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Salvation Farms is Visited by Vermont’s Lieutenant Governor
On Monday, March 7th 2022, Salvation Farms welcomed Vermont’s Lieutenant Governor Molly Gray for a day of hands-on participation in the local food system. The Lt. Governor was introduced to
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USDA Small Business 201 Workshop Invite
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration invites you to attend the virtual “USDA Small Business 201 Workshop” on April 13, 2022, and
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Registration for the August 30-September 1, 2022 International Workshop on Agritourism is now open.
Participants from Italy, South Africa, India, Honduras, the United States, Canada, and dozens of other counties will gather in person and virtually to share on-farm experiences, research, and expertise with
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USDA Makes Available Additional $80 Million in Funding to Support Long-Term Resilience in the Dairy Industry
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - 2:00pm Contact Info USDA Press press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, March 2, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an additional investment of $80 million
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Vermont Farmer Conservation and Ecosystem Services Survey
A main part of our research is to engage farmers and other stakeholders via surveys, focus groups, and interviews to capture levels of payment farmers would be willing to accept
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New State Conservationist Joins USDA in Vermont
Travis Thomason, who has been with NRCS since 2005 and most recently served as the agency’s Director for the Pacific Islands Area based in Hawaii, will join NRCS-Vermont as its
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Morrison’s Custom Feed and Feed Bag Store go local with solar
White River Junction, Vermont Jan 19, 2022 Norwich Solar Marketing Coordinator - Ajah Tier - tier@norwichsolar.com Morrison’s Custom Feeds is a leading feed processor and provider in New England with
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Governor Scott Recognizes Salvation Farms
In a letter dated December 21st 2021, Vermont’s Governor Phil Scott thanked Salvation Farms for its efforts to spread joy and kindness. Accompanying the letter was an official Executive Department
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Opportunity for Vermont Businesses to Vend at The Big E
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) is now accepting applications from businesses seeking to vend at the Vermont Building at the Eastern States Exposition (Big E). The Vermont
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Registration Open for Sellers & Buyers - SBN's 11th Local Trade Show of New England - Virtual
Registration is now open for Sustainable Business Network's 11th Local Trade Show of New England on March 29, 2022, 8am-2pm. The 2022 Local Food Trade Show of New England is
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Trade Show Assistance Grants Now Available
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) is now accepting applications for the Trade Show Assistance Grant program. This funding helps Vermont agriculture and forestry businesses with funds
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Agency of Agriculture Announces Funding Opportunities for Vermont Specialty Crops
January 18, 2022 | Montpelier, VT - The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) announces $500,000 in grant funds tostrengthen Vermont’s specialty crop industries and producer associations. Specialty
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