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.

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.

Meg Brickner

thenomadicovenREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 734-9762

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

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.

Catherine Cusack

ccusackREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmfts.org
802-334-2044

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.

Emily Falta

efaltaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vtfoodbank.org
(802) 989-8739


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

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.

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.

Corey Hennessey

corey.a.hennesseyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com


Vermont Compost Company
vermontcompost.com
1996 Main St.
Montpelier Vermont, 05602

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
540-320-3399


Vermont Farmers Food Center
251 West St
Rutland Vermont, 05701

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.

Caelan Keenan

caelanREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@salvationfarms.org


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

Suzanne Kelley

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


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

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.

Claire Londagin

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


Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC)
vycc.org
1949 East Main Street
Richmond VT, 05477

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

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


Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
vhcb.org/viability
58 E. State Street
Montpelier Vermont, 05602

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

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

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.

Whitney Shields

shieldsw1REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com


Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
vhcb.org/viability
58 E. State Street
Montpelier Vermont, 05602

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/

Danielle Smith

danielleREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@salvationfarms.org


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

Community Engagement VISTA 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

Weiwei Wang

wwangREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 656-0892

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