Join us at VTSU for a two-day master class covering the art and craft of sausage making from start to finish, with additional tips and techniques on smoked meats. Hosted at The 1787 Butchery, a state-of-the-art meat science lab designed for education and hands-on training, the session focuses on trimming, weighing, linking, and smoking. 

Join us for Wintervale 2026 at the Intervale Center for good food, hot drinks, outdoor recreation, and winter fun. Snow or no snow, it’ll be a family-friendly celebration of winter that you won’t want to miss!

Free cross country ski demos (if there is snow), a bonfire, guided winter walks, a raptor meet and greet with Vins, and other outdoor activities! 

Vermont Conservation Plan (VCP) Winter Regional Listening Sessions

Mondays in February & March

The VCP held Regional Listening Sessions in July and August, and we are returning for round two of public engagement! We will be hosting Winter Regional Listening Sessions throughout the state of Vermont on Mondays from 4:-00pm – 7:00pm in February and March 2026.

Enroll in a free online course from the UVM Extension Northwest Crops & Soils Program to learn the fundamentals of growing fiber hemp in the Northeast. This research‑based series is ideal for anyone interested in the region’s emerging fiber hemp industry. Virtual sessions will be led by UVM Extension Hemp Research Specialist Laura Sullivan, along with guest speakers advancing new techniques and technologies. 

The course runs Tuesdays from 1:00–2:15 p.m. from February 20 to March 17.

The 10th anniversary series of Food Literacy for All  kicks off on January 13, with guest speakers starting on Jan. 20.  Food Literacy for All is a community-academic partnership course at the University of Michigan.

From January to April, Food Literacy for All features dynamic sessions each Tuesday evening (6:30-7:50 pm ET) that address the challenges and opportunities of diverse food systems.

Join the Legal Food Hub on Zoom each Thursday from February 5 to March 5, from 12:00-1:00 pm ET. Each free webinar will cover a different legal topic related to your food or farm business. Submit your questions when you register or ask our presenters live! We look forward to seeing you!

February 5: Small Business Law & Taxes
Attorney Andrew Kraus, Opticliff Law & CPA Mike Perna, Flying Point Advisors
Learn about the legal and tax requirements for your early-stage farm or food business.

Webinar

In 2025, the National Congress of American Indians passed a resolution supporting the establishment of Tribal departments of agriculture as a way to bolster Tribal sovereignty through agriculture. Tribal departments of agriculture are poised to ensure Tribes have the authority and infrastructure needed to build and regulate their own agricultural economies, cultivating food sovereignty as part of Tribal sovereignty.

To successfully sell wholesale produce, Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets are hosting four events in March, two online webinars and two in-person events. 

Join University of Vermont Extension specialists on March 5 for a free workshop in Middlebury focused on practical strategies to advance dairy sustainability in the Northeast. Lunch and ice cream are included.

Curious about USDA funding but not sure where to begin? UVM Extension is hosting a series of in‑person events across Vermont to help farmers navigate USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs. Mark your calendar for the session nearest you in March or early April.

At each event, participants will hear directly from a farmer and their NRCS Conservation Planner, connect with FSA staff, and receive hands‑on support completing the paperwork needed to become eligible for funding.

Join the 2026 Vermont Organic Dairy Producers Conference on March 6 at Vermont State University’s Randolph Campus. This year’s program features farmer panels on labor‑saving innovations, cow‑monitoring technologies, and forage renovation, along with updates on regional organic dairy research.

Registration is $25. Sessions run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Register Here

Invitation from Lawson’s:

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of conversation exploring the journey from seed to table, featuring trailblazing women shaping the future of agriculture, food systems, and community leadership in Vermont and beyond. We’ll also be celebrating the release of Powerhouse Pale Ale, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Vermont Women's Fund. 🍻💪

In a largely rural state, Maine schools are a key community food resource providing nutrition to the most vulnerable in our communities - our children. But when Maine school cafeterias generate over 7 million pounds of food waste annually (NRCM 2019) and the largest waste is the nutritious fruits and veggies, we have a problem. Fortunately, some Maine school districts are working to stop the waste and unlock the full potential of school food systems to sustainably and nutritiously feed our children.

Connect with fellow farmers as we discuss emerging topics in Northern VT farming and ag technology with experts from around the state. Featuring: frontiers in weed management with Brendan Noons, UVM Extension, how fungal allies can mitigate climate change in annual and perennial cropping systems with Sang Cho, Adaptive Symbiotic Technologies, & research updates from the NW Crops & Soils Program with Dr. Heather Darby, UVM Ext.

Lunch provided!

20th Annual Vermont Organics Recycling Summit: Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us

Learn how to manage trees and shrubs so that they resprout after cutting, yielding fuelwood, fenceposts, building poles, craft and weaving material, livestock fodder, decorative stems for the floral industry, biomass, and much more.

During this daylong intensive, you’ll: