Posted July 5, 2013 at 09:33am by
Vermont Farm-to-Institution Examples Featured in Small Farms Quarterly
School, hospitals, colleges, government agencies, and corporations are demanding food grown and produced in New England. Farmers interested in selling to hospitals, schools, and other organizations are following the food supply chain by connecting first with local or nearby food hubs to better assess supply and demand. Food hubs and processing centers have easier access to distribution channels and can help farmers and food producers identify and build market opportunities.
Read the full article by Rachel Carter, "Locally Grown Beans in the College Cafeteria," in Small Farms Quarterly.