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