FSNE Network Leadership Institute seeking applicants
Calling all food system leaders! Starting in Fall 2016, over 3 sessions, Food Solutions New England (FSNE) is offering a FREE Network Leadership Institute. Apply by Friday, July 8! Institute held in Vermont and Boston.
Read More Vermont Celebrates National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month and Vermont celebrated by honoring the many ways Vermont dairy farming families contribute to the economy, land, and Vermont way of life
Read More Vermont Agency of Agriculture Announces Adjusted Fee Schedule
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets (VAAFM) has announced its adjusted fee schedule, which has been approved by the legislature and will go into effect July 1, 2016. The new fee schedule is available online at agriculture.vermont.gov/licensing-registration/fees .
Read More Breakfast on the Farm Gives 900+ Free Taste of Farm Life
Nea-Tocht Farm in Ferrisburgh Draws Big Crowds for Farm Tours, Food, Fun
Read More Vermont Farm Show Supports the 2016 Farm and Agricultural Resource Management Stewards (FARMS) 2+2 Scholarship Program
The Vermont Farm Show has announced it will support the Farm and Agricultural Resource Management Stewards (FARMS) 2+2 Scholarship program for the next 4 years. The Farm Show has committed $43,000 to the FARMS 2+2 Scholarship program, which provides scholarships to young Vermonters who are pursuing dairy careers.
Read More Public Hearings for the Agency of Agriculture’s Required Agricultural Practices Proposed Rule to begin June 21, 2016
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) will host six public hearings on the Required Agricultural Practices (RAPs) Proposed Rule on June 21 in St. Albans, June 22 in Brandon, June 23 in South Royalton, June 27 in Manchester, June 28 in Newport, and June 29 in Brattleboro.
Read More Pennsylvania Farm Family that Made Vermont Home Conserves Over 400 Acres in Addison
Pat and Melanie Harrison brought their dairy herd to Addison in 2007 and worked with the Vermont Land Trust to permanently conserve the land for farming with a conservation easement that limits development and keeps the farmland affordable for future farmers.
Read More Vermont Land Trust Recognizes Local Students for Land Stewardship
Five Vermont juniors and seniors recently received the Land Stewards Award from the Vermont Land Trust. This award, now in its eleventh year, acknowledges the hard work of tomorrow’s agricultural and forestry leaders with an unrestricted cash prize of $250.
Read More Intervale Center's Fair Share Program Seeks Income Eligible Members!
The Intervale Center Fair Share program runs for 16 weeks (July 11th-October 31st) with CSA style pickups every Monday at the Intervale Center from 2:30-4:30pm. The food is from Intervale farms and other farms in Chittenden County and has been gleaned by Intervale Center staff and volunteers. All CSA members' gross income must fall at or below 185% of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines, the same income eligibility for 3SquaresVT and WIC.
Read More Proving Success, Northeast Farm to School Institute to Run Second Year
Vermont Food Education Every Day (VT FEED, a collaboration of Shelburne Farms and NOFA-VT) will host its second annual Northeast Farm to School Institute, a year-long learning opportunity for schools to advance their initiatives in food, farm, and nutrition education while serving local products in cafeterias.
Read More Vermont Community Loan Fund Awarded $12,000 from People's United Community Foundation
The People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, announced that it has once again awarded $12,000 to the Vermont Community Loan Fund to support its Business Loan Program, including lending to Vermont's farms, food producers and working landscape entrepreneurs.
Read More Working Lands Enterprise Board Announces over $600,000 in grants to Vermont Entrepreneurs and Technical Assistance Providers
The Working Lands Enterprise Board announced its fourth year of grants, totaling $634,000 in investments that impact every county in Vermont. The 44 grantees (including 24 trade show assistance grants) will leverage an additional $2.5 million in matching funds to create jobs, increase income, and keep working lands acreage in production. Grant recipients were announced at a ceremony and networking event held at Vermont Tree Goods in New Haven earlier this morning.
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