For the Third Consecutive Year, Sterling College is #1 for Real Food
Sterling College has once again been confirmed as the top college in the United States that serves food on campus that is local, sustainable, humane, and fair-trade. This is the third consecutive year Sterling has had this achievement.
Read More The 87th Annual Vermont Farm Show Starts Today!
The Annual Vermont Farm Show, a great Vermont tradition, returns to the Champlain Valley Expo Center January 31st, February 1st and 2nd. Now in its 87th year, the show celebrates the heritage of Vermont farming, while continuing to evolve and grow with our agricultural community. Packed with fun and educational events and displays, the show is sure to impress agricultural enthusiasts of all ages!
Read More Under New Leadership, VT Agency of Ag Launches Statewide Listening Tour for February
Under the direction of newly-appointed Ag Secretary, Anson Tebbetts, and Deputy Secretary, Alyson Eastman, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets has announced plans to host a statewide listening tour throughout the month of February. The public meetings, which will be held in Lyndonville, St. Albans, Brattleboro, and Middlebury, are designed to open the lines of communication between the Agency, the farming community, and the public.
Read More Eight Vermont Businesses Win Prestigious Good Food Awards in San Francisco
On Friday, January 20th, eight Vermont businesses were presented with a Good Food Award at the gala Awards Ceremony, which took place at the historic Herbst Theater in San Francisco, California.
Read More 2016 Farm to Plate Annual Report to the Vermont Legislature
2016 Farm to Plate Annual Report to the Vermont Legislature includes progress-to-date in the intended outcomes of the Farm to Plate Investment Program Legislation and the strategic priority areas the Farm to Plate Network is focusing on in the remaining years implementing Vermont's ten year food system plan.
Read More School of the New American Farmstead Announces Classes for 2017
Leaders of the sustainable agriculture and craft food production movements will be coming to Sterling College this summer as visiting instructors of the School of the New American Farmstead. The School of the New American Farmstead has announced its summer continuing education offerings for aspiring agrarians and artisan food makers. Renowned instructors teaching some of these hands-on short courses include: internationally recognized animal scientist, researcher, and author Dr. Temple Grandin; New York Times bestselling author and “fermentation revivalist” Sandor Katz; Pandora Thomas, founder of the Black Permaculture Network; Jean-Martin Fortier, author and founder of Les Jardins de la Grelinette; Tradd Cotter, mycologist and founder of Mushroom Mountain; and Ivan Larcher, master cheese maker, cheese expert, and educator.
Read More $2.7 Million Total VCLF Lending in 4th Quarter 2016 Includes Financing to Vermont's Food, Farms & Forests Enterprises
The Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) loaned approximately $2.7 million dollars including loans to Vermont small food/farms entrepreneurs, during the fourth quarter of 2016. Financing will be used to expand businesses, create and preserve agriculture and food-related jobs, and preserve Vermont’s working landscape.
Read More USDA Announces $27 Million in Grants Available to Support the Local Food Sector
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced the availability of $27 million in grants to fund innovative projects designed to strengthen market opportunities for local and regional food producers and businesses.
Read More Made in Vermont Marketplace, Back by Popular Demand
Vermont food producers invited exhibit at 4th Annual Made in Vermont Marketplace
Read More CT River Watershed Farmers' Alliance Committed to Conservation & Environmental Sustainability in 2017
Farmers and agricultural leaders from New Hampshire and Vermont plan for conservation and environmental sustainability at annual meeting of the Connecticut River Watershed Farmers’ Alliance (CRWFA).
Read More Green Thumbs at Work: Employee Garden Grant Applications Due Feb. 10th
Grants available for Vermont businesses and organizations: Looking for ways to lift employee morale and reduce stress at work? Working to improve employee wellness by promoting physical activity and healthy eating? Establish a garden at your workplace and support employee wellness!
Read More Six-part TV Series on Vermont's Local Food Movement to Air on Vermont PBS Starting January 19, 2017
Vermont PBS and The Skinny Pancake are pleased to announce The Local Motive, a new, six-part television series that explores Vermont’s Farm to Plate food system, the most comprehensive local food system plan in the country. The Local Motive will air on Vermont PBS starting Thursday, January 19, 2017.
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