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(802) 828-2430
116 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05620
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Louise Waterman
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Louise.WatermanREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | 802-828-6900 | ||
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Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Network Groups:
Labor, Production and Processing
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Laura DiPietro
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ARM Deputy Director | laura.dipietroREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | (802) 828-1289 | |
Network Groups:
Soil and Water, Farmland Access and Stewardship
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Sylvia Jensen
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Land Use Planner | sylvia.jensenREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | (802) 828-5435 | |
Network Groups:
Farmland Access and Stewardship
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Rob Achilles
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Agricultural Engineer | rob.achillesREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | (802) 828-6510 | |
Dan Scruton
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Dairy and Energy Chief | dan.scrutonREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | (802) 828-2433 | |
Diane Bothfeld
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diane.bothfeldREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | (802) 828-1619 | ||
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Work at Agency of Agriculture
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Network Groups:
Production and Processing
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Michael Middleman
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Water Quality Partner Liaison | michael.middlemanREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | (802) 828-5362 | |
Network Groups:
Farmland Access and Stewardship
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Alexander DePillis
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Alex.DePillisREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | |||
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Alex is the energy specialist with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets
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Christopher Batson
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chris.batsonREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | |||
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Administrative Assistant, Division of Agricultural Development, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Faith Raymond
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faith.raymondREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | 802-828-1619 | ||
Network Groups:
Aggregation and Distribution, Consumer Education and Marketing
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Kristin Haas
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kristin.haasREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | |||
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Production and Processing
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Lauren Masseria
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lauren.masseriaREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | |||
Kristina Sweet
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Produce Program Manager | kristina.sweetREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | (802) 522-7811 | |
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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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Stephanie Smith
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stephanie.smithREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | 802-828-1732 | ||
Network Groups:
Farmland Access and Stewardship
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Abbey Willard
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abbey.willardREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | (802) 272-2885 | ||
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I actively participate in the Aggregation and Distribution Working Group, Food Access Crosscutting Team, and Farm to Institution Task Force. My position attends to the following aspects related to strengthening VT's food system: farm to institution program development, support for farmers' markets and CSAs, food access issues including EBT at farmers' markets, increasing local food in state government, food hub liaison, and management of the GAPs (Good Agricultural Practices) and local food market development matching grant programs.
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Alissa Matthews
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alissa.matthewsREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | 802-505-1661 | ||
Network Groups:
Production and Processing, Farmland Access and Stewardship, Agricultural Land Use Planning, Farmland Access, Education and Workforce Development, Aggregation and Distribution, Farm to Institution, Independent Grocers, Consumer Education and Marketing, Food Access, Soil and Water, Business-Education Partnerships, Labor, Health, Communications and Marketing Community of Practice, Agritourism, Rooted in Vermont®
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Anson Tebbetts
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Secretary of Agriculture, Food & Markets | Terry.SmithREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | ||
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State of Vermont Secretary of Agriculture
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Network Groups:
Steering Committee
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Lynn Ellen Schimoler
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LynnEllen.SchimolerREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | 802-622-4477 | ||
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Lynn Ellen Schimoler manages the Working Lands Enterprise Initiative at the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. Schimoler has worked in the natural foods industry for over 20 years, working for markets on both coasts. Schimoler has collaborated with the National Cooperatives Grocers to develop retail co-ops in New England, and before coming to the agency, was Director of Purchasing and Merchandising for City Market/Onion River Co-op. Schimoler has expertise in project management, store operations, product development, and human resources. Schimoler has been featured in Natural Foods Merchandiser and Edible Green Mountains. Schimoler serves on the Executive Board of the Real Organic Project, a council member for the Vermont Women's Fund, and a trustee for the Vermont Land Trust. Schimoler has a BA in Dance from Bennington College, and enjoys a part-time Dance Lecturer position at the University of Vermont.
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Network Groups:
Farmland Access and Stewardship, Food Cycle Coalition, Farmland Access, Aggregation and Distribution, Independent Grocers, Consumer Education and Marketing, Food Access, Financing, Research, Career Pathways & Image, Business-Education Partnerships, Communications and Marketing Community of Practice, Food Access Planning
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Michael DiTomasso
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michael.ditomassoREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | (802) 505-3726 | ||
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Mike is an agricultural production specialist focused on produce safety. He conducts produce safety inspections under the produce safety rule, and works on CAP audits and the development / implementation of the rule.
His experience has been working on multiple diverse vegetable operations around the northeast and in Oregon, and working as an agricultural educator. He has also worked in wholesale and retail produce, and on vineyards.
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Kathryn Donovan
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kathryn.donovanREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | 802-585-4571 | ||
Network Groups:
Aggregation and Distribution
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Laura Ginsburg
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laura.ginsburgREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | (802) 522-2252 | ||
Network Groups:
Production and Processing, Aggregation and Distribution
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Gina Clithero
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gina.clitheroREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | 802-585-6225 | ||
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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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Ollie Cultrara
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ollie.cultraraREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | |||
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 Vermont
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Julia Scheier
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julia.scheierREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | (802) 522-7042 | ||
Network Groups:
Production and Processing, Food Cycle Coalition, Education and Workforce Development, Aggregation and Distribution, Farm to Institution, Independent Grocers, Consumer Education and Marketing, Agritourism, Food Access, Financing, Research, Business-Education Partnerships, Health, Farm Viability Indicators Task Force, Food Access Planning, Food Justice
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Emily Lopuski
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emily.lopuskiREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@vermont.gov | (802) 461-7065 | ||
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Marketing and Export Program Lead for the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets' Development Division.
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Categories
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Marketing
- Agriculture and culinary tourism
- Food system media
- Marketing consultants
- Support organization: Marketing
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Farm Inputs
- Regulatory authority
- Support organization: Farm Inputs
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Food Production
- Support organization: Food Production
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Food Processing or Manufacturing
- Support organization: Food Processing or Manufacturing
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Food Distribution or Storage
- Support organization: Food Distribution or Storage
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Retail Food Outlets
- Support organization: Retail Food Outlets
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Nutrient Management
- Support organization: Nutrient Management
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Food Access and Nutrition
- Support organization: Food Access and Nutrition
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Education
- General food system education
- Farm to School programs
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Business Planning and Technical Assistance
- Access to capital
- Feasibility and planning
- Infrastructure
- Marketing
- Packaging and safety
- Production / Processing technical assistance
- Regulations and permits
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Financing Organizations
- Grants
- Loans / debt
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Energy
- Support organization: Energy
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Regulations and Public Policy
- Regulatory authority
Location
Changing Consumer Local Food Perceptions
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Related Goals
- Goal 18: Vermont’s food system establishments will provide safe & welcoming working conditions, livable wages, & have access to a skilled, reliable workforce.
- Goal 23: Regulations and enforcement capacity will ensure food safety, be scale appropriate, and allow Vermont food enterprises to increase production and expand their market outlets.
- Goal 24: Vermont’s governor, legislature, and state agencies will champion Vermont’s food system as an economic development driver for the state and Vermont will demonstrate national leadership on food system development.
- Goal 25: Food system market development needs will be strategically coordinated.