Food Access Planning

Tatiana Abatemarco

tatianaabatemarcoREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@bennington.edu
(802) 989-3680


Bennington College
bennington.edu/Home.aspx
1 College Drive
Bennington VT, 05201

Dr. Tatiana Abatemarco is a faculty member in Food Studies at Bennington College, where she is building a food studies program that works with the local community of Bennington to address the systemic causes of food insecurity. She holds a PhD in Natural Resources, with a focus in Environmental Thought and Culture, from the University of Vermont and a MA in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota. Her research puts feminist philosophy in conversation with actors in sustainable food systems. She is one of the founding members of the North Country Food Justice Working Group, which networks food justice organizations in the Adirondacks of New York.

Alexander Arroyo

alexander.s.arroyoREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(619) 417-4470

Owner/Farmer
Fuller Mountain Farm
fullermountainfarm.com
1411 Fuller Mountain Road
North Ferrisburgh VT, 05473

Alex Arroyo of Fuller Mountain Farm in North Ferrisburgh! My retired mother and I are transforming 8 acres of beautiful land into a food forest and dynamic silvopastural system, also growing market herbs and flowers. I'm passionate about ecology and a holistic approach to growing food and raising animals.

Hillary Bailey

hillaryREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@salvationfarms.org


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

Born and raised in the Granite State, Hillary is thrilled to begin her adventure here in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Hillary has a BA in Post-Colonial Literature and Creative Writing from Keene State College. After college, she spent a year as a disaster relief specialist with AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps, and a second year as the Operations VISTA at the NH Food Bank. Her experiences with these AmeriCorps programs, combined with her upbringing on a small farm in central NH, brought her true passion to the forefront of her mind: the food system. Hillary has spent her professional life working on small farms and with non-profit organizations to build connections between food producers and those who are food insecure. She is excited to get to work here in Vermont, helping Salvation Farms build systems to connect farmers and food producers with the institutions and consumers who struggle with food access. When she is not working, Hillary can be found in her gardens, reading, or wandering around VT with her partner and their dog.

Hannah Baxter

hannahREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@intervale.org


Intervale Center
intervale.org
180 Intervale Road
Burlington VT, 05401

Hannah Baxter is the Gleaning and Food Rescue Manager at the Intervale Center. Based out of Burlington, her work centers around providing dignified access to fresh produce for income eligible community members. Hannah works with partnered farms to glean surplus food and distribute them through the Fair Share CSA, a program serving 200 individuals and 15 social service organizations with weekly shares of fresh produce during the growing season. Most recently, Hannah has acted as a co-manager to the Everyone Eats Hub of Chittenden County. Prior to this position, Hannah created and ran the Healthy Roots Collaborative Gleaning Program serving Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. She has 8 seasons of experience working on organic vegetable farms in Vermont and grew up along the Connecticut River in the Upper Valley.

Lindsay Beer

wilsonherbfarmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-505-1751

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

Natalie Bekkouche

natalieREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@salvationfarms.org

Anne Bijur

anne.bijurREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
(802) 522-5783


Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
vtwaterquality.org/erp.htm
1 National Life Drive
Main 2
Montpelier VT, 05620

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.

Kayleigh Boyle

kayleighREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@salvationfarms.org
(802) 535-7575


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

I have worked in small-scale organic agriculture for over a decade, managing and mentoring staff and volunteers of all ages and abilities. I am excited to join Salvation Farms as the Gleaning Coordinator to be part of their mission to build increased resilience in Vermont’s food system through agricultural surplus management.

Meg Brickner

thenomadicovenREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com

Owner
The Nomadic Oven
thenomadicovenvt.com
83 Ethan Allen Rd
S. Burlington Vt, 05403

Erica Campbell

erica_campbellREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@sanders.senate.gov

Policy & Outreach Staff - Agriculture, food, rural dev. & transportation
Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
1 Church St, 3rd Floor
Burlington Vermont, 05401

Office on Senator Bernie Sanders--agriculture, nutrition, rural development & transportation policy

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.

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.

Ollie Cultrara

ollie.cultraraREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov


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

Catherine Cusack

ccusackREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmfts.org
802-334-2044

Gillian D'Acierno

nekgleansREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com


Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District
nekwmd.org
224 Church Street
PO Box 1075
Lyndonville Vermont, 05851

Gleaning Coordinator for Northeast Kingdom Gleaners, a pilot project of the Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District and the Northeast Kingdom Food Cycle Coalition.

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

Amy Davidson

amy.davidsonREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 656-2311

EFNEP Coordinator
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (UVM)
uvm.edu/extension/food/?Page=efnep.html
109 Carrigan Drive
236A Marsh Life Sciences
Burlington VT, 05405

I provide leadership and support for University of Vermont Extension's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), and our staff of Nutrition Educators who work directly with our participants in counties across the state. It is my role to ensure that we focus on providing high quality, hands-on education to assist limited-resource youth, families, and pregnant women in acquiring the knowledge, skills and changed behavior necessary to improve nutritional well-being. Partnering with community organizations, EFNEP can focus on improving local food access by delivering lessons that focus on: gardening, shopping behaviors, safe preservation techniques, dietary preference and quality, and building relationships between growers/producers and EFNEP participants and partners.

Charlie DiPrinzio

cdiprinzioREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@middlebury.edu


Vermont Farmers Food Center
251 West St
Rutland Vermont, 05701

Emily Falta

efaltaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vtfoodbank.org
(802) 989-8739


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

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

Taylar Foster

taylarfosterREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@yahoo.com
802.586.2882


Pete's Greens
petesgreens.com
266 South Craftsbury Road
Craftsbury VT, 05826

I have been with the Farmland Access and Stewardship Working Group since 2012.

Nicholas Gambill

ntgambillREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 917-1333

Executive Director
Salvation Suppers
salvationsuppers.org
64 Main Street
Burlington VT, 05401

Hannah Harrington

hannahfharrington9REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 345-2664


Community Kitchen Academy
vtfoodbank.org/nurture-people/community-kitchen-academy
20 Gable Place
Barre Vermont, 05641


Feeding Chittenden
feedingchittenden.org
228 North Winooski Ave.
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.

Corey Hennessey

corey.a.hennesseyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com

Founder
Orchard Street Business Services
orchardstreetvt.com

East Montpelier Vermont, 05651

Megan Herrington

megan.herringtonREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
(802) 355-3833

District Director
Vermont Department of Health Bennington District Office
healthvermont.gov/local/bennington
324 Main St.
Bennington Vermont, 05201

I recently moved to Bennington, VT from New Orleans, LA where I was active in the southern Louisiana food system through my work with Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana, the New Orleans Food Policy Council and as the founder of the New Orleans Fruit Tree Project. In my current role as District Director of the Vermont Department of Health - Bennington District Office, I have taken on a co-chair position with the Bennington Hunger Council and am serving on the Advisory Board for Bennington's College Mellon grant.

Emma Hileman

ehilemanREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermontfarmersfoodcenter.org
802-342-4219


Vermont Farmers Food Center
251 West St
Rutland Vermont, 05701

Farmacy Project Director at Vermont Farmers Food Center - Rutland County's Food-as-medicine prescription program

Angela Hooker

valleybrookfarmvtREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 676-4646

Owner
Valley Brook Farm
valleybrookfarmvt.com
64 Hall Rd
Maidstone VT, 05905

We are a small family farm in northern VT. We raise Registered Tunis Sheep, Registered Berkshire pigs, laying hens, broiler chickens, and Turkey's for fall. The guiding principles of our farm are to produce amazing naturally raised meat products at an affordable price, the comfort of all of our animals is always paramount, and to reduce, re-use and make sure that nothing goes to waste from our animals. Along with our delicious meats we also produce sheepskin rugs, skulls for decorative, and teaching purposes, all natural dog treats and a few more. Our livestock is all managed Holistically, as naturally as possible. They are all cage free and raised on pasture. Our garm itself is managed with Holistic Management practices.

Suzanne Kelley

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


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

Breana Killeen

vermontculinaryfarmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
919-210-1144

Co-Owner
The Killeen Crossroads Farm
instagram.com/killeenfarm
1283 Cheesefactory Road
Shelburne VT, 05482

The Killeen Crossroads Farm is a 2021 market garden start-up in Shelburne, Vermont that focuses on food production and meal preparation. As a farm-to-kitchen model, we strive to grow novel and delicious herbs, roots and vegetables for home cooks and chefs alike through crafted CSA shares and a modern farm stand. We rotationally graze a small herd of beef cattle, which are themselves followed by pasture-raised laying hens and poultry. Located among a corridor of impressive farms in the Burlington, Vermont area, we strive to encourage healthy soils through ecologically-based growing methods on terraced and irrigated production beds. Through our specialized CSA shares and modern farm stand, our goal is to provide community members with unique, ethnically-diverse and nutrient-rich ingredients and instruction for home meal preparation.

Sadie Laing

sadieklaingREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(507) 269-1039

Community Service Member
Maplehill School and Community Farm
maplehillschoolandfarm.org
1329 John Fowler Road
Plainfield Vermont, 05667

Nora Lindberg

noramlindbergREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 324-2775

I am a senior Food Systems major at the University of Vermont with a double minor in Community and International Development and Political Science. I am interested in food advocacy regarding individual food sovereignty. I have a history of working in food service and food production which has led me to find my passion for cuisine and its cultural impacts. I am an outgoing and enthusiastic person, driven by my personal values to do well. My deep conviction for food justice inspires me to work hard and achieve my goals to help others. I assess my personal success by judging how the fruits of my labor align with my personal values. My curiosity fuels my desire to learn and pushes me outside of my personal comfort zone to drive positive change in my community.

Sarah Lipton

sliptonREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@montpelier-vt.org
(802) 262-6288

FEAST Senior Meals Program Manager
Montpelier Senior Activity Center
montpelier-vt.org/309/FEAST-Meals-Program
58 Barre Street
Montpelier VT, 05602

My passion for organic gardening, access to food, international travel, contemplative practice and writing began when I was a small child in Maine, gazing longingly at the ocean, and the imagined worlds beyond. So, I traveled internationally before going to Naropa University. Since then, over the last two decades, I have guided thousands of leaders as they navigate the creation of thriving cultures. Through my business, The Presence Point (pending B Corp certification) I work with organizations longing to empower their leaders from the inside-out. My passion is rooted in over twenty years of service, contemplative training and teaching in the Shambhala Buddhist community and stems from the conviction that when leaders are genuine, society can bloom. I am the founder of GENUINE, Inc, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that focuses on transforming society through community. I am a keynote speaker, creator & producer of GENUINE, the podcast, author of "The Harmony of Dissonance," run the FEAST Senior Meals Program at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center and live high on a hill in rural Vermont with partner, two daughters and gigantic organic garden.

Claire Londagin

claire.londaginREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vycc.org
503-421-4455

Health Care Share Coordinator for the Food and Farm Program at the VYCC.

Faye Longo

flongoREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vtfoodbank.org
(802) 477-1119


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

I am dedicated to ending the cycle of poverty, bridging the benefits cliff, high quality affordable childcare for ALL children, serving our elderly populations, and offering needed supports and services to any, and every person working to change their lives for the better.

Alison Low

alowREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@nvda.net
(802) 748-5181

Senior Planner
Northeastern Vermont Development Association
nvda.net
36 Eastern Avenue
St. Johnsbury VT, 05819

Grant writing/grant administration. Regional planning in the Northeast Kingdom

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

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

Ryan Murphy

ryanREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@lcpcvt.org


Lamoille County Planning Commission
lcpcvt.org
52 Portland Street, 2nd Floor,
P.O. Box 1637
Morrisville VT, 05661

I work for the Lamoille County Planning Commission as a GIS Planner. I'm interested in becoming involved in the Farm to Plate Network to help improve opportunities for Lamoille County food and beverage producers.

Lihlani Nelson

lnelsonREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermontlaw.edu
(802) 831-1063


Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law School
vermontlaw.edu/academics/centers-and-programs/center-for-agriculture-and-food-systems
164 Chelsea St, PO Box 96
South Royalton Vermont, 05068


Center for Agriculture and Food Systems
vermontlaw.edu/cafs
164 Chelsea St.
South Royalton Vermont, 05828

Mariah Noth

mariahREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vhcb.org
(802) 828-1098


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

Grace Oedel

graceREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@nofavt.org
(678) 437-9210

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

Caroline Olsen

infoREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@nutty-life.com

co-owner
nutty life
nutty-life.com
Maxham Meadow Way
Woodstock Vermont, 05091

nutty life is an organic plant-based milk company based in Woodstock, Vermont, specializing in oatmilk, almondmilk, and cashewmilk. learn more at www.nutty-life.com!

John Ouellette

FriendstoFoodREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 343-1367

Owner
Friends to food Homestead
FriendsToFood.com
3256 Mountain Rd
Monkton Vermont, 05469

Who We are John and Sara Ouellette Believe in treating animals with respect and dignity. You won't find any commercial feed lots here! Our name reflects that, Friends as we care for them making sure they live full happy lives before becoming Food with dignity. Our homestead is just being established so check back often for new details! www.FriendsToFood.com

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.

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 manages 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, working for markets on both coasts. Schimoler has collaborated with the National Cooperatives Grocers to develop retail co-ops in New England, and before coming to the agency, was 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. Schimoler serves on the Executive Board of the Real Organic Project, a council member for the Vermont Women's Fund, and a trustee for the Vermont Land Trust. Schimoler has a BA in Dance from Bennington College, and enjoys a part-time Dance Lecturer position at the University of Vermont.

Niyeti Shah

niyetishahREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(609) 651-2356

Food Systems professional from DC

Whitney Shields

shieldsw1REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com


Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law School
vermontlaw.edu/academics/centers-and-programs/center-for-agriculture-and-food-systems
164 Chelsea St, PO Box 96
South Royalton Vermont, 05068

Vermont Legal Food Hub Program Coordinator and Post Graduate Clinical Teaching Fellow at the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law School. CAFS: https://vermontlaw.edu/academics/centers-and-programs/center-for-agriculture-and-food-systems Vermont Legal Food Hub :https://www.legalfoodhub.org/

AnnaJo Smith

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

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

Danielle Smith

danielleREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@salvationfarms.org


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

Community Relations Coordinator at Salvation Farms

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.

Stephanie Walsh

stwalshREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@dfamilk.com

Weiwei Wang

wwangREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 656-0892

Emily Wanzer

emilyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vsjf.org

Libby Weiland

libbyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vcgn.org
(802) 861-4769


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

Joan West

Joan.westREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
(802)760-8159

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
350 Fisher Road
Berlin Vermont, 05633

I am a Registered Dietitian, currently working at the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital. I am working to increase Hands-on-Nutrition education opportunities for my patients. Opportunities provide a therapeutic experience, as well as teaching and/or enhancing skills to enable patients to prepare basic healthy meals utilizing foods they routinely have available to them.

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.

Sara Jean Whelan

sjREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@threechimneyfarm.com
(631) 626-4927

Co-Founder
Three Chimney Farm
threechimneyfarm.com
95 Spear St
Charlotte VT, 05445

Valerie Woodhouse

valerieREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@honeyfieldfarmvt.com
802-649-1500

Owner
Honey Field Farm
honeyfieldfarmvt.com
55 Butternut Road
Norwich Vermont, 05055

Honey Field Farm is a 25-acre family farm located in Norwich, Vermont. Our array of greenhouses offer vibrant annual and perennial flower starts ready to fill your garden. We grow ten acres of certified organic vegetables to distribute to local and regional partners, and to stock our farm stand, where you can also find a wide variety of pickles, relishes, and other farm-sourced specialty products.