By Connor Sweeney with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture This Tuesday I stopped by the Old North End farmers market. This farmers market can be found at 6 Archibald Street in Dewey Park, Burlington. While being one of the smaller markets I’ve visited there …
USDA grants $412,550 to Vermont Agency of Agriculture to reimburse organic producers for certification costs August 6, 2024 | Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) is pleased to announce that the Farm Service Agency ( …
People should protect themselves against mosquito bites to prevent spread of disease WATERBURY, VT – Health officials are urging people to take steps to prevent mosquito bites after mosquitoes from Grand Isle and Franklin counties tested positive for …
by Connor Sweeney with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets This Tuesday I drove down to Northfield Vermont to visit Union Brook Farm, run by Em Virzi and Rose Thackeray. This farm can be found at 1565 Union Brook Rd, Northfield, VT 05663. …
Farms welcome the public to dig into Vermont’s agricultural economy July 25, 2024 | Montpelier, VT – For the tenth consecutive year, farmers across Vermont will open their barn doors and garden gates to welcome the public for a behind the-scenes look at …
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Partners with Northeast Regional Food Business Center to Launch Funding Opportunity for Technical Assistance Providers The deadline to apply for funding is August 23, 2024 and sub-awardees will be announced …
This week's farmers market spotlight took me to Waterbury just off Interstate I-89 on exit 10. When driving through the town of Waterbury there was a sense of simplicity within its streets which I found to be very welcoming. When I arrived at the …
Vermont Agriculture Flood Loss and Damage Survey Released Farms affected by July 2024 flooding are asked to complete a Flood Impact survey to capture loss and damage to agricultural community July 21, 2024 | Montpelier, VT – Following major flooding …
Second Consecutive Year of Disaster Declaration Request for Impacted Vermont Farms Montpelier, Vt. — Governor Phil Scott has requested that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issue a disaster designation for the State of Vermont in response …
Open Farm Week Runs August 4th through August 11th by Connor Sweeney with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets EDITORS NOTE - WIth the flooding events of this July, we want to recognize that many Vermont farms are struggling. The Agency …
Second straight summer farmers experiencing significant losses July 15, 2024 | Montpelier, VT – On the anniversary of last year’s flood, farmers are facing another round of huge losses. The full size and scope of the damage is unclear but there is …
Please contact us if you have any flood related questions, concerns, or want to talk about your situation. Email - agr.floodresponse@vermont.gov | Phone - 802-828-2430 What farmers affected by flooding and storms should do now Document damage to your …
Grant to modernize and expand dairy processing capacity and use of regionally sourced milk July 1, 2024 | Montpelier, VT – Dairy processors across the Northeast United States can now apply for the Dairy Processor Modernization Grant through the Northeast …
By Connor Sweeney with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets In this week’s Farmers Market Spotlight, I visited the Milton farmers market. Located in a well-kept plot at Bombardier Park, this farmers market was on the smaller side but was …
The Vermont Pavilion in New York City provides opportunity for specialty foods businesses to showcase their products to world-wide attendees June 20, 2024 | Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) will host nine …
by Connor Sweeney with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets This week's Farmers Market Spotlight is based in the beautiful backcountry of Jericho. On the drive up I was weaving between deep green valleys and passing vast fields …
Thirteen produce and meat industry operations received awards from $31,000 to $269,500 - Over $43 million demand seen in $2.1 million Agriculture Development Grant program June 17, 2024 | Montpelier, VT - The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets …
by Connor Sweeney with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets This week's Farmers Market Spotlight takes us from the Champlain Islands to Barre in Central Vermont. Stationed in the heart of Barre City, this farmers market attracts a lot of …
The joint effort of the Vermont Department of Corrections and the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets aims to support health, wellness, and nutrition for incarcerated individuals and bolster the local agricultural economy. Waterbury, VT – The Vermont …
by Connor Sweeney with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture My name is Connor Sweeney. I am a lifelong resident of South Hero and a new intern at the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Foods, and Markets. Farmers markets have been an interest of mine for as long …
