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Rich Earth Summit For Urine Diversion and Source Separation

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The 2026 Rich Earth Summit is the 12th annual global gathering advancing circular sanitation for clean water and sustainable agriculture. The Summit explores how nutrients in human “waste” can be reclaimed as a valuable resource for farms instead of becoming costly watershed pollutants, through completing the nutrient cycle. 46 presenters from around the world will share research, storytelling projects, economic strategies, pilot projects, and more. Conservation biologist Joe Roman will present the keynote “Eat, Poop, Die: How Animals Make Our World," based on his book of the same title.

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2026 Vermont Maple Conference

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Join Vermont’s maple community for three days of learning, connection, and hands-on experiences at the 2026 Vermont Maple Conference, presented by the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association and University of Vermont Extension.

This year’s conference brings together maple producers, researchers, industry professionals, landowners, and anyone interested in maple production for educational programs designed for operations of all sizes and experience levels.

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16th Annual Farm to Plate Gathering

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Join us November 19 to 20 at Burke Mountain Hotel for the 2026 Annual Gathering. 

This year’s theme, “Taking Stock and Quilting the Future: Stitching Land, Farms, and Markets Together for a Stronger Food System,” 

invites Vermont’s food system community to reflect on progress, share lessons learned, and help shape the next phase of Vermont’s food system work.

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Vermont Farm Show

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Our flagship program - the Vermont Farm Show event - is returning! 

This multi-day event will highlight our increased focus on educational opportunities through interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, workshops, and more. Equally important to us is increasing visibility for the variety of agricultural products generated in our state. Vermont Farm Show event attendees will have ample opportunities to taste, touch, and purchase some of our state’s finest farm products.