VHCB Awards $3.08 Million to to Conserve Farmland, Recreational Access and Forestland
In one of two meetings annually to consider applications for the conservation of farmland, the Vermont Land Trust worked with 15 farms around the state to put together the conservation deals approved by the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board. Grant commitments for land conservation projects with public trails were made to the Town of Williston, the Trust for Public Lands and Kingdom Trails. A story about the conservation of 469 acres of the former Ascutney Mountain Resort and plans to develop new recreational use following the closing of the Ascutney ski resort was picked up by Outside Magazine: www.outsideonline.com/1987656/vermont-town-raising-money-resurrect-ski-area
Read More UVM and Vermont Law School Present 4th Annual Food Systems Summit June 16-17
UVM is partnering with Vermont Law School’s Center for Agriculture and Food Systems to host the fourth annual UVM Food Systems Summit. The theme of the Summit is The Right to Food: Power, Policy and Politics in the 21st century, and an estimated 300 people are expected to attend.
Read More $12 Million in Manufacturing Expansion, Agricultural and Small Business Lending Approved by VEDA
Financing of $12 million was approved by the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) to help support Vermont economic development projects totaling over $32 million. Several manufacturing expansion projects were approved for VEDA lending, as were agricultural, energy, entrepreneurial and small business projects.
Read More Vermont Farmstand to Open at Boston Public Market
After over a year of research and development, the Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (AAFM) and Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) are pleased to announce the creation of a Vermont retail stand within the Boston Public Market, opening next month. Harlow Farm of Westminster, VT will operate the stand, demonstrating an innovative public-private partnership that will open a new market channel for dozens of Vermont companies in the Boston metro region.
Read More Vermont Breakfast After the Bell Challenge
The first ever Vermont School Breakfast After the Bell Challenge is coming in January 2016! Stay tuned for details and the opportunity to register some friendly competition to find out which Vermont schools can dramatically increase breakfast participation. Click here to learn more: us3.campaign-archive2.com/?u=426eed6740a3d7fc6d35efb9e&id=34c97d87b3&e=%5bUNIQID
Read More Participate in Vermont's inaugural Open Farm Week!
Are you a farm or agricultural network, council or association? Join us in celebrating Vermont's vibrant working landscape and participate in Open Farm Week August 3-9, 2015.
Read More Vermont Cheese Council Signs 50th Member
The Vermont Cheese Council (VCC), a non-profit trade association committed to the promotion and advancement of quality cheese production in Vermont, signed its 50th principal member to its membership roster.
Read More Owner of Sweet Rowen Farmstead Buys Land with Help from Vermont Land Trust
If you’ve been lucky enough to sample some of the milk and fine cheeses from Sweet Rowen Farmstead, you will know Paul Lisai is serious about quality and taste when it comes to one of Vermont’s finest products. Paul was recently able to secure the future of his business by purchasing land for his farm with help from the Vermont Land Trust.
Read More Brattleboro Area Farmer's Market Moves Ahead to Improve Market Site
The Brattleboro Area Farmers’ Market has successfully finished a $58,000 fundraising campaign to help with the acquisition and redevelopment of the former Planet Gas station parcel on Route 9. In the coming months, this site will be transformed into space for vending, driveway access, and parking for the Market.
Read More Sodexo's Vermont First Seeking Applicants for Advisory Board
Sodexo is seeking applicants for its Vermont First Advisory Board. The Vermont First Advisory Board will offer guidance and insight to the Vermont First Coordinator and the Vermont First Leadership Team, supporting Sodexo’s Vermont First Initiative in realizing Sodexo’s goal of strategically increasing the purchase of Vermont products across Sodexo’s Vermont accounts. The Advisory Board will be a tremendous ally in providing guidance to moving Vermont First objectives forward.
Read More Farm and Food Student Leaders to Arrive in Vermont for Whirlwind Study Tour
Leaders from across the nation who are studying how communities source, grow, process, purchase, and contemplate food will soon arrive in the Green Mountain State for the inaugural three-week Vermont Food Systems Summer Study Tour, May 31 – June 20. One of the only study tours of its kind in the world, students will earn transferable credits while accessing a “movable feast” of Vermont food systems education.
Read More The Working Lands Enterprise Initiative Announces over $1 Million in Grants to 36 Vermont Businesses and Service Providers
Today, the Working Lands Enterprise Board announced this year’s 36 grant recipients – 24 agriculture and 12 forestry projects – for just over $1 million in both Working Lands and Local Food Market Development grant funding. These projects impact every county in Vermont, and leverage an additional $1.8 million in matching funds. Investments were made to 26 working lands enterprises and 10 service providers for projects that increase production, expand markets, develop innovative technologies, improve water quality, and train the workforce that Vermont’s businesses need to succeed.
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