Roses are Red, Violets are Blue. Farmers Care for the Land, and They Feed Us, Too!
This Valentine’s Day, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets is taking a moment to proclaim its love for Vermont’s farmers.
Read More Agency of Ag Awards Farm to School Grants to 13 Schools, Representing 10 Vermont Counties
Students and teachers representing nearly 20 schools from across Vermont crowded into the Statehouse Cafeteria in Montpelier on Wednesday along with legislators, government officials, and Vermont Farm to School Network leaders to celebrate Farm to School Awareness Day and honor 2017 grant winners. Over $121,000 in grants and technical supports were awarded to 13 schools, representing 10 Vermont counties, for the purpose of growing and developing farm to school programs. This year’s Farm to School grants will expand the reach of the Vermont Farm to School Program by 5,000 students, raising the total number of Vermont students with increased access to fresh, healthy, locally grown foods and nutrition education through the grant program to 40,000.
Read More Working Lands Enterprise Board Announces Program Impacts on Vermont’s Economy and Communities
Since its inception in 2012, the Working Lands Enterprise Initiative (WLEI) has invested over $3.8 million dollars in 129 projects impacting every county of the state, leveraging $7.4 million in additional funds. Over the last 5 years, working lands grantees have created 428 new full-time jobs and generated $18.1 million in new sales. Additionally, 98% of Working Lands grantees report expanding into new markets, 45% report enhanced environmental stewardship, and 30% report increased employee wages as a result of their grant.
Read More Consumer Night at the Vermont Farm Show Highlights Venison, “Naturally Beautiful” Produce, and Ag Agency’s Culinary Chops
Farmers, producers, and localvores from across Vermont converged on Wednesday, February 1 for the 6th annual Consumer Night at the Vermont Farm Show in Essex Junction. Held on the second night of the Farm Show, Consumer Night celebrates the diversity of Vermont agriculture with the Winter Buy Local Market and Capital Cook-Off.
Read More Vermont Land Trust Seeks Proposals for Bluffside Farm in Newport, VT
The Vermont Land Trust has issued a Requests for Concepts for people interested in purchasing the Bluffside Farm in Newport. The goal for this open space property is to serve the community needs expressed by local residents during multiple public meetings and property tours.
Read More February 17th is deadline to apply for assistance to install conservation practices through NRCS' EQIP
The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont is encouraging producers to submit applications for financial and technical assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). While EQIP is offered through a continuous signup, NRCS makes periodic funding selections. The last application cut-off date for farmstead practices to be funded in 2017 is February 17, 2017.
Read More Study “Small Batch Brewing” with Anders Kissmeyer and Jan Paul at The School of the New American Farmstead at Sterling College
Study “Small Batch Brewing” with Anders Kissmeyer and Jan Paul at The School of the New American Farmstead at Sterling College
Read More Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Announces Grant Funds to Enhance the Competitiveness of Vermont Specialty Crops
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture will award approximately $200,000 in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds in 2017.
Read More Rural Vermont presents Groundswell: Community Conversations about Land Use, Livelihood, Food, and the Future of Vermont
Throughout the winter months, Rural Vermont will be hosting community conversations in Tunbridge, Putney, Rutland, Shaftsbury, Burlington, and Craftsbury Common.
Read More 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
