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Improving the system that provides institutions with the local products they want in an efficient manner is the main focus of this phase of NOFA Vermont and Vermont FEED’s farm to institution work.
Resources
The study explored the scale and nature of the current market, and sought to identify key challenges and opportunities through interviewing seven meat aggregators and distributors and Vermont’s largest institutional buyer, Sodexo.
A guide for understanding the variables and practices that influence grass-fed beef production profitability, with example budget templates for calculating income, expenses, and profitability.
Research and analysis conducted by the Farm to College Task Force to explore opportunity for increased procurement of locally produced foods at institutions of higher education.