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 …
51 working lands businesses will focus on expansion, growth and positive economic impacts in rural Vermont May 29, 2024 | Montpelier, VT – The Working Lands Enterprise Board (WLEB) announces 51 awards to working lands businesses and organizations in 2024. …
Eight new plant species targeted for public awareness and regulation to prevent spread - Image: Porcelain Berry May 16, 2024 | Montpelier, VT - The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) has taken a proactive step to safeguard the state…
The public commenting period opened April 19, 2024 and will remain open through June 23, 2024. The Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (the Agency) is noticing the revision of the Medium Farm Operation (MFO) General Permit (GP). The public commenting …
VAAFM Water Quality Director Laura DiPietro Will Advise EPA on Effective Management of National Water Quality Programs May 2, 2024 | Montpelier, VT - This past August, in response to two petitions sent by environmental and community groups, the EPA decided …
Eleven maple producers received awards from $20,000 to $100,000. April 26, 2024 | Montpelier, VT - The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) has awarded over $540,000 in grants to maple producers and processors through the Maple …
Local Food Purchase Assistance Program focuses on connecting Vermont farmers to underserved communities across the state April 25, 2024 | Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) announces eleven grantees from a new …
USDA Resilient Food System Infrastructure Grant will distribute $3.2 Million to Vermont Businesses April 17, 2024 | Montpelier, VT – Beginning today, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets is releasing grant details for a new USDA initiative …
Center for an Agricultural Economy is also offering no-interest loans up to $15K through the Vermont Farm Fund Montpelier, VT - In a pivotal move to address the pressing needs of Vermont's agricultural community, 32 farmers across the state are set to …
April 1, 2024 | Montpelier, VT - Vermont’s winter manure spreading ban ends today, April 1st, but challenging field conditions may exisit in many parts of Vermont. With a winter storm predicted for the middle of this week, the Vermont Agency of …
August 1, 2022 | Montpelier, VT - The first round of Working Lands Enterprise Initiative applications for fiscal year (FY) 2023 is launching! The Working Lands Enterprise Board (WLEB) is releasing two requests for applications (RFA) totaling $140,000 that …
Vermont cheese and butter makers won a total of 40 awards, including multiple firsts, at the American Cheese Society Awards. Congratulations: JASPER HILL FARMS CABOT CREAMERY COOPERATIVE VERMONT CREAMERY MAPLEBROOK FARM GRAFTON VILLAGE CHEESE COMPANY …
Beginning January 1, 2023, individuals that want to cultivate hemp and operate in compliance with federal law will be required to have a license issued under the U. S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. The federal Farm Bill of 2018 established the …
