April 15, 2021 | Montpelier, VT - The Farm to School Vision Grant opened Thursday, April 15th, 2021. This new grant program is part of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Market's Farm to School Program. The purpose of the grant is to help …
April 16, 2021 | Montpelier, VT - This week, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) Animal Health section was notified that a horse in Alburgh exhibiting neurologic abnormalities tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1), …
Join us for our new 2021 Hemp Production Webinar Series! We are still developing it and would love to hear from you on any topics you would like to see covered and addressed! Feel free to contact Susan Brouillette, susan.brouillette@uvm.edu, or Heather …
April 2, 2021 | Montpelier, VT - Governor Phil Scott has named 12 members to the Governor’s Commission on the Future of Vermont Agriculture. The Commission will study and strategize how best to grow agriculture in the Green Mountain State. The newly …
April 1, 2021 | Montpelier, VT – Vermont’s winter manure spreading ban ends today, April 1st, but with snow currently falling on many fields in Vermont, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) is issuing a spring stewardship reminder to …
Welcome to Field Notes! by: Dr. Kristin Haas, Food Safety, Consumer Protection Director, Agency of Agriculture The month of March means different things to each of us in Vermont. It marks ice-out for many of our state's beautiful ponds and lakes, it …
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Between August and December 2020, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets distributed $25.6 million in Vermont COVID-19 Agriculture Assistance Program (VCAAP) grants to agriculture, food, and forestry businesses and organizations. The purpose …
March 17, 2021 | Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) is excited to announce the selection of Sherpa Foods LLC, of Burlington as the first food processing establishment in Vermont to participate in the Cooperative …
Governor Celebrates 2021 Maple Season at Templeton Farm with Annual Tree-Tapping Ceremony in East Montpelier Recognizes State’s Maple Industries Importance to Economy and Culture March 11, 2021 | Montpelier, VT – Vermont Governor Phil Scott joined the …
New Report Reflects Phosphorus Reduction Progress as a Result of Conservation Implementation by Vermont Farmers March 5, 2021—The Vermont Agricultural Water Quality Partnership (VAWQP) released its 2020 annual report highlighting the impacts of state and …
Each year, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture works with partners around the world to connect Vermont agricultural businesses with new and exciting marketing opportunities. COVID-19 really mixed up our 2020 plan, but we adapted, went virtual, and we have …
State and local jurisdictions throughout the country are celebrating Weights and Measures Week which takes place the first seven days of March every year. Weights and Measures Week commemorates the signing of the first United States weights and measures …
The Vermont Dairy Update, which is typically held at the Farm Show, was held virtually at noon on February 19, 2021. This update provided a review of the Vermont Dairy Industry in 2020, to include impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and the Vermont …
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott has issued an executive order creating the Governor’s Commission on the Future of Vermont Agriculture to study and strategize how best to grow agriculture in the Green Mountain State. The Commission’s charge will focus …
This Valentine's Day, lean in to indulgence by choosing delicious treats from the many creative food producers in our small state. Show your love for our makers by showering your attention on all of those talented people that work year-round to bring …
This Valentine's Day we are focusing all of our attention towards all of the people that work year-round to bring delicious #RootedInVermont food to our plates! Join us in sending them all thanks, today and everyday! Find local farmers markets, farm …
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Shane Rogers, Farm to Plate Communications Manager Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund shane@vsjf.org | 802-828-0404 **Download the Vermont Agriculture and Food System Strategic Plan 2021-2030 at www.vtfarmtoplate.com/plan …
Registration is now open for the 8th biennial Harvest New England Agricultural Marketing Conference and Trade Show. The virtual program is set for two half days on February 24 and 25 and will be offered at no cost to attendees. Reserve your spot at the …
The cows at Kenyon’s are getting fit with a new piece of hardware. “We’re kind of transitioning to the computer age and using technology more so it’s and easy way to be able to keep track of your cows,” said Hanna Martini, Kenyon’s Farm. Martini is helping …
