Resources & Stories

Resources

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2021-2030 strategic plan
The Plan contains a vision for Vermont's food system in 2030, 15 strategic goals, and 34 priority strategies. It is based on a series of 54 food system product, market, and issue briefs highlighting current conditions, bottlenecks and gaps, opportunities, and recommendations.
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Exploring the Next Frontier: Increasing Local Food Sales at Vermont's Independent Retailers is a report published by Farm to Plate's Supply and Demand Task Force in order to help grow...
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This study gives 10 recommendations to better align Vermont's food system education with the needs of today's farm and food businesses.
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The 2017 Annual Report covers the work of the Network in the 5 Strategic Priority Areas and how this work aligns with the Scott Administration's focus on economic growth, making...

Stories

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Pies for People is a community-building initiative that brings together volunteers, gleaned local produce, and the spirit of giving.
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Fermentation, cheesemaking, bread baking and more on the menu at the School of the New American Farmstead at Sterling College this summer.
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Increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables for all NEK residents
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The Vermont Farm Fund is expanding to partner with the Vermont Land Trust to offer loans to farmers who have gone through VLT’s Farmland Access Program.