Production and Processing
The Production & Processing Working Group is open to all members of the Farm to Plate Network. It is focused on developing and improving the resources available to Vermont's food producers and processors to support improvements in their production, their business management skills, and their quality of life. Members are expected to largely be made up of representatives of key organizational stakeholders that provide business services, technical assistance, financing or other assistance to producers and processors; production and processing business owners; and representatives from producer and processor associations.
People
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Network Groups
Scott Ackerman
singlegatefarmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@msn.com
802-476-4847
Owner
Single Gate Farm
singlegatefarm.com
109 West Cobble Hill Road
Barre Vermont, 05641
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Michael Adams
michaelREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gredio.com
(802) 338-7490
Co-Founder
Gredio
gredio.com
162 Orchard Lane
Richmond Vermont, 05477
I currently own Green Mountain Mustard and I'm the co-founder of Gredio, a web application for food producers to effortlessly run their business.
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Network Groups
Mark Adams
markadams410REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@yahoo.com
Hi, My name is Mark. About my qualification have completed my graduation from the London college of engineering. Currently, I am employee of EON Telecommunication as customer support executive which enables me to provide support through <a href="http://www.contacttelephonenumbers.com/eon-customer-services-telephone-number/">Eon telephone number</a> to the customers. My hobbies are riding and visiting the new places. I love to cook and eat food.
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Network Groups
Education and Workforce Development
Production and ProcessingRoger Allbee
roger.allbeeREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@yahoo.com
Advisor
Vermont Tech
vtc.edu
124 Main Street
Randolph VT, 05061
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Juan Alvez
jalvezREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 656-6116
Pasture Program Technical Coordinator
UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture
uvm.edu/~susagctr
23 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington VT, 05446
I help farmers to take informed decisions about intensive grazing management
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Jill Arace
jill.araceREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vacd.org
(802) 496-5162
Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
vacd.org
P.O. Box 566
Waitsfield VT, 05673
Jill has nearly thirty years of non-profit management and sustainable development experience, mostly overseas. She lived and worked in Thailand and Cambodia for eleven years, managing relief and development programs for several organizations, including the American Friends Service Committee and Oxfam. She returned to the US to attend graduate school, where she earned two masters degrees – one in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School, and the other in Economics from Boston University. After graduate school, Jill moved to one of her favorite places – Vermont – where she worked for eleven years at the Institute for Sustainable Communities managing civic participation and sustainable development programs in Central and Eastern Europe and Russia, including community-based environmental action planning, school-based conservation education, environmental management training, watershed planning, solid waste management, energy efficiency, sustainable forestry, agricultural production, food security, and grassroots citizen initiatives. After she stopped traveling around the world, Jill began learning more about conservation and community development in Vermont and in the beautiful Mad River Valley, where she lives and facilitates sustainable agriculture initiatives. Jill is particularly interested in supporting local food production and building bridges between different segments of the community. When she's not busy organizing something, you may find Jill digging in her garden, walking the back roads of Vermont, practicing energy healing, or singing in a chorus.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Food Cycle Coalition
Farmland Access
Independent Grocers
Agritourism
Food Access
Financing
Research
Energy
Slow Money Vermont
Health
Rooted in Vermont®
Food Access PlanningAlexander 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.
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Network Groups
Andrea Asch
andrea.aschREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@benjerry.com
802-923-2607
Manager of Natural Resources
Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream
benjerry.com
30 Community Drive
South Burlington VT, 05403
As a member of the social mission team, Andrea Asch leads the environmental program for Ben & Jerry’s Homemade. She has been responsible for guiding Ben & Jerry's environmental well-being since the company first created the position in 1992. Her first task back then, was to help the company figure out just what "environmental well-being" really meant. Since then, she’s fostered a wide range of environmental initiatives and projects beginning with waste minimization programs at the manufacturing plants to packaging innovation, climate change awareness, alternative refrigeration and the development of Caring Dairy program, an innovative sustainable agriculture program for dairy farmers.
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Jonathan and Janelle Ashley
sdgfarmvtREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-989-9528
Sole Proprietor
SDG Farm
sdgfarm.webs.com
33 North Main Street
(Route 30)
Whiting Vermont, 05778
Sheep farmers raising meat and wool breeds. We were born and raised in Vermont and so are our sheep, layer chickens, and geese. We have our Vermont license for retail sales of lamb. We sell from our home and at farmers markets.
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Network Groups
Diane Ashworth
fatchancevtREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(484) 602-4060
Farmer/Owner
Fat Chance Farm LLC
fatchancesoap.com
1224 Mckinstry Hill Rd
Hyde Park VT, 05655
I own and run Fat Chance Farm, where we produce pasture raised chicken, eggs from pastured hens, vegetables and some grass-fed beef. We also make old-fashioned soaps and salves from locally produced lard and tallow.
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Network Groups
Marie Audet
bsfREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmavt.net
(802) 758-2179
Blue Spruce Farm
bluesprucefarmvt.com
1796 Route 22a
Bridport VT, 05734
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Technical Assistance Coordination
Tech Task Force
Soil and Water
Farmland Access and StewardshipMichael Bald
choosewiselyvtREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-763-8260
Founder
Got Weeds?
choosewiselyvt.wordpress.com
4290 VT Rte 14
Royalton Vermont, 05068
Founder of Got Weeds?, offering non-chemical invasive species control for organic farmers, growers, and landowners. Services include consultations and planning for management of terrestrial invasive species. Control work focuses on rehabilitating sites over the long term, encouraging the return of native species as the exotics are removed. Very much unforeseen was the evolution of the company to specialize in dangerous plants like wild parsnip. But evolution is a good thing, so I go with it. Available to present at workshops and training events, although availability is a lot tighter in the growing season. Live and work out of Royalton, tinkering with the idea of growing herbs on a larger scale.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Meat Processing
Financing
Agritourism
Food Retailers
Consumer Education and Marketing
Technical Assistance Coordination
Independent Grocers
Slow Money Vermont
Communications and Marketing Community of PracticeChelsea 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.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Meat Processing
Food Cycle Coalition
Education and Workforce Development
Independent Grocers
Consumer Education and Marketing
Food Access
Financing
Career Pathways & Image
Business-Education Partnerships
Slow Money Vermont
HealthJustin Barrett
workREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@piecemealvt.com
(541) 510-5873
chef owner
Piecemeal Pies
piecemealpies.com
5 South Main Street
White River Junction Vermont, 05001
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Network Groups
Kyla Bedard
kylaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@nofavt.org
(802) 434-4122
NOFA Vermont
nofavt.org
14 Pleasant Street
Richmond VT, 05477
Education & Dairy Program Coordinator for NOFA-VT
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Network Groups
Regina Beidler
regina.beidlerREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@organicvalley.coop
(802) 728-5601
Regina and her husband, Brent, own and operate a small organic dairy farm in Randolph Center, VT. Regina also works for Organic Valley's Farmers in Marketing Department connecting coop farmer owners to marketing activities around the region.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Food Cycle Coalition
Education and Workforce Development
Farm to Institution
Independent Grocers
Food Access
Financing
Research
Energy
Health
Farm Viability Indicators Task Force
Communications and Marketing Community of Practice
Rooted in Vermont®
Food Access PlanningNatalie Bekkouche
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Production and Processing
Education and Workforce DevelopmentCynthia Belliveau
Cynthia.BelliveauREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 639-3210
Co-Director
Erica Houskeeper Communications, LLC
ericahouskeeper.com
23 Catherine Street
Burlington VT, 05405
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Network Groups
Will Belongia
willREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vclf.org
(802) 223-1448
Executive Director
Vermont Community Loan Fund
investinvermont.org
15 State Street, Suite 101
Montpelier VT, 05602
Executive Director of the Vermont Community Loan Fund A nonprofit, mission-driven alternative lender and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), the Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) creates opportunities leading to healthy communities and financial stability for all Vermonters. An expert in finding and financing opportunities that traditional lenders overlook or avoid, VCLF puts capital in the hands of Vermont entrepreneurs and organizations who can’t get it anywhere else, all to benefit the Vermonters who need it most. We make loans and provide financial consulting and business development services to help lower-income Vermonters access safe, affordable homes, quality jobs, early care & education and other essential services. We seek to serve Vermonters who traditionally lack equitable access to credit, including lower-income Vermonters, communities at risk, and women.
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Network Groups
Nancy Bergman
spoonwoodcabinREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 368-2802
co-owner/cheesemaker
Spoonwood Cabin
spoonwoodcabin.com
3090 Vermont Route 100
Jacksonville Vermont, 05342
Spoonwood Cabin Creamery Local Cheese and Wine Shop Nancy Bergman and husband Kyle Frey create artisanal goat and cow cheeses handcrafted and aged to perfection at our micro-creamery in Jacksonville,VT. We also have a small retail shop out front, open on weekends, where we offer our cheeses, a great selection of fine wines, beer and cider as well as fresh baked bread, special sandwiches and spoonwood cabin mac and cheese. Watch the action on cheesemaking days through our viewing window. Wine and cheese tastings/seminars scheduled often. Fridays from 4-8, Saturdays and Sundays from 12-5 Spoonwood Cabin Cheese and Wine Shop 802-368-2802 (phone orders welcome) visit our website: spoonwoodcabin.com 3090 Rte 100, Jacksonville, VT at junction of Rte 100 and 112
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Network Groups
Tom Berry
Tom_BerryREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@Leahy.senate.gov
(802) 229-0569
Agriculture Policy Advisor
Office of U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy
leahy.senate.gov
199 Main Street
4th Floor
Burlington VT, 05401
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Network Groups
Leon Berthiaume
Leon_BerthiaumeREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@stalbanscooperative.com
(802) 524-6581
St. Albans Cooperative Creamery
stalbanscooperative.com
140 Federal Street
St. Albans VT, 05478
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Consumer Education and Marketing
Eat Local Campaign
Research
Education and Workforce Development
Agritourism
Career Pathways & Image
Business-Education Partnerships
Slow Money Vermont
Communications and Marketing Community of Practice
Rooted in Vermont®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.
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Network Groups
Jerry Booth
jerry.boothREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@hphood.com
(802) 476-6605
Booth Brothers Dairy (HP Hood)
boothbrosdairy.com
219 Allen St
Barre VT, 05641
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Network Groups
Joe Bossen
joseph.bossenREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 325-2144
Vermont Bean Crafters Co.
vermontbeancrafters.com
153 Mad River Canoe Road
Waitsfield VT, 05673
I'm making Vermont-grown food more available through value-added processing and marketing. My business is focused on organic plant-based foods, and we market our bean burgers to retailers, restaurants, and institutions such as schools and hospitals.
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Network Groups
Diane Bothfeld
diane.bothfeldREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
(802) 828-1619
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
vermontagriculture.com
116 State Street
Montpelier VT, 05620
Work at Agency of Agriculture
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Food Cycle Coalition
Farm to Institution
Independent Grocers
Consumer Education and Marketing
Agritourism
Food Access
Financing
Slow Money Vermont
Health
Rooted in Vermont®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!
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Producer and Processor Association Support
Technical Assistance Coordination
Food Safety
Research
Integrated Curriculum & Flexible Pathways
LaborTerence Bradshaw
tbradshaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802)922-2591
Research and Outeach Specialist, Tree Fruit and Viticulture
University of Vermont Tree Fruit and Viticulture
orchard.uvm.edu
63 Carrigan Dr
Burlington Vermont, 05405
Terence Bradshaw, was raised on a central Vermont dairy farm. After college, he managed commercial orchards in Massachusetts and Vermont before returning to the UVM Apple Team as a Research Specialist in 1999. He has been a member of the faculty of UVM Plant & Soil Science since 2014 and directs the UVM Fruit Program and the Horticulture Research and Education Center. His research and outreach program is designed to address sustainability issues in the tree fruit and viticulture industries in Vermont. Specific program areas include: technical support to address horticultural and pest management needs of Vermont fruit growers; assessment of organic apple production systems in cool, humid climates; grape cultivar evaluation; assessment of apple production systems for hard cider markets; and mitigation of apple replant disease. He teaches undergraduate courses in orchard and vegetable crop systems; farm planning; and agriculture policy and ethics.
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Network Groups
Meg Brickner
thenomadicovenREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
Owner
The Nomadic Oven
thenomadicovenvt.com
83 Ethan Allen Rd
S. Burlington Vt, 05403
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Farm to Institution
Consumer Education and Marketing
Food Access
Soil and Water
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Food JusticeMegan 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.
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Network Groups
Sean Buchanan
sbuchananREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@blackriverproduce.com
Black River Business Development Black River Meats Project Manager and Livestock Purchasing Coordinator
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Education and Workforce Development
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Soil and WaterLeonard (Len) Bull
homebullREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@aol.com
(802) 453-7927
Emeritus Professor of Animal Science, NCState University
Vermont Agriculture and Forestry Development Board
vermontworkinglands.com/vafpdb.html
116 State Street
Montpelier VT, 05620
1. Member and Chair, Vt Ag and Forest Products Development Board 2. National Institute for Animal Agriculture (past Chair) 3. Diplomacy Matters, LLC (linking embassies with ag markets) (Vice Chair) 4. Consultant on animal production and agricultural/environmental issues 5. Vermont Farm Bureau (member)
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Stacy Burnstein
stacyburnsteinREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@comcast.net
(802) 225-1180
Land Access Specialist
Intervale Center
intervale.org
180 Intervale Road
Burlington VT, 05401
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Network Groups
Sarah Burrows Van Der Kar
sarah.burrowsREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@brownboarfarm.com
802-325-2461
Brown Boar Farm
brownboarfarm.com
543 Lamb Hill Road
Wells VT, 05774
Brown Boar Farm is a family owned and operated business committed to producing wholesome, naturally raised food in an environmentally friendly way. We have taken a "whole farm" approach by raising heritage pork and occasionally beef
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Network Groups
Gizelle Bushey
endeavorpasofinoREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@yahoo.com
(802) 849-6623
Owner
Endeavor Paso finos
386 Nichols Road
Fairfax Vermont, 05454
Raising Goats for replacement herds, Meat and pets. House raised and friendly. Antibiotic use is at a minimum unless to save their lives! Steers available for sale by the pound, Hay and grain fed. Petting farm available for the kids. Equine: What we provide: Customized riding programs for adult persons with PTSD ($40 per rider-approx. 1 1/2 hours) Paso Fino Horsemanship lessons ($40 per rider per 1 hour lesson) Horse Boarding $250.00 per month rough board Horse Boarding $300.00 per month with stall Camping Facilities for rider and horse $20.00 per night Owners supply all grain and supplements Misc. breeding rights on Endeavor Paso Fino Mares for their foals. Discounts provided for Veterans/Disabled Veterans and In-Service personnel. Management has a unique combination of business knowledge and experience in this market. 30+ years Endeavor Paso Fino Equestrian Adventures has combined its expertise to offer services for every type of customer in this sensitive industry. Use of the "Paso Fino" breed allows disabled, fearful, elderly and inexperienced riders learn to handle and ride comfortably and safely. Customizing rides to each individual rider's needs. Offering horse persons a safe and comfortable place to "Camp" with their own horses. Overnight stable for visiting show persons. Show grounds are 3 miles from facility.
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Network Groups
Bob Butterfield
hphREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@bartonvt.net
(802) 673-6629
Spring Hill Angus, LLC
springhillangus.com
2687 Maple Hill Road
Orleans VT, 05860
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Network Groups
Louise Calderwood
rcalderwodREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@aol.com
Everything Agriculture
440 Echo Hill Road
Craftsbury VT, 05826
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Network Groups
Energy
Production and Processing
Tech Task Force
Aggregation and Distribution
Education and Workforce DevelopmentChris Callahan
chris.callahanREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
8024427582;256
Engineer
University of Vermont Extension (Rutland)
uvm.edu/extension/agriculture/engineering/
1 Scale Avenue
Rutland VT, 05701
Ext Assoc Prof Agricultural Engineering
University of Vermont Extension
go.uvm.edu/ageng
310 Main St
Bennington Vermont, 05201
Chris Callahan is the Extension Agricultural Engineer at the University of Vermont. His work focuses on enhancing Vermont's Food Systems supporting the analysis, design, evaluation and adoption of infrastructure and equipment that meets the needs of relatively small-scale food producers and processors. Chris enjoys working closely with farmers and others on multi-disciplinary projects that deliver practical, cost effective, safe and sustainable results.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Food Cycle Coalition
Farmland Access
Education and Workforce Development
Aggregation and Distribution
Farm to Institution
Agritourism
Food Access
Financing
Soil and Water
Research
Energy
Career Pathways & Image
Business-Education Partnerships
Labor
Health
Farm Viability Indicators Task Force
Food Access PlanningErica 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
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Mark Cannella
mark.cannellaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 223-2389
Director: Farm Viability and Farm Business Management Specialist
University of Vermont Extension (Berlin)
uvm.edu/extension
327 US Route 302
Berlin VT, 05641
Mark is an Associate Professor with UVM Extension and the director of Agricultural Business Programs.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Aggregation and Distribution
EnergyBret Carter
bretREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@crescentmaple.com
(775) 600-2738
Proprietor
CRESCENT MAPLE FARMS
crescentmaple.com
881 Colvin Hill Rd.
Danby VT, 05739
Newbie to utilizing "Farmer" as my occupation.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Education and Workforce Development
Food Access
Farm Viability Indicators Task ForceThomas Case
thomasREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@salvationfarms.org
(802) 338-9096
Thomas Case is the Vermont Commodity Program Director for Salvation Farms. He has also been a full time Organic Vegetable farmer and owner of Arethusa Farm in Burlington's Intervale and The Intervale Food Hub's Packing house supervisor in his previous work.
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Christopher Chaisson
chrisREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@wholefarmservices.com
802-777-3537
Wild Branch Foods
wildbranchfoods.com
2044 Prindle Rd
Charlotte Vermont, 05445
Founder/Director
Whole Farm Services
wholefarmservices.com
2044 Prindle Rd
Charlotte Vermont, 05445
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Meat Processing
Producer and Processor Association Support
Technical Assistance Coordination
Dairy Professional Development
Farm to Institution
Financing
Slow Money Vermont
Farm Viability Indicators Task ForceEla Chapin
elaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vhcb.org
(802) 828-2117
Viability Program Director
Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program
vhcb.org/viability
VT Housing & Conservation Board
58 East State Street
Montpelier VT, 05602
Ela Chapin is Director of the Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program, a program of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board that provides business planning and technical assistance to farm, food and forest products businesses. Since 2006, Ela has managed and advanced the quality of program services and provided professional development opportunities to strengthen the network of agricultural service providers in Vermont and beyond. She has a MA in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University.
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Network Groups
Reg Chaput
cff1991REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@hotmail.com
(802) 988-2844
Chaput Family Farms
2473 VT Route 105 E
Troy VT, 05859
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Network Groups
Ann Chiarenzelli
ann.chiarenzelliREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
Graduate student in the Food Systems Masters program at UVM and fellow with Vermont First.
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Network Groups
Heidi Choate
smallaxefarminvtREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-745-9464
Owner
Small Axe Farm
facebook.com/smallaxefarm
731 Whitehill Rd.
Barnet Vermont, 05042
Small Axe Farm is a 1 acre, off-grid, organic market garden.in Barnet, Vermont. We are a no-till farm run by my husband and I plus two seasonal employees. We offer a summer CSA as well as weekly Custom Ordering to our community from April-November. We also sell microgreens year round. We sell to local Coops, Inns, restaurants and schools.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Financing
Consumer Education and MarketingBetsy Chodorkoff
betsyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@blockfound.org
(802) 426-2026
The Harris and Frances Block Foundation
blockfound.org
491 Ennis Hill Road
Marshfield VT, 05658
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Food Cycle Coalition
Education and Workforce Development
Aggregation and Distribution
Farm to Institution
Consumer Education and Marketing
Food Access
Financing
Energy
Slow Money Vermont
Health
Rooted in Vermont®
Food Access PlanningScott 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.
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Network Groups
Guy Choiniere
choinierefamilyfarmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 868-2131
Choiniere Family Farm
sites.google.com/site/choinierefamilyfarm05459
2465 Gore Road
Highgate VT, 05459
We are a small farm tucked away in the small town of Highgate, Vermont near the Canadian border. We have been shipping certified organic milk to Organic Valley since 2005, and almost all of it is bought by Stonyfield Farm to put into their delicious yogurt. Our goal is to provide quality, nutritious food to our local community and provide education about buying local and staying healthy. Here at the Choiniere Family Farm, we strive to provide you with the healthiest food you can buy. Happy animals make the best produce, and our animals are happy! Our cows are outside every day, enjoying the fresh air. We raise grass fed beef, and our veal enjoy their mother's milk every day as a side to their pasture feast. Our free range chickens are outside every day, scratching up the lawn, driveway, and occasionally our flower garden, eating bugs, worms, and grass. Lastly our pigs enjoy gallons of fresh, creamy milk every day to wash down their grain, hay and veggies.
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Network Groups
Michelle Claflin
michelleclaflinREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
Owner/Operator
Townline Registered Shropshires
1729 Old Hollow Rd
North Ferrisburgh Vermont, 05473
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Producer and Processor Association Support
Technical Assistance Coordination
Dairy Professional Development
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Agricultural Land Use Planning
Food Cycle Coalition
Farmland Access
Financing
Soil and Water
Research
Energy
Integrated Curriculum & Flexible Pathways
Consumer Education and Marketing
Education and Workforce Development
Aggregation and Distribution
Business-Education Partnerships
Career Pathways & Image
Workforce Needs Assessment and Summit
Tech Task Force
Food Access
Eat Local Campaign
Agritourism
Farm to Institution
Food Retailers
Meat Processing
Slow Money Vermont
Independent Grocers
Labor
Farm Viability Indicators Task Force
Health
Steering Committee
Communications and Marketing Community of Practice
Rooted in Vermont®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
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Network Groups
John Cleary
john.clearyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@organicvalley.coop
(802) 454-8417
New England Dairy Coordinator
Organic Valley Cooperative
137 Gray Road
Plainfield VT, 05667
Cleary Family Farm
clearyfamilyfarm.com
137 Gray Road
Plainfield VT, 05667
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Food Justice
Aggregation and Distribution
Consumer Education and Marketing
Education and Workforce Development
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Food Access
Financing
Energy
ResearchGina 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.
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Education and Workforce Development
Production and Processing
Meat Processing
Food Safety
Workforce Needs Assessment and Summit
Career Pathways & Image
Business-Education Partnerships
LaborDorsey Coale
dorseycoaleREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 349-9772
Director
Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center
hannafordcareercenter.org
51 Charles Avenue
Middlebury VT, 05753
I am the Executive Director of Addison County Relocatization Network ACORN. ACORN is a non profit supporting farmers and the food system in Addison County Vermont.
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Cris Coffin
ccoffinREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@farmland.org
(413) 695-4653
New England Director
American Farmland Trust
farmland.org
1 Short Street
Northampton MA, 01060
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Jennifer Colby
jcolbyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 656-0858
Outreach Coordinator
Vermont Grass Farmers Association
vtgrassfarmers.org
327 US Route 302, Suite 2
Barre Vermont, 05641
UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture
uvm.edu/~susagctr
23 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington VT, 05446
Jenn is a diversified meat livestock farmer, competitive barbecuer, UVM Extension professional, and self-described Communitarian. She lives and farms in Central Vermont, and delivers education and outreach to grass-based and livestock farmers statewide. - See more at: http://onpasture.com/2014/06/09/sweet-swine-success-2/#sthash.hdWDxH6C.dpuf
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Food Cycle Coalition
Aggregation and Distribution
Financing
Consumer Education and Marketing
Education and Workforce Development
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Energy
Food Access
Health
Research
Agritourism
Business-Education Partnerships
Career Pathways & Image
Communications and Marketing Community of Practice
Farm to Institution
Farm Viability Indicators Task Force
Farmland Access
Food Access Planning
Food Justice
Independent Grocers
Rooted in Vermont®
Slow Money VermontOllie Cultrara
ollie.cultraraREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
vermontagriculture.com
116 State Street
Montpelier VT, 05620
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Carl Cushing
vermontlivestocksandpREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@myfairpoint.net
(802) 877-3421
Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing
vermontmeat.com
76 Depot Road
Ferrisburgh VT, 05456
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Network Groups
Aggregation and Distribution
Consumer Education and Marketing
Education and Workforce Development
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Production and Processing
Energy
Financing
Food Access
Health
Labor
Research
Soil and Water
Farm to Institution
Independent Grocers
Agritourism
Communications and Marketing Community of Practice
Rooted in Vermont®
Career Pathways & Image
Business-Education Partnerships
Food Cycle Coalition
Farmland Access
Farm Viability Indicators Task Force
Slow Money Vermont
Food Access Planning
Steering Committee
Food JusticeSarah 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
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Heather Darby
heather.darbyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 524-6501 x437
Agronomist and Nutrient Management Specialist
University of Vermont Extension (Northwest Crops and Soils Program)
uvm.edu/extension/cropsoil
278 South Main Street, Suite 2
St. Albans VT, 05478
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Consumer Education and Marketing
Farmland Access and StewardshipSilene 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.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Financing
Producer and Processor Association Support
Aggregation and Distribution
Farm to Institution
Slow Money Vermont
Consumer Education and Marketing
Communications and Marketing Community of PracticeEric 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.
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Aaron Desrochers
adesrochersREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@datasystems.coop
(802) 862-1289
Software Developer/Admin/Sales
Data Systems Inc
datasystems.coop
1 Mill Street
Burlington VT, 05401
Data Systems Inc, is a worker coop based in Burlington that has built customized business software for over 30 years. DSI is working with with Vermont companies, such as the maple sugar purveyors at Butternut Mountain Farm and Champlain Orchards, customizing our inventory functionality to automate their ‘on paper’ inventory management processes and increase inventory tracking capability for food safety requirements. After talking with some smaller local food businesses, we seem to have uncovered an unmet need in the regional food system for increased inventory tracking in software. We hope to work with more businesses selling wholesale goods to retailers in the regional food system and assist them with increased traceability capabilities.
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Production and Processing
Education and Workforce Development
Aggregation and Distribution
Farm to Institution
Independent Grocers
Consumer Education and Marketing
Agritourism
Career Pathways & Image
Business-Education Partnerships
Slow Money Vermont
Communications and Marketing Community of Practice
Rooted in Vermont®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.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Technical Assistance CoordinationMaggie Donin
maggieREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@intervale.org
(802) 660-0440 x116
I am the Beginning Farmer Specialist at the Intervale Center. I run our Farms Program, incubating new farm businesses by offering land, infrastructure and support. I also do new farmer business planning and coaching all over the state through the New Farmer Project.
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Maggie Donin
maggieREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vlt.org
Vermont Land Trust
vlt.org
8 Bailey Avenue
Montpelier VT, 05602
Director of Farmland Access Program
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Vicky Drew
Vicky.DrewREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vt.usda.gov
(802) 951-6796 x242
State Conservationist
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
vt.nrcs.usda.gov
356 Mountain View Drive
Suite 105
Colchester VT, 05446
NRCS offers technical and financial assistance to farmers and forest landowners for conservation improvements on their land, which includes (but is not limited to) waste storage, silage leachate, grazing management, protecting streams and other waters, hoop houses, irrigation improvements, soil erosion concerns on farm and forest roads and landings.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Education and Workforce Development
Agritourism
Communications and Marketing Community of PracticeAbbey Duke
abbeyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@thesnapvt.com
(802) 324-7998
Sugarsnap Catering
thesnapvt.com
30 Community Drive
South Burlington VT, 05403
Abbey is the owner of Sugarsnap, a farm to table catering company based in South Burlington, VT. She started Sugarsnap in 2003. It includes a farm in Burlington's Intervale, a cafe in South Burlington, a delivery catering service and a full service, off-premise catering operation.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Education and Workforce Development
Farmland Access and StewardshipChris Dutton
cduttonREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vtc.edu
Director for the Institute for Applied Agriculture and Food Systems
Vermont Tech
vtc.edu
124 Main Street
Randolph VT, 05061
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Caitlin Elberson
SobremesaVTREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@yahoo.com
Owner, Farmer & Fermenter
Sobremesa
SobremesaVT.com
St. Paul Street
Burlington Vermont, 05401
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Joe Emenheiser
joe.emenheiserREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
802-524-6501
University of Vermont Extension (Northwest Crops and Soils Program)
uvm.edu/extension/cropsoil
278 South Main Street, Suite 2
St. Albans VT, 05478
Joe was raised on a small family farm in Pennsylvania. His livestock experience includes managing sheep farms in New York, butchering, genetic evaluation, teaching, and judging. His research has focused on using ultrasound for genetic improvement of lamb composition, and on evaluating pasture-based beef systems. Joe seeks to help Vermont's diversified livestock farms and industries improve their efficiency, product quality, and marketing.
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Johann Englert
johannREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@mountainmozzarella.com
(802) 440-9950
Maplebrook Farm
maplebrookvt.com
453 East Road
Bennington VT, 05201
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Independent Grocers
Agritourism
Business-Education Partnerships
Slow Money Vermont
Health
Rooted in Vermont®Suzanne & Rick Enser
raggedorchidfarmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 234-7230
Proprietor, Farmer, Conservation Biologist
Ragged Orchid Farm VT
9393 VT Route 12
Barnard Vermont, 05031
Ragged Orchid Farm propagates medicinal and culinary herbs, and native plants for pollinator gardens and other conservation projects to enhance biodiversity. We also have a small herd of dairy goats and heritage breed chickens. All plants are organically grown, and all livestock are fed organic feed and have access to graze throughout the day.
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Joshua Faulkner
joshua.faulknerREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
802-656-3495
Farming and Climate Change Program Coordinator
UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture
uvm.edu/~susagctr
23 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington VT, 05446
Farming and Climate Change Program Coordinator
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Kate Finley Woodruff
finleywoodREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@aol.com
Cabot Creamery Cooperative
cabotcheese.coop
193 Home Farm Way
Waitsfield VT, 05673
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Education and Workforce Development
Farm to Institution
Research
Governor's Institute
Integrated Curriculum & Flexible Pathways
Career Pathways & Image
Business-Education Partnerships
LaborEmily Finnegan
emily.i.finneganREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
Shelburne Farms
shelburnefarms.org
1611 Harbor Road
Shelburne VT, 05482
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Jackie Folsom
crkdbrksREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@aol.com
(802) 426-3579
Vice Chair
Vermont Agriculture and Forestry Development Board
vermontworkinglands.com/vafpdb.html
116 State Street
Montpelier VT, 05620
Currently, I am the Legislative Director for the Vermont Farm Bureau, the lobbyist for the Vermont Fairs and Field Days, and the manager of the Vermont Farm Show!
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Network Groups
Ted Foster
tfosterREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vtdhia.org
(802) 233-8662
Vermont Dairy Herd Improvement Association, Inc.
vtdhia.org
220 Holiday Drive
Suite 22
White River Junction VT, 05001
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Robert Foster
rfosterREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmavt.net
(802) 388-1137
President
Foster Brothers Farm/Vermont Natural Ag Products
vermontnaturalagproducts.com
297 Lower Foote Street
Middlebury VT, 05753
Producer, recycler, small power producer, soil amendment producer, conservationist, UVM CALS Board, 25x25, Agri-Mark/Cabot Board, Dairy Managment Sustainability Council and Task Force
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Farm Viability Indicators Task ForceSam Fuller
samREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@nofavt.org
(802) 434-4122
Technical Assistance Program Administrator
NOFA Vermont
nofavt.org
14 Pleasant Street
Richmond VT, 05477
Sam Fuller manages NOFA-VT’s Technical Assistance Program, which provides an array of services to commercial farmers ranging from in-depth whole farm business planning and technical production assistance to educational offerings and industry development. His work focuses primarily on sustainable livestock production, meat processing and value chain integration. Prior to joining NOFA-VT in 2008, he managed a number of different agricultural enterprises including a pasture-based livestock operation, a diversified crop farm and a multi-farm producer co-op. Sam graduated from Colorado College with a degree in Anthropology. His focus was on food systems, agricultural economics and migrant labor. His thesis work was on "Localizing Culture - How a New Agricultural Model Could Save the Family Farm".
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Production and Processing
Education and Workforce Development
Consumer Education and Marketing
HealthSamantha 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.
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Mike Ghia
mikeREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@landforgood.org
(603) 357 1600
Land for Good
landforgood.org
39 Central Square, Suite 306
Keene NH, 03431
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Laura Ginsburg
laura.ginsburgREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
(802) 522-2252
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
vermontagriculture.com
116 State Street
Montpelier VT, 05620
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David Girard
david.girardREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vt.usda.gov
802-388-6744 Ext.120
Farm Loan Officer
USDA Farm Service Agency
68 Catamount Park
Middlebury Vermont, 05753
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Dominique Giroux
dominique.girouxREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
(802) 522-3132
Dominique Giroux is the Education and Outreach Coordinator with the Produce Program at the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets. She manages the Produce Safety Improvement Grant program and coordinates the development of educational materials to help produce farms transition to FSMA Produce Safety Rule compliance, access markets, and grow produce safety as part of the farm culture. Dominique coordinates regional collaboration efforts to support the consistency of state produce programs and values the partnership among produce farms, educators, stakeholders and state and federal agencies who, in working together, support and strengthen the produce industry.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Meat Processing
Aggregation and Distribution
Farmland Access and StewardshipLiz Gleason
lizREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vhcb.org
(802) 828-3370
Program Assistant
Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program
vhcb.org/viability
VT Housing & Conservation Board
58 East State Street
Montpelier VT, 05602
Liz has worked for the Vermont Farm Viability Program since 2010, coordinating business planning, grants, and program evaluation. She has a BA in Political Science and Environmental Studies from Williams College, and fills her free time trail running, baking, and rock climbing.
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Caroline Gordon
carolineREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@ruralvermont.org
802-356-2805
Rural Vermont
ruralvermont.org
46 East State St
Montpelier VT, 05602
Born in Germany, Caroline came to Vermont to engage in changing the law so that sustainable farming practices become economically viable. She has a background in environmental law and recently graduated with her LL.M. in Food and Agriculture Law and Policy from Vermont Law School and joined Rural Vermont this January. Before coming to Vermont, Caroline participated in a four-year training program in biodynamic agriculture in Germany. Aside from advocacy work, Caroline wants to maintain farming herself in a way that increases communal participation and collaboration among producers.
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Network Groups
Dairy Professional Development
Soil and Water
Production and Processing
Farmland Access and StewardshipAshley Green
ashleyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@nofavt.org
(802)434-3821 x18
Vermont Organic Farmers, LLC
nofavt.org
14 Pleasant Street
PO Box 697
Richmond Vermont, 05477
Dairy & Livestock Certification Specialist
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Steven Greenfield
sgreenfieldREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@veda.org
(802) 828-5459
Steve Greenfield is VEDA's Chief Operating Officer, a position he has held since 2004. Steve joined VEDA as a Loan Officer in October, 1985 and was appointed to the post of Deputy Manager in 1997. From 1981 to 1985, he was the Coordinator for the Vermont Job Start Program. Prior to that, he was Business Manager for a Vermont school district and managed his family’s retail furniture business. Steve received a B.B.A. degree from the University of Vermont in 1969, and an M.B.A. degree from Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College in 1971. Steve may be reached at 802-828-5459, or sgreenfield@veda.org.
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Vern Grubinger
vernon.grubingerREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 257-7967 x303
NE SARE Director
University of Vermont Extension (Brattleboro)
uvm.edu/extension
130 Austine Drive
Suite 300
Brattleboro VT, 05301
Vern Grubinger is the vegetable and berry specialist and Extension Professor with the University of Vermont. He also serves as coordinator of USDA’s Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program (SARE), which awards $4 million annually in grants to researchers, educators and farmers across the 12 Northeast states. He helps lead the eXtension Farm Energy community of practice, serves on the Town of Dummerston Farmland Protection committee, and has been on the board of the Vermont Farm Fund, Vermont Land Trust, Brattleboro Food Coop, Windham County Farm Bureau and the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group. He consults individually with hundreds of farmers each year. Vern has authored the books 'Sustainable Vegetable Production from Start Up to Market' and 'With an Ear to the Ground: Essays on Sustainable Agriculture', and he is co-author of 'Food, Farms, and Community: Exploring Food Systems.' www.uvm.edu/vtvegandberry www.nesare.org
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Allison Gulka
allison.gulka4REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
Committee Co-Chair
Greater Cabot Working Landscape Network
cabotvermont.org/cabot-community-association/cca-programs/#cwln
3084 Main St.
Cabot VT, 05647
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Kristin Haas
kristin.haasREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
vermontagriculture.com
116 State Street
Montpelier VT, 05620
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Kimberly Hagen
kimberly.hagenREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 656-3834
Grazing Specialist
UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture
uvm.edu/~susagctr
23 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington VT, 05446
I provide technical assistance to Vermont farmers to transition or improve their grazing practices on their farms.
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Myra Handy
myrahREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@investeap.org
802-951-5156
I manage the Farm First Program which provides 24/7 confidential and free consultation, resource and solution-focused counseling services to help VT farmers address personal, family or professional concerns. Since personal worries impact us at work, this program can increase farm safety by decreasing stress and providing support and solutions. We help with anything that is of concern to the farmer including counseling regarding relationship stress, family conflict, accommodations for disability or injury issues (in collaboration with Vocational Rehabilitation and AgrAbility) to legal, financial and eldercare concerns. We also provide management consultations to help farmers with the complexities of dealing with employees. Farm First is a partnership between the Agency of Agriculture, UVM Extension and Invest EAP and began in 2009 for dairy producers and expanded in 2013 to serve ALL Vermont farmers grossing $10,000+ from their farms. Farmers are encouraged to call Farm First for more information 24/7 at 1-877-493-6216.
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Paul Harlow
westminsterorganicsREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@myfairpoint.net
(802) 722-9203
Owner
Harlow Farm
harlowfarm.com
117 Deep Root Drive
Westminster VT, 05158
Paul has owned and operated Harlow Farm and Kestrel Farm in Westminster, Vt., since 1975. He is a partner in Westminster Organics, a family wholesale organic vegetable operation and farmstand in Westminster, Vt. Harlow graduated from Castleton College and the Stockbridge School of Agriculture. He was named Sustainable Farmer of the Year for Vermont in 1998, and in 1981, he was named Conservation Farmer of the Year by the Windham County Soil and Conservation District.
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Aggregation and Distribution
Consumer Education and Marketing
Farm to Institution
Independent Grocers
Production and ProcessingAnnie 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.
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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.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Education and Workforce Development
Independent Grocers
Consumer Education and Marketing
Agritourism
Food AccessAli 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.
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Mara Hearst
maraREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@rutlandfarmandfood.org
802.233.1661
Farmer Advisor at Rutland Area Farm and Food Link, as of December 5, 2016.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Independent Grocers
Food Access
Business-Education Partnerships
Labor
Slow Money VermontMike Heath
MikeREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@kingdomcrust.com
802-751-8500
Owner
Kingdom Crust Company
kingdomcrust.com
1216 Railroad St
St Johnsbury VT, 05819
Kingdom Crust Co. serves traditional hand tossed brick oven pizza. We strive to use only locally sourced, minimally processed ingredients. Our meats and toppings are cooked fresh on site. Our dough is made from locally produced unbleached and unbrominated King Arthur Flour. Our fried fare is cooked in heart healthy, GMO and soy free sunflower oil.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Technical Assistance Coordination
Education and Workforce Development
Research
Career Pathways & Image
Communications and Marketing Community of PracticeDebra Heleba
debra.helebaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
802.651.8335
Northeast SARE
northeastsare.org
140 Kennedy Drive, Suite 201
University of Vermont
South Burlington Vermont, 05403
I am the communications specialist for the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, a competitive grants and education program serving the twelve Northeast states and D.C.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Food Cycle Coalition
Aggregation and Distribution
Farm to Institution
Consumer Education and Marketing
Food Access
Financing
Research
Business-Education Partnerships
Farm Viability Indicators Task Force
Communications and Marketing Community of Practice
Rooted in Vermont®
Food Access Planning
Slow Money VermontCorey Hennessey
corey.a.hennesseyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
Founder
Orchard Street Business Services
orchardstreetvt.com
East Montpelier Vermont, 05651
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Network Groups
Clark Hinsdale
cshinsdaleREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmavt.net
Nordic Holsteins, LLC
286 Prindle Road
Charlotte VT, 05445
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Producer and Processor Association Support
Technical Assistance Coordination
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Labor
Communications and Marketing Community of PracticeBeth Holtzman
beth.holtzmanREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 223-2389
Coordinator
Vermont New Farmer Project (UVM Extension)
uvm.edu/newfarmer
327 US Route 302
Berlin VT, 05641
Coordinator
Women's Agricultural Network (UVM Extension)
uvm.edu/wagn
327 US Route 302
Berlin VT, 05641
I provide outreach, education and technical assistance to aspiring and beginning farmers.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Aggregation and Distribution
Slow Money Vermont
Rooted in Vermont®
Food Access PlanningAngela 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.
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Slow Money VermontMiles Hooper
miles.hooperREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-299-6370
Ayers Brook Goat Dairy
vermontcreamery.com
301 Vermont 12 North
Randolph Vermont, 05060
Crop and Operations manager at Ayers Brook Goat Dairy, Randolph Vermont
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Allison Hooper
ahooperREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermontcreamery.com
(802) 479-9371
Vermont Creamery
vermontcreamery.com
40 Pitman Road
Websterville VT, 05678
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Timothy Hughes-Muse
farmerREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@laughingchildfarm.com
410-790-6474
Farmer
Laughing Child Farm
laughingchildfarm.com
3209 VT Route 30
Pawlet VT, 05761
Timothy and Brooke Hughes-Muse own and operate Laughing Child Farm, Vermont's largest sweet potato farm. All their sweet potatoes are certified organic and can be found throughout Vermont.
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Slow Money Vermont
Rooted in Vermont®Kathleen Irion
vtspatzleREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 265-1234
Owner
The Vermont Spätzle Company
vtspatzlecompany.com
3957 VT Route 7A
Arlington Vermont, 05250
We are the producers of the only fresh, gluten-free, no boil, non-GMO Spätzle (pasta) in the world. Made with local milk and eggs, our pasta is super quick, nutritious and delicious. You won’t believe it’s gluten free. We say “from the package, to the pan, to the plate in 5 minutes”.
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Sarah Isham
sishamREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@veda.org
(802) 828-5463
Sr. Agricultural Loan Officer
Vermont Agricultural Credit Corporation (VACC)
veda.org/financing-options/vermont-agricultural-financing
58 East State Street
Montpelier VT, 05602
Since 2000, Sarah Isham has been VACC’s Senior Agricultural Loan Officer, having started her tenure with VACC as an Agricultural Loan Officer in 1994. Sarah previously had a 14-year career with USDA as an Assistant County Supervisor at Farmers Home Administration, where she originated farm and housing loans. Sarah graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a B.S. in Animal Science. A resident of Brookfield, she is actively involved in the Vermont horse industry and community organizations. Sarah may be reached at 802-828-5463, or sisham@veda.org.
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Slow Money VermontJoy Jackson
jacksonseggsnmoreREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-324-3653
Head Egg Collector
Jacksons Eggs N More
346 Jackson Road
Panton Vermont, 05491
We raise healthy and happy chickens that produce delicious eggs! For the past 10 years we have been able to serve the local markets and many families with our eggs as well as fresh produce from our garden! We feed our birds a mix of corn and grain and they get lots of treats from the garden. We deliver locally in Vergennes to your door or feel free to stop by and pick up. We guarantee you will Love our eggs and produce or your Money Back!
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Michael Jansen
Michael.JansenREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@PizzaOnMainVT.biz
(802) 851-8316
Owner
PIZZA on Main
pizzaonmainvt.com
53 Lower Main St, Ste 2
Morrisville Vermont, 05661
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Slow Money VermontCaitlin Jenness
ckjennessREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(603) 620-3713
Citizen Cider
citizencider.com
316 Pine St. Suite 114
Burlington Vermont, 05452
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Food Safety
Dairy Professional Development
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Agricultural Land Use Planning
Food Cycle Coalition
Farmland Access
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Governor's Institute
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Financing
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Slow Money Vermont
Eat Local CampaignEllen 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.
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Peter Karnezos
pkarnezosREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@comcast.net
(800) 945-4474
The Old Mill - Troy, Inc.
oldmilltroy.com
P.O. Box
North Troy VT, 05859
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Production and Processing
Food Access
Communications and Marketing Community of Practice
Food JusticeCamille Kauffman
lakeparanvistaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(302) 463-6907
AmeriCorps VISTA, Outreach Coordinator
Lake Paran
lakeparanvt.org
269 Houghton Street
North Bennington Vermont, 05257
Lake Paran Rental Kitchen The Lake Paran Rental Kitchen is a Vermont Department of Health approved licensed commercial kitchen that provides: - 300 square foot kitchen area - Ventilated hood system - Large refrigerator space and freezer space as requested - Rest rooms -Trash removal Facility Equipment: 3 compartment sanitizing sink Southbend S36D six burner gas range 2 Door Refrigerator Freezer chest as needed* Single Oven Food preparation tables Baking sheets and rack Microwave Large pots Toaster oven Panini press Popcorn popper Heated snack merchandiser Cleaning equipment/trash bags/ paper towels as needed* Fees: 3 hours/ $75+ $25 per each additional hour Deposit: 50% of total
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Andy Kehler
andyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@jasperhillfarm.com
(802) 533-2566
Jasper Hill Farm / Cellars at Jasper Hill
cellarsatjasperhill.com
884 Garvin Hill Road
Greensboro VT, 05841
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Farmland Access and Stewardship
Production and Processing
Food AccessTara Kelly
taraREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@rutlandfarmandfood.org
(802) 417-1528
Tara Kelly is Executive Director of the Rutland Area Farm and Food Link (RAFFL). Actively involved in community development efforts for nearly 20 years, Tara has a strong commitment to healthy, vibrant communities. In 2005, while working for the Rutland Regional Planning Commission, Tara completed a certificate program at Cornell University called “Growing Home: Community, Food and Agriculture”. This led to her involvement with RAFFL where she blends her passion for vibrant communities and proactive civic engagement.
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Tony Kitsos
tony.kitsosREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 524-6501 x440
Farm Management Educator
University of Vermont Extension (Northwest Crops and Soils Program)
uvm.edu/extension/cropsoil
278 South Main Street, Suite 2
St. Albans VT, 05478
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Elisa Kiviranna
elisaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermontdogeats.com
(802) 495-9661
Owner
Vermont Dog Eats
vermontdogeats.com
Main Street
Waitsfield Vermont, 05673
We're Vermont Dog Eats — and we make dog treats with locally-sourced and organic ingredients. Our natural dog treats are handmade, baked and bagged right here in Vermont. It all began one day when we decided that rather than buying dog treats with ingredients we couldn't pronounce, we would buy locally-sourced, healthy & organic foods and make them ourselves. The rest, as they say, is history! We're happy to make a product that makes dogs happier and healthier, and we're happy that owners can give their furry friends food that is just...food. We have a network of local farms and partners that offer us access to some of the finest food around and as a result our dog treats are made with entirely real, human-grade food and absolutely NO wheat, soy, corn, sugar, byproducts or preservatives. We believe that good dog eats are vital to the health of of our furry friends.
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Christine Kubacz
christinekubaczREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@hotmail.com
(802) 524-6317
Owner
Foggy Brook Farm
218 Rugg Rd
Fairfield Vermont, 05455
Foggy Brook Farm is a small farm and homestead with a focus on sustainability while producing for our community. We have a small flock of hens, bees, a fruit field, 5 raised beds, our own 60X60 garden, a 30X74 hightunel for extended season growing and a 34X80 open field for growing leafy greens.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
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FinancingDavid Lane
david.laneREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@yankeeaca.com
(802) 524-2938
Yankee Farm Credit
yankeeaca.com
130 Upper Welden Street
St. Albans VT, 05478
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Production and Processing
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Aggregation and DistributionDouglas Lantagne
doug.lantagneREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 656-2990
Dean & Director/Director UVM Food Spire
University of Vermont Extension (Burlington)
uvm.edu/extension
146 University Place, Suite 103
Burlington VT, 05405
As Dean of University of Vermont Extension, I help support and fund the work of many faculty and staff involved in multiple parts of the food system. As Director of the UVM Food System Spire I help to develop internal connections to increase interest and work on the food system, external connections to strengthen the network of interested organziaitonas providing input to UVM, and I help to expand the understanding of the food systems related work that UVM is engaged in throughout the state.
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Jack Lazor
jackREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@butterworksfarm.com
(802) 744-6855
Butterworks Farm
butterworksfarm.com
421 Trumpass Road
Westfield VT, 05874
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Production and Processing
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Consumer Education and MarketingChristine Lazor
cmlazorREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@butterworksfarm.com
802-744-6023
Butterworks Farm
butterworksfarm.com
421 Trumpass Road
Westfield VT, 05874
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Rob Litch
robREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@mistyknollfarms.com
(802) 453-4748
Misty Knoll Farms
mistyknollfarms.com
1685 Main St
New Haven VT, 05472
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Aaron Locker
kingsburymktgardenREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@live.com
(802) 496-6815
Kingsbury Market Garden
kingsburymarketgarden.com
284 Route 100
Warren VT, 05674
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Marie Louka
madrugadafarmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802.772.0152
Madrugada Farm, LLC will certify organic with NOFA-VT summer 2016. We grow heirloom dry beans, popping corn, sorghum and other products for our Pantry Farm Share. We also offer an Herb Farm Share full of dried leaves, roots, and flowers for your salves, tinctures, tisanes, and bitters. We work with distillers to grow amazing flavorful herbs for their brews.
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Production and Processing
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Communications and Marketing Community of PracticeNick 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
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Production and Processing
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Farmland Access and StewardshipTravis Marcotte
TravisREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@Intervale.org
(802) 660-0440 x107
Executive Director
Intervale Center
intervale.org
180 Intervale Road
Burlington VT, 05401
Travis brings a breadth of experience and a joy to his work strengthening integrated food systems and running a diverse organization like the Intervale Center. He also enjoys more simple pleasures like cooking and home gardening with his family. Prior to joining the Intervale Center in 2006, Travis worked in agriculture and community economic development in Vermont, Central America and the Caribbean. Travis graduated from the University of Vermont Community Development and Applied Economics program and received his Master’s degree in International Agricultural Development from the University of California, Davis. He grew up on his grandparents’ dairy farm in Charlotte, Vermont and now lives in a farmhouse in Fletcher where he raises chickens, vegetables and pigs with his partner Sue and their sons.
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Network Groups
Soil and Water
Meat Processing
Production and Processing
Farmland Access and StewardshipDave Martin
settlementfarmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@comcast.net
(802) 899-2104
Settlement Farm
416 Irish Settlement Road
Underhill VT, 05489
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Production and Processing
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Farmland Access
Farm to InstitutionGarland Mason
garlandREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@rutlandfarmandfood.org
802-417-7096
I work for the Rutland Area Farm and Food Link heading up the New Farmer Initiative and our Farm-to-School and Institution work.
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Agritourism
Rooted in Vermont®Alissa Matthews
alissa.matthewsREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
802-505-1661
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
vermontagriculture.com
116 State Street
Montpelier VT, 05620
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Production and Processing
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HealthJanet McLaughlin
jmclaughlinREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermontcf.org
802-388-3355 x 289
Janet McLaughlin is the Special Projects Director at the Vermont Community Foundation; her role includes leadership of its Food and Farm Initiative.
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James McSweeney
jamesREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@composttechnicalservices.com
802-224-6888
Highfields Center for Composting
highfieldscomposting.org
21 Mill St.
P.O. Box 503
Hardwick Vermont, 05843
President & Technical Lead
Compost Technical Services
composttechnicalservices.com
1 Dugar Road
Worcester Vermont, 05682
Owner & Technical Lead – Compost Technical Services James is the author of Community-Scale Composting Systems, a comprehensive designer and practitioner’s manual for food scrap composters. He is founder of Compost Technical Services, a consulting practice that specializes in on-farm, commercial, and community-scaled organics recycling solutions, compost systems design, operational support, and composter education. Prior to Compost Technical Services, James was Senior Compost Specialist at the Highfields Center for Composting. He has developed and delivered compost operator trainings on behalf of both the State of Vermont and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with a focus on best management practices in food residuals composting. With a background in agroecology and permaculture, restoring ecological integrity to our cities, communities, farms, and food systems is at the heart of James’ work.
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Jeremy Michaud
JeremyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@kingdomcreameryofvt.com
(802) 472-6700
Kingdom Creamery of Vermont
bit.ly/2eHC023
3411 VT Route 16
Hardwick VT, 05836
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Agricultural Land Use Planning
Food Cycle Coalition
Farmland Access
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Farm to Institution
Food Access
Soil and Water
Research
Energy
Career Pathways & Image
Labor
Slow Money Vermont
Communications and Marketing Community of PracticeKatie Michels
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Production and Processing
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Farmland Access
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Independent Grocers
Consumer Education and Marketing
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Slow Money Vermont
Farm Viability Indicators Task ForceKatie Michels
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Production and Processing
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Soil and Water
Farmland Access and StewardshipNathaniel Miller
nedsbestbeefREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
Manager
Ned's Best Beef
nedsbestbeef.com
745 Freeman Rd.
Northfield Vermont, 05663
Writer/farmer/criador.
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Brock Miller
bmiller8383REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 563-2179
General Manager
Back Road BBQ
facebook.com/backroadbbqvt
1806 Ducharme Rd
Marshfield Vermont, 05658
I spend my days split between parenting my two fantastic children alongside my amazing wife and working the land for resources to cook amazing food and bring it to the people!
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Farm Viability Indicators Task ForceJen Miller
jenREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@nofavt.org
802-434-4122
NOFA Vermont
nofavt.org
14 Pleasant Street
Richmond VT, 05477
Jen manages NOFA-VT's Farmer Services Program which provides business planning services, technical assistance, one-on-one farmer mentorships, and educational opportunities for Vermont's organic and sustainable farmers.
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Eat Local Campaign
Communications and Marketing Community of PracticeApril Moulaert
infoREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vttortillaco.com
802-999-4823
Owner
Vermont Tortilla Company
vttortillaco.com
22 Sage Court
Shelburne Vermont, 05482
Vermont Tortilla Company was founded in 2015 by April and Azur Moulaert, food loving ecologists turned food producers. We have always had a passion for food, and for foods that are products in a sustainable manner. During our annual trips to Mexico we discovered that we loved corn tortillas made from corn grain, and that we could not find anything like this in Vermont. A light went off- why don’t we bring delicious organic corn tortillas to Vermont. First we had to figure out how to make them. We discovered that others had similar ideas and that there were a handful of tortillerias in the United States that prepare organic corn tortillas from nixtimal. Nixtimal is corn that has been cooked and soaked in a mixture of water and food grade lime to break down the pericarp of the corn. The corn is then ground and made into tortillas. We connected with and visited one of these tortillerias called Tortilleria Pachanga which is located in Portland, Maine. Lynn Rowe of Tortilleria Pachanga graciously showed us “the ropes” and has mentored us to this day, for which we are very gravely. We then did the research on equipment and markets and we decided to go forward and, well, here we are! We invite you to try the difference with our freshly prepared tortillas. In the future, we hope to get growers to grow special ancestral varieties of organic corn for us but in the interim we are using whatever locally sourced organic non GMO corn we can find, which is actually not that easy to do. If what we are doing interests or inspires you please get in touch. Whether you are a grower, a market interested in carrying our product, or a person that would like to learn of our process and even get a tour, please get in touch.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Food Cycle Coalition
Farmland Access
Agritourism
Food Access
Research
Energy
Food Access PlanningRyan 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.
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Jonathan Namanworth
adminREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@pangea.farm
917-447-4352
Owner - Operator
Pangea Farm
pangea.farm
1916 Smith Street
Shoreham Vermont, 05770
At the center of our intentions, is producing the finest quality, freshest certified organic produce possible. From both staple crops, to more unique and exotic items such as ginger, peanuts, quinoa, and jicama. There is very strong interest and intentions to continue trialing extra-local staples and varieties to hopefully adapt them to the regional environment as well as introducing them to market and expanding the culinary diversity of Vermont and the Northeast.
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Production and Processing
Meat Processing
Food Safety
Dairy Professional Development
Education and Workforce Development
AgritourismJennifer Nelson
Jenny_NelsonREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@sanders.senate.gov
(802) 748-0191
Agriculture Policy Advisor
Office of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
sanders.senate.gov
51 Depot Square
St. Johnsbury VT, 05819
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Independent Grocers
Financing
LaborRiley Neugebauer
rileyneugebauerREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
Farm to Institution New England
farmtoinstitution.org
3 Linden Road
Hartland VT, 05048
I have focused much of my working life after graduation from Allegheny College on sustainability and food systems, community organizing, and youth engagement. She served previously at both American University and Skidmore College as a Sustainability Coordinator and has helped both of those campuses start successful CSA programs with local farmers, and spent significant time at Skidmore in partnerships with students, faculty, dining services, distributors, and the Real Food Challenge to assess and analyze the local food purchases of the college and collaborate on plans to increase these purchases. Riley also worked with Center for Whole Communities and Knoll Farm in the Mad River Valley of Vermont. Riley currently serves as the Farm & Sea to Campus Coordinator for Farm to Institution New England (FINE), and is based in midcoast Maine.
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Production and Processing
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Food Cycle Coalition
Farmland Access
Education and Workforce Development
Aggregation and Distribution
Farm to Institution
Independent Grocers
Consumer Education and Marketing
Agritourism
Food Access
Financing
Research
Career Pathways & Image
Business-Education Partnerships
Slow Money Vermont
Health
Farm Viability Indicators Task Force
Communications and Marketing Community of Practice
Rooted in Vermont®
Food Access PlanningMariah 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
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Food Cycle Coalition
Farmland Access
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Aggregation and Distribution
Farm to Institution
Independent Grocers
Consumer Education and Marketing
Agritourism
Food Access
Financing
Research
Energy
Career Pathways & Image
Business-Education Partnerships
Slow Money Vermont
Health
Farm Viability Indicators Task Force
Communications and Marketing Community of Practice
Rooted in Vermont®
Food Access PlanningKelly Nottermann
kellyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vsjf.org
(802) 828-1121
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
vsjf.org
3 Pitkin Court
Suite 301E
Montpelier VT, 05602
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Michael Noyes
wickedbinesfarmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 223-7931
Owner/Farmer
Wicked Bines Farm
wickedbinesfarm.com
407 Marvin Road
Berlin Vermont, 05602
Small farm in central Vermont dedicated to providing quality organic and all natural products including hops, chicken, turkey, eggs, beef, pork, and honey.
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Production and Processing
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Food Access
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HealthJennifer 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.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Independent Grocers
Food Access
LaborRobert Oeser
Robt.OeserREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
518-505-9031
Loaves & Fishes
193 Main Street
Brattleboro Vermont, 05301
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Production and Processing
Farm to Institution
Research
HealthALEX PISSALIDIS
alexREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gratitudefarmsvt.com
802-485-9660
Gratitude Farms, LLC
1270 Rabbit Hollow Road
Northfield VT, 05663
Gratitude Farms is a small, market garden styled operation in Northfield. Although not certified yet, we are a biodynamic farm, making some of our own biodynamic preparations and compost. We produce soil grown wheatgrass and a variety of microgreens year round. In season we will be growing a variety of greens (ex., mixed salad greens, some Asian greens, Kale, Arugula, etc.), Ginger & Tumeric, Carrots, Radish and Tomatoes. We are participating in a University of Burlington pilot program to grow Saffron in Vermont as well (currently growing 400 Saffron corms). We are always happy to connect our produce to more chefs and retail markets. We can also be found at the Montpelier Farmer's Market.
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Steve Paddock
spaddockREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vtsbdc.org
(802) 388-7953
Agribusiness Program Director, Bennington County Area Business Advisor
Stephen Paddock
vtsbdc.org
Bennington Vermont,
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Robert Paquin
robert.paquinREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vt.usda.gov
(802) 658-2803
State Executive Director
USDA Farm Service Agency
fsa.usda.gov/FSA/stateoffapp?mystate=vt&area=home&subject=landing&topic=landing
356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 104
Suite 104
Colchester VT, 05446
The Vermont office of the USDA Farm Service Agency operates nine county service centers and a state office providing farm loans and administering farm disaster and farm income stabilization programs.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Consumer Education and Marketing
LaborMary 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.
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Natalie Pelham
natalieREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vtdinners.com
(802) 392 3467
Managing Director
VTDinners
vtdinners.com
209 Austine Dr.
Brattleboro Vermont, 05301
We’re a small, local frozen food company working to make the connection between local farms and your dinner plate. Our meals are made with real ingredients from local farms. You won’t find any of the artificial coloring, preservatives, sweeteners or high sodium found in conventional processed foods. Best of all, because they’re frozen, you can enjoy delicious local ingredients year-round. Our vision is a world in which great local food brings people together, even on the busiest days.
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Production and Processing
Financing
Farm Viability Indicators Task Force
Farmland Access and StewardshipBenneth Phelps
bennethREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@dirtpartners.com
978.290.2220
Director of Farmer Services
Dirt Capital Partners
dirtpartners.com
PO Box 457
Hudson New York, 12534
Benneth joined Dirt Capital Partners in 2016 as the Director of Farmer Services to further develop and refine the company’s approach to investing in land in partnership with farmers, and the company’s organizational culture and infrastructure. Previously, Benneth was Loan and Business Assistance Manager at The Carrot Project, where she spent five years evaluating loan applications and working with farm and food enterprises to plan for business growth. Prior to this she farmed vegetables and small fruit for ten years, in the Connecticut River Valley of Western Massachusetts, working on organic farms with 4-80 acres in production. Benneth has served as a member of the Fund Advisory Committee of PVGrows, currently serves on the Loan Review Committee of The Carrot Project and as a Board Member of the Vermont Grass Farmers Association. She holds an MRP in community and regional planning from the University of Massachusetts, and a BA from Smith College where she studied American Studies and Economics.
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Production and Processing
Meat Processing
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Food Cycle Coalition
Farmland Access
Education and Workforce Development
Aggregation and Distribution
Farm to Institution
Independent Grocers
Consumer Education and Marketing
Agritourism
Food Access
Financing
Soil and Water
Research
Energy
Career Pathways & Image
Business-Education Partnerships
Labor
Tech Task Force
Slow Money Vermont
Health
Farm Viability Indicators Task Force
Communications and Marketing Community of Practice
Rooted in Vermont®
Steering CommitteeLydia 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
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Jane Pomykala
pomykalaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@surfglobal.net
(802) 372-5157
Pomykala Farm
pomykalafarm.com
197 East Shore Road N
Grand Isle VT, 05458
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Kyle Poretto
customerserviceREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@getnutjob.com
(802) 356-0645
CEO
Nutjob
getnutjob.com
147 Sunset Drive
Morrisville VT, 05661
Nutjob (https://getnutjob.com/) is a heathier nut milk. A shelf-stable, 100% cashew, dairy-free alternative that makes excellent cashewmilk, or serves as a nut base for dairy-free cooking.
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Sandra Primard
sandra.primardREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vt.usda.gov
(802) 951-6796
Resource Conservationist
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
vt.nrcs.usda.gov
356 Mountain View Drive
Suite 105
Colchester VT, 05446
NRCS offers technical and financial assistance to farmers and forest landowners for conservation improvements on their land, which includes (but is not limited to) waste storage, silage leachate, grazing management, protecting streams and other waters, hoop houses, irrigation improvements, soil erosion concerns on farm and forest roads and landings.
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Roger Rainville
rcraREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@fairpoint.net
(802) 796-3292
Borderview Farm
146 Line Road
Alburgh VT, 05440
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Production and Processing
Agricultural Land Use Planning
Consumer Education and MarketingKempton Randolph
hookermtnfarmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-426-2052
Co-Owner / Farm Manager
Hooker Mountain Farm, L3C
hookermountainfarm.com
1193 Lovely Rd
Marshfield Vermont, 05658
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George Redick
oakknollREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@earthlink.net
(802) 674-5426
Oak Knoll Dairy
oakknolldairy.com
1639 US Route 5 N
Windsor VT, 05089
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Alessandra Rellini
alerelliniREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 475-3409
owner
Agricola Farm
agricolavermont.com
2674 Jersey st
Panton VT, 05491
We are a small diversified livestock farm that raises pgs, sheep and chickens on pastures. We use rotational plans to use our animals' natural instincts to manage and improve our soil. The farm is run by two italians, Alessandra and Stefano, that are passionate about preserving their heritage and keep up with modern knowledge about sustainable agriculture. Our small farming community of 5 adults and 1 child lives and works on the farm which was built in 1850s and is spread over 60 acres, just a hop away from lake champlain. We also have started raising, ducks, bees and have a new hoop house for vegetables and herbs, In addition, we have acres and acres of wild edibles that our land gifts us every season. We do all the processing of the meat ourselves and we share the bounty of the land with guests that come to visit once a month for a luxurious 5 to 8 course Italian feast. Our latest project is the construction of a facility to create Italian style salumi, such as salame, prosciutto, coppa etc.
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Shirley Richardson
shirleyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermontchevon.com
(802) 535-4110
Shirley Richardson, owner of Tannery Farm Cashmeres and an entrepreneur, and Jan Westervelt, a lifelong businessman and entrepreneur, brought their talents together to create Vermont Chevon, a network of dairy goat farms that produce a quality meat product. Jan and Shirley created the business with two goals: adding value to Vermont's dairy goat farms by converting surplus livestock into a premium meat source and educating the culinary and consumer markets about this healthy and flavorful meat.
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Production and Processing
Education and Workforce Development
Research
Career Pathways & Image
Business-Education Partnerships
Technical Assistance Coordination
Food Safety
AgritourismJeff Roberts
cowcreekREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@attglobal.net
(802) 656-8300
Principal Consultant
Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese
nutrition.uvm.edu/viac
109 Carrigan Drive
255 Carrigan Wing Building
Burlington VT, 05401
A resident of Montpelier Vermont, Jeff Roberts is president of Cow Creek Creative Ventures, dedicated to developing solutions in the areas of agriculture and food policy, conservation, the environment, and community economic development. He is co-founder of the Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese at the University of Vermont. His book, The Atlas of American Artisan Cheese (Chelsea Green, 2007), was the first comprehensive survey of small-scale producers. He is a member of Guilde Internationale des Fromagers. He teaches the history and culture of food at the New England Culinary Institute, is a visiting professor at the Slow Food University of Gastronomic Science, provides consulting services to a wide array of small-scale food producers, and is a frequent speaker in Europe and the United States on artisan food, sustainable agriculture, and the working landscape. During his career, Jeff was a meteorologist, museum curator and historian, and director of development at the Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia. From 1987 – 1994, he was associate dean for at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. From 1995 – 1998, he was vice president for external affairs for the Vermont Land Trust. For more than a decade, Jeff was active in Slow Food International and USA, including service as a director and treasurer of the national board; locally he served as a director of the Central Vermont Community Land Trust; Vermont Arts Council; and Vermont Fresh Network.
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Network Groups
Geoff Robertson
geoffREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vsjf.org
Business Assistance Director
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
vsjf.org
3 Pitkin Court
Suite 301E
Montpelier VT, 05602
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Network Groups
Consumer Education and Marketing
Communications and Marketing Community of Practice
Rooted in Vermont®
Agritourism
Aggregation and Distribution
Education and Workforce Development
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Production and Processing
Energy
Financing
Food Access
Food Cycle Coalition
Health
Research
Food JusticeShane 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
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Bill Rowell
chipsREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@together.net
Green Mountain Dairy
962 Morey Road
Sheldon VT, 05459
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Annie Rowell
annie.rowellREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@sodexo.com
(802) 734-1326
Sodexo
sodexousa.com
106 Chittenden Road
Rutland VT, 05701
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Julie Rubaud
julieREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@redwagonplants.com
(802) 922-8200
Red Wagon Plants
redwagonplants.com
2408 Shelburne Falls Road
Hinesburg VT, 05461
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Marli Rupe
Marli.RupeREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
802-490-6171
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
vtwaterquality.org/erp.htm
1 National Life Drive
Main 2
Montpelier VT, 05620
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Education and Workforce Development
Consumer Education and MarketingDominick 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.
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Rachel Schattman
rachel.schattmanREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 373-1875
owner/manager
Bella Farm, LLC
bellapesto.com
90 Cemetery Rd
Po Box 107
Monkton Vermont, 05469
I'm a PhD student in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at UVM. My work is on climate change and Vermont agriculture, insect pests and fruit (blueberries and raspberries), and food insecurity in Vermont. I work with the Agroecology and Rural Livelihoods Group and the UVM Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture.
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Robin Scheu
RScheuREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@leg.state.vt.us
(802) 388-7953
Robin brings over 30 years of business experience in both large and small organizations, in the corporate, nonprofit, and municipal sectors. She was a commercial lender and senior manager at Bank of Boston and Bank of Vermont for fifteen years, and ran her own consulting business for several years. Locally, she ran the Addison County Solid Waste Management District, the Middlebury Area Land Trust, and was Treasurer of the Middlebury Natural Foods Coop. She chaired the Mary Hogan School Board and was a member of the Addison Central Supervisory Union Board. She has also been on several statewide boards, including the Vermont Land Trust and Smart Growth Vermont. Currently she is President of the Board of the United Way of Addison County, and a member of the Porter Medical Center Board and the Working Lands Enterprise Board. She also chairs the Regional Development Corporations of Vermont.
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Network Groups
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Financing
Production and ProcessingGus Seelig
gusREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vhcb.org
(802) 828-3250
Executive Director
Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB)
vhcb.org
58 East State Street
Montpelier VT, 05602
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Martha Seifert
martha.seifertREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 388-4969 x335
4-H Educator
University of Vermont Extension (Middlebury)
uvm.edu/extension
68 Catamount Park
Suite C
Middlebury VT, 05753
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Noelle Sevoian
noelle.sevoianREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
(802) 585-9072
I help coordinate the Working Lands Enterprise Board and the Vermont Ag and Forest Products Development Board. The Working Lands Enterprise Board makes investments into ag and forestry/forest products Enterprises in VT.
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Production and Processing
Independent Grocers
Consumer Education and Marketing
HealthSophie Shillue
infoREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@lucefarmvt.com
Luce Farm Wellness
lucefarmwellness.com
269R Main St.
Bethel Vermont, 05032
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Production and Processing
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Education and Workforce Development
Aggregation and Distribution
Consumer Education and Marketing
Financing
Business-Education Partnerships
Slow Money Vermont
Farm Viability Indicators Task ForceJaime Silverstein
jaimeREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@nofavt.org
NOFA Vermont
nofavt.org
14 Pleasant Street
Richmond VT, 05477
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Thomas Simmons
dungeondragonfarmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 875-7946
Owner
Dungeon Dragon Farm
facebook.com/DungeonDragonFarm
2320 Popple Dungeon Rd
Chester Vermont, 05143
Two married guys, Thom Simmons and Dan Tyrell, working round the clock producing mape syrup, walnut wood stain, dried mushrooms, veggies, cider, and eggs (well, actually the chickens do all the work producing the eggs...)
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Production and Processing
Education and Workforce Development
Farm to Institution
Consumer Education and Marketing
Research
Business-Education Partnerships
Rooted in Vermont®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.
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Susan Smiley
ssmileyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@sover.net
(802) 388-6601
Addison County Relocalization Network (ACORN)
acornvt.org
P.O. Box 65
Middlebury VT, 05753
I have farmed with my family since 1974 and am about to enter a new farming phase with my youngest daughter. We area currently exploring farm enterprise options and focusing on farm to plate as the overarching idea
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Financing
Technical Assistance Coordination
Farm Viability Indicators Task ForceSam Smith
samREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@intervale.org
(802) 660-0440 x110
Farm Business Specialist
Intervale Center
intervale.org
180 Intervale Road
Burlington VT, 05401
Sam brings a passion for farming and food systems to his work at the Intervale. He grew up in Southern Vermont, went to UVM, and recently received a MBA in Sustainability from Antioch New England. He has worked as both a livestock and vegetable farmer, and been involved in the Vermont agricultural community for over 15 years.
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Tim Smith
timREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@fcidc.com
(802) 524-2194
Executive Director
Franklin County Industrial Development Corporation
fcidc.com
2 North Main Street
St. Albans VT, 05478
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Producer and Processor Association Support
Dairy Professional Development
Education and Workforce Development
Business-Education Partnerships
Production and ProcessingJulie Smith
julie.m.smithREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
802-656-4496
Extension Associate Professor
UVM/ASCI
blog.uvm.edu/jmsmith
570 Main Street
Terrill Bldg
Burlington VT, 05405
Julie Smith is an Extension Dairy Specialist based in the Department of Animal Science of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Vermont. Her programs focus on biosecurity and preventive animal health management. She is currently working on an interdisciplinary project to better prepare farms and communities to implement biosecurity plans in the face of a highly contagious disease emergency. Julie graduated with a BS in Biological Sciences, a DVM, and a PhD in Animal Nutrition from Cornell University.
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Production and Processing
Aggregation and Distribution
Consumer Education and Marketing
Rooted in Vermont®
Food Access PlanningAnnaJo Smith
annajo.smith14REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 349-0284
Owner/Member/Manager
Vermont Food Collaborative
vermontfoodcollaborative.com
16 Campground rd
New Haven Vermont, 05472
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Janice St. Onge
janiceREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@flexiblecapitalfund.com
(802) 828-0398
President
Flexible Capital Fund
flexiblecapitalfund.com
3 Pitkin Court
Montpelier VT, 05602
Janice St. Onge is President of the Flexible Capital Fund. Janice brings economic and business development as well as financial expertise to the organization, having served in the technology and financial services industries, as well as higher education and state government sectors during her 25-year career. Janice has ten years of experience at Peoples United Bank in Connecticut serving in retail management, commercial real estate lending (managing a $21 million portfolio) and organizational development roles during her tenure there. During her career, Janice served as the Director of the Vermont Business Center (VBC) at the University of Vermont and Technology Business Development Director for the Vermont Department of Economic Development. She received the 2001 National Tibbetts Award in recognition for her outreach work with the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program in Vermont. Janice is a graduate of the University of Utah with a B.A. in Marketing and is an alumni of the Snelling Center for Government’s Vermont Leadership Institute. She serves on the Vermont Small Business Development Center Advisory Board, the Clean Energy Development Fund Board, the Energy Action Network Capital Mobilization Group, and is a member of Slow Money Vermont’s Organizing Committee. A Stowe, Vermont resident, Janice was co-founder of the Stowe Energy and Climate Action Network and a former International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup Freestyle Skiing Judge.
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Amanda St. Pierre
dfwt06REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@yahoo.com
(802) 848-7446
Pleasant Valley Farm
1954 Richford Road
Berkshire VT, 05447
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Production and Processing
Food Cycle Coalition
Consumer Education and Marketing
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Food Safety
Soil and Water
Slow Money VermontAndrea 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.
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Production and Processing
Agritourism
Financing
Slow Money VermontRobert Stannard
bobREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermontnaturalbeef.com
(802) 537-3711
Managing Member
Vermont Natural Beef, LLC
vermontnaturalbeef.com
1943 Stage Road
Benson Vermont, 05743
Bob overseas and participates in all day to day operations and manages longer term strategic decision making. Bob has a 35-year successful track record in the agricultural industry. For the last twelve years he has grown Vermont Natural Beef. Prior to this he was a feed consultant for Feed Commodities International and Blue Seal Feeds. Bob began his ag career as a dairy farmer. Bob attended the Agricultural College at the University of Vermont.
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Network Groups
Consumer Education and Marketing
Food Access
Production and ProcessingJudy Stermer
jstermerREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vtfoodbank.org
(802) 477-4108
Kingsbury Market Garden
kingsburymarketgarden.com
284 Route 100
Warren VT, 05674
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Janet Steward
greenfield1REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@myfairpoint.net
802-454-7384, 802-533-7163
Greenfield Highland Beef
greenfieldhighlandbeef.com
487 Gray Road
Plainfield VT, 05667
Ray Shatney and Janet Steward raise and produce All Natural 100% Grass Fed and Finished Highland and Highland Cross beef in Plainfield and Greensboro Bend, Vermont, marketed as Greenfield Highland Beef . Ray and Janet also raise registered Highland Cattle breeding stock, which they show and sell through out the United States. Shat Acres Highland Cattle have been raised by Ray's family since 1967, and is the oldest closed Highland herd in the United States as well as one of the largest, numbering over one hundred fifty Highland and Highland Cross animals. Ray and Janet are proud of their stewardship of the land and their humanely raised animals. They invite you to visit their farms and see what they do.
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Gary Strait
garyREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@labelquest.net
802-643-2100
Label Quest LLC
labelquest.net
1207 Pond Road
Monkton Vermont, 05473
My wife Barbara and myself have been in the label business 16 years together as an added value resource for pressure sensitive labels, label printers, label software, label applicators, label accessories and anything related to making your label experience affordable and easier to work with at your place of business. Personally I have been in the labeling industry 30 years. We try to put in perspective what is best for your particular label needs. We have been advising small and medium sized companies with success about their labeling efforts. We have stock and custom solutions. We have adhesives or all environments and address the label material to adequately survive its life on your products usage. We have the ability to meet very small production runs as well as the larger label orders. "Labeling Tools for YOUR Trade" has been our motto. Thank you for your interest and considering Label Quest!
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Bill Suhr
billREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@champlainorchards.com
(802) 897-2777
Champlain Orchards
champlainorchards.com
3597 Route 74 West
Shoreham VT, 05770
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Ethan Swain
eswainREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@ncic.org
(802) 748-5101 x2021
Business Resource Manager
Northern Community Investment Corporation
ncic.org
51 Depot Square
Suite 2
St. Johnsbury VT, 05819
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Production and Processing
Research
Farm Viability Indicators Task Force
Financing
Aggregation and Distribution
Food JusticeKristina Sweet
kristina.sweetREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
(802) 522-7811
Produce Program Manager
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
vermontagriculture.com
116 State Street
Montpelier VT, 05620
Kristina Sweet is the Produce Program Manager at the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, where she works with local, regional, and national stakeholders on the development of state produce safety programs and implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule. Her favorite apple is the Macoun.
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Mike Tetreault
mtetreauREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@poulingrain.com
(802) 334-6731
Poulin Grain
poulingrain.com
24 Railroad Square
Newport VT, 05855
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Production and Processing
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Farmland Access
Education and Workforce Development
Aggregation and Distribution
Farm to Institution
Consumer Education and Marketing
Agritourism
Food Access
Research
Energy
Labor
Health
Farm Viability Indicators Task Force
Communications and Marketing Community of PracticeRene 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
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Farmland Access
Food Access
Research
Health
Farm Viability Indicators Task Force
Steering Committee
Food JusticeGraham Unangst-Rufenacht
grahamREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@ruralvermont.org
802-223-7222
Rural Vermont
ruralvermont.org
46 East State St
Montpelier VT, 05602
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Food Cycle Coalition
Education and Workforce Development
Aggregation and Distribution
Agritourism
Financing
Career Pathways & Image
Business-Education Partnerships
Slow Money Vermont
Farm Viability Indicators Task Force
Communications and Marketing Community of PracticeJim Verzino
jimREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@strollingoftheheifers.com
(802) 242-1249
Entrepreneur in Residence
Windham Grows
windhamgrows.org
157 Main St.
Brattleboro Vermont, 05301
I help farm and food entrepreneurs start and scale their businesses as Entrepreneur in Residence at Windham Grows.
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Production and Processing
Meat Processing
Farmland Access and Stewardship
Farmland Access
Farm to Institution
Independent Grocers
Food Access
Financing
Soil and Water
Research
EnergyHector Vila
vilahector1REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 989-8025
Owner
Orchard Grass Farm
orchardgrassfarm.com/about
3969 Munger Street
New Haven Vermont, 05472
Orchard Grass Farm raises grass-fed White Dorper Sheep. We are located in New Haven, VT, and on these 47 acres we're trying to make a go of a small, sustainable farm. After working our way into the land for a few years, after some horses (9 years), the land spoke: Take me back to my beginnings, it said. Once a sheep farm, this land has returned to its roots.
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Tom Vogelmann
thomas.vogelmannREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 656-0137
Dean
UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
uvm.edu/~cals
146 University Place
108 Morrill Hall
Burlington VT, 05405
Dr. Thomas C. Vogelmann is Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Director of the Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of Vermont (UVM), a position he has held since 2009. Tom specializes in plant physiology and he has published more than eighty scientific papers in refereed journals, books, and technical proceedings on photosynthesis and plant growth and development.
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Phil Wagner
wagnerranchREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@hotmail.com
(802) 758-2912
Wagner Ranch
wagnerranchvt.com
314 North Cream Hill Road
Bridport VT, 05734
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Production and Processing
Farmland Access
Aggregation and Distribution
Consumer Education and Marketing
Financing
Slow Money Vermont
Food Access PlanningStephanie 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.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Food Safety
Tech Task Force
Farm to Institution
Meat Processing
Aggregation and DistributionStan Ward
stanREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@stanward.com
802-595-3232
Principal Consultant
Stan Ward Consulting - Food Information Systems
P.O. Box 293
74 Moulton Road
Waitsfield Vermont, 05673
Stan Ward is Principal at Stan Ward Consulting - Food Information Systems. Stan has a veteran technology consultant with experience as a value-added food processor and a farm owner. Stan’s mission is to foster local food systems by leveraging his farming, producing, consulting, education, software, and business experience. Stan has more than 25 years of professional and consulting experience in software, management, and training as well as being the founder/co-founder of multiple software and online businesses.
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Production and Processing
Consumer Education and Marketing
Eat Local Campaign
Steering Committee
Communications and Marketing Community of Practice
Rooted in Vermont®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.
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Louise Waterman
Louise.WatermanREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
802-828-6900
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
vermontagriculture.com
116 State Street
Montpelier VT, 05620
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Network Groups
Mike Welch
mwelchREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@ncic.org
(802) 748-5101
NEK Economic Development
Northern Community Investment Corporation
ncic.org
51 Depot Square
Suite 2
St. Johnsbury VT, 05819
I administer the Technical Assistance Grant program for small businesses in the NEK. I also serve on the board of directors of the St. Johnsbury Area Local Food Alliance.
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Network Groups
Josie Weldon
josieweldonREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 985-3106
Program Specialist
Association of Africans Living in Vermont
africansinvermont.org/new-farms-for-new-americans
20 Allen Street
Burlington VT, 05401
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Meat Processing
Food Cycle Coalition
Education and Workforce Development
Food Retailers
Agritourism
Food Access
Slow Money VermontElizabeth Willhite
bethREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@royaltonfarms.com
(802) 369-0211
Office Manager
Royalton Farms
royaltonfarms.com
208 Chelsea St.
south royalton Vermont, 05068
About Us: Our farms are special because of the people who work there, the animals we caretake, and the town where we are located. Sure we have, in our opinion, some of the best genetic lines of Wagyu and Berkshire, but the real reason our end product is better is the environment within which these animals are raised. Our farmers are a mixture of local Vermonters, New Englanders, and former urban dwellers who sought out a more bucolic way of life. What they all have in common is their passion for the land, the animals, and farming as a way of life not just a way to make a living. Our farmers work in concert with each other while each individual is able to focus on specific areas of the farm that he or she is uniquely qualified to manage. We believe producing quality meat can only be achieved if we produce superb crops, manage pastures for optimum nutrition, and maintain all farm buildings to ensure animals comfort and health. Our animals are unique for a myriad of reasons. Obviously our Wagyu Cattle, Mangalitsa and Berkshire Pork have unique traits which make our end product unique. Our customers include some of the highest rated restaurants in New England. Our goal is to raise exceptional meats. Our land is situated in Royalton Vermont and offers some of the best agricultural lands in the prettiest setting. We are situated in a community where farming isn’t a novelty but rather a family tradition. We are lucky to be able to rely on our neighbors who also farm and enjoy the sense of community we feel when we are able to work together to produce healthy foods for our family, friends, and business partners. This is what makes our farm special. Please contact us today to discuss the possibility of joining our team. This isn’t just a business, this is our home.
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Food Cycle Coalition
Food Access
HealthSherry Winnie
sherryREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@sherrysofvermont.com
(802) 244-5388
Owner/Operator
Sherry's of Vermont, LLC
sherrysofvermont.com
926 Marshall Road
North Duxbury Vermont, 05676
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Network Groups
Elisabeth Wirsing
elisabeth.wirsingREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov
802-951-0109
Food and Lodging Program Chief
Vermont Department of Health
healthvermont.gov
108 Cherry Street
Burlington VT, 05402
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Network Groups
Julie Wolcott
gwfarmREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vtlink.net
(802) 933-4592
Green Wind Farm
1345 Northrop Road
Enosburg VT, 05450
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Andy Wood
awoodREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@veda.org
802-498-8865
Vermont Agricultural Credit Corporation (VACC)
veda.org/financing-options/vermont-agricultural-financing
58 East State Street
Montpelier VT, 05602
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Jim Wood
Jim.WoodREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vt.usda.gov
(802) 951-6796 x235
Assistant State Conservationist
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
vt.nrcs.usda.gov
356 Mountain View Drive
Suite 105
Colchester VT, 05446
NRCS offers technical and financial assistance to farmers and forest landowners for conservation improvements on their land, which includes (but is not limited to) waste storage, silage leachate, grazing management, protecting streams and other waters, hoop houses, irrigation improvements, soil erosion concerns on farm and forest roads and landings.
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Network Groups
Jane Woodhouse
NCFNCOREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@fairpoint.net
(802) 338-2250
Vermont Sheep and Goat Association
vtsheepandgoat.org
542 Kibbee Road
Brookfield VT, 05036
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Network Groups
Andre Wright
andre.wrightREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu
(802) 656-1192
UVM Department of Animal Science
asci.uvm.edu
570 Main Street
102 Terrill Building
VT, 05405
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Network Groups
Erica Zimmerman
mczim4REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@comcast.net
(802) 223-6930
Center Farm
1820 Center Road
Montpelier VT, 05602
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Network Groups
Production and Processing
Soil and Water
Eat Local Campaign
Farmland Access and Stewardshipcharlie taplin
vthick43REMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
(802) 249-1532
owner/operator
floating bridge family farm
208 west st.
brookfield Vermont, 05036
over 55 years farming from milking cows for 30 plus years , selling fertilizer, seed and chemicals, teaching Vo-ag, artificial breeder and owner of a organic supply business started in 1992 until 2009 when my wife and I took over her family farm in Brookfield that celebrated 100 years owned by the same family. We now raise grass-fed beef, pork, chicken, eggs, vegetables, and maple syrup on a 134 acre farm. I do organic soil consulting, and alternative health for livestock. We raise 2 acres of potatoes, plus another 4 acres of vegetables tomatoes, peas, beans sweet corn, squash and pumpkins all under organic standards , our milk and meat are all grass fed. I am a 9th generation Taplin in Vermont and my wife is a care-taker for her father and a 6th generation Vermonter.