Vermont's Table Speaker Series Presents: Fred Kirschenmann
Sterling College is proud to announce that award-winning author, farmer, and philosopher Fred Kirschenmann will be presenting on campus. His talk “Practical Strategies for Anticipating Future Food and Agriculture Challenges” will be given on Wednesday, April 22, at 6 p.m. in Simpson Hall, Classroom 3. This talk is free and open to the public as part of the Vermont’s Table Speaker Series.
Read More The Vermont Artisan Village
Do you need a great home? We have manufacturing space built to specs at the Vermont ArtisanVvillage in Shelburne, Vermont
Read More Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Announces Grant Funds to Support Vermont Specialty Crop Industries
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) announces the availability of grant funds for the purpose of enhancing the competitiveness of Vermont specialty crops including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, horticulture and nursery crops. These funds are awarded through a competitive review process guided by industry, nonprofit and government stakeholders. Interested applicants may download the Vermont Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Request for Proposals on the Agency’s website at
Read More Gov. Shumlin Officially Opens Maple Sugar Season at Slopeside Syrup
RICHMOND – Gov. Peter Shumlin kicked off Vermont's 2015 maple sugar season today, officially tapping a tree at Slopeside Syrup, in Richmond. The Governor was joined by Vermont Agriculture Secretary Chuck Ross and students from Richmond Elementary, who tap trees at Slopeside as part of their “farm to school” curriculum.
Read More Efficiency in the Sugar House
Vermont maple sugaring operations vary in scale, from the small hobbyist with a few backyard buckets, to the dairy farmer looking to diversify his/her income stream, to the large scale operation that produces tens of thousands of gallons a year. While different in many ways, they all have at least one thing in common – energy.
Read More The Right to Food: Power, Policy, and Politics in the 21st Century
UVM and Vermont Law School Present 4th Annual Food Systems Summit June 16-17 at the UVM Davis Center.
Read More New Sterling College Summer Programs in Food and Farming Now Open for Registration
Students who wish to learn how to create small-scale artisanal food or how to run a farm using draft horses should register for Sterling College’s summer short courses in sustainable food and agriculture. Sterling College successful summer program is entering its second year in 2015, with hands-on classes that allow students to gain inspiration, skills, and new perspectives.
Read More Low Impact Forestry Certificate for Veterans Offered at Sterling College
Veterans face significant challenges in entering the civilian workforce, especially in natural resource based businesses. Both unemployment and underemployment remain high among New England’s veterans. To help solve this issue, Sterling College is offering a comprehensive certificate program in low impact forestry that will teach woodlot management from an ecological perspective.
Read More ACEDC Approves Financing for 3 Addison County Businesses
ACEDC APPROVES BUSINESS FINANCING FOR FULL SUN, VT FARM TABLE & GOOD POINT RECYCLING
Read More Spring Issue of Local Banquet Now Online!
As the snow melts, we invite you to enjoy the Spring issue of Vermont's Local Banquet, the food & farming quarterly. We cover a handful of topics that haven't been written about in Vermont yet, including a tour of the new Vermont Packinghouse and news of a brand new Abenaki agriculture project. We also inspire you with some tasty recipes... read on.
Read More 8 Great Reasons to Attend the Northeast Farm to School Forum at the Farm to Institution Summit
Still haven’t registered for the Farm to School Forum on April 7th at the Northeast Farm to Institution Summit? Don’t miss out! Here are eight great reasons why you should sign up today. Join us for just the Farm to School Forum or the whole Farm to Institution Summit on April 7-9 at UMass Amherst.
Read More Edible Green Mountains selected as 2015 Eddy Awards finalist
Edible Green Mountains is proud to announce that Maria Buteux Reade’s article “Compost Happens at Someday Farm” has been selected as a finalist for the 2015 Eddy Awards! That’s like receiving an Oscar nomination!
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