Because agricultural activity exists in every county of the state, in both rural communities and our more urban centers, we all have a stake in our ability to produce more of what we eat every day. Vermont needs a prosperous... Read More

VSJF continues to provide important leadership for the New England Food System Planners Partnership, a collaboration between seven state-level organizations, six state agricultural, economic and environmental department representatives and Food Solutions New England (FSNE). NOTE: This story originally appeared in... Read More

Vermont has the tools, knowledge, and resources to create food security and ensure that every person living here has the food they want and need to be healthy and nourished. The Vermont Food Security Roadmap to 2035 guides our way... Read More

The New England Food System Planners Partnership just released a detailed analysis of local food spending in New England – Regional Food Count 2022. The report reveals that $2.28 billion or 3.1% of New England’s total $120.6 billion in food... Read More

Story and photo by Marin Howell, Addison County Independent ACORN's Farmacy: Food is Medicine program in Middlebury is making a real difference for 100 local families by providing weekly shares of fresh produce from three local farms. This initiative supports... Read More

The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) and Larklea are offering to Regional Food Systems Infrastructure applicants and grantees various forms of support and technical services including application support, infrastructure capital and financial planning technical assistance, and ongoing business coaching services... Read More

Vermont’s locally owned and operated food businesses, from farms, to food processors, to distributors, to retailers, are the heart and soul of our rural economy. But, getting local food to retail grocery markets, and effectively marketing and selling local food... Read More