Consumer Education and Marketing

Tish Anagnos

tanagnosREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@blackriverproduce.com
802-886-8207


Black River Produce
blackriverproduce.com
449 River Street
North Springfield VT, 05150

I have been in the food business for 25 years in the state of Vermont. I have run my own small business in Southern Vermont wholesailing and retailing seafood products. To I have worked with the mail order company The Vermont Country Store sourcing and developing products with producers and manufactures in Vermont and around the world. I recently joined Black River produce to help grow the retail side of the business.

Emma Arian

e.arianREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@localmaverickus.com
(973) 303-6739

Marketing Coordinator
Local Maverick
localmaverickus.com
106 Main Street
Burlington Vermont, 05401

My name is Emma Arian and I graduated from UVM with a degree in Community Entrepreneurship and Food Systems. Currently. I am working for Local Maverick in Burlington, VT. Local Maverick is a digital platform that was recently launched to help local businesses thrive in the modern market. We launched Maverick Market, a digital marketplace for people to seamlessly engage with high quality local products. You can purchase local food from fresh greens, bread, chocolate bars to meal kits all made in the Burlington area. There is local delivery on Fridays or Saturday pick-ups in downtown Burlington.

Alexandra Bambery

tulsiteallcREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802.223.1431

Marketing Director
Tulsi Tea Room
tulsitearoom.com
34 Elm Street
Montpelier Vermont, 05602

Tulsi Tea Room is a vegetarian cafe and tea lounge that offers dairy free, gluten free and seasonally inspired menu creations. We are famous for our natural bubble teas, specialty coffee drinks, extensive bulk tea selection, and awesome vegetarian take out. We are committed to sourcing ingredients from local high quality sources here in Vermont.

Jenna Banning

jenna.banningREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu


UVM Community Development and Applied Economics (CDAE)
uvm.edu/cdae
146 University Place
Morrill Hall
Burlington VT, 05405

M.S. Candidate, CDAE, UVM Research Assistant, CRS, UVM

Chelsea Bardot Lewis

chelsea.lewisREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
(802) 828-3360

Chelsea Bardot Lewis is an Agricultural Policy Administrator with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture. She has an M.S. in Agriculture Food and Environment from the Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, where she conducted the research for “A capacity assessment of New England’s large animal slaughter facilities as relative to meat production for the regional food system,” published in 2011. In addition to her work with the meat industry in Vermont, she is also the director of the Vermont Food Export Program, and VAAFM's Federal Policy liaison. She and her husband Nate own Moonlight Farm in Waterbury, Vermont, an organic fruit and garlic operation.

Lisa Barnes

LisaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@madriverlocalvores.org

Director
Mad River Localvores
madriverlocalvores.org
PO Box 591
Moretown VT, 05660

I lead the Mad River Localvores, a community group aimed at increasing local food consumption and production along the Mad River Valley. I coordinate programs, organize community events and hold educational gatherings to increase awareness and access to local food.

Justin Barrett

workREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@piecemealvt.com
(541) 510-5873

chef owner
Piecemeal Pies
piecemealpies.com
5 South Main Street
White River Junction Vermont, 05001

Lindsay Beer

wilsonherbfarmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-505-1751

Co-Owner
Wilson Farm Market
wilsonherbfarm.com
2747 Hardwick Street
Greensboro Vermont, 05841

Lindsey Berk

lindseyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@acornvt.org


Addison County Relocalization Network (ACORN)
acornvt.org
P.O. Box 65
Middlebury VT, 05753

Co-Founder
Origins of Food
theoriginsoffood.com
11 South Maple Street, #3
Vergennes Vermont, 05491

Lindsey spent seven years in marketing, advertising and PR in the private sector, and in 2011 escaped the cubicles of New York City to found herself nestled in the vines of Mendoza’s wine country as a harvest intern. What was meant to be a five month hiatus became a four year journey around Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. A life-changing role at a Peruvian disaster relief organization convinced Lindsey to continue working in the non-profit sector, and a few stints with a Guatemalan coffee cooperative, an Australian organic farm and various WWOOFing properties, locked her into the good food movement for good. Lindsey and her partner Matthew founded a food education tourism project, Origins of Food, that reconnects people with where food comes from.

Linda Berlin

Linda.BerlinREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 656-0669

Director
UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture
uvm.edu/~susagctr
23 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington VT, 05446

I direct an organization that provides outreach/education across the food system, with an emphasis on producers. I also conduct research and evaluation on food systems topics, with a focus on Farm to School and Food Security.

Tom Bivins

infoREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vtcheese.com
(866) 261-8595


Vermont Cheese Council
vtcheese.com
West Parish Road
Westminster West VT, 05346

Since 1996, the Vermont Cheese Council has worked to support the Vermont cheese industry with both marketing and educational opportunities. The VCC provides the tools necessary to encourage Vermont cheesemakers to follow the best possible manufacturing practices, in order to assure our customers that Vermont cheese represents the highest level of quality in the marketplace.

Jennifer Black

jennifer.blackREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@neklsvt.org
(802) 334-6532 x8


Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
neklsvt.org/#/healthworks-one/4566866157
55 Seymour Lane
Newport VT, 05855

Laura Borys

LauraREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@ChamplainOrchards.com
(802) 897-2777


Champlain Orchards
champlainorchards.com
3597 Route 74 West
Shoreham VT, 05770

Reem Bou-Nacklie

rbounackREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 363-5812

Senior at the University of Vermont, majoring in Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Science. Current student intern at the Vermont Food Bank.

Courtney Bourns

cbournsREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@kendall.org
(617) 951-2525

Senior Program Officer
Henry P. Kendall Foundation
176 Federal Street
Boston MA, 02110

I identify nonprofit organizations and leaders who are eligible to receive grants from the Kendall Foundation to further our goal of a resilient New England food system. I recommend those potential grantees to the foundation's board and I also help to make connections among funders, nonprofit organizations and leaders in the region working on similar issues.

Kate Bowen

kategraves2REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@yahoo.com
(802) 387-2391


Meadowdale Farm
meadowdalefarm.com
16 Spring Hill Rd
Putney VT, 05346

Secretary
Farmer Veteran Coalition of Vermont
facebook.com/farmerveterancoalitionofvermont
16 Spring Hill Road
Putney VT, 05346-8892

I'm Kate from Meadowdale Farm. I'm a first generation farmer living my dream of owning a diversified farm in the town where I grew up. We are a traditional Vermont Hill Farm raising: meat, eggs, hay, sap, and forest products. My mission is to serve and support Vermont's rural traditions and its Working Landscape while producing outstanding quality products. Check out our website for a virtual tour of our farm and follow us on Instagram or Facebook.

Ember Boyle

HappyBirdPoultryFarmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-343-4182

owner
Happy Bird Poultry Farm, LLC
HappyBirdPoultryFarm.com
568 Main St
Isle La Motte Vermont, 05463

Happy Bird Poultry Farm, LLC started as two couples growing their own chicken. One year we (The Boyles) gave some of our homegrown chicken as gifts for Christmas and WOW! It was popular so we grew more and more each year. Then we added the smokehouse and farm market. We now offer a diverse variety of local food and non food items for sale. Our chicken is still grown here on the farm and is now (as of 2017) processed by us in our on farm VT Department of Agriculture inspected poultry processing plant. We aren't a deli or restaurant but we do offer some awesome foods for you to take home and share with family and friends. Real smoke, real flavor, low and slow!

Kari Bradley

karibREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@hungermountain.coop
(802) 223-8000

C.Rose Bragg

braggfamilyfarmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
603-991-5511

Owner
Bragg Family Farm
200 bobbin mill rd
Lunenburg VT, 05906

Husband, wife and baby trio in North Eastern VT. We're small, on ten acres and building our off-grid home. This will be our third year on completely blank land. Dave is a carpenter and Rose runs the homestead. As of now we have chickens, dogs, apples, flowers, produce and herbs. Rose makes and sells soap and wool products at two farmers markets on the weekend. We are ideally looking for someone who is passionate about sustainable living and lifestyle. We're looking for someone part time as we do not have a lot that we can afford. We are willing to barter for some of the compensation. This position has a lot of room to grow if the person is the right fit.

Melissa Bridges

village_greensREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@yahoo.com
603-444-1430




VT, 05819

Human Resources Director
Littleton Food Co-op
Littletoncoop.org
43 Bethlehem Road
Littleton New Hampshire, 03561

Becca Brown

becca.jane.brownREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com


Independent Consultant
22 Henry St
Burlington Vermont, 05401

Megan Browning

meganbrowningREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com

After several years of experience on production vegetable farms in the Boston area, I moved to VT to complete a year long Education Residency at Shelburne Farms. In this role I taught farm and forest based school programs and summer camps. In February 2015 I was hired by Basin Harbor Club to start and manage a small vegetable farm on their property to supply produce to their on-site restaurants. After moving on from Basin Harbor I took a position as the Winter Conference Coordinator at NOFA-VT, and outside of Winter Conference season I work as the Harvest Manager at Burnt Rock Farm in Huntington, VT. I am also working toward a Master's in Leadership for Sustainability at UVM.

Gloria Bruce

directorREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@travelthekingdom.com
(802) 626-8511

Executive Director
Northeast Kingdom Travel and Tourism Association
travelthekingdom.com
P.O. Box 212
Burke VT, 05832

Executive Director of the Northeast Kingdom Travel & Tourism Association

Erin Buckwalter

erinREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@nofavt.org
(802) 434-4122

Direct Marketing & Community Food Security Coordinator
NOFA Vermont
nofavt.org
14 Pleasant Street
Richmond VT, 05477

I work in a variety of roles within the Vermont Food System: with direct marketers providing technical assistance and professional development opportunities; working to increase access to fresh, local food for all Vermonters by coordinating our Farm Share and Farmers' Markets/CSAs food access work; and supporting local food procurement by Vermont institutions through our Farm to Institution work.

Molly Bulger

mmbulger310REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com


Philo Ridge Farm
philoridgefarm.com
2766 Mt. Philo Road
Charlotte VT, 05445

Hi there! I am a homegrown New Englander and have worked in and studied agroecology-related industries since 2013. I am particularly interested in farm-based education, health & wellness, economic paradigms, and political engagement. I currently work at Philo Ridge Farm in Charlotte, VT.

Cat Buxton

catduffybuxtonREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-359-3330

Owner. Consultant, Advocate, Teacher
Grow More, Waste Less | Food Systems Consulting, LLC
growmorewasteless.com
135 Star Mountain Road
Sharon VT, 05065

Cat Buxton is a busy cross-pollinator. She’s the founding director of the Vermont Healthy Soils Coalition. A social entrepreneur, she runs Grow More, Waste Less, in Sharon VT, empowering and connecting communities to affect positive change from the ground up. She manages the edible schoolyard at Thetford Elementary School, weaving it into K-6 project based learning, and is a technical guide for community compost systems. She’s the coordinator for Upper Valley Apple Corps and a host of other projects. She loves to talk bugs, soil and plants. She consults and presents about building community resilience, soil health, composting, water catchment, landscape planning, monitoring landscape function and increasing biodiversity.

Megan Camp

mcampREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@shelburnefarms.org
802-985-8686

Vice President/Program Director
Shelburne Farms
shelburnefarms.org
1611 Harbor Road
Shelburne VT, 05482


Vermont Farm to School Network
vermontfarmtoschool.org
1611 Harbor Rd
Shelburne Vermont, 05482

Megan Camp serves as Vice President and Program Director at Shelburne Farms providing leadership for organizational and educational program development. Much of her work over her 30 years at the Farm has focused on building public private partnerships to conduct research, influence policy, and build networks to strengthen Education for Sustainability in Vermont and around the world. Megan helped create and facilitate a multi-stakeholder process that resulted in the state of Vermont incorporating the nation’s first education standards for sustainability. She also fostered collaboration between Shelburne Farms and the Burlington School District, which led to the opening of the first public K-5 sustainability-themed magnet school in the country in 2009. Along with the Directors of NOFA Vermont and Food Works at Two Rivers she co-founded Vermont’s nationally recognized Farm to School program VT FEED. She was also a founding board member of the Farm-Based Education Network . Megan currently serves on the boards of the Castanea Foundation, the Vermont Council on Rural Development, the Vermont Fresh Network, and the Energy Action Network. She also serves on the Vermont Sustainable Agriculture Council, the Farm to Plate Steering Committee and the University of Vermont College of Agriculture and Life Sciences advisory board.

Julia Cavicchi

juliaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@richearthinstitute.org
(240) 888-0209

Education Director
Rich Earth Institute
richearthinstitute.org
355 Old Ferry Road
Brattleboro Vermont, 05301

I am the Education Director at the Rich Earth Institute, where we reclaim human urine as a sustainable fertilizer for local farms.

Joyce Cellars

joyceREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@intervale.org

Originally from Berkeley, California, Joyce joined the Intervale Center in September 2009. She is committed to increasing the appetite for Vermont’s bounty of local food by fostering meaningful and rewarding relationships with donors, community members and partner organizations.

Vera Chang

vchangREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@shelburnefarms.org
(917) 846-1865


Inn at Shelburne Farms
shelburnefarms.org/comevisitus/restaurant.shtml
1611 Harbor Road
Shelburne VT, 05482

Vera is the Public Relations and Marketing Director for Shelburne Farms, where she oversees media and messaging for its 1,400-acre organic farm and forest, award-winning farmstead cheese, internationally-recognized farm to table restaurant and inn, and leading-edge educational programs. Previously, Vera was a Bon Appétit Management Company Foundation Fellow who managed, co-researched, and co-wrote the most comprehensive report on the state of farm labor today, the Inventory of Farmworker Issues and Protections in the United States, lauded by The New York Times, Worldwatch Institute, and Center for Science in the Public Interest. Vera holds a B.A. in Global Ethics (with honors) from Carleton College and certificates in Ecological Horticulture from University of California Santa Cruz and Permaculture Design from University of Massachusetts Amherst. Vera’s work has been highlighted in LA Weekly, Grist, and the Chicago Tribune, among others. Her articles have appeared in Bitch magazine, Civil Eats, Triple Pundit, and the academic journal, Beliefs and Values. Her photographs have been published in books (e.g., Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table, New School Cuisine: Nutritious and Seasonal Recipes for School Cooks by School Cooks), media (e.g., CNBC, NPR, The Boston Globe, USA Today, Seattle magazine, Edible East Bay), and health food stores and cafes across the country.

Simeon Chapin

simeonchapinREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802.272.4786

Director of Community & Social Development
VSECU
vsecu.com
1 Bailey Avenue
Montpelier Vermont, 05602

Mingla Charoenmuang

mcharoenmuangREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vtc.edu
818-416-1831


Institute for Applied Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Technical College
vtc.edu/agricultureinstitute
PO Box 500
Randolph Center Vermont, 05061

Lisa Chase

lisa.chaseREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
802-257-7967


University of Vermont Extension (Brattleboro)
uvm.edu/extension
130 Austine Drive
Suite 300
Brattleboro VT, 05301

Betsy Chodorkoff

betsyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@blockfound.org
(802) 426-2026


The Harris and Frances Block Foundation
blockfound.org
491 Ennis Hill Road
Marshfield VT, 05658

Scott Choiniere

scottREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@abbeygroup.net
(802) 373-6458

Executive Vice President
The Abbey Food Service Management Group
abbeygroup.net
6212 State Route 105
Enosburg Falls VT, 05450

My name is Scott Choiniere. I am the Executive Vice President for The Abbey Group. We are a New England Food Service Management Company. I have 30 years Food service management experience, I am a New England Culinary School graduate and I am also a certified USDA School Nutrition Specialist. I have a tenacious drive for excellence in customer service and highlight communication as priority number one throughout our team to build on what we we do best, providing the best nutrition and experience for our customers. We strive to hire and retain employees throughout your local communities and in addition utilize handcrafted local sustainable foods to implement our Farm to school and Sea to school philosophy.

Elisa Clancy

elisaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@lamoilleeconomy.org
802-917-4020

Marketing Consultant, Agriculture Specialist
Lamoille Economic Development Corporation
lamoilleeconomy.org
582 Laporte Road
Morrisville VT, 05661

Marketing Consultant, Web Design. Market Plan Research and Writing Assistance Online Marketing Assistance - Web, Email, Social, Advertising Advertising Copy Writing Graphic Design Branding Advice Public Relations Press Release Marketing Grant Information & Assistance

Jake Claro

JakeREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vsjf.org
(802) 828-5669

Farm to Plate Program Director
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
vsjf.org
3 Pitkin Court
Suite 301E
Montpelier VT, 05602

Gina Clithero

gina.clitheroREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
802-585-6225


Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
vermontagriculture.com
116 State Street
Montpelier VT, 05620

Gina is an Agriculture Development Specialist at the Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets. She manages the Vermont Produce Safety Improvement Grant Program and the Vermont Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

Kye Cochran

kyeREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uppervalleyfood.coop
(802) 295-5804

Special Projects Coordinator
Upper Valley Food Co-op
uppervalleyfood.coop
193 North Main Street
White River Junction VT, 05001

For 18 years I have used a cooperative food store as a platform to teach consumers about sustainability in food and energy and about industrial threats to healthful food.

Heidi Cooperstein

hcoopersteinREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-525-3800

Nutrition Manager
NEKCA Head Start/ Early Head Start
55 Seymour Lane
Newport Vermont, 05855

Northeast Kingdom Community Action Head Start
Northeast Kingdom Community Action Head Start
191 High Street
Barton Vermont, 05822

Nutrition Manager at Northeast Kingdom Community Action Head Start.

Leah Csiszar

managementREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@rutlandcoop.com
(802) 773-0737


Rutland Area Food Co-Op
rutlandcoop.com
77 Wales St
Rutland VT, 05701

Elizabeth Cullen

bethREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@localvore.co
(347) 528-5446


Localvore
localvore.co
60 Lake Street Suite 1f
Burlington Vermont, 05401

Beth Cullen is in National Sales at Locavore.co. She moved with her family from Brooklyn to Burlington in 2011, aspiring to apply her traditional business skills to farm and food enterprises. To balance her love of cooking and dining out, Beth enjoys hiking, rock climbing and snowboarding. She now lives in Charlotte, and serves on the board of Slow Food Vermont and the Burlington Farmers Market Steering Committee.

Elizabeth Cullen

ehcREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@rootconsultingvt.com
802-419-0826

Manager
Root Consulting
rootconsultingvt.com
7101 Spear Street
Charlotte VT, 05445

Elizabeth Cullen is a co-chair of the State of Vermont’s Farm to Plate Initiative Consumer Education and Marketing working group, Director of Membership for the board of Slow Food Vermont and owner of Root Consulting in Burlington, where she provides consulting services for food and farm businesses. Beth’s expertise lies in project management, marketing strategy and promotion design and execution, with a focus on measureable results. She is also Director of Advertising for edible Green Mountains magazine. After receiving her MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2003, she spent eight years in New York where she worked for RR Donnelley and American Express. Beth completed the Vermont’s Table Program at Sterling College in August 2012 to familiarize herself with the state’s farmers and value-added products.

Ollie Cultrara

ollie.cultraraREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov


Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
vermontagriculture.com
116 State Street
Montpelier VT, 05620

Sam Cutting

scuttingREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@dakinfarm.com
(802) 425-3971


Dakin Farm
dakinfarm.com
5797 Route 7
Ferrisburgh VT, 05456

Michael Cyr

michaelREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@skinnypancake.com
802-540-0131

Marketing Coordinator
Skinny Pancake BTV
skinnypancake.com
1200 Airport Drive
South Burlington Vermont, 05403


Skinny Pancake
skinnypancake.com
60 Lake Street
Suite 1A
Burlington VT, 05401


Skinny Pancake-Montpelier
skinnypancake.com
89 Main Street
Montpelier VT, 05602


The Chubby Muffin
thechubbymuffin.com
88 Oak Street
Burlington VT, 05401

Sarah Danly

sarahREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vsjf.org
(802) 828-3745

Farm to Plate Network Manager
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
vsjf.org
3 Pitkin Court
Suite 301E
Montpelier VT, 05602

Jed Davis

JdavisREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@cabotcheese.coop
(802) 371-1260

Director of Sustainability
Cabot Creamery Cooperative
cabotcheese.coop
193 Home Farm Way
Waitsfield VT, 05673

Director of Sustainability for Cabot Creamery and for the farm family owners of the Agri-Mark dairy cooperative.

Silene DeCiucies

lccd.agoutreachREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-595-2872

Agriculture Outreach Coordinator
Lamoille County Conservation District
lcnrcd.com
109 Professional Drive
Morrisville Vermont, 05661

Silene works for the Lamoille County Conservation District as their liaison for all things Agriculture! She works with farmers on nutrient management planing and accessing financial resources, and provides technical assistance concerning crop and soil health, farm viability, grant seeking, and whatever projects farmers are interested in. She is excited to build up Lamoille County's community involvement in their agricultural landscape and in doing so keep their beautiful small farms thriving and resilient far into the future.

Eric DeLuca

deluca.ericREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-451-6830

I serve on the Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Board. The WLEB was created during the FY2012 legislative session to oversee and administer the Working Lands Enterprise Fund. The Fund demonstrates the state's investment in the working lands enterprise economy, and is in the process of allocating $986K. $220K has been awarded to-date to entrepreneurs. The legislature appropriated an additional $1.425M to the Fund for FY2014. I previously served on the Vermont Agriculture Innovation Center board. The AIC drove $3M of investment in VT food system innovation from 2010 to 2012, across 51 projects. I managed the International Year of Cooperatives (2012) for the US. I work with cooperative enterprises of all types and sectors, including farmer-owned businesses, food co-ops, and food system worker cooperatives in which teams of people create their own jobs.

Hilary DelRoss

hilary.delrossREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
(802) 505-0753

Heritage and Recreation Specialist
Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing
accd.vermont.gov/tourism_and_marketing
1 National Life Dr, Davis Bldg, 6th Floo
Montpelier Vermont, 05620

Sona Desai

sonaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@Intervale.org
(802) 660-0440 x 112

Sona Desai is the Intervale Food Hub Manager and has led the development of the enterprise since inception in 2007. She manages overall business communications, sales outreach and growth in addition to production planning and procurement with farmers. Sona also leads the Intervale Center's broader market development and consumer education efforts. She has an extensive background in farming, food marketing, food procurement and small business management and is committed to developing new and sustainable markets for Vermont farmers. Sona also serves on the Board of Directors of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT).

Matthew DiLuzio

ngm01301REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(413) 768-9745

I'm a new gourmet mushroom farmer located in White River Junction. We are cultivating a variety of oyster mushrooms, lions mane, maitake, shitake, pioppino, brick cap, and many more on the horizon. My buddy Jesse and I make it our mission to bring in a new level of sustainability to mushroom production by eliminating the use of non-recyclable plastic and lowering our energy use by utilizing inovative sterilization techniques. We are in the design stages of integrating mushroom production into a permaculture-based perrenial gardern.

Jeyna Diallo

jdialloREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmfts.org


Green Mountain Farm-to-School
greenmountainfarmtoschool.org
115 2nd Street
Newport VT, 05855

Consumer Education and Food Access Coordinator at Green Mountain Farm-to-School in Newport, VT

Nicole Driscoll

driscoll.vtREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com

Jane Edwards

buildahealthyplateREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-355-9707


Build A HealthyPlate: VT Agriculture to Health
376 Quarry Hill Rd
#326
South Burlington Vermont, 05403

Education: MS & Ph.D from Purdue University, Nutritional Science BS from UVM, Science/Education Credentials: Registered Dietitian (Commission Dietetic Registration, Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics) Certified Dietitian (Vermont Office of Professional Regulation) Work: Extension Specialist, Nutrition & Health, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND. Developed nutrition education programming related to health promotion/chronic disease prevention (healthy weight, school wellness, diabetes, cancer) with focus on health benefits of ND food products (Agriculture to Health). Also Extension Specialist at Virginia Tech and Purdue University. Faculty member providing dietetic education at state schools in Ohio, WV and NY.

Russ Elek

russeREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vbsr.org

Communication and Membership Manager
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR)
vbsr.org
255 South Champlain Street
Suite 11
Burlington VT, 05401

An Ohio native, Russ moved to Vermont in 2011 and joined the VBSR team in August of 2012 as Program Assistant. Now as VBSR's Communication and Membership Manager, Russ is VBSR's lead for event planning and coordination, membership relations and organizational communication. He has spent his entire professional career working with non-profits in communication-based roles and serves as a volunteer Communication Consultant and Coordinator for the Williston Church of the Nazarene and as the Marketing Lead for Full Barrel Cooperative Brewery & Taproom. He is also a three-term member of Burlington's Community Development Block Grant Committee. When not in the office or shaking hands, Russ can be found on the golf course, playing basketball, or watching Notre Dame Football with his wife and son. russe@vbsr.org

Philo Ridge Farm

infoREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@philoridgefarm.com
802-539-2912


Philo Ridge Farm
philoridgefarm.com
2766 Mt. Philo Road
Charlotte VT, 05445

Philo Ridge Farm is a beautiful, productive, diversified farm at the forefront of innovation and conversation around our food. We support farmers and our local economy, managing our natural resources with a holistic and lasting system of regenerative agriculture, research, education, and inspiration. We want to support food, farmers, and the incredible bounty of the region.

Jody Farnham

jfarnhamREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 656-8300

Alida Farrell

afarrellREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmfts.org


Green Mountain Farm-to-School
greenmountainfarmtoschool.org
115 2nd Street
Newport VT, 05855

Local Food Access Coordinator at Green Mountain Farm-to-School

Barbara Fenhagen

bfenhagenREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@aol.com


Johnson Family Foundation
jffnd.org
55 Exchange Place
New York NY, 10005

Kate Finley Woodruff

finleywoodREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@aol.com


Cabot Creamery Cooperative
cabotcheese.coop
193 Home Farm Way
Waitsfield VT, 05673

Rob Fish

rob.fishREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@wholeshare.com
802-540-5210

Director of Outreach
Wholeshare
wholeshare.com/blackriver
235 Elm St
Montpelier Vermont, 05602

Karen Flynn

Karen.FlynnREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
(802) 652-4171

WIC Program Director
Vermont Department of Health
healthvermont.gov
108 Cherry Street
Burlington VT, 05402

Karen Flynn is the WIC Program Director in the Maternal and Child Health Division of the Vermont Department of Health.

Morrisville Food Co-op

morrisvillecoopREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 522-3989

Project Manager
Morrisville Food Co-op
morrisvillecoop.com
46 Pleasant Street
Morrisville Vermont, 05661

Chelsea Frisbee

chelseaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@intervale.org
802-660-0440 x113

I grew up on a small farm in upstate New York and have a life-long passion for sustainable agriculture and food systems. I love cooking, eating, being outside, and reading. I've worked at the Intervale Center since 2012 and am currently the Development Manager, responsible for managing community fundraising, events, and marketing/communications. I believe we all have a huge opportunity and responsibility to care for ourselves, for each other, and for the earth by growing and eating good food.

Eve Gagne

gagne.eveREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com

Grant Research Volunteer
Green Mountain Technology and Career Center
gmtcc.info
738 Rte 15 W
Hyde Park Vermont, 05655

Annie Gaillard

annieREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@buffalomountaincoop.org
(802) 472-6020


Buffalo Mountain Food Coop
buffalomountaincoop.org
30 South Main Street
Hardwick VT, 05843

I have worked at the food coop for 27 years and have watched the local thing start and grow. It is in our mission statement to support local producers and also to make healthy food as affordable as possible. I am also on the board of the Neighboring Food Cooperative Association and work on the substitution committee which looks at getting more food that we carry produced locally. I am also on the board of the Center for an Agricultural Economy.

Samantha Gaines

sgainesREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@middlebury.edu


Middlebury College
middlebury.edu
131 South Main Street
Middlebury VT, 05753

Student in Molly Anderson's Food Policy class Spring 2018, with previous classes in Agroecology and Food Sovereignty.

Monica Gallardo

infoREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@motownmushrooms.com
(802) 851-8222

Co-owner
MoTown Mushrooms
motownmushrooms.com
2649 Laport Rd
Morristown Vermont, 05661

MoTown Mushrooms is a small husband and wife mushroom farm nested in Morristown, Vermont. Our main goal is to educate people about the benefits of applied mycology while producing delicious and great looking gourmet mushrooms. We focus on hard-to-find species that naturally have high nutritional and medicinal properties. We have top quality mushroom spawn and grow kits for indoor and outdoor cultivation, and firmly believe that everybody can and should be growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms.

Bernice Garnett

bgarnettREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu

Assistant Professor
University of Vermont, Department of Education
uvm.edu/~cess/?Page=facbio.php&username=bgarnett
539A Waterman Building
85 South Prospect St
Burlington Vermont, 05405

I am a public health prevention scientist interested in childhood obesity prevention, youth health disparities, and community based participatory research strategies for sustainable change and development.

Gregory Georgaklis

gregREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@farmerstoyou.com
802-881-3447

Owner
Farmers To You
farmerstoyou.com
115 Granger Road
Berlin Vermont, 05641

Gregory A Georgaklis – Founder/Owner - Farmers To You - Berlin, VT Greg has been involved in agriculture for over 30 years, as a farmer, business owner and advisor. He owned and ran Gold Star Wholesale Nurseries of Lexington MA for 25 years. Gold Star was a highly regarded grower, wholesaler and retailer of horticultural products in New England with over 200 employees and $25 million in annual sales. He has served on many association boards at both the state and national level as well as serving on the Massachusetts Board of Agriculture. Greg has an MBA from Boston College as well as several horticulture certifications. He is regarded as an expert in many areas of farm production and sustainability, and currently serves on the Board of the Biodynamic Association. Greg sold his business in 2005 and he, his wife Eva and their three children moved to Vermont to build and test a Biodynamic farming business model. He was hired by several not-for-profit and Vermont state agencies to work directly with and advise organic producers and conventional farmers who sought a new road map for sustainable agriculture. In 2009 Greg focused his energies on starting Farmers To You – an associative business model that is rebuilding a sustainable, appropriately scaled regional food system. Farmers To You, LLC is an on line farm to kitchen grocer that partners families directly with farmers – improves access to high quality, consciously grown food and expands markets for sustainable farmers in New England. Farmers To You is a partnership of families and farmers who feed and support each other.

Michael Good

michaelREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@nofavt.org
717-808-9974


NOFA Vermont
nofavt.org
14 Pleasant Street
Richmond VT, 05477

Community Food Security Programs Coordinator at NOFA-VT. I moved to Vermont to complete the Farmer Training Program at the University of Vermont in 2013. Prior to moving to Vermont, I earned a BA in Public Health Studies from Johns Hopkins University. While living in Baltimore, I worked on food systems mapping projects with the Center for a Livable Future and healthy stores projects in the city’s food deserts with the Center for Human Nutrition at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Phil Gurley

raffloutreachREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com

I am the Community Outreach and Marketing Coordinator for Rutland Area Farm and Food Link

Elena Gustavson

elenaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@rutlandfarmandfood.org

Alex Gyori

bfcREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@sover.net
(802) 257-0236


Brattleboro Food Cooperative
brattleborofoodcoop.com
2 Main Street
Brattleboro VT, 05301

James Hafferman

jhaffermanREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmfts.org

Jean Hamilton

Jean.myung.hamiltonREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com

Laura Hardie

lhardieREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@newenglanddairy.com
(802) 238-0833


New England Dairy Promotion Board
mustbethemilk.com
The Woolen Mill
20 West Canal St., Suite C13
Winooski Vermont, 05404

Laura is a 7th generation Vermonter; her grandparents and parents were raised on Vermont dairy farms. Growing up, she spent many happy hours on a rope swing in the haymow of her grandparent's barn, feeding the calves, and of course, drinking milk for dinner every night. She has seen firsthand the positive impact the dairy industry has on the health of our economy and the livelihoods of many. Laura works as a Public Relations & Communications Specialist for New England Dairy Promotion Board, and is proud that Vermont dairy farmers are a big part of where she comes from and where she's headed. When Laura is not working for dairy farmers, you can find her soaking up everything Vermont has to offer with her husband; she enjoys gardening, snowboarding, hiking, and swimming in the river in her own backyard in Waterbury, Vermont.

Annie Harlow

annieharlowahhREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 922-7060

Board of Directors- Vice Chair; Project Manager, USDA Farm to School Grant Manager; Editor Cultivating Connections Monthly E-News
Addison County Relocalization Network (ACORN)
acornvt.org
P.O. Box 65
Middlebury VT, 05753

I am an independent consultant working with farmers, food producers, distributors and retailers on operational efficiency and marketing to increase the sale of local food. For more than six years I have overseen and developed the Independent Retail Grocers Project with VT Farm to Plate. The work includes research on local food sold at VT stores, on-site merchandising and the Take 5 online retail training series geared to operations that increase local foods sales and a monthly email directed to coops and independent stores goes out to retail grocers and technical advisers. Small Bites an online e-news platform through the Grocer Project focuses on tips, trends and highlights from Vermont retailers showcasing B2B insights and good retail practices supporting Rooted in Vermont local food sourcing. Sign up for the tips and other tools for retailers at the Farm to Plate: http://www.vtfarmtoplate.com/features/take-5-retail-training#.W-sJstVKjIU I organize ACORN'S Producer Buyer Forums, where B2B and peer to peer networking takes place promoting the production and sale of VT products to the regional market. Find out more at ACORNvt.org Additionally, through Health Care Without Harm I have tracked local and sustainable food purchases at hospitals in Vermont and coaching and mentoring to shift purchases. Through my work with ACORN, I support the effort for relocalizing the Addison County farm and food economy. My background includes apprenticing at the USCS Apprenticeship aka CASFS. This led me to working as a wholesale grower, retail produce buyer and as a distribution sales rep focused on sales to institutions and retailers. Besides all the fresh produce and work as an advocate for local foods, I have worked breeding goats for Heifer International. For 3 season fun, I am an avid ornamental gardener.

Hannah Harrington

hannahfharrington9REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 345-2664


Community Kitchen Academy
cvcac.org
20 Gable Place
Barre Vermont, 05641


Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf
feedingchittenden.org
228 North Winooski Avenue
Burlington Vermont, 05401

My name is Hannah Harrington and I am the Service Coordinator at the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf, working on program development for the Community Kitchen Academy job training program and helping people connect and apply for needed services and benefits. I am a Vermonter and alumna of University of Vermont, graduating with a B.S. in Community and International Development and a M.S. in Community Development and Applied Economics. During that time I focused on studying and researching food systems, specifically local food systems and the challenges and opportunities in store for Vermont’s local food system now and in the future. Food and cooking are some of my greatest passions, in addition to exploring the Vermont outdoors on mountain bike or skis and making pottery pieces for the kitchen. I am driven to work towards a more equitable food system that gets healthy food to everyone, as good, nutritious food can provide humankind with strength, medicine, economic opportunity, and happiness.

Jim Harrison

jimREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vtrga.org
(802) 839-1928

The Vermont Retail & Grocers Association is a statewide trade association representing all sectors of the Vermont retail and food industry. Approximately 800 stores belong to the organization, including supermarkets, general merchandise stores, florists, drug stores, convenience, country stores and more along with over 250 suppliers to the industry including over 130 Vermont specialty food producers under the Vermont Specialty Food Association umbrella.

Ali Hartman

aliREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@mktgrafton.com
(856) 305-6926

Owner
MKT: Grafton
mktgrafton.com
162 Main Street
Grafton Vermont, 05146

MKT was born in the summer of 2015 from a love of good food and great community. Its owners, Ali Hartman and June Lupiani, are friends, foodies, and moms with a love of their homes in Grafton. They wanted to build something great in this little community. Something designed to deliver goodness, kindness, deliciousness in everyday moments. They knew their experiences and skills were worth more together than apart, so they joined forces and jumped in. The women are working together to bring the concept to life, creating menus, restoring a 200 year old building, designing events, and gathering neighbors. We are proud to provide exceptional food in a gorgeous Vermont setting. In addition to our range of cheese, meat, bakery and groceries, MKT offers breakfast and dinner to go, brunch on the weekends and lunch everyday. We are a premier caterer of special events in Southern Vermont, producing delicious, unforgettable meals for our clients. MKT is the product of our passion and our purpose. We couldn't be more excited to share it with you.

Kaitlin Haskins

kaitlinREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@farmtoinstitution.org
269-217-5338


Farm to Institution New England
farmtoinstitution.org
3 Linden Road
Hartland VT, 05048

Patrick Helman

champlainislandsfarmersmktREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com


Champlain Islands Farmers' Market
champlainislandsfarmersmarket.org
US Rt 2
South Hero Vermont, 05486

Corey Hennessey

corey.a.hennesseyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com

Founder
Orchard Street Business Services
orchardstreetvt.com

East Montpelier Vermont, 05651

Cheryl Herrick

herrickvtREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-557-0228


UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture
uvm.edu/~susagctr
23 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington VT, 05446

Communications Specialist at the UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture, 2019 graduate of UVM's Rubenstein School's Leadership for Sustainability program, freelance food writer, cohousing dweller, avid cook and mom of two hungry, funny teenagers.

Suzy Hodgson

suzyhodgsonREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmavt.net

Allison Hope

allisonREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermontmaple.org
(802) 777-2667


Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association
vermontmaple.org
PO Box 83
Westford VT, 05494

Erica Houskeeper

ericaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@ericahouskeeper.com
802-498-5495

Founder/Principal
Erica Houskeeper Communications, LLC
ericahouskeeper.com
23 Catherine Street
Burlington VT, 05405

Erica is an experienced writer and communications/PR consultant with a background in journalism and public relations. Clients include the University of Vermont, Seventh Generation, Efficiency Vermont, Middlebury College, Vermont Technical College, and the Vermont Farm to Plate Network. She is a contributing writer for Forbes Travel Guide, Stratton Magazine, Cabot Cheese, and Ski Vermont/All Mountain Mamas. Founder of HappyVermont.com, a travel blog celebrating the Green Mountain State.

Adam Howe

InfoREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@howeverwildhoney.com
802-733-4761


However Wild Honey
howeverwildhoney.com
1242 Myers Road
Shaftsbury Vermont, 05262

However Wild Honey is a family owned and operated apiary located in Shaftsbury, Vermont. Our primary product is unprocessed and unfiltered Raw Honey. We also seasonally produce nucleus colonies and queens.

Chris Howell

chrisREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermontfarmtours.com
(802) 922 - 7346

Owner
Vermont Farm Tours
VermontFarmTours.com
200 Leduc Farm Dr
Shelburne VT, 05482

Chris runs Vermont Farm Tours, a small culinary tour outfit. Vermont Farm Tours provides guided farm, wine, and cheese tours, food pairing events, and cheesemaking workshops. Driving and cycling tours introduce individuals and groups to a variety of food producers in Northern Vermont. Tasting good food with the person who made it on the soil it comes from is a memorable experience, and a powerful way to experience Vermont's agricultural story. Chris also serves at the vice president of Slow Food Vermont.

Kristen Howell

kristenREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@firetowerpizza.com

Owner
Fire Tower Pizza
firetowerpizza.com
1208 Route 12
Lake Elmore Vermont, 05657

Fire Tower Pizza, LLC is family-owned and operated by a NECI trained chef. Using Elmore Mountain Bread Dough, seasonal Jupiter Farm produce, and local cheeses, we produce a gourmet stone-cooked pizza. Fire Tower Pizza cooks hot pizza at The Elmore Store, Lake Elmore, Vermont Thursday-Sunday 3-7:30pm. Our frozen take & bake pizzas are always available.

Kristen Hughes

krunyonhughesREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@nmcinc.org
802.524.1219

More to come....

Jennifer Hutchinson

jhutchinsonREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vtfoodbank.org
(802) 477-4126

Youth Programs Manager
Vermont Foodbank
vtfoodbank.org
33 Parker Road
Barre VT, 05641

Jessica Hyman

JessicaHymanVTREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 598-3139


Vermont Community Garden Network
vcgn.org
1 Mill Street
Suite 200
Burlington VT, 05401

Jessica Hyman was executive director of the Vermont Community Garden Network from 2011 to 2018. She began working with the organization in 2003 as a volunteer and went on to serve on the VCGN board from 2009-2010. Growing up on a dairy farm in the Eastern Townships of Quebec instilled a lifelong connection to growing, preserving, and sharing food. She has lived in Vermont for 20+ years and is deeply connected to her Old North End neighborhood where she helped start and coordinate two vibrant neighborhood gardens with the grassroots group Grow Team O.N.E. A former community journalist and food systems researcher, she is passionate about the importance of information, resources, and encouragement in healthy and engaged communities. Jess has a Master’s in Community Development and Applied Economics from the University of Vermont.

Diane Imrie

diane.imrieREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vtmednet.org
(802) 847-3642

Director of Nutrition Services
University of Vermont Medical Center
uvmhealth.org
111 Colchester Avenue
Burlington VT, 05401

Kristina Israel

marketingREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@putneyfood.coop
802-387-5866

Marketing and Education Outreach Coordinator
Putney Food Co-op
putneycoop.com
8 Carol Brown Way
Putney VT, 05346

Promotions Liaison
The Gleanery
thegleanery.com
133 Main Street
Putney Vermont, 05346

Kristina Israel always wanted to work at a food co-op because, as she put it, “that’s where they sell the best food.” She got her chance in 2006 when she moved to Putney and was hired as a stocker at the Putney Food Co-op. She’s been there ever since, and is in currently in charge of marketing and outreach for the much-loved little store. Kristina was the founding manager for the Putney Farmers’ Market, and worked with the owners of The Gleanery to promote the community-supported restaurant in its start-up phase. She serves on the board of Discover Putney, and is a volunteer at the Putney Food Shelf. For her, food is the common thread that knits her community together. She lives in Putney with her husband of 10 years and their son, who just turned 5.

Chris Jacobson

chrisREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uppervalleyfood.coop
(802) 295-5804

Education & Outreach Coordinator
Upper Valley Food Co-op
uppervalleyfood.coop
193 North Main Street
White River Junction VT, 05001

Chris is the Education & Outreach Coordinator at the Upper Valley Food Co-op in White River Junction, Vermont. We are a natural foods store with a focus on organic whole foods, herbals suppliments, bulk and local food accessibility plus education.

Jeff Jones

jjonesREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermonthydroponic.com
(802)282-2183


Vermont Hydroponic Produce, LLC
vermonthydroponic.com
3776 Whipple Hollow Rd
Florence Vermont, 05744

Working in the fresh produce industry creating solutions to the imminent problems of high growing/transportation costs and climatic instability.

Migrant Justice

infoREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@migrantjustice.net

Grassroots Farmworker Organization
Migrant Justice
migrantjustice.net
179 South Winooski Ave.
Burlington Vermont, 05401

Ellen Kahler

ellenREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vsjf.org
(802) 828-5320

Executive Director
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
vsjf.org
3 Pitkin Court
Suite 301E
Montpelier VT, 05602

I assist in coordinating the Farm to Plate Network and our organization is responsible for implementing the Farm to Plate Initiative, at the request of the Vermont Legislature. I serve on the Boards of Red Tomato, the Working Lands Enterprise Fund, and the Sustainable Agriculture Council. I am also active in helping other New England states in developing their own food system plans and implementation efforts.

Suzanne Kelley

Suzanne.KelleyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
(802) 657-4202


Vermont Department of Health
healthvermont.gov
108 Cherry Street
Burlington VT, 05402

Beth Kennett

bethREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@libertyhillfarm.com
(802) 767-3926


Liberty Hill Farm Inn
libertyhillfarm.com
511 Liberty Hill
Rochester VT, 05767

Farm vacation on working dairy farm since 1984 providing lodging and meals to guests from around the world.

Cheryl King Fischer

fischerREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@grassrootsfund.org
(802) 223-4622

Executive Director
New England Grassroots Environment Fund
grassrootsfund.org
52 State Street
Montpelier VT, 05601

Pam Knights

pkcommunicationsREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@tds.net
802-485-7274

owner, branding strategist, marketing consultant
Pam Knights Communications
PamKnights.com
88 Bailey Rd
Northfield Vermont, 05663


Galusha Hill Farm
galushahillfarm.org
10 Clark Road
Topsham VT, 05076

Marketing
Scott Farm Orchard
scottfarmvermont.com
707 Kipling Road
Dummerston VT, 05301

Owner of Pam Knights Communications since 2000 (visit www.pamknights.com ) Pam specializes in branding and marketing communications for food, farm, lodging, agritourism and culinary tourism businesses in VT, NH and beyond. While director of PR & Special Events for New England Culinary Institute, Pam worked to co-found the Vermont Fresh Network in partnership with the Dept of Agriculture. She also directed communications for the VT Land Trust for 3 years before starting PKC.

Jane Kolodinsky

Jane.KolodinskyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 656-4616

Chair
UVM Community Development and Applied Economics (CDAE)
uvm.edu/cdae
146 University Place
Morrill Hall
Burlington VT, 05405

Director
UVM Center for Rural Studies
uvm.edu/crs
146 University Place
202 Morrill Hall
Burlington VT, 05401

Alison Kosakowski

Alison.KosakowskiREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
(802) 828-2179

I joined the Vermont Agency of Agriculture as the Marketing and Communications Director in Nov. 2011. For the past 15 years, I've worked with Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and institutions to develop communications and marketing programs that create brand loyalty and organizational engagement. Since relocating to Vermont from the NYC area in 2009, my personal interest and involvement in agriculture and sustainability have led me to focus on professional projects related to the food system, socially responsible brands, and the environment. I am married to a sixth generation dairy farmer. We live together on the family farm in Richmond, VT.

Kerry Kurt

kerryREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@unboundgrace.org

Growing up in the woods and fields of Vermont, I aspired to run my own farm one day where youth could enjoy the quiet yet intensely informative open spaces, relationships with animals and responsibility learned from their care. Sentinel Farms in Starksboro, VT raises the highest quality grass fed & grass finished Red Angus,Hereford Beef with similar levels of Omega-3's as wild salmon yet without the heavy metals. Sentinel Farms is a cross pollinating integrative learning center where youngsters find the time and space to develop relationships with nature, the family of farm animals and a health-focused community while integrating science and math into abundant opportunities to learn and practice problem-solving and teambuilding skills. Internships are available for all ages. Group field trips, week long summer programs, after school programs and one on one counseling keep the working farm campus hopping and healthy. Sentinel Farms is open every Wednesday from noon to six serving Sentinel Farms Hot Beef Sandwich meals which helps raise funds to support the scholarships provided to all youth in need. At Sentinel Farms you can buy your healthy, single source beef direct. When you take part in the Wednesday Public Feed you're going from farm to plate all in one spot while supporting the healthy maturation of our growing generation of rural youth. Don't forget the Honey and Maple Syrup! Sentinel Farms offers therapeutic farm and horse experiences within a beautiful rolling farm atmosphere to fit the unique needs of an individual or a working group.

Nicole L'Huillier Fenton

nicoleREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@skilletcreative.com
(802) 879-0727


Skillet Creative
skilletcreative.com
15 Brickyard Road
Suite 1
Essex Jct. VT, 05452

At Skillet Creative, we develop brands for the food and beverage industry through creative and attention-grabbing food packaging design, social media campaigns and videos to build excitement and engage your customers. We are a nimble team of skilled writers, talented designers and creative videographers ready to take your brand from hot to hottest. By choosing to work with Skillet, your food or beverage brand will gain customer attention, have a stronger retail presence, increased visibility, and more powerful SEO. We develop creative concepts into great ideas worth sharing.

Jolinda LaClair

jolinda.laclairREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
(802) 828-1619

Nancy LaRowe

hogwashfarmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@mac.com
802-649-8807

Farmer at Hogwash Farm in Norwich. We raised pasture based livestock and sell our meat at farmers' markets and through our year round CSA. Also, work to support farms and expand the food system at Vital Communities.

Helen Labun

hlabunREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@bistatepca.org

Greg Lang

glangREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@killington.com
802-422-6913

Executive Chef
Killington Grand Resort & Preston's Restaurant
killington.com
228 east mountain road
Killington Vt, 05763

With a lifetime of travel and passion for food, Chef Lang has crafted rich and flavorful menus up and down the East Coast. After honing his skills at the New England Culinary Institute, Greg brought his creative eye and love for raw, natural local products to some of the country’s finest hotels and resorts in Virginia, Tennessee, New York and New England. As Executive Chef, he brings his diverse background and innovative menus to Killington, highlighting the best of regional cuisine and exceptional local ingredients.

Christine Lazor

cmlazorREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@butterworksfarm.com
802-744-6023


Butterworks Farm
butterworksfarm.com
421 Trumpass Road
Westfield VT, 05874

Jillian Leclerc

jleclercREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@chelseagreen.com
(802) 295-6300

Author Events & Publicity Assistant
Chelsea Green Publishing
chelseagreen.com
85 N Main Street
Ste 120
White River Junction Vermont, 05001

Founded in 1984, Chelsea Green Publishing is regarded as the preeminent publisher of books on sustainable living. We publish books on a range of topics, including sustainable agriculture, natural building, renewable energy, politics and social justice, permaculture and homesteading, socially responsible business, gardening, food and health, the transition movement and more!

Michelle Lee

michelleREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@mustbeclever.com
718-344-9695

Owner
Must Be Clever
michelle.mustbeclever.com
27609 Fireweed Drive
Evergreen Colorado, 80439

A little about me: Throughout my career I have been a designer / art director / brand + marketing strategist / sometimes copywriter + all-around-problem solver. Developing on-trend, compelling solutions that work across a wide variety of formats and mediums, is the challenge I enjoy the most in marketing + design. I've been fortunate to gain genuine hands on experience in all aspects of the marketing + design world: concept development, branding, print, packaging and interactive design, production and management, photography and video art direction, environmental design, to name a few. I'm a hands-on creative, able to lead all stages of projects from start to completion.

Tammy L. Leno

tammyllenoREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-456-1706

Sole Proprietor
Tammy Time Chips
88 North Calais Road
East Calais Vermont, 05650

Eli Lesser-Goldsmith

feedbackREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@healthylivingmarket.com
(802) 863-2569


Healthy Living Market and Café
healthylivingmarket.com
222 Dorset St
South Burlington VT, 05403

Healthy Living is Vermont and Upstate New York's biggest and best Natural Foods store. We're on a mission to fuel a passion for great food, health and well-being and be the place where people gather to shop, eat, and work. Our Guiding Principals: An outstanding place to work Super healthful, innovative, delicious food - We've never wavered from our standards! Amazing hospitality The most inviting place to shop and eat Deep devotion to local farmers and producers An educated staff An active, vibrant role in our community Today Healthy Living is a known as an industry leader in the Northeast. Our brand is recognizable both in and out of our trade area - people know that when they see the red apple they can expect outstanding food and a next-level shopping experience. We continue to believe in the power of PLACE, making our stores models of community gatherings where sights, sounds, smells, and the energetic vibe of our staff make guests want to be IN our space, which we feel is so important in an age of an internet-dominated shopping experience. Established in 1986. We've been doing this for over 30 years, but in the beginning it was all a mystery and unknown. The little store was 1200 square feet and we had about 25 customers on a good day! After about seven years of learning how to actually run a business, we doubled our size. In 2007 we moved to our current location and have been happily playing store ever since. Healthy Living is owned and operated by Katy Lesser, her son Eli Lesser-Goldsmith and daughter Nina Lesser-Goldsmith.

Brian Leven

brianREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@goldenthreadfarm.com
(802) 730-9435

Owner
Golden Thread Farm
goldenthreadfarm.com
212 MOULTON LANE
STOWE Vermont, 05672

Golden Thread Farm is a small farming operation in Stowe, Vermont that grows and sells saffron.

Anne Loecher

anneREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vclf.org
802-224-9140


Vermont Community Loan Fund
investinvermont.org
15 State Street, Suite 101
Montpelier VT, 05602

The Vermont Community Loan Fund is a mission-driven, community-focused alternative lender. We make loans to local businesses, community organizations & nonprofits, child care providers and developers of affordable housing who don’t qualify for a loan from a traditional lender. We combine our loans with financial consulting and business development services to make sure our borrowers have access to everything they need to succeed.

Lucas Lundell

snowcapbrewingcoREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 497-7409

Coffee Brewery
Snowcap Brewing Company
snowcapcoldbrew.com
260 North Main Street
Barre Vermont, 05641

Snowcap is a coffee company providing high-quality, competitively priced cold brew toVermont. Our cold brew coffee is made with a dark-roasted Flores Bajawa bean from theisland of Flores, in the Sunda archipelago of Southern Indonesia, with a naturally sweet,rich flavor profile and chocolate-y notes. Our beans are sustainably sourced, RainforestAlliance certified, and USDA Organic, and are roasted locally by Earthback CoffeeRoasters in South Burlington. We brew our coffee in Barre, VT, and distribute primarilyin the Great Burlington Area.

RICHARD MORIN

rpmorin2REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 999-1566

Creative Director
HIRED HAND BREWING CO.
hiredhandbrewing.com
35 Green Street
Vergennes Vermont, 05491

Founded in 2016, Hired Hand Brewing Co. crafts hyperlocal beers with local ingredients sourced within miles of our brewery and light-filled taproom in Vergennes, Vermont.

Roberta MacDonald

RMacDonaldREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@cabotcheese.com

Vice President of Marketing
Cabot Creamery Cooperative
cabotcheese.coop
193 Home Farm Way
Waitsfield VT, 05673

Faye Mack

fmackREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@hungerfreevt.org
(802) 865-0255

Advocacy and Education Director
Hunger Free Vermont
hungerfreevt.org
38 Eastwood Drive
Suite 100
South Burlington VT, 05403

Gail Makuch

gail.makuchREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
802-257-7967 or (802) 780-0091

Beekeeper
Gail Makuch
PO Box 1413
Wilmington Vermont, 05363

I keep busy by: Nurturing bees with organic methods. Sharing and selling the hives' healing honey, propolis and pollen. Exploring and preserving wilderness in the mountains of Southern VT. Supporting agriculture, education and community programs at the UVM Extension office in Brattleboro.

Nick Managan

nmanaganREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@cabotcheese.coop
802-496-1259

Northeast Marketing & Communications Integrator
Cabot Creamery Cooperative
cabotcheese.coop
193 Home Farm Way
Waitsfield VT, 05673


Cabot Annex Store
cabotcheese.coop/pages/visit_us/cabot_annex.php
2653 Waterbury Stowe Road
Waterbury VT, 05676


Cabot Visitor's Center and Tours
cabotcheese.coop
2878 Main Street
Cabot VT, 05647


Cabot Quechee Store
cabotcheese.coop/pages/visit_us/quechee_store.php
5573 Woodstock Road
Quechee Vermont, 05059


Cabot Farmer Owners
virtualfarmtour.cabotcheese.coop/cabot
Home Farm Way
Waitsfield Vermont, 05673

John Mandeville

johnREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@lamoilleeconomy.org
(802) 888-5640

Executive Director
Lamoille Economic Development Corporation
lamoilleeconomy.org
582 Laporte Road
Morrisville VT, 05661

Support and promotion for local agriculture, particularly value-added and sustainable ag and food production through the provision of technical services, financial support through loan and grant programs, assistance with regulatory and permit issues, marketing and promotion help, assistance in writing grant applications to third party providers, providing networking opportunities and running two, local on-line farmer's markets.

Lisa Mase

lisaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@harmonizedcookery.com
802.598.9206

owner
Harmonized Cookery
healthyeatingprogram.info
450 Sparrow Farm Road
Montpelier Vermont, 05602

Lisa is a food as medicine educator, translator, food writer and homesteader who teaches the ways of food as medicine through group classes and private consultations. She strives for food justice by acting mindfully and raising awareness about issues of food access and health.

Lauren Masseria

lauren.masseriaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov


Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
vermontagriculture.com
116 State Street
Montpelier VT, 05620

Chef Jean-Luc Matecat

stayREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@weathersfieldinn.com
802-263-9217

Executive Chef
The Inn at Weathersfield
weathersfieldinn.com
1342 VT Route 106
Perkinsville Vermont, 05151

Executive Chef of The Inn at Weathersfield, a New England Premier Culinary Inn in Southeastern Vermont. The inn offers 12 en-suite guest rooms, highly acclaimed restaurant and tavern, organic heirloom vegetable garden and The Hidden Kitchen, the inn's on-site cooking classroom studio.

Alissa Matthews

alissa.matthewsREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
802-505-1661


Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
vermontagriculture.com
116 State Street
Montpelier VT, 05620

Nathanael Matthiesen

uptheroadfarmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 490-1470

Co-Owner
Up the Road Farm
uptheroadfarm.com
20 Bullock Rd
Guilford Vermont, 05301

Lisa McCrory

lmccrory560REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-234-5524

Co-Owner
Earthwise Farm & Forest
earthwisefarmandforest.com/index.html
341 Macintosh Hill Rd
Randolph Vermont, 05060

Earthwise Farm & Forest is a certified organic, draft-animal powered family farm located in Bethel, Vermont, and operated by Carl Russell and Lisa McCrory. We produce and sell certified organic Raw Milk, poultry (Chicken and Heritage Turkey),Beef, Garlic, vegetables, Flowers, and non-organic (though non-GMO) eggs & Pastured Pork, Pottery, and lumber.

Kim Mercer

kimREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@nofavt.org
802-434-4122


NOFA Vermont
nofavt.org
14 Pleasant Street
Richmond VT, 05477

Grace Meyer

GraceREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermontfresh.net
802.434.2000

Katie Michels

katieREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vhcb.org

Matthew Millard

matthew.j.millardREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com

Committee Co-Chair
Greater Cabot Working Landscape Network
cabotvermont.org/cabot-community-association/cca-programs/#cwln
3084 Main St.
Cabot VT, 05647

Sally Miller

spmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@sustainablewoodstock.com
(802) 457-2911

Director
Sustainable Woodstock
sustainablewoodstock.com
32 Pleasant St
Woodstock VT, 05091

Sustainable Woodstock is a community action group working in the Woodstock area. We seek to inspire, organize and empower community members to integrate environmentally, economically and socially responsible practices in all aspects of their lives to create a sustainable community. Our action groups include energy, recycling, community gardens and economic development. We support local food initiatives and produce a local food and farm list.

Bobbie Milligan

bmilliganREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@billingsfarm.org
(802) 457-5318


Billings Farm & Museum
billingsfarm.org
5302 River Road
Woodstock Vermont, 05091

Bobbie Milligan is the Associate Director of Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock. She has charge of public relations, marketing, fundraising, community engagement, retail sales and visitor services for the organization.

Rebecca Mitchell

rmitchellREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmfts.org
802-334-2044

Consumer Education Coordinator
Green Mountain Farm-to-School
greenmountainfarmtoschool.org
115 2nd Street
Newport VT, 05855

Charlie Mitchell

charlieREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@tom.org

Co-CAO
MIddlebury Foods
middleburyfoods.com
118 South Main St
Middlebury Vermont, 05753

Middlebury Foods Co-CAO, rising sophomore at Middlebury College from greater Boston.

Matthew Mole

orgfiberREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-324-0304

Founder
Sustainable Fiber Solutions
398A Quaker St
North Ferrisburgh Vermont, 05473

Entrepreneur, business planner, marketing and market development specialist. Direct experience with business planning, operations, business development, organics, sustainable textiles, and growing sustainable, agriculture based businesses and industries.

Phil Morin

pmorinREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@hungerfreevt.org
(802) 266-0665


Hunger Free Vermont
hungerfreevt.org
38 Eastwood Drive
Suite 100
South Burlington VT, 05403

As a Food Security & Advocacy at Hunger Free Vermont Phil provides integrated outreach and training on 3SquaresVT, a federal nutrition program that works to eliminate food insecurity in our state. In addition to training service providers who work directly with Vermonters in need of nutrition resources, Phil deploys targeted strategies to reach vulnerable populations such as college students, seniors, new Americans, and working families with young children. Phil works collaboratively with federal, state, and community partners to address barriers to participation and ensure all Vermonters gain access to the programs for which they are eligible. Phil graduated from the University of Vermont in 2012, yet has remained actively involved in his alma mater as an advisor to several of the organizations he was a member of as an undergraduate student, including Feel Good which is an anti-hunger organization on campus. This consistent contact with college students, and his understanding of the issue of hunger, has made him acutely aware of the growing issue of food insecurity in our college communities. He now leads Hunger Free Vermont’s effort to address this problem on a state level. Before joining Hunger Free Vermont, Phil worked in project coordination and sales at a few small, locally owned businesses in the Burlington area, putting his BA in Art History and Business Administration into practice. This background translates nicely to his work at Hunger Free Vermont where project coordination and relationship building is paramount, yet his current position also allows him to fulfill his passion for working in the anti-hunger field. A native to rural Vermont, Phil is proud to work toward a mission that is making a difference for his fellow Vermonters.

Robin Morris

adminREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@madriverfoodhub.com
802-498-7379

Founder
Mad River Food Hub L3C
madriverfoodhub.com
151-1 Mad River Canoe Road
Waitsfield VT, 05673

Robin Morris is the founder and director of the Mad River Food Hub L3C, a licensed, shared use, vegetable and USDA meat processing, storage and distribution facility. Robin has 30+ years of Business Management Experience in the private sector, the last 15 years with multiple foods related businesses including CFO at American Flatbread Company. His years of experience helping new and existing businesses grow is now being applied to the food system.

Kathy Murphy

kathy.murphyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
(802) 828-2999

I work on strategic marketing and communications planning, as well as the creation and tactical execution of Vermont's agricultural partnerships and programs that leverage the brand's products and attributes to compete globally and regionally.

Alyssa Nathanson

alyssaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermontfresh.net
(802) 371-8741

I work with health care facilities in Vermont to help them make their food service operations more sustainable by bringing in local and sustainable food products.

Clem Nilan

cnilanREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@citymarket.coop
(802) 861-9700

Mariah Noth

mariahREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vhcb.org
(802) 735-7893


Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program
vhcb.org/viability
VT Housing & Conservation Board
58 East State Street
Montpelier VT, 05602

Vermont Farm and Forest Viability Program Outreach & Communications Coordinator

Kelly Nottermann

kellyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vsjf.org
(802) 828-1121


Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
vsjf.org
3 Pitkin Court
Suite 301E
Montpelier VT, 05602

Jennifer Obadia

jobadiaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@hcwh.org


Health Care Without Harm
healthyfoodinhealthcare.org
1310 Broadway
Somerville Massachusetts, 02144

I am the Eastern US Regional Director, Healthy Food in Health Care Program with Health Care Without Harm. I am fortunate that in this role I am able to work with wonderful health care institutions and food systems advocates in Vermont and across all of New England.

Grace Oedel

graceREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@nofavt.org
(678) 437-9210

Executive Director
Northeast Organic Farming Association- Vermont
nofavt.org
14 Pleasant Ave
Richmond Vermont, 05477

Amanda Pacilli

mandyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@thelittleacre.farm
(802) 777-4554

co-owner
the little acre farm
thelittleacre.farm
217 Ferry Rd
Ferrisburg Vermont, 05491

Microfarm located in West Ferrisburg, raising chickens, ducks, and quail. 48 raised garden beds with non-certified organic heirloom vegetables and fruits. Creating locally sourced meal kits for Vermonters.

Amrita Parry

aparryREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmfts.org
(802) 334-2044


Green Mountain Farm-to-School
greenmountainfarmtoschool.org
115 2nd Street
Newport VT, 05855

Mary Peabody

mary.peabodyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 223-2389

Director
Women's Agricultural Network (UVM Extension)
uvm.edu/wagn
327 US Route 302
Berlin VT, 05641

Mary Peabody is a Community Economic Development Specialist with University of Vermont Extension. She started her career with UVM Extension in 1988 and currently works with both the Women's Agricultural Network (WAgN) and the Vermont New Farmer Network (VtNFN). Her professional interests include the sustainability of rural communities, distance education technology and issues pertaining to small and mid-size farm development.

Heather Pelham

heather.pelhamREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
802-477-2727


Chief Marketing Officer, State of Vermont
cmo.vermont.gov
1 National Life Drive
Davis Bldg, 6th Floor
Montpelier Vermont, 05620-0501

Tara Pereira

taraREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermontfresh.net

Communications Director
Vermont Fresh Network
vermontfresh.net
52 Bridge Street
PO Box 895
Richmond VT, 05477

Steve Peters

steveREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@rutlandfarmandfood.org
(802) 417-1499

Laura Peterson

laura.petersonREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
(802) 522-7323

MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Agency of Commerce and Community Development today announced that Laura Peterson has been named communications director for the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. In this role, she will be responsible for leading tourism media and trade relations. The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing's key objective is to increase awareness of the Vermont brand with the goal of increasing visitation to the state. Peterson was most recently in corporate communications for Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., where she developed and executed communications strategies with an emphasis on sustainability. Prior to her eleven years with Keurig Green Mountain, she was program manager for Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, and Vermont bureau chief for WPTZ-TV.

Andrew Peterson

qualitymaltREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 989-0014

Owner
Peterson Quality Malt
vermontmalt.com
1822 Monkton Rd
N. Ferrisburg VT, 05473

At Peterson Quality Malt we grow and partner with other farms to grow grains in Vermont, we then malt them for local brewers and distillers to make a truly Vermont brew or spirit. We are the only malt house in the state and one of only 4 in New England.

Karen Pettinelli

terrosafarmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(508) 259-4427

Owner
Terrosafarm
terrosafarm.com
Gilbert rd
Barre Massachusetts, 01005

Farmer

Lydia Pitkin

lydiaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vsjf.org
802-828-5670

Office Manager & Program Coordinator
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
vsjf.org
3 Pitkin Court
Suite 301E
Montpelier VT, 05602

Susan Plump

splumpREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@billingsfarm.org
802-457-2355

Public Relations & Special Events Coordinator at Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, Vermont

Suzanne Podhaizer

selREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@seldelaterrevt.com
(802) 338-1202

Co-Founder
Sel de la Terre
seldelaterrevt.com
40 Chase Street
Burlington Vermont, 05401

At Sel de la Terre, we work in cooking education, recipe development, journalism, and as consultants to support businesses that are part of sustainable food systems. We believe that in order to have healthy soil, healthy communities, and healthy bodies, we need agricultural operations, food service businesses, and consumers to be aligned in a commitment to thoughtfully-produced ingredients, and to the idea that eating joyfully, and ethically, is linked to overall wellness. To that end, we teach, we cook, and we collaborate with others who share our ideals. We're excited to work in Vermont, our home, and to connect with, and build roots in, other communities throughout the United States.

sri N Pokhrel

sripokhrelREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@yahoo.com
(802) 658-5436

Abby Portman

abbyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@intervale.org
802-660-0440 x103

Hello! My name is Abby Portman, I am the Community Relations Coordinator at the Intervale Center. I focus on event planning, communications, and community engagement. I am a graduate of Colorado College where I studied Sustainable Food Systems and Social Policy. In my spare time I enjoy reading, photography, hiking, and cooking.

Lindsay Quella

LQuellaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com


UVM Community Development and Applied Economics (CDAE)
uvm.edu/cdae
146 University Place
Morrill Hall
Burlington VT, 05405

Kempton Randolph

hookermtnfarmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-426-2052

Co-Owner / Farm Manager
Hooker Mountain Farm, L3C
hookermountainfarm.com
1193 Lovely Rd
Marshfield Vermont, 05658

Lylee Rauch-Kacenski

lyleeREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@hardwickagriculture.org
802-441-3224


Center for an Agricultural Economy
hardwickagriculture.org
140 Junction Road (PO Box 422)
Hardwick VT, 05843

Lylee is a member of the Center for an Agricultural Economy's Business Services team. She works with local farmers and food producers to provide resources around marketing, distribution, and branding & design. While she prides herself on being a generalist of many subjects, Lylee has focused the past decade on community and local food systems. Her background includes degrees in Visual Arts and Urban Planning; and work as varied as graphic designer, small business owner, art educator, researcher, retreat center chef, gardener, and baker.

Nicole Ravlin

nicoleREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@peoplemakinggood.com
(802) 448-5513

Partner
People Making Good PR
peoplemakinggood.com
30 Main Street
Ste 355
Burlington Vermont, 05401

Prior to co-founding PMG Public Relations, Nicole was a senior manager at the national PR firms Cone Communications and Giles Communications, serving clients including Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, Yamaha, UGG, Perrier and many other for-profit and non-profit clients. She was also Director of Sales and Marketing at Topnotch Resort for six years overseeing sales, marketing and catering departments. She has a BA in Public Relations and Communication from Trinity College of Vermont, and serves on the following non-profits as a member of their Board of Directors: Vermont Public Radio and RunVermont. In 2015, The Griffin Report named Nicole as a Woman of Influence in the Food Industry.

Faith Raymond

faith.raymondREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
802-828-1619


Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
vermontagriculture.com
116 State Street
Montpelier VT, 05620

Steve Redmond

steveREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@therivalbrands.com
802-482-6800

Principal/Creative Director
Rival Brands
therivalbrands.com
757 Shelburne Falls Road
Hinesburg Vermont, 05461

I BRING MORE THAN CREATIVITY Early in my career, I worked on a project with renowned designer Milton Glaser. It was a career-changing experience. One of his best pieces of advice: I can’t simply sit back and design, I must be more versatile. I developed that versatility during a decade at Jager DiPoala Kemp Design (JDK) working with Karhu, Kelty, STX, RockShox, and Burton. We used great design along with business acumen, brand strategy and positioning, insightful client management, and best-in-class innovation to bring ideas to life, and exceed client goals. In 2000, I became an entrepreneur. I founded two (in succession) successful design studios including Vermont's first food agency, Skillet Design. As owner, partner, and creative director, I’ve been involved in design and branding initiatives for some great companies such as TDK Electronics, Jetboil, JK Adams, Vasa, Bridgedale, VT Nut Free Chocolates, Blake Hill Preserves, and Black River Meats. Design opportunities included identity, print, packaging, websites, and trade show spaces. As an entrepreneur, I relied on this versatility to take on roles that assured our success as well as that of our clients. Keeping a focus on the big picture and the vision and clarity to achieve growth was critical. The ongoing goal to be creative and innovative helped me realize I met Glaser’s challenges. When I work with you, I understand your business from multiple perspectives. I go beyond just design. I consider: • your performance goals • growth strategies • brand positioning & evolution • the relationship I work with your internal or external team to bring original insights and creative thinking to your project, and future plans. Strong brands don’t just happen. My approach: • Clarify your focus • Understand your trends • Magnify your differentiation I make sure the tenets of your brand are communicated effectively, and bring the brand to life. It’s what I’ve done for 27 years.

Janis Reinke

infoREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@froghollowvt.com
(440) 292-5723

Owner
Frog Hollow Farms
froghollowvt.com
924 Frog Hollow Rd
Hubbardton Vermont, 05735

Frog Hollow Farms is a small no till, organic farm in Hubbardton, VT specializing in Heirloom produce and specialty foods.

Amy Richardson

farmtoschoolREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@yahoo.com
802-436-7017

farmer/family member
Richardson Family Farm
18 Richardson Farm Road
Woodstock Vermont, 05091

I live and work with my husband and sons on Richardson Family Farm in Hartland, VT. A family operation of more than 100 years, ours is a diversified dairy, maple, and split rail fence business. We host school groups, and other organized groups for tours and educational visits. We milk 65 registered Jersey cows and are members of the AgriMark-Cabot dairy cooperative. I also work for NOFA VT as Farm to Community Mentor in Windsor county, and as FEAST (Food Education, Agricultural Studies, Together) program Coordinator in Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union.

Katherine Robinson

k.robinsonvt23REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 356-6606

Passionate about sustainable communities, food and travel | Pursuing a career in Farm to Table Event Planning | Currently based in Jeffersonville, VT

Shane Rogers

shaneREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vsjf.org
802-828-0404

Rooted in Vermont Project Manager
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
vsjf.org
3 Pitkin Court
Suite 301E
Montpelier VT, 05602

Rooted in Vermont Project Manager

Liz Ruffa

lizREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@merckforest.org
(802) 394-2579

Project Director
Northshire Grows
147 Green Peak Orchard North
East Dorset Vermont, 05253

Liz Ruffa is the Director of Institutional Advancement at Merck Forest & Farmland Center, a 3,200 acre conserved property in Rupert, VT. Merck Forest is on a mission to inspire curiosity, love and responsibility for working and natural lands. Liz lives in East Dorset where she continues to champion regional food systems through her work as a member of the Dorset Select Board.

Lisa Ruoff

lisaruoffREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@yahoo.com
802-777-1266

Chef/Co-Owner
Faywood Gardens & Kitchen
faywoodgardens.com
31 Faywood Rd.
Grand Isle Vermont, 05458

With over 15 years of experience being an organic chef, local organic food is not only my passion but also my livelihood. I am happy to introduce Faywood Gardens to the world. The kitchen at Faywood Gardens is licensed to serve all of your organic catering needs, as well as offering cooking classes in our historic farmhouse kitchen. We are now proud to offer all organic Culinary Retreats at our farmhouse! From Friday to Sunday, we have room for up to 6 people in the farmhouse suites, and another 4 people for camping on our beautiful 9 acres. An all inclusive weekend, just BYOB and come learn, eat, and enjoy! Bonfires, informative classes, a Lake Champlain Islands tour, and lots of fabulous all organic local food!

Dominick Santa Maria

ottercreekorganicberryREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com


Otter Creek Organic Berry Farm
3794 Otter Creek Rd
Addison Vermont, 05491

Otter Creek Organic Berry Farm is a small, burgeoning, berry farm in Addison, Vermont. We grow blueberries, raspberries, jostaberries, gooseberries, red and champagne currants, and other fine fruit. We hope to have our organic certification soon, but we have never used a single chemical on the fruit- instead only relying on sustainable practices to grow fantastic fruit.

Scott Sawyer

scottREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vsjf.org

I edited the Farm to Plate Strategic Plan and wrote many of the sections. And I worked with Vermont Design Works to create the Farm to Plate website.

Guy Scheibner

tguyscheibnerREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(336) 601-2666

Sous Chef
Kismet
kismetkitchens.com
52 State Street
Montpelier VT, 05602

Lynn Ellen Schimoler

LynnEllen.SchimolerREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
802-622-4477


Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
vermontagriculture.com
116 State Street
Montpelier VT, 05620

Lynn Ellen Schimoler is the Senior Agricultural Business Development Program Manager for the Working Lands Enterprise Initiative at the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. Schimoler has worked in the Natural Foods Industry for over 20 years. Her experience includes working for independently owned markets in CA,NH and VT, collaborating with the National Cooperatives Grocers to develop retail Co-ops around the US, and working as Director of Purchasing and Merchandising for City Market/Onion River Co-op.Schimoler has expertise in project management, store operations, product development, and human resources. Schimoler has been featured in Natural Foods Merchandiser and Edible Green Mountains, and as a guest speaker at numerous conferences, including Penton Media group's EXPO East. Schimoler has a BA in Dance from Bennington College, and is a part-time Dance Lecturer at the University of Vermont.

Patricia M Sears

trishREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@kingdomcommons.com
802-258-0873

President & CEO
NEKTI Consulting
nekticonsulting.com
52 Finnegan Road
Lowell VT, 05847

Patricia M Sears is the founder, President and CEO of NEKTI Consulting (established in 2000), a firm that acts as a thinking partner using global connections with local commitment, collaborating for change. Patricia is recognized for her skills in coalition building, networking for opportunities with tenacious follow-up for impact, community outreach and advocacy. She has a proven track record of working in challenging environments with facility and bringing diverse groups together in project development and advancing positive results.

Patricia Sears

patricia.searsREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@discovernewportvt.com
(802) 323-1056

CEO
NEKTI Consulting
nekticonsulting.com
52 Finnegan Road
Lowell VT, 05847

As Executive Director of Newport City Renaissance Corporation I have developed the Newport. Fresh by Nature. program that has received start-up funds from USDA-RD Rural Business Enterprise Grant. The program connects local farms to downtown restaurants and markets restaurants that include and increase the amount of locally grown and produced ingredients on their menus. The annual Taste of Newport event is a walking tour of downtown Newport visiting the participating restaurants and tasting their menu selections made of seasonally fresh ingredients. Newport. Fresh by Nature. also celebrates Newport's community gardens and promotes the Newport Farmer's Market and Northeast Kingdom Tasting Center. Marketing downtown Newport as a culinary destination for a true farm-to-table experience and job creation are major goals of this program. Green Mountain Farm Direct is a partner in this program.

Johanna Setta

jsettaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@nmcinc.org
802-524-8947

Meghan Sheradin

MeghanREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vtgrassfarmers.org

Executive Director
Vermont Grass Farmers Association
vtgrassfarmers.org
327 US Route 302, Suite 2
Barre Vermont, 05641

Meghan Sheradin is the executive director of the Vermont Grass Farmers Association. Meghan has a diverse agricultural background, with extensive experience in direct marketing. Her B.S. is in Animal Science from Cornell University. She has a M.S. in Community Development and Applied Economics from the University of Vermont.

Sophie Shillue

infoREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@lucefarmvt.com


Luce Farm Wellness
lucefarmwellness.com
269R Main St.
Bethel Vermont, 05032

Jessica Shook

jessicashookREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@flourishfarm.com


Flourish Farm
flourishfarm.com
340 Avenue D
Suite 50
Williston VT, 05495

Flourish Farm is a unique cricket farm (not hard to be, you're probably thinking!) based in Vermont, raising and harvesting crickets for human and pet consumption. For the past three years, we have been operating under the name, Tomorrow's Harvest (you may have heard of us!). Due to the demand for our products, we have spent the last year working on expanding. Enter: a bigger farm, a new name, a pretty awesome logo and a really innovative team of do-ers and creative thinkers (among other stuff).

Kayla Silver

kaylaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@localvoretoday.com
(718) 594-0415


Localvore
localvore.co
60 Lake Street Suite 1f
Burlington Vermont, 05401

Hello, My name is Kayla and I represent Localvore Today, a digital marketing group focused on connecting consumers to local businesses, farms, and entrepreneurs. I hope to be in touch with my community in active and meaningful ways. Kayla

Jaime Silverstein

jaimeREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@nofavt.org


NOFA Vermont
nofavt.org
14 Pleasant Street
Richmond VT, 05477

Vera Simon-Nobes

vsimonnobesREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@shelburnefarms.org
(802) 986 8686

Farm-Based Education Network Coordinator
Shelburne Farms
shelburnefarms.org
1611 Harbor Road
Shelburne VT, 05482

Vera Simon-Nobes works at Shelburne Farms and coordinates program development and communications for the Farm-Based Education Network, a free member network established to strengthen and support the work of educators, farmers, and community leaders providing access and educational experiences on working farms. She supports Vermont’s growing agritourism community through special projects and her work as the Farm to Plate Agritourism Task Force Co-Chair. She lives on a diversified farm in Charlotte, VT.

Katherine Sims

ksimsREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmfts.org
(802) 334-2044

Katherine Sims is the Founder and Executive Director of Green Mountain Farm-to-School (GMFTS), a non-profit organization in Newport, VT that strengthens local food systems by promoting positive economic and educational relationships between schools, farms, and communities. GMFTS supplies fresh, local food to schools and institutions and gives students of all ages the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy food choice through GMFTS’ school gardens, Farm to School Programs, food hub, and mobile farmers market. Founded in 2008, GMFTS has grown rapidly expanding their programming to serve schools and communities across northern Vermont. Katherine brings 10 years of experience building school gardens, connecting institutional buyers with local farms, teaching students about healthy food choices, and training school food service staff to prepare and serve local foods to her work developing healthy food systems and running GMFTS. Katherine graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in History. She lives in Lowell, VT where she enjoys raising chickens and vegetables with her partner.

Margaret Skinner

mskinnerREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 656-5440

Research Professor
University of Vermont
uvm.edu/~saffron
University of Vermont
Burlington Vermont, 05405

Dr. Margaret Skinner is a Research Professor and Extension Entomologist at the Univ. of Vermont, Entomology Research Lab, where she has worked for 36 years, conducting research on management of a wide array of insect pests in forests, vegetables and greenhouse ornamentals. Her current primary target pests are aphids in high-tunnel vegetables and western flower thrips in greenhouse ornamentals. She works on developing strategies to maximize the potential of insect-killing fungi and plant-mediated systems. As the UVM Extension Entomologist she assists professional growers and homeowners with pest id and IPM. She co-founded the North American Center for Saffron Research & Development, which seeks to develop the potential of this high-value crop to increase revenue generation options for small family farms through greater diversification.

Megan Smith

megan.smithREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
(802) 828-3649

Danielle Smith

danielleREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@salvationfarms.org


Salvation Farms
salvationfarms.org
PO Box 1174
49 Portland Street
Morrisville VT, 05661

Community Relations Coordinator at Salvation Farms

AnnaJo Smith

annajo.smith14REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 349-0284

Owner/Member/Manager
Vermont Food Collaborative
vermontfoodcollaborative.com
16 Campground rd
New Haven Vermont, 05472

Christopher Sol Cruz

csolcruzREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@suncrossmedia.com
802-748-9613


St. Johnsbury Area Local Food Alliance (ALFA)
stjalfa.org
490 Portland Street
St. Johnsbury Vermont, 05819

Andrea Stander

andrea.standerREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-522-3284

Policy Consultant
Rural Vermont
ruralvermont.org
46 East State St
Montpelier VT, 05602

After 5 plus years serving as the Director of Rural Vermont, I retired from that position and now serve as a part-time policy consultant. Rural Vermont was founded in 1985 and is a not-for-profit membership organization that works through public education, grassroots organizing, as well as state and national advocacy to ensure that Vermont-scale farms are economically viable and environmentally sustainable. Rural Vermont is committed to making it possible for Vermonters to feed themselves and their neighbors providing Vermont with a community-based alternative to the industrial food system.

Karen Dillon and Stephen Pite

smp109REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 279-3300

Co-Owner
Willett's Bend Farms
2664 Rt 12
Berlin
Berlin Vermont, 05602

Filmmakers. Educators. Idealists. Farmers. Moved from Kansas where we ran a magazine dedicated to promoting the sustainable farming in NE Kansas and a small sheep (fiber) operation. Start up goat dairy and larger scale sustainable crop farming here in Central VT with high hopes!

Donna Stepien

donnaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vtwheyfedpigs.com
(781) 710-6512

Member
Vermont Whey Fed Pigs
vtwheyfedpigs.com
250 Harlow Hill Road
Randolph Vermont, 05060

Judy Stermer

jstermerREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vtfoodbank.org
(802) 477-4108


Kingsbury Market Garden
kingsburymarketgarden.com
284 Route 100
Warren VT, 05674

Gaye Symington

GsymingtonREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermontcf.org
(802) 388-3355

Executive Director
High Meadows Fund
highmeadowsfund.org
77 College St., Suite 3B
Burlington VT, 05401

The High Meadows Fund, based at the Vermont Community Foundation, promotes vibrant communities and a healthy natural environment in Vermont, while encouraging long term economic vitality. We focus on sustainable agriculture and local food systems; clean and efficient energy; and land use and watershed management consistent with a working landscape and vibrant village centers. We provide grants, sponsor research and convenings, invest a portion of our assets for mission impact, and directly engage in select initiatives. You can find more about us at www.highmeadowsfund.org.

Vicky Tebbetts

vtebbettsREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802.793.9729

Principal
VT Marketing and Communications
231 Tebbetts Rd
Marshfield Vermont, 05658

Rene Thibault

rthibaultREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@newenglanddairy.com
802-673-7057

PR & Communications Specialist
New England Dairy Promotion Board
mustbethemilk.com
The Woolen Mill
20 West Canal St., Suite C13
Winooski Vermont, 05404

Cody and Emily Thompson

thethompsonfamilyfarmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-586-9090

owners
the thompson family farm
thethompsonfamilyfarm.com
192 S. Craftsbury Rd
Craftsbury Vermont, 05826

We are a small family farm producing specialty meats and maple products. We raise Wagyu Cross cattle. We are proud to offer our neighbors and surrounding community with some of the best beef in the world. Heritage pigs are raised seasonally. We believe we are meant to be stewards of the land and have an obligation to take care of our sugarbush, pasture, and hay land so the next generation can reap the same enjoyment from it in the future. We believe that if we take care of the trees and the animals, they will take care of us.

Amy Todisco

atnontoxREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-496-3081

Program Creation & Development, Organic Flower Grower
Hartshorn Certified Organic Farm
hartshornfarm.com
54 Quarry Road
Waitsfield Vermont, 05673

Hartshorn Certified Organic Farm is run by Dave Hartshorn and Amy Todisco. We grow a large variety of vegetables, fruits and flowers and sell both retail and wholesale. We have a seasonal farm stand and maple sugar house that are open 7 days per week during the summer. Pick your own berries, special events, and our farm animals are popular attractions at the farm. Summer 2016 we will have two unique week long farm camps for children in 5/6th grades. We also offer life changing, farm based, personal growth and wellness retreats. (www.yourturningpt.com)

Ryan Torres

RtorresREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gbymca.org

Julia & Paul VanDerWielen

innkeeperREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@themarblewestinn.com
(802) 867-0400

Chefs & Innkeepers
The Marble West Inn
themarblewestinn.com
1847 Dorset West Road
Dorset Vermont, 05251

We are the Chefs & Innkeepers of The Marble West Inn. Our Inn highlights the abundance of the Taconic Mountain Valley. There are no set menus at The Marble West Inn. Instead, guests are offered a multi-course experience featuring the best offerings from our gardens, our partner farms, local markets and purveyors. We offer a true farm to table experience, and coordinate several events a year, highlighting Vermont agriculture.

Nancy VanWinkle

nvanwinkleREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@sterlingcollege.edu
(802) 586-7711


Sterling College
sterlingcollege.edu
16 Sterling Drive
Craftsbury Common Vermont, 05827

Sterling College, located in the heart of Vermont’s rural agricultural economy and vibrant local food system, and The Rian Fried Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems encompass our educational Farm, Forest, and Kitchen, bachelor's degree programs in Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems, and continuing education programs through the School of the New American Farmstead. Sterling students play an integral role in food production, as Sterling is a federally recognized Work College, with all students working to defray the cost of their education.

Lisa Viles

lvilesREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@nevaaa.org

Program Development Coordinator
Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Vermont
481 Summer Street
St. Johnsbury VT, 05819

Stephanie Walker

stephnaieREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@walkercontemporary.com
617.842.3332

owner
Open Hearth Pizza
openhearthpizza.com
527 Sugarbush Access Rd
Warren Vermont, 05674

Summer 2020 marked Open Hearth Pizza's eleventh year traveling our home state of Vermont with our mobile wood fired pizza ovens. We are a catering company that focuses on using local ingredients and making as much as we can from scratch, including our own naturally leavened, stone milled, whole grain pizza dough from Rogers Farmstead local organic wheat.

Timothy Wall

timREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@smalleywall.com
(310) 467-5699

Three Chimney's Farm is a market garden farm in Charlotte, VT. Started by a couple from Los Angeles who dreamed of farming in Vermont. We grow a wide variety of crops - from annual vegetables to grains, and fruit trees. Our sales and distribution include selling to local restaurants and breweries as well as on an online e-commerce customer base with local delivery options. We're looking for a farm manager to take the reins into 2020 and beyond.

Ruth Wallman

ruthREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@champlainislands.com
(802) 372-8400

ED
Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corp.
champlainislands.com
3501 U.S. 2
PO Box 213
North Hero VT, 05474

Becka Warren

beckaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vitalcommunities.org
(802) 291-9100 x112

Manager
Valley Food and Farm
vitalcommunities.org/Agriculture/index.htm
195 North Main Street
White River Junction VT, 05001

Valley Food and Farm, a program of Vital Communities, works with farmers and consumers to strengthen the food system in Upper Connecticut River Valley of NH and VT.

Allison Weinhagen

aweinhagenREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@citymarket.coop

Director of Member Services
City Market, Onion River Cooperative
citymarket.coop
82 South WInooski Avenue
Burlington Vermont, 05401

Allyson Wendt

allysonREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@foodconnects.org
802-579-1082

Allyson is the marketing and communications coordinator for Food Connects in Brattleboro. Her work includes raising the profile of the organization as a whole and that of individual programs, including Farm to School, Windham Farm and Food, and the School Harvest Farm. She has been interested in food as long as she can remember, and is always thinking about, digging in, or weeding her garden.

Sophie Westover

swestoverREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmfts.org
(603) 277-1169


Green Mountain Farm-to-School
greenmountainfarmtoschool.org
115 2nd Street
Newport VT, 05855

Communications and Development Coordinator for Green Mountain Farm-to-School.

Dan White

danREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@localvoretoday.com
(802) 989-8468

Nicola Williams

nicolaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@thewilliamsagency.net
(617) 395-7680

President
The Williams Agency
thewilliamsagency.net
144- A Mount Auburn St.
Cambridge Massachusetts, 02138

Nicola A. Williams President, The Williams Agency Nicola Williams is the founder and owner of, The Williams Agency, a full service marketing consulting firm with a focus on sustainable food, culture, health and the environment. The Agency is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts and works regionally in New England. Under Nicola’s leadership, The Williams Agency, which has been operating since 1995, have received numerous awards for its work in sustainable food, environment and health awareness campaigns. Recently, Nicola was recognized as a 2015 Cambridge Food Hero. Nicola has over 20 years of experience with expertise in marketing strategy, grassroots marketing, and business strategy. Boston and Vermont JerkFests, the agency’s own signature projects are rooted in Nicola’s Jamaican culture, and are built upon the values she cares deeply about such as sustainable food, diversity, localism, and respect for the environment. Nicola is a recipient of many awards and has been featured in local and national media, including Black Enterprise magazine, the Boston Globe, the Boston Herald, and the Boston Business Journal. Nicola currently serves on the boards of the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts and Cambridge Carnival International, Inc., and is an active member in SBN’s Local Food Committee, Food Solutions New England, and the Fish Locally Collaborative organized by Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance. Prior to The Williams Agency, Nicola was a Consultant for Cambridge Business Development, a non-profit agency whose mission was to assist businesses to start, develop, and grow.