Food Loss Study Reveals Opportunity for Increased Use of Vermont-Grown Food
In the first empirical study of food loss on Vermont farms, Salvation Farms and Isgood Community Research estimate that 14.3 million pounds of wholesome vegetables and berries grown in the state go uneaten every year.
Read More Vermont Community Loan Fund Lending Reaches $145,800 in 2nd Quarter 2016
VCLF lends to Vermont food and farm entrepreneurs, strengthening food system, creating and preserving Vermont jobs.
Read More Online Learning, Global Programs, Farm Enhancements, and Nationwide Leadership: Innovation Thrives in Food Systems Education at Vermont’s Higher Ed Schools
This summer Vermont’s colleges and universities are buzzing with inventive and hands-on learning that drives global food system solutions. The seven members of the Vermont Higher Education Food Systems Consortium are continuing to expand their presence in the nationwide food systems movement, creating pacesetters to lead the charge in the way the nation sources, grows, processes, purchases, regulates, and contemplates food. Together, Vermont’s food systems educators, students, and entrepreneurs are making Vermont a national epicenter of food systems education.
Read More Community scale biodigester demonstrates renewable energy, waste reduction, and nutrient management in Vermont
Anaerobic digester at Vermont Technical College can be replicated by colleges and municipalities nationwide to keep excess nutrients out of watersheds and food residuals out of landfills while generating renewable electricity
Read More Vermont Open Farm Week Returns August 15‐21, Celebrates Local Food Origins
Vermont farms welcome the public into the field to dig into the local agricultural economy
Read More Farmland Conserved and Water Quality Protected in Newport and Troy
Two family dairies—one large and one small—worked with the Vermont Land Trust to conserve farmland in Newport and Troy. In both cases, selling conservation restrictions helped to offset the expense of recently purchased farmland. The projects were funded in part through a new federal program aimed at protecting the Lake Champlain watershed.
Read More Branon Family Maple Orchards Buys and Conserves 2000+ Acres in Bakersfield
The Vermont Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy sold 2,080 acres of forestland in Bakersfield. This is the first parcel to sell since the two groups announced they would be selling forestland held jointly as the Atlas Timberlands Partnership. The land was permanently conserved at the time of the sale.
Read More FSNE Network Leadership Institute seeking applicants
Calling all food system leaders! Starting in Fall 2016, over 3 sessions, Food Solutions New England (FSNE) is offering a FREE Network Leadership Institute. Apply by Friday, July 8! Institute held in Vermont and Boston.
Read More Vermont Celebrates National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month and Vermont celebrated by honoring the many ways Vermont dairy farming families contribute to the economy, land, and Vermont way of life
Read More Vermont Agency of Agriculture Announces Adjusted Fee Schedule
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets (VAAFM) has announced its adjusted fee schedule, which has been approved by the legislature and will go into effect July 1, 2016. The new fee schedule is available online at agriculture.vermont.gov/licensing-registration/fees .
Read More Breakfast on the Farm Gives 900+ Free Taste of Farm Life
Nea-Tocht Farm in Ferrisburgh Draws Big Crowds for Farm Tours, Food, Fun
Read More Vermont Farm Show Supports the 2016 Farm and Agricultural Resource Management Stewards (FARMS) 2+2 Scholarship Program
The Vermont Farm Show has announced it will support the Farm and Agricultural Resource Management Stewards (FARMS) 2+2 Scholarship program for the next 4 years. The Farm Show has committed $43,000 to the FARMS 2+2 Scholarship program, which provides scholarships to young Vermonters who are pursuing dairy careers.
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