Community Kitchen Academy - BIG IMPACTS on Individuals and Communities
IS ANYONE BETTER OFF? Community Kitchen Academy, a program of the Vermont Foodbank improves an indvidual's likelihood to succeed in the food systems industry.
Read More Vermont and New Hampshire Farmers Encouraged to Apply for Value-Added Producer Grants …Agricultural Producers Eligible for $250,000 In Grants
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking farmers and producers interested in turning their agricultural commodities into new products. The USDA Rural Development Value-Added Producer Grant program provides farmers with up to $250,000 in working capital or feasibility funding to turn raw agricultural products into finished products that increase producer profitability and create jobs. The deadline for grant submissions is July 7th.
Read More Tutorial Center's Students Hungry for Food Revolution Day
It's Gonna Take a Revolution...
Read More Vital Communities Releases Local Food Market Assessment
Vital Communities has released a local food market assessment as a sophisticated analysis of the regional food marketplace in the Upper Valley. The report identifies growth opportunities in the local foods market to facilitate the doubling of local food consumption and the continuing growth of local-food-based businesses.
Read More New Cold Storage Facilities Being Built In Lamoille County
Cold storage facilities for ag and value-added food producers
Read More USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships
Vermont Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Vicky Drew Invites Local Coalitions to Apply for Second Round of Funding to Improve Soil Health, Preserve Clean Water, Combat Drought, and Protect Wildlife Habitat. Pre-proposals due by July 8, 2015.
Read More RCPP Kickoff in Vermont Highlights Plans to Protect Lake Champlain
Conservation partners develop strategies to address water quality in Lake Champlain Basin of Vermont and New York. Kickoff event last week in Richmond with Gov. Shumlin, conservation leaders, and local farmers.
Read More Farmers Market Incentive Program Naming Contest
NOFA-VT requests your creative flair to help name our incentive program for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables at VT farmers markets for 3SquaresVT recipients.
Read More Small Farm Day at the Vermont Statehouse - this Thursday!
Rural Vermont and the VT chapter of the Young Farmers' Coalition partner to host a day that will put a face on the “small farmer” and highlight the crucial role they are playing in the future of Vermont agriculture! This will be a great opportunity to network with other farmers and learn more about how you can play a role in shaping public policy.
Read More Efficiency Vermont Rebates for Maple Reverse Osmosis Systems Now Available
Efficiency Vermont recently launched a new program to offer technical assistance and a rebate for maple sugar makers who are looking to install a Maple Reverse Osmosis (RO) system for the first time. RO systems can cut boiling time by 50-75%, resulting in less fuel or wood used and less time spent boiling.
Read More FDA Will Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Food Safety Modernization Act April 23-24
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) will hold a public meeting, Food Safety Modernization Act: Focus on Implementation Strategy for Prevention–Oriented Food Safety Standards, in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24. This meeting will provide information about FDA’s operational strategy for Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) implementation and offer participants the opportunity to advise FDA on this strategy.
Read More Professional Culinary Job Training Program
Community Kitchen Academy (CKA) is currently accepting applications for student enrollment in its successful culinary job training program.
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