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Forty-three Vermont Vendors & Exhibitors Prepare to Host Over 1 Million Visitors in The Vermont Building at Eastern States Expo
This Friday marks the 100th anniversary of the “Big E” Fair at Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA. This milestone fair, which runs from September 16th through October 2nd 2016 will be the largest celebration of New England agriculture in history. The Vermont Building on the Avenue of States will once again be a main attraction for over 1 million fairgoers who return year after year to eat, drink & shop the best Vermont has to offer. This year’s special events include Vermont Day, held on Saturday, September 24th, attended by Agency of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Jolinda LaClair, Vermont Legislators, and building trustees, and Harvest New England Day, held on Friday, September 30th, attended by Governor Shumlin and featuring 10 additional guest Vermont businesses on exhibit.
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Agency of Agriculture Files Final Proposed Water Quality Rule for All Farms in Vermont
On September 14, 2016, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets filed the Required Agricultural Practices (RAP) Final Proposed Rule with the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (LCAR) and the Vermont Secretary of State’s office. This filing represents the final step in the public rulemaking process the Agency has been engaged in since October of 2015.
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City Market Celebrates the Fall Season with Two Annual Events
City Market will be hosting two annual events this fall: the 14th annual Co-op Food Fest and the 5th Annual Harvest Run/Walk for Sustainability
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Universal Recycling Law Boosts Fresh Food Donations - Vermont Foodbank and partners note 40% increase
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources and the Vermont Foodbank announced a 40% increase in food donations in 2016, topping the 25-30% increase seen in 2015. This announcement comes during September’s Hunger Action Month. It confirms healthier, fresher foods like fruits, vegetables and frozen meat, are making their way into refrigerators and onto plates of Vermonters in need.
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Fall issue of Vermont's Local Banquet is out!
Cozy up with Local Banquet magazine as the temperatures cool. In this issue we have a number of quirky articles. Do you know what "hugelkultur" is? Know how figs grow? Ever seen sheep in a dance performance? Read on...
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Apples to iPods at Vermont Orchards this Fall
Apples to iPods is a fun way to introduce new technology to a Vermont tradition of picking apples with friends or family. In partnership with Small Dog Electronics, Woodchuck Draft Cider and Vermont Tree Fruit Growers, the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing is able to hide wooden apples in participating orchards.
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Bill Cavanaugh joins Mad River Food Hub to head up Meat Processing at Business Incubator
USDA Inspected business incubator to offer 2017 butchery curriculum classes
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Seven Vermont Restaurants to Offer Free Healthy Kids Meals
Events to showcase meals that meet Heart Association Nutrition Standards
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How Do Vermonters Enjoy Local Food?
Share #RootedinVermont in Social Media
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Registration Now Open for Vermont Farm to School Conference in November
Registration is now open for the Vermont Farm to School Conference taking place November 2-3 at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, Vermont. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) and Vermont FEED in partnership with the VT Farm to School Network will be orchestrating this exciting two-day event designed to “Grow the Movement” by gathering all members of the Vermont Farm to School community to share knowledge, ideas, and inspiration. For more information and to register visit: www.vermontfarmtoschoolconference.org.
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Agency of Agriculture to Provide Free Biosecurity Supplies to Vermont Swine Farmers
Throughout the months of August and September, Vermont swine farmers may apply for a free biosecurity kit from the Animal Health Section of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) in order to implement disease prevention practices, and help stop the transmission of diseases both onto and off of Vermont farms.
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Vermont Community Loan Fund Enters into New Partnership with Local Food Co-ops and Cabot
The Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) is proud to announce a new partnership with Cabot Creamery Cooperative and eight local co-operative food stores to benefit Vermont farmers and food producers.
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