Technical Assistance Coordination

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.

Michael 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.

Chelsea Bardot Lewis

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

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

Terence 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.

Erica Campbell

farm2plateREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vsjf.org
(802) 828-3745

As the Farm to Plate Network Director at VSJF, my primary role is to coordinate the Farm to Plate Network. I have over 15 years experience working in Vermont's food system, including retail, education, planning, and economic development.

Ela 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.

Elisa Clancy

elisaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@lamoilleeconomy.org
802-917-4020

Marketing Consultant, Agriculture Specialist
Central Vermont Council on Aging
cvcoc.org
59 N. Main St., Ste.200
Barre VT, 05641

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

Jake Claro

JakeREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vsjf.org
(802) 828-5669

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

Maggie 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.

Debra "Deb" Heleba (she/her)

debra.helebaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@uvm.edu


University of Vermont Extension
uvm.edu/extension
Debra Heleba
63 Carrigan Drive
Burlington Vermont, 05405

Beth 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.

Miles 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

Ellen Kahler

ellenREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vsjf.org
(802) 828-5320

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

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

Daniel Keeney

danielREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@hardwickagriculture.org
802-751-9011


Dunc's Mill
duncsmill.com
622 Keyser Hill Road
St. Johnsbury Vermont, 05819


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

M.S. and Graduate of UVM's Department of Community Development & Applied Economics Proud Farm Worker 2003, 2009, 2010 Production Assistant & Junior Partner, Dunc's Mill Artisanal Rums 2010-2017 Farm & Food Business Specialist, Center for an Agricultural Economy, 2014-Present

Garland 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.

Lauren Masseria

lauren.masseriaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov


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

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.

Jen 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.

Matthew Mole

orgfiberREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@gmail.com
802-324-0304

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

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

April 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.

Jeff 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.

Katelyn Robinson

krobinsonREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@ncic.org
603-788-2700 ext. 2140

Project Manager
Northern Community Investment Corporation
ncic.org
51 Depot Square
Suite 2
St. Johnsbury VT, 05819

Project Manager at NCIC. Currently manage a USDA/EDA partnership grant called the Northern Tier Farms and Forest Jobs Accelerator-- focused on the Northeast Kingdom of VT, the North Country of NH and Franklin and Oxford County Maine. Working with a team of consultants to inventory the regions growers, distributors, restaurants and retailers as well as assessing the regions biophysical capacity. Also work with a local food hub cooperative in northern New Hampshire.

Vera Simon-Nobes

vsimonnobesREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@shelburnefarms.org
(802) 986 8686

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

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

Sam 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.

Stephanie Smith

stephanieREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vsjf.org
(802) 828-5670

Sarah Waring

sarahREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@hardwickagriculture.org
(802) 472-5362

I have the privilege of working with many talented folks in and around Hardwick Vermont, in my role at the Center for an Agricultural Economy. Our organization operates the Vermont Food Venture Center - a shared use, semi-automated food processing facility, which specializes in helping small and start-up food businesses, and helping farmers with value-added farm products. This facility has 3 industrial kitchens, and can help with business planning, recipe development, marketing, labelling, co-packing and other services. The Center also works on food access, hunger relief, and education and outreach: running educational tours, community classes, hosting the Hardwick Community Gardens, facilitating local foods into our local food pantry and more. We are a part of food center/food hub networks, Farm to Plate working groups as well as New England regional conversations on food systems infrastructure and food access. We work to support strong farmers, healthy communities, and engaged, proactive consumers.