Leahy, Cochran Introduce Bill To Renew And Expand Emerging Farm To School Efforts
. . . Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Will Reauthorize Farm To School Program . . . Leahy-Authored Program Has Helped Make Vermont A National Leader In Pairing Local Foods And Local Schools
Read More Rural Vermont hosts "Farmers Tell Their Stories" - April 8th, MONTPELIER
To honor a rich and gutsy thirty year history and to connect the dots between good public policy and good food, Rural Vermont is launching a year-long series of “Farmers Tell Their Stories” events. The first event is at the Capital City Grange in Montpelier on April 8th. Farmers and friends will take the stage and share both personal and collective experiences through story, poetry, song, and skits. Potluck at 5:30, Annual Meeting at 6:30, Storytelling at 7:30. More info and RSVP (coming soon!) at www.ruralvermont.org or (802) 223-7222.
Read More Twenty-two States Pass Farm to School Legislation in 2014
Twenty-two states passed 41 farm to school-supportive bills and resolutions in 2014, a 64 percent increase over 2013, according to a report released today by the National Farm to School Network. The State Farm to School Legislative Survey: 2002-2014, prepared by researchers at Vermont Law School's Center for Agriculture and Food Systems, is a comprehensive review of state-level farm to school policies, analysis of national trends, and advocacy guide for those working to advance the farm to school movement across the country.
Read More New Resource Available to help Food Hubs Support Sustainable Farm to School Programs
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) is pleased to announce the publication of a new resource, Using Food Hubs to Create Sustainable Farm to School Programs (available here), which explores the key roles that Food Hubs can play in the development, support, and maintenance of successful Farm to School (FTS) programs. While Food Hubs remain a relatively new and evolving concept within the national food movement, Vermont is home to over a dozen Food Hubs, whose missions range from the aggregation, processing, and distribution of locally made foods, to consumer education, to farmer/producer technical assistance.
Read More Call for Nominations for the 2015 New England Food Summit
Food Solutions New England welcomes delegate nominations to be considered for selection to attend the 5th annual New England Food Summit, to be held in Boston, June 11-12, 2015. The deadline for nominations is March 30, 2015.
Read More Funding Goal Met to Creatively Increase Vermont’s Food Security
Salvation Farms has met a fundraising goal of $156,000 to renovate a building at the Southeast State Correctional Facility in Windsor, Vermont, where they engage inmates to sort and package unmarketed, surplus produce for distribution around the region.
Read More $25K Neighborhood Assist Grant Applications Available
Beginning Monday, March 9, State Farm will be accepting a maximum of 4,000 applications for our Neighborhood Assist grant program (must have Facebook access to view page).
Read More Eight VT Worksites to Receive Green Thumbs at Work Garden Grants
The Vermont Department of Health and Vermont Community Garden Network have awarded eight food garden grants to small businesses and organizations around the state. These employee garden sites will increase access to fresh produce and provide opportunities for physical activity, stress reduction, and other wellness activities
Read More Composting Conference: Cultivation Value From Foodscraps
9th Annual Vermont Organics Recycling Summit (VORS), April 2, at Vermont Technical College in Randolph. Learn about organic residuals to produce compost, energy, and resilient communities. Eight workshops including one on Vermont’s Universal Recycling law. Admission: $60. Before March 15th: $50. www.regonline.com/VORS2015
Read More Seeking Youth for Training & Savings Program for Vermont's Next Generation of Farmers
Know of a young person, age 14-21, who is ready to prepare for a future in agriculture?
Read More City Market Celebrates Local Food
Burlington, VT – During the month of February, City Market, Onion River Co-op celebrated their love of local with their annual “We ♥ Local Food Recipe Contest”. This year, the featured ingredient was local dried beans from Morningstar Farm in Glover, VT.
Read More Over 300 Students to Compete in 8th Annual Jr Iron Chef VT Competition
Ready, set, chop! On Saturday, March 21, 65 middle and high school teams will compete in the state’s eighth annual Junior Iron Chef VT. This local foods cooking challenge empowers youth to connect with where food comes from, healthy eating, and from-scratch cooking. Since its founding, the competition has more than doubled the number of participants with teams coming from every corner of the state.
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