Resources & Stories

Resources

Agricultural literacy and food literacy are important because increased knowledge of agriculture and food can help Vermonters make informed choices, as both consumers and civic actors, that support their health...
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...

Stories

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New study released by American Farmland Trust and Land For Good finds many exiting farmers in Vermont do not have someone to take the reins
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Vermont investors, capital providers & entrepreneurs connect to boost local farm & food economies and communities
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Perspectives for Success at Aires Hill Family Farm in Berkshire, Vermont
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A new call-out to “scale up brands,” not farms, is needed to capture market opportunities and to remedy certain limitations in our small farm food system.