Public Hearings for the Agency of Agriculture’s Required Agricultural Practices Proposed Rule to begin June 21, 2016
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) will host six public hearings on the Required Agricultural Practices (RAPs) Proposed Rule on June 21 in St. Albans, June 22 in Brandon, June 23 in South Royalton, June 27 in Manchester, June 28 in Newport, and June 29 in Brattleboro.
Read More Pennsylvania Farm Family that Made Vermont Home Conserves Over 400 Acres in Addison
Pat and Melanie Harrison brought their dairy herd to Addison in 2007 and worked with the Vermont Land Trust to permanently conserve the land for farming with a conservation easement that limits development and keeps the farmland affordable for future farmers.
Read More Vermont Land Trust Recognizes Local Students for Land Stewardship
Five Vermont juniors and seniors recently received the Land Stewards Award from the Vermont Land Trust. This award, now in its eleventh year, acknowledges the hard work of tomorrow’s agricultural and forestry leaders with an unrestricted cash prize of $250.
Read More Intervale Center's Fair Share Program Seeks Income Eligible Members!
The Intervale Center Fair Share program runs for 16 weeks (July 11th-October 31st) with CSA style pickups every Monday at the Intervale Center from 2:30-4:30pm. The food is from Intervale farms and other farms in Chittenden County and has been gleaned by Intervale Center staff and volunteers. All CSA members' gross income must fall at or below 185% of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines, the same income eligibility for 3SquaresVT and WIC.
Read More Proving Success, Northeast Farm to School Institute to Run Second Year
Vermont Food Education Every Day (VT FEED, a collaboration of Shelburne Farms and NOFA-VT) will host its second annual Northeast Farm to School Institute, a year-long learning opportunity for schools to advance their initiatives in food, farm, and nutrition education while serving local products in cafeterias.
Read More Vermont Community Loan Fund Awarded $12,000 from People's United Community Foundation
The People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, announced that it has once again awarded $12,000 to the Vermont Community Loan Fund to support its Business Loan Program, including lending to Vermont's farms, food producers and working landscape entrepreneurs.
Read More Working Lands Enterprise Board Announces over $600,000 in grants to Vermont Entrepreneurs and Technical Assistance Providers
The Working Lands Enterprise Board announced its fourth year of grants, totaling $634,000 in investments that impact every county in Vermont. The 44 grantees (including 24 trade show assistance grants) will leverage an additional $2.5 million in matching funds to create jobs, increase income, and keep working lands acreage in production. Grant recipients were announced at a ceremony and networking event held at Vermont Tree Goods in New Haven earlier this morning.
Read More UVM On Track to Surpass Goal for “Real” Food Purchases
University of Vermont is on track to surpass its current goal of purchasing 20 percent local, sustainable, fair, and humane food. In the 2015-2016 school year, 19 percent of the food purchased by UVM Dining qualified as “real” according to the Real Food Challenge, indicating that the institution is likely to exceed 20 percent Real Food by 2020, the current target date.
Read More Funding Available for Food Access Programming at Affordable Housing Sites in Vermont
$15,000 in funds are available for new food access programming at affordable housing sites through the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board.
Read More City Market Considers Expansion in Burlington's Old North End
Co-op considers location on North Winooski Avenue and heads back to its roots.
Read More 2016 Slow Money VT Entrepreneur Showcase
Vermont food entrepreneurs to present at Slow Money Vermont Entrepreneur Showcase event. Investors, entrepreneurs, and service providers will network to foster a shared vision for 21st Century Main Street investing to support a viable and sustainable agricultural economy in Vermont and the region. Special guest speaker: Robin Morris, Founder of the Mad River Food Hub.
Read More Vermont Food Producers Take Home Gold
Vermont specialty food producers shone brightly at the annual sofi Awards bringing three golds back to the Green Mountain State. The sofi Awards, which stands for “specialty outstanding food innovation,” are the most prestigious awards in the specialty food industry and honor excellence across a variety of food categories, from vinegars to vegan snacks. Vermont’s winners were Big Picture Farm, Jan’s Farmhouse Crisps, and Vermont Creamery.
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