Resources & Stories

Resources

From mom-and-pop diners to high-end establishments, restaurants play a key role in shaping the way consumers eat and think about food. They also play a role in the success of...
Distribution encompasses how Vermont farms and food manufacturers get products to consumers in the state and region. Without a robust and efficient distribution system that provides cost-effective options to get...
The Vermont distilled spirits industry is little more than 20 years old and has an outsized impact on Vermont’s identity as a destination for farm-to-table dining and craft beverages. Distilled...
The United States poultry meat industry is one of the most concentrated in the food system, with four poultry companies controlling 60% of the market. Vermont’s poultry meat producers compete...

Stories

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Southern Vermont farm works with Vermont Land Trust to purchase permanent affordable farmland
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Challenges and progress moving meat from farm to plate
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The Story Behind Vermont First's Numbers
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Strategies and Opportunities for Greater Local Food Procurement in Vermont Higher Education Food Service