Resources & Stories

Resources

Vermont’s farm and food economy gained 742 net new businesses between 2010-2017, and economic output expanded 48% from $7.5 billion to $11.3 billion between 2007-2017. Despite this growth, these businesses...
Access to physical and mental health care is directly connected to farm viability and quality of life. Health care costs and the cost of living have far outpaced gains in...
“Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for...
Over the past 40 years, Vermont made substantial investment and progress in farmland conservation, permanently conserving 15-20% of the state’s farmland. Farmers have greatly benefited from ongoing, coordinated conservation efforts...

Stories

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Vermont food system businesses are building a values-based supply chain to succeed in the local, regional, and national marketplace
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Labor force does not match employer needs; a deeper look into growing the food system workforce
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Solar power, biomass heating & energy efficiency extends the growing season pretty at Jericho Settlers Farm
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Strategies and Opportunities for Greater Local Food Procurement in Vermont Higher Education Food Service