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.
Read More 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...
Read More 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.
Read More 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
Read More Seven Vermont Restaurants to Offer Free Healthy Kids Meals
Events to showcase meals that meet Heart Association Nutrition Standards
Read More How Do Vermonters Enjoy Local Food?
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Read More 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.
Read More 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.
Read More 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.
Read More “Love Your Farmer” Scavenger Hunt Comes to Upper Valley Farmers’ Markets
Vital Communities and 11 area farmers’ markets are partnering next week to help more kids and families have fun connecting with the Upper Valley’s local food and farmers through the "Love Your Farmer" Scavenger Hunt.
Read More Slow Money VT to Host 2016 New England Regional Gathering
Building on the success of previous Gatherings in Boston and Maine, Slow Money Vermont will host the 2016 Slow Money New England Regional Gathering at Shelburne Farms where innovative local food entrepreneurs from across New England will present their businesses.
Read More Northeast Kingdom Dairy Family Buys Former Perry Farm in Brownington
Organic dairy farmers in the Northeast Kingdom purchase their leased farm through the Vermont Land Trust’s Farmland Access Program.
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