The John Merck Fund Launches Legacy Website Marking the Closing of the Charitable Foundation
We have created this website to mark the closing of our charitable foundation, the John Merck Fund (JMF), and to celebrate the remarkable changemakers we’ve had the honor to support
Read More CSWD - job openings
Chittenden Solid Waste District – job openings The Chittenden Solid Waste District is seeking several full-time and part-time employees to join an incredible team, whose mission is to reduce and
Read More Woods Market Garden on Rt. 7 is thriving with new farmers
Conservation helps Wulfkuhle family reopen beloved farm Woods Market Garden has been a fixture in Rutland County for decades. In spring 2023, VLT helped farmers Dan and Elyse Wulfkuhle take
Read More Apply Today for the Vermont Family Farmer of the Month Award
Applications are open once again for the Vermont Family Farmer of the Month award. Each month, this fund makes a financial award of 12,000 to a Vermont farmer for a
Read More Going for Gold: Restaurants with Local Flavor Shine during Gold Barn Month!
Vermont Fresh Network Announces Locally-Sourced, Limited Release Menu Items with Gold Barn Member Restaurants RICHMOND, VT - Farm to table dining is a quintessential Vermont experience – and this May
Read More Organic Inspectors for Hire (VOF)
NOFA-VT was founded in 1971, and works to support organic farms, healthy food and strong communities. VOF, an LLC owned by NOFA-VT, founded in1985 is a USDA accredited organic certifier
Read More New Policy Report Scrutinizes the State of New England Prison Food
Vermont Law and Graduate School’s Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) and Farm to Institution New England (FINE) today released a report examining the laws and policies that shape
Read More Food Connects Welcomes Farm to School Program Manager
Food Connects is excited to welcome Kris Nelson as its Farm to School Program Manager. Kris joined the team at the end of 2022 and is bringing her experience in
Read More $5,000 Award Available for Vermont Farmers
Vermont Land Trust accepting applications for 2023 Eric Rozendaal Memorial Award to recognize business innovation, environmental practices, and giving back What: $5,000 award for land stewardship, innovation, and service to
Read More VAAFM Farm to Institution Market Development Grant - Accepting Applications
Farm to Institution Market Development Grant Now Accepting Applications The Farm to Institution Market Development Grant is intended to support market development opportunities for local food producers and processors to
Read More Richard Berkfield, Executive Director at Food Connects, Appointed to Governor Phil Scott's Future of Agriculture Commission
[BRATTLEBORO, VT, March 2023—] Food Connects is pleased to announce that Richard Berkfield, its Executive Director, has been appointed to Governor Phil Scott's Future of Agriculture Commission. The commission was
Read More VAAFM Farm to School and Early Childhood Vision Grant Accepting Applications
Farm to school and early childhood is a broad term. It defines a variety of efforts aimed at educating and engaging children and young adults on the connections that exist
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