Salvation Farms' Executive Director plans their transition
Theresa Snow, founder and Executive Director of Salvation Farms since its inception in 2004 has announced that she will step down as Executive Director next spring. “As I reflect upon
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Sign-On! Vermonters Endorse the Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act
Farms on which excess levels of PFAS are found in their fields or products face a sudden end to their business ventures with generations of work at risk. Farmers facing
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Farmers win conservation awards
Kara and Ryan Fitzbeauchamp of Evening Song Farm & Sam Rowley of Green Mountain Tech and Career Center We were thrilled to recognize Vermont farmers at our Annual Celebration in
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NOFA-VT Now Accepting Workshop Proposals for 2024 Winter Conference
NOFA-VT is now accepting workshop proposals for the 2024 Winter Conference (February 17-18th) held at the University of Vermont. The conference provides valuable educational opportunities for farmers, homesteaders, gardeners, land
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Vermont State Brief Released - Vermont's role in feeding New England
The New England State Food System Planners Partnership and Vermont Farm to Plate announce the release of Vermont specific data from the New England Feeding New England report. What can
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Apply Today for the Vermont Family Farmer of the Month Award
Applications are open once again for the Vermont Family Farmer of the Month award. Each month, this fund makes a financial award of $12,000 to a Vermont family farmer for
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Six New England State Agricultural Commissioners Agree to Work Toward 30% Local Food by 2030 Goal
On June 29th, 2023, the Northeast Association of State Departments of Agriculture ( NEASDA) put forth a letter of support for New England Feeding New England's 10-year initiative to meet
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UVM Ext Farm Viability business and financial planning help
UVM Extension Farm Viability & Forest Business programs are accepting applications for business planning services and shorter business coaching clinics and are available to help with more immediate flood-related financial
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Technical Assistance and Training Available to Vermont’s Composters
Technical Assistance and Training Available to Vermont’s Composters Registration is now open for the Vermont Compost Operator Certification Training. Hosted by The 131° School of Composting, and presented by the
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Land Access and Land Use Topic Exchange Discusses Housing for Farms
This past week, members of Farm to Plate’s Land Access and Land Use Topic Exchange met at Lareau Farm and Flatbread in Waitsfield to discuss housing. George Schenk, farm and
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Vermont Businesses Invited to Join the Maple 100!
The Vermont Maple 100 is back and it's bigger, sweeter, and more exciting than ever before! From September 15 – October 15, 2023, Vermont businesses are invited to join forces
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Dairy Grants
Rooted in our mission to champion dairy farm families and the nutritious products they produce, we are proud to announce that we are offering a competitive dairy promotion grant program
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