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Integrate food access into town plans across Vermont Food access and security are impacted not only by state and federal agricultural policies, but also by local decisions in municipal and...
Resources
Establish easier and equitable access to farmland and on-farm infrastructure Vermont producers must have appropriate agricultural land and infrastructure in order to succeed in business, but current and future generations...
Provide essential and urgently needed investments in agricultural supply-chain infrastructure To save Vermont’s current farms, the State must immediately invest in supply chain infrastructure. This vital investment will also modernize...
Accelerate the permanent conservation of Vermont’s agricultural lands as working farms Although 21.6% of Vermont’s agricultural land is now conserved, the remainder is at risk of being lost, potentially permanently...
Resource Collections
Many individuals and organizations have worked tirelessly on addressing racism broadly and specifically within the food system for decades. Let's elevate their work, galvanize support and learn.
The Vermont Agriculture and Food System Strategic Plan and a collection of resources from its development.
Five short easily digestible agricultural planning modules that cover land conservation, farmland and property taxes, local regulations, and state regulations.
A collection of resources providing market research, best production practices, and budgeting tools for grass-fed beef production
Stories
Farm to Plate encourages Network members to develop new strategies that address urgent environmental issues through shared dialogue, co-learning and action. Goal category 2, “Environmental Sustainability”, provides the broader context...
One of the central goals of the Agriculture and Food System Strategic Plan is “Improving access to healthy local food for all Vermonters.” Although much of the work done across...
Story and photos by Migrant Justice Full story on the Migrant Justice website Immigrant leaders recently returned to the Vermont State House to fight for more equitable and inclusive policies...
The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) is providing important leadership for a new initiative called New England Feeding New England (NEFNE), aimed at increasing 30% of the food that is...