The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund announces Sarah Galbraith as program manager for the Vermont Bioenergy Initiative
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund and Farm to Plate staff named program manager of the Vermont Bioenergy Initiative; responsible for coordinating farm and fuel collaboration across the state
Read More Grant Funding Available: For Animal Welfare Approved Farms
Animal Welfare Approved seeks proposals to improve animal welfare for current AWA farms. October 1 deadline.
Read More Cellars at Jasper Hill awarded Best in Show at 2013 American Cheese Society Competition
Cellars at Jasper Hill ‘Winnimere’ awarded Best in Show at 2013 American Cheese Society Competition. Grafton took Second Place overall for it's "Bear Hill" cheese, and several other Vermont cheesemakers won awards, including Vermont Butter and Cheese Creamery, Springbrook Farm, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Maplebrook Farm, Consider Bardwell Farm, Boston Post Dairy, Franklin Foods, and Shelburne Farms.
Read More Vermont Fresh Network Announces Gold Barn Honor Recipients
New for 2013, the Vermont Fresh Network is recognizing our chefs who are exceptional supporters of Vermont farmers.
Read More VTDigger Reviews GMO Labeling in Vermont
In May, the Vermont House passed a controversial bill that would mandate labeling of foods that contain genetically modified organisms. The easy passage of House Bill 112 — the vote was 99-42 — shows that, as in 27 other states, there is broad interest in Vermont in labeling GMOs. But when the legislation is taken up by the Senate in January, passage out of committee, let alone the full body, could be an issue. Three of five senators on the Senate Agriculture committee either oppose labeling or question its usefulness.
Read More Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame announces 2013 inductees
These nominees will be honored on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, during the luncheon at the Champlain Valley Exposition.
Read More New Shipping Law for VT Breweries
A newly signed bill allows Vermont breweries to ship beer within Vermont and to out-of-state customers, and VT Brewer's Festival-goers are excited about it.
Read More Vermont's Women Brewers
Vermont's brewers are primarily men, but there are a few noteworthy women in the field, too.
Read More Vermont Winery for Sale
Established Vermont winery available with or without real estate.
Read More Vermont Farm Viability Program Offering Grants For Food Safety Infrastructure Projects and Businesses
The Vermont Farm Viability Program is providing grants of up to $20,000 to assist agricultural infrastructure businesses in Vermont with the implementation of food safety investments.
Read More Rainfall and Flooding Roundup
A very rainy 2013 has impacted communities and ecosystems throughout Vermont. May and June were the wettest two-month combo on record. Here are a few resources to learn more about how all of this water has impacted Vermont's food system.
Read More Vermont's Foster Brothers Farm Featured in GreenBiz.com
Bob Foster reflects on the development of the Vital Capital Index, a tool to help dairy farmers identify opportunities for improving agricultural stewardship and to communicate their stewardship to their stakeholders and supply chain.
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