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News & Events
In case you missed it...VFN has a new website! Thanks to some funding from a Specialty Crop Block Grant through the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets, we've been working hard to make our online presence better match the vibrancy of Vermont's food and farm community. Check out our industry work and public-facing programming , learn about our organization and history , view our events calendar and blog , and explore our member directory ! As a part of this project, we've also implemented a new membership management system, which makes it easier for our members to access VFN resources and benefits, submit events to the industry events calendar, share your news and updates with our team, and more. VFN members - this blog post is intended to serve as a guide to help you set up your account in VFN's new system, and explore and access your members-only resources and the member business-to-business directory.
Hey VFN Members - Vermont Fresh Network's Holiday Food Finder is back! This annual project in partnership with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture promotes farms and producers who sell ingredients or prepared foods that typically grace a Thanksgiving table. To help folks find the authentic taste of Vermont this holiday season, we'll be sharing this content in: VFN and DigInVT.com digital channels (blog, social media, newsletter) Vermont Agency of Agriculture digital channels A press release distributed statewide via the Agency of Agriculture The next edition of Vermont Agency of Agriculture's Agriview Our content will be broken down into two sections: Turkeys and Other Ingredients Do you raise, grow or sell local ingredients that typically grace a holiday table? (Think turkey, pork, fall and winter veggies, cranberries, grains/flour, etc.). This may include: Farms (and markets/butcher shops) offering locally raised turkeys and meats (fresh or frozen) Farms (and markets/co-ops) offering locally raised seasonal produce Specialty food and beverage producers offering ingredients that grace a typical Thanksgiving table Meals and Prepared Foods Restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving Day Caterers, specialty producers, and markets/co-ops offering prepared foods in advance of the holiday Don't miss this exciting promotional opportunity! If you offer any of the above (or anything else we should know about), please let us know using this form for turkeys and other ingredients , and this form for meals/prepared foods . Also, if you have any Thanksgiving events you'd like to share on the DigInVT events calendar, fill out the event submission form . Gobble gobble! 🦃
Explore the Shelburne Farmers Market with a Vermont Fresh Network member chef this fall! Experience first-hand how Chef Robert Smith III of Ferrisburgh's Starry Night Café is inspired by local, seasonal ingredients, and how the restaurant works with local farm and producer partners.
Affiliate Partner Program
Affiliate partners support the nonprofit mission of VFN and also do business with our members They secure a full year as a featured sponsor at our major events, in new and renewing member communications, and in marketing throughout the year.
Learn more about our affiliate partner program and the opportunity to connect with members.
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Happy Thanksgiving from VFN! We're so grateful for Vermont's vibrant local food system, and all the amazing farmers, producers, and chefs who raise the food we eat, and bring it to our table. We hope your day is full of delicious, local food! 🦃
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #thanksgiving2024 #eatlocal #localfoodvermont #vermontagriculture #vtagriculture #vermonthanksgiving #gobblegobble
Looking to spice up this year’s Thanksgiving dinner? Check out @trenchersfarmhousevt’s recipe for focaccia stuffing at trenchersfarmhouse.com. And if you still need to stock up on some ingredients for your Thanksgiving table, check out the DigInVT blog at the link in our bio for a list of farmers markets around the state that are open this weekend! 🦃
Posted @withregram • @trenchersfarmhousevt While we originally wrote this recipe for thanksgiving, this stuffing is good all year round. Snag a loaf of our limited edition Italian Herb Focaccia and get the recipe at the link in our bio!
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You can also eat this stuffing on its own for breakfast. Add a fried egg or even cut a slice and sear it “savory french toast” style!
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In the spring we substitute the herbs for oregano & dill and the veggies for peas and add a little extra lemon zest and sometimes some feta too. In the Summer we replace the herbs with zhug spice and veggies for carrots and add 2 tbsp of harissa paste to the broth! It is such a versatile stuffing recipe, have fun with it!
It’s @sevendaysvt Burger Week! Celebrate with one of these specially crafted patties from these participating VFN member restaurants:
🍔 @copperatdorset’s Reuben burger
🍔 @waysiderestaurant’s double whammy burger
🍔 @burlingtonbeer’s BBCO smash burger
🍔 @blackflannelbrewing’s Black Flannel smash burger
🍔 @4quartersbrew’s spicy burger and Vermont onion burger
🍔 @bleuvt’s venison burger and lamb burger (pictured above! 📸)
🍔 @tourterellevt’s fungi and veggie burger
🍔 @vtfireice’s north country and big moose burgers
🍔 @flatbreadbtv’s royale with cheese flatbread
🍔 @windjammervt’s jammer burger
🍔 @juniperbtv’s real Vermonty and spicy flatlander burgers
Share a photo with the hashtag #7dburgerweek for a chance to win a winter getaway to Killington or passes to the @vermontbrewers Festival next summer!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #diginvt
@burlingtonbeer’s little wizard isn’t made from real wizards, but it sure is a tasty, hazy way to celebrate spooky season!
Grab a 12 pack a market or retailer near you to support VFN this month through @farrelldistributing’s give back program. Huge thank you to Farrell Distributing and Burlington Beer Co. for supporting our programs and mission to strengthen Vermont’s food system.
Visit the link in our bio to find Little Wizard at a Vermont market or retailer near you!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #farmtoglass #farmtocan #farrelldistributing #vermontbeer #vermontbrewers #beerworthfinding #burlingtonbeer #bbco #littlewizard #madeinvermont #eatvermont #drinkvermont #eatlocal #drinklocal #localvore #diginvt
Please give a warm welcome to VFN's newest Affiliate Partner, @bia_diagnostics_laboratories!
Bia Diagnostics is a leading ISO 17025 accredited food, beverage, and botanical testing laboratory located in Colchester, Vermont. With over 40 years of diagnostics expertise, they specialize in food allergen, GMO, fermented beverage, microbiological, chemical, and cannabis/hemp testing. Their skilled scientists use state-of-the-art technologies to obtain the most accurate test results for label verification and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Bia is proud to be a member of the Vermont Fresh Network and provides free initial food safety testing consultations to all our members. Contact adam@biadiagnostics.com or call 802-540-0148 for more information.
It’s soup season! Join Vermont Fresh Network at @kingarthurbaking cafe and bakery store in Norwich this Sunday, Oct. 20 from 11:00-3:00pm for a festive Halloween event on the patio featuring live music by local duo High Drive. Paint and decorate pumpkins, show off your best costume in King Arthur’s costume contest, and enjoy a spooky baking demo. 🎃
Delicious grilled cheese made with Vermont Farmstead cheese and tomato soup will be available to purchase, and a portion of proceeds from the event will benefit the Vermont Fresh Network, which supports a thriving local food system.
Learn more about this fun event for the whole family at the link in our bio.
Thanks so much for your support, King Arthur!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #kingarthurbaking #soupseason #eatvermont #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #diginvt
Hey VFN Members - Vermont Fresh Network’s Holiday Food Finder is back!
This annual project in partnership with @vtagriculture promotes farms and producers who sell ingredients or prepared foods that typically grace a Thanksgiving table.
To help folks find the authentic taste of Vermont this holiday season, we’ll be sharing this content in a variety of outlets including:
-VFN and DigInVT.com digital channels (blog, social media, newsletter)
-Vermont Agency of Agriculture digital channels
-A press release distributed statewide via the Agency of Agriculture
Businesses who can participate in this seasonal promotion include:
-Farms (and markets/butcher shops) offering locally raised turkeys and meats (fresh or frozen)
-Farms (and markets/co-ops) offering locally raised seasonal produce
-Specialty food and beverage producers offering ingredients that grace a typical Thanksgiving table
-Restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving Day
-Caterers, specialty producers, and markets/co-ops offering prepared foods in advance of the holiday
If you offer any of the above (or anything else we should know about), please let us know using the forms at the link in our bio. Gobble gobble! 🦃
📷: turkeys at @green_mountain_girls_farm
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vtagriculture #turkeydinner #thanksgivingdinner #turkeyfinder #eatvermont #eatlocalvermont #localvore #localthanksgiving #farmtotable #gobblegobble #diginvt
We’re so excited to join @brownsvillebutcher and @ascutneyoutdoors this weekend for a celebration of Vermont food and music at the Fire on the Mountain Festival! @fireonthemountain.vt
By weaving together elements of landscape, cuisine, and music, this event not only provides a rich, multifaceted experience but also reinforces the importance of cultural and environmental stewardship. It’s a celebration of what makes Vermont unique and a demonstration of how community-supported endeavors can thrive by staying true to their roots while embracing innovative practices.
We’ll gather to enjoy the flavors of Vermont with locally sourced ingredients that reflect and emphasize the connection between food, environment, and community.
Learn more about this event - and grab your tickets to join us - at the link in our bio!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #butcherandpantry #fireonthemountainvt #vermontmusic #vermontfood #eatvermont #drinkvermont #eatlocalvermont #ascutneyoutdoors #diginvt
Our friends at the Vermont Grass Farmers Association have been working on a two-year study on the sensory quality of grassfed beef - and they’re ready to share the results!
Join the VGFA in Vergennes on Monday, Oct. 21 as Roy Desrochers, Sensory Specialist and leader of UVM’s sensory team, presents findings from the multiple sensory profiling panels conducted throughout the course of the project, highlighting the unique flavor profiles of grassfed beef.
(If you attended VFN’s Annual Meeting in Feb. of 2024, you may remember the sensory and tasting analysis that was a part of this project!)
This event will include:
- Presentation of the Grassfed Beef Sensory Analysis results
- Tasting of four anonymous ground beef samples with expert-led discussion
- Open forum for Q&A and insights on future research to enhance the viability of grassfed cattle production in Vermont
- Networking opportunities to connect with farmers, processors, butchers, chefs, and others across the grassfed beef chain
This industry event - open to farmers, butchers, processors, distributors, retailers/chefs, and service providers - is free to attend, but registration is required! This is a must-attend event for anyone invested in the future of grassfed beef production and its success in the marketplace. Get the details and save your spot at the link in our bio.
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vermontgrassfarmers #grassfedbeef
It’s officially October, and magic is in the air! 🍻✨
Celebrate the season with a Little Wizard IPA from Burlington Beer Co.
@farrelldistributing and @burlingtonbeer have joined forces this month to support Vermont Fresh Network through Farrell’s Give Back program. A portion of the proceeds from October sales of the Little Wizard 12-packs at retailers across the state will be donated to VFN in support of our programs and mission to strengthen Vermont’s food system.
This 6% New England IPA has notes of ripe papaya, nectarine, & orange zest, and is one of Burlington Beer Co.’s newest offerings.
Visit the link in our bio to find Little Wizard at a Vermont market or retailer near you!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #farmtoglass #farmtocan #farrelldistributing #vermontbeer #vermontbrewers #beerworthfinding #burlingtonbeer #bbco #littlewizard #madeinvermont #eatvermont #drinkvermont #eatlocal #drinklocal #localvore #diginvt
About last night…✨
Huge thank you to @shelburnefarms and @adventuredinner for hosting us last night, supporting Vermont Fresh Network and our mission, and bringing so many people together to celebrate community, good food and drink, and of course our local farmers and producers who grow and raise the food we eat! @bostonpostdairy @farmerhil @cabotcreamery @jasperhillfarm @shelburnevineyard @champlainorchards @barrhillgin @fattoadfarm
#vfneats #vfndrinks #adventuredinner #shelburnefarms #eatvermont #eatlocalvermont #vfnmember #farmtotable #diginvt
TWO DAYS until we adventure at the @shelburnefarms Breeding Barn with @adventuredinner! This multi-farm, multi-course feast features locally-sourced products from five Vermont Fresh Network farm members. Guests will learn directly from our featured farmers and Shelburne Farms about how a new generation of farmers and stewards are weaving sustainability into the future of the land.
$10 from each ticket supports Vermont Fresh Network and our mission to build partnerships and connections in Vermont’s local food system.
There’s still time to snag your ticket to join us at the link in our bio!
(First photo courtesy of Shelburne Farms)
#vfneats #vfndrinks #diginvt #adventuredinner #shelburnefarms #breedingbarn #farmtotable #farmtoglass #eatlocal #eatvermont
We had so much fun exploring the @shelburnefarmersmarket with Chef Robert Smith III (@smith_n_chefin) of @starrynightcafevt over the weekend! Together, we:
🌱 learned a lot about Starry Night Café’s culinary programs (did you know they have their own onsite kitchen garden, managed by @farmerhil?!)
🥕met some of Starry Night Café’s local partners like @headoverfieldsvermont
👨🍳 received recipes, inspiration, and cooking tips from the chef
Thanks to everyone who joined us on our exploration of the market!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #eatlocal #vermontfresh #vermontfood #madeinvermont #growninvermont #thisisvt #eatvt #802 #farmfresh #localfoodvermont #eatvermont #vfnmember #localvore #farmtotable #farmtoplate #farmerchef #shelburnefarmersmarket #shelburnevermont #champlainvalley #helloburlington #starrynightcafe #vermontfarmersmarket #shopwithachef #vermontgrown #vermontmade #diginvt
This farmers market tour series is supported by Specialty Crop Block Grant 02200-SCBGP-18-05, awarded to Vermont Fresh Network by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets.
There’s still time to join Vermont Fresh Network this Saturday, Sept. 21 for an exploration of the @shelburnefarmersmarket with @starrynightcafevt ’s Chef Robert Smith III!
- Participants of the tour will:
🥕 Personally connect with Chef Robert and local farmers, and explore the farmers market through the lens of Chef Robert’s partnerships with producers in the area.
🥕 Be inspired by Starry Night Café’s culinary programs, and learn new ways to work with local, seasonal produce.
🥕 Take home a recipe from the chef that incorporates ingredients available at the market.
Starry Night Café offers an inspiring menu using seasonal Vermont products, organically grown when available, and naturally raised meats and fish. Starry Night is proud to partner with incredible local farmers and producers, and above all strives to provide a wonderful dining experience capturing the terrior of our rural Vermont setting.
Learn more and save your spot on the tour at the link in our bio!
@vtfarmersmarkets @nofavermont
#vfneats #vfndrinks #eatlocal #vermontfresh #vermontfood #madeinvermont #growninvermont #thisisvt #eatvt #802 #farmfresh #localfoodvermont #eatvermont #vfnmember #localvore #farmtotable #farmtoplate #farmerchef #shelburnefarmersmarket #shelburnevermont #champlainvalley #helloburlington #starrynightcafe #vermontfarmersmarket #shopwithachef #vermontgrown #vermontmade #diginvt
This farmers market tour series is supported by Specialty Crop Block Grant 02200-SCBGP-18-05, awarded to Vermont Fresh Network by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets.
We had such a great time at @thebigefair yesterday with @vermonttourism and @vtagriculture, spreading the word about Vermont’s incredible food and farm sector with folks from all over New England! Thanks to everyone who came by to chat about visiting and exploring Vermont.
#vfneats #vfndrinks #diginvt #visitvermont #vermontvacation #vtagriculture #vermontfoodandfarm #vermontfarms #thebige
Interested in the business of brewing? Join the Vermont Brewers Association at their upcoming Craft Brewers Conference in Burlington!
The 2024 Conference will have:
🍻 2 keynote presentations
🍻 3 Tracks: Technical brewing, business operations, and resilience
🍻 15 education sessions
🍻 60 exhibitors
🍻 Happy hours and an after-party
🍻 Networking and learning!
This event will be open to both members of the Vermont Brewers Association, and non-members who have an interest in the educational lineup. 250-300 attendees are expected over the two days, and the VBA is looking forward to hosting an incredible professional development opportunity!
Professional development and continuing education is at the heart of what we do for our brewery team members. The Vermont Craft Brewers Conference is a great opportunity for those in Vermont's local food and beverage system to gain new insights and share knowledge with our peers. Cheers to learning, growing, and brewing better together!
Learn more and register for the conference at https://www.vermontbrewers.com/events/vermont-craft-brewers-conference/
#vfneats #vfndrinks #drinkvermontbeer #beerworthfinding #burlingtonvt #vtcbc #drinklocal #drinkvermont #farmtoglass
Happy 50th BIRTHDAY @vtfireice!! 🥳 Thank you for so many years of supporting your local farm and producer partners, and being such an important place for the Middlebury community. Here’s to many more great years to come!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #diginvt
Join @adventuredinner at @shelburnefarms' historic Breeding Barn for a multi-farm, multi-course FEAST!
Built at the turn of the 20th century, the Breeding Barn was the largest open-span wooden structure in America until 1939–and she’s still IMMENSE and beautiful! It’s a perfect backdrop for an evening showcasing and celebrating the produce and animals from FIVE Vermont farms, all members of the Vermont Fresh Network (@vtfreshnet).
This bountiful four-course meal expertly crafted by Adventure Dinner chefs will feature produce and animals sourced directly from highlighted local Vermont farms. Guests will learn directly from the featured farmers and Shelburne Farms about how a new generation of farmers and stewards are weaving sustainability into the future of the land.
The meal will be punctuated by thoughtful wine and culinary cocktail pairings for each course (alcohol-free pairings available by request), and will end with a sparkler ceremony right outside the barn.
Plus, $10 from each ticket supports Vermont Fresh Network and our mission to build partnerships and connections in Vermont's local food system. Learn more and snag your seat at the link in our bio!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #diginvt #adventuredinner #shelburnefarms #breedingbarn #farmtotable #farmtoglass #eatlocal #eatvermont
The nights are getting cooler and the days are getting shorter, but summer’s not over yet! ☀️ Join Vermont Fresh Network on an exploration of the @shelburnefarmersmarket with Chef Robert Smith III (@smith_n_chefin) of @starrynightcafevt. We’ll connect with some of Starry Night Café’s local farm partners, and experience ways to eat local at Vermont restaurants. We’ll learn how Chef Robert is inspired by local, seasonal products, and shop together for ingredients for a recipe you can prepare at home.
Learn more about this project (and sign up to join us!) at the link in our bio.
@vtfarmersmarkets @nofavermont
#vfneats #vfndrinks #eatlocal #vermontfresh #vermontfood #madeinvermont #growninvermont #thisisvt #eatvt #802 #farmfresh #localfoodvermont #eatvermont #vfnmember #localvore #farmtotable #farmtoplate #farmerchef #woodstockvt #marketonthegreen #waitsfieldvermont #waitsfieldfarmersmarket #madrivervalley #madrivertaste #vermontfarmersmarket #shopwithachef #vermontgrown #vermontmade #diginvt
This farmers market tour series is supported by Specialty Crop Block Grant 02200-SCBGP-18-05, awarded to Vermont Fresh Network by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets.
What a great time we had at the Vermont Food & Beverage Showcase during @sprucepeak’s A Taste of New England on Sunday! We’re so grateful to partner with Spruce Peak for this event, and have this opportunity to offer a glimpse into Vermont’s amazing local food scene to visitors from all around the country. Thank you to Spruce Peak for hosting this great event, and to all our members who shared your culinary creations this weekend. So much good food!!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #sprucepeak #tone2024 #tasteofnewengland #diginvt
Join VFN members @edenciders and @shelburnevineyard for a special cider tasting and conversation with Diane Flynt, the author of “Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived: The Surprising Story of Apples in the South.”
This ticketed event on Wednesday, Aug. 28 includes a signed copy of Diane’s book, an exclusive talk, author meet & greet, plus a special tasting flight of rare Eden Cellar Series ciders!
Visit the link in Eden Cider’s bio to get the event details, and check out the DigInVT events calendar for other exciting culinary events coming up this month!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vermontcider #eatvermont #drinkvermont #farmtotable #farmtoglass #edencider #ciderterra #diginvt
Restaurants and specialty food & beverage producers - there’s still time to sign up to host a table during the Vermont Food & Beverage Showcase at @sprucepeak’s A Taste of New England!
This event on Sunday, Aug. 25 in Stowe is an opportunity to showcase your food and products to ~500 food enthusiasts from around New England.
VFN has partnered with Spruce Peak on this event for several years, providing guests with a taste of our amazing state by bringing the best local producers, makers, and restaurants together for an incredible afternoon filled with delicious tastings, educational topics, and interactive demonstrations.
Learn more about vending at this event (and view the vendor information kit) and sign up to host a table at the link in our bio!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #sprucepeak #sprucelife #atasteofnewengland #TONE2024 #eatvermont #eatlocal #localvore #eatlocalvermont #diginvt
Today we want to give a spotlight to one of VFN’s newest member additions: @vontrappfarmstead! von Trapp Farmstead is a third generation family farm located in Waitsfield, Vermont. On their farm, they make award winning cheese, organic yogurt, and pasteurized meat from their regeneratively raised cows and pigs.
In 2020, they opened their farm store where they sell all of their own products (artisan cheese, yogurt, and meat) and veggies, beverages, prepared foods, beer & wine, and more from over 40 Vermont based businesses. In addition, they have decided this summer to open up the farmstead to the public through guided tours of the farm.
On these tours, participants will learn about the history of the farm, the farming and grazing practices, and the cheesemaking process. Participants will also get to visit the pasture, tour the barn, meet some herd, and take a peek at the creamery. These tours are suited for all ages and you can sign up in advance on their website at https://buff.ly/3WFYpSx . Join them this Friday or Saturday (August 9-10) for a tour during Vermont Open Farm Week!
von Trapp Farmstead joined VFN because they recognize the importance of local partnerships in Vermont’s food systems. As von Trapp Farmstead team member Rachel Wylie put it, “As farmstead cheesemakers, we spend most of our time milking cows, haying, and making/tending to cheese! It’s easy to keep our heads down and work our craft… it’s the moments when we look up and get out to connect with our local partners that we feel most inspired and proud to be part of our local food system!”
Welcome to the Network, von Trapp Farmstead!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vermontopenfarmweek #diginvt
This weekend, @hotelvermont is hosting Chef Chrissy Tracey (@eatwithchrissyy), and inviting members of the community to join for an afternoon of plant-based and foraged cuisine.
Tickets include a welcome beverage, a reception hour and grazing table, passed hors d’oeuvres, small plates, and a copy of Chrissy’s cookbook, Forage & Feast. Visit the link in @hotelvermont’s bio to learn more about this exciting event, and get your tickets!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #hotelvermont #hotelvt #btv #802 #helloburlington #forageandfeast #juniperbtv #bonappetit #diginvt
We're saddened to hear that longtime Vermont Fresh Network member Bill Mares has passed away. Anyone who knew Bill knows how dedicated he was to his community, and how generous he was with his time, expertise, and resources. We were fortunate to work with him for many years through his leadership at the Vermont Beekeepers Association, and through his beekeeping ventures, Mares Apiaries and BTV Honey. Bill and his bees have been a fixture at the Annual Forum Dinner for years.
All are welcome to a celebration of Bill's life at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Colchester on Saturday, August 10 at 10:00am. There will also be a gathering of friends and relatives to tell stories and have a good time in his memory in September.
Congratulations to all of the Vermont Fresh Network Members who won a Seven Daysies award!🥳 🥂
Have you heard? The team at @saltandbubbleswine have officially announced the opening of their new cafe @leoandcovt! Leo & Co will be located on Essex Way, taking the place of the former Sweet Clover Cafe. Kayla Silver, owner of Salt & Bubbles and Leo & Co, explained her inspiration for Leo & Co, “Without Sweet Clover Market, there was nowhere to locally purchase local meats, veggies, breads, and other artisanal local products all in one place.” Being a long time member of VFN, Kayla understands the importance of providing communities with locally sourced food, and she plans to do exactly that with Leo and Co. As she put it, “local partnerships are everything! They are everything! They are relationships, they are community development, they are what tie us together and make us stronger…plus everything’s much tastier that way!”
Kayla named the cafe after her great uncle Leo who was a survivor of the Holocaust and a fine foods merchant. She describes him, “Leo was a lover of enjoying life, travel, treating yourself, good food, good music, good company, and he was always the first person to welcome you in, to start the party, and to create community within seconds.”
Join Leo & Co. for their grand opening this weekend! And thank you to Kayla and your team for your commitment to your local partners and strengthening Vermont’s food system!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #diginvt
Wow, what a night!! We couldn’t have asked for a better evening to gather at the Coach Barn with so many amazing people from our community, and enjoy the best of Vermont’s local food.
The results are in, and we’re thrilled to announce the evening’s Best Bite and Best Sip winners...
Best Bite: @frankiesvt for their pickled shrimp with @pomykalafarm peaches and tomatoes (check out that gorgeous Pomykala peach!)
Honorable Mentions: @wakerobincommunity and @copperatdorset
Best Sip: @barrhillgin for their Path of Purpality cocktail
Honorable Mentions: @tipsytroutvt cocktails and mocktails and @madriverdistillers
HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who shared their culinary creations with our community last night, and to everyone who came out to celebrate Vermont’s local food with us!
#vfnforum #vfneats #vfndrinks #eatlocal #vermontfresh #vermontfood #madeinvermont #growninvermont #thisisvt #eatvt #802 #farmfresh #localfood #localfoodvermont #eatvermont #vfnmember #localvore #farmtotable #farmtoplate #farmerchef #shelburnefarms #vermontgrown #vermontmade #tasteslikesummer #drinklocal #drinkvermont #annualforumdinner #vermontdinner #vermontsummer #diginvt
☀️TOMORROW’S THE BIG DAY! ☀️ We’re so excited to gather with so much of our community tomorrow to celebrate the farmers, chefs, producers, artisans, and enthusiasts who make Vermont’s local food system so vibrant and special.
We’ve got an amazing lineup for this year’s event, and the weather is looking just about perfect. There are still a few tickets available, so snag yours at the link in our bio to make sure you don’t miss out. Tickets will NOT be available at the door, so make sure to grab yours ASAP!!
#vfnforum #vfneats #vfndrinks #eatlocal #vermontfresh #vermontfood #madeinvermont #growninvermont #thisisvt #eatvt #802 #farmfresh #localfood #localfoodvermont #eatvermont #vfnmember #localvore #farmtotable #farmtoplate #farmerchef #shelburnefarms #vermontgrown #vermontmade #tasteslikesummer #drinklocal #drinkvermont #annualforumdinner #grazingdinner #vermontdinner #vermontsummer
We want to take a moment to say thank you to @shelburnefarms for being the host of Vermont Fresh Network’s Annual Forum Dinner for 26 years! Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. This event truly could not be done without them, and we could not be more thankful for their ongoing support!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #vfnforum #annualforumdinner2024 #shelburnefarms #farmtotable #grazingdinner #eatvermont #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #vermontfood #vermontfoodandfarm #diginvt
It’s a very exciting time here at the Vermont Fresh Network, because we have two of our biggest events of the year coming up; our Annual Forum Dinner THIS Sunday and the 10th Annual Vermont Open Farm Week is just a few weeks away! Many of the farms involved in the Annual Forum Dinner will also be holding their own events during Open Farm Week:
@goldenapplefamilyfarm is one of @luiza_piergovt's farm partners for a dish at the Forum Dinner, and will be hosting Self-Guided Farm Tours for OFW on August 7th, 9th, and 10th.
@lastresortfarm berries are used in @hauteandheady gummies that will be offered at the Forum, and they're hosting a Garlic Braiding Workshop for OFW on August 10th.
@adamsberryfarm is also one of Haute & Heady's farm partners at the Forum, and is hosting eight OFW events including Flow Yoga, Art on the Farm, Pie Day, and more!
@vontrappfarmstead will be sampling their own cheese at the Forum, and will be hosting Farm Tours and Cheese Tastings for OFW on August 9th and 10th.
@maplewindfarm is a farm partner for @thingzfromyaadvt's Jamaican jerk chicken salad at the Forum, and will be hosting a Fried Chicken Dinner on August 9th and a Farmer Led Pasture Walk on August 9th for OFW.
@shelburnevineyard will be sampling their wine at the Forum and will be hosting How to Grow Grapes and Make Wine Event for OFW on August 9th.
@snugvalleyfarm has partnered with several restaurants at the Forum dinner, including @5thquartervt, @highlandlodge, @juniperbtw, and @copperatdorset for the dishes they are serving at the Forum Dinner. They will also be hosting a Pasture Walk and Whole Hog BBQ Potluck with live music on August 10th for OFW.
@snowfarmwine will be sampling their wine at the Forum and will be hosting a concert with Carol Ann Jones on August 8th, a fundraiser for Henry Bear on August 10th, and a Local Motion Quarter Century Ride on August 11th for OFW.
Without our local farms, we wouldn’t have food! Let’s give a huge round of applause to the farmers and agricultural producers whose food is featured on this year’s menu at the Annual Forum Dinner:
@farmerhil
@goldenapplefamilyfarm
@headoverfieldsvermont
@madcapmushrooms
@cabotcreamery
@maplewindfarm
@redwagonplants
@triple.j.pastures
@vtsalumi
@snugvalleyfarmer
Wilson Herb Farm
@nek_greens
@funj_shrooming_co
@5thquartervt
Sweet Bird Farms
@kingarthurflour
@pomykalafarm
@sweetrowenfarmstead
@kneedeepfarm
@nakedacrefarm
@jerichosettlersfarm
@trilliumhillfarm
@vermontcreamery
@vtmillerfarm
@grassfedbeefvt
@vttortillaco
@greenmountainbluecheese
@jasperhillfarm
@lastresortfarm
@adamsberryfarm
@nittygrittygrain
@agricolafarmvt
@fullmoonfarm.vt
@petes.greens
@vontrappfarmstead
@strafford_creamery
@shelburnefarms
Thank you farmers for all you do to feed your communities, and for providing delicious food for this event!
The weather for Sunday is looking great, and there’s still time to grab your ticket to join us at the event!☀️
#vfnforum #vfneats #vfndrinks #eatlocal #vermontfresh #vermontfood #madeinvermont #growninvermont #thisisvt #eatvt #802 #farmfresh #localfood #localfoodvermont #eatvermont #vfnmember #localvore #farmtotable #farmtoplate #farmerchef #shelburnefarms #vermontgrown #vermontmade #tasteslikesummer #drinklocal #drinkvermont #annualforumdinner #grazingdinner #vermontdinner #vermontsummer
It's a sign that the needle is moving toward more local purchasing when institutions prioritize sourcing from local farms and food producers. Thank you to our Affiliate Partner, @vermontfirst, for tirelessly bringing Vermont food and farm products into cafeterias and dining rooms. We 👏👏👏 your efforts to raise the bar on institutional local purchasing, and we can't wait to see what the UVM Dining team brings to the VFN Annual Forum Dinner on July 21!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #vfnforum #annualforumdinner2024 #shelburnefarms #farmtotable #grazingdinner #eatvermont #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #vermontfood #vermontfoodandfarm #diginvt
The Annual Forum Dinner offers the opportunity to sip and taste your way through the best of Vermont’s local food - and vote for your favorite! Each year, we celebrate the winners of the evening’s “Best Bite” and “Best Sip” with prizes generously donated from members of our community.
Last year, Chef Bill and his culinary team at @wakerobincommunity took home the Best Bite award donated by @narin_m_knives, for their shishito pepper stuffed with smoked tamari mushrooms and garnished with pickled radishes and habanero lemongrass honey.
@simonpearce provided the Best Sip prize, which went to Mimi at @madriverdistillers for her blueberry mojito.
@narin_m_knives is once again offering a beautiful handcrafted chef knife for the Best Bite winner, and the Best Sip winner will receive a wine crock and set of cocktail glasses from @farmhousepottery. We can’t wait to see who will take home these great gifts this year!
We still have a few tickets left for the event this weekend. Snag yours today to taste all sorts of amazing foods and beverages from local chefs and producers, and vote for your favorites!
#vfnforum #vfneats #vfndrinks #eatlocal #vermontfresh #vermontfood #madeinvermont #growninvermont #thisisvt #eatvt #802 #farmfresh #localfood #localfoodvermont #eatvermont #vfnmember #localvore #farmtotable #farmtoplate #farmerchef #shelburnefarms #vermontgrown #vermontmade #tasteslikesummer #drinklocal #drinkvermont #annualforumdinner #grazingdinner #vermontdinner #vermontsummer
Cheers to our Affiliate Partner @farrelldistributing for supporting the VFN Mission all year 'round, including for the VFN Annual Forum at Shelburne Farms on July 21! Farrell is our partner as we work to bring Vermont's beverage producers into our Network of Vermont farmers and chefs. Thank you, thank you Farrell! We look forward to sharing a toast at the Forum soon. 🍻
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #vfnforum #annualforumdinner2024 #shelburnefarms #farmtotable #grazingdinner #eatvermont #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #vermontfood #vermontfoodandfarm #diginvt
We’re just over a week away from the best dinner of the summer!! ☀️
Tickets are going fast, but there’s still time to snag your spot at Vermont Fresh Network’s Annual Forum Dinner at Shelburne Farms. We have a great lineup this year of 60+ of Vermont’s finest chefs, restaurants, specialty food & beverage producers, and farmers who are so excited to share their culinary creations with you.
This year’s lineup includes:
@highlandlodgevt
@thingzfromyaadvt
@luiza_pierogivt
@sprucepeak
@windjammervt
@thebigsprucevermont
@paprikacateringcompany
@frankiesvt
@shelburnefarms
@essexresortspa
@vermontfirst / @uvmdining
@cafemamajuanavt
@birchhillenglishmuffins
@blakehillpreserves
@greenmountainbluecheese
@vtciderlab
@smallovenpastries
@stowecider
@14thstarbrewing
@edenciders
@shelburnevineyard
@madriverdistillers
@5thquartervt
@jasperhillfarm
@hauteandheady
@snowfarmwine
@graftoncheese
@lincolnpeak
@vontrappfarmstead
@montiverdivt
@sugarbobsfinestkind
@shacksbury
@briocoffeeworks
@blackflannelbrewing
@strafford_creamery
@bleuvt
@juniperbtv
@wakerobincommunity
@twosonsvt
@copperatdorset
@localmaverick
@ellisonestatevineyard
@greenmountainpeanutbutter
@madrivertaste
@intervalecenter
@aquavitea
@app_gap_distillery
@palatialfarm_
@shrubbly
@barrhillgin
@vtspecialtyfood
@sobremesavt
@lagaragista
And more!
Get your tickets today at the link in our bio. You won’t want to miss it!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnforum #eatvermont #eatlocalvermont #diginvt
As Vermont faces historic flooding for the second year in a row, we’re thinking of our communities around the state who are facing challenges and dealing with the fallout of July 10-11’s flash floods.
We don’t know yet how many of our members have been affected by these floods, or how bad the damage will be as water levels continue to rise in some areas, but if you and/or your business have been affected, please know that the VFN’s thoughts are with you and we are here to offer any help we can. If you need volunteer assistance with physical clean-up efforts, repairs, or other tasks please let us know.
We’ve assembled a list of resources on the VFN blog that we’ll continue to update in the coming days. Our thoughts are with our members and communities across the state today.
#VermontStrong
July is the perfect month for some refreshing cider!🍎 @vtciderlab is having their one year anniversary party on July 13th from 2:00-8:00pm. Vermont Cider Lab is a VFN member that collaborates with local orchards to ensure their products are fresh and delicious! Head over to the Essex Experience Green to celebrate with them this Saturday🥳
#vtfreshnet #vtciderlab #vermontcider
Looking for the perfect tote bag for your local farmer's market? Head over to the new Vermont Fresh Network merchandise store to purchase these bags and other cool VFN-themed swag. All proceeds go to Vermont Fresh Network to advance agritourism programming across the state. Click the link in our bio to shop now!
#vtfreshnet #merchandise #totebag
The big day is almost here! 🥂 Vermont Fresh Network's 26th Annual Forum Dinner at Shelburne Farms is less than 2 weeks away! Join some of the finest chefs and local food producers around the state for a 3-hour feast of some of the best foods grown, raised, produced, and prepared here in Vermont. Tickets are selling quickly, and you don't want to miss out!
The Annual Forum is VFN's biggest fundraiser of the year. It supports our year-round programming, connecting and supporting chefs and farmers around the state, as we work together to strengthen Vermont's local food system and eat more locally grown food.
Visit the link in our bio to purchase your tickets today!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnforum #diginvt
📷: Winter Caplanson of New England Food & Farm Photography
@fceast is made in agriculture - a cooperative owned by the customers they serve. They understand agriculture and the work we do here at VFN to support our member farms and producers. We're excited to welcome them this year as an affiliate partner for the Annual Forum Dinner! Thank you Farm Credit East for all your hard work, we are so grateful to have your support.
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #vfnforum #annualforumdinner2024 #shelburnefarms #farmtotable #grazingdinner #eatvermont #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #vermontfood #vermontfoodandfarm #diginvt
@communitynationalbankvt really is "Vermont's Community Bank" for supporting Vermont Fresh Network as an Affiliate Partner. Our Affiliate Partners support our programs and events all season long, including the Annual Forum Dinner. Community National Bank's support helps us build partnerships among our members, each of whom is a vital part of the community where they live and work. Thank you to the Community National Bank for supporting VFN's work to connect and nurture those relationships between Vermont's community restaurants and the food growers and makers who made it all possible!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #vfnforum #annualforumdinner2024 #shelburnefarms #farmtotable #grazingdinner #eatvermont #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #vermontfood #vermontfoodandfarm #diginvt
It’s party time! Here are a few ways to celebrate the Fourth of July Weekend with Vermont Fresh Network members:
🇺🇸 Swing by @brownsvillebutcher TONIGHT (July 3) for a cookout with barbecue plates, ice cream, live music, and fun for the whole family.
🇺🇸 Enjoy ragtime and empanadas - and the release of three new wines - at the @lincolnpeak tasting room in New Haven on Saturday from 2:00-4:00 pm.
🇺🇸 Snag some hot dogs or bratwurst from @5thquartervt or a locally-sourced charcuterie board from @stowesandwich for your own weekend BBQ.
🇺🇸 Join our Affiliate Partner @farrelldistributing for a free wine tasting in Waterbury on Friday.
🇺🇸 Catch the Vermont Symphony Orchestra and fireworks in Grafton on Wednesday evening - and be sure to stop by @graftoncheese for some aged cheddar!
🇺🇸 Swing by @foambrewers on Thursday for the much-anticipated return of their Watermelon Gose.
🇺🇸 Check out @blakehillpreserves Instagram for a recipe to keep cool with your own Fourth of July “jamsicles”!
What are your #vfneats and #vfndrinks this weekend?
Pictured: 5th Quarter Butcher Shop cheddar jalapeño bratwurst (made with @knobhillfarmvt beef, @vontrappfarmstead pork, @clearfieldfarm jalapeños, and @shelburnefarms smoked cheddar), served at the 2023 Annual Forum Dinner at Shelburne Farms and photographed by the incredible @newenglandfoodandfarm. Psst - tickets are still available for this year’s event!
#digintvt
We want to say a special thank you to @imageteklabels for their sponsorship of the Vermont Fresh Network Annual Forum Dinner at Shelburne Farms as a PLATE level sponsor! ImageTek Labels creates custom printed labels and stickers, many of which are used on local Vermont food and beverage packaging. As a PLATE level sponsor, ImageTek is essential to the success of this event, and we greatly appreciate their support.
If you haven't already purchased tickets to join us at the best dinner of the season, there's still time! Grab your tickets at the link in our bio.
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #vfnforum #annualforumdinner2024 #shelburnefarms #farmtotable #grazingdinner #eatvermont #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #vermontfood #vermontfoodandfarm #diginvt
JULY 1st is the last day to register your farm for Vermont Open Farm Week! Join farms across the state who put on wonderful events during the week of August 4-11. Register at https://buff.ly/4bxqUXD.
#diginvt #vfneats #vfndrinks #Openfarmweek #vermontfarms #vtfarms @nofavermont @rootedinvermont @vtagriculture @farmbasededucationnetwork
A huge thank you to @essexresortspa and @essexexperience for their PLATE level sponsorship of the Vermont Fresh Network Annual Forum at Shelburne Farms! The Essex Resort & Spa delivers a full flight of local food experiences, from their on-site cooking classes to a menu chock full of inventive, fresh foods sourced from their own organic garden and from local farms. We're looking forward to seeing what Chef Greg and his VFN farm partner bring to the Forum dinner on July 21! Thank you, thank you to The Essex Resort and The Essex Experience for your partnership and support.
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #vfnforum #annualforumdinner2024 #shelburnefarms #farmtotable #grazingdinner #eatvermont #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #vermontfood #vermontfoodandfarm #diginvt
Vermont Farms! Don't let the clock run out on registration for Open Farm Week! Only 5 more days to sign up to participate August 4th - 11th, when farms across the state open their barn doors, fields, and walking paths to welcome folks who want to connect with the working landscape. Head to the link in our bio to register by the July 1st deadline!
#diginvt #vfneats #vfndrinks #Openfarmweek
#vermontfarms #vtfarms
@nofavermont @rootedinvermont @vtagriculture @farmbasededucationnetwork
Vermont Farm to Plate (@rootedinvermont) is at the center of Vermont's food system, and works to increase economic development and jobs in the farm and food sector, improve soils, water, and resiliency of the working landscape in the face of climate change, and improve access to healthy local foods for all Vermonters. We are so grateful for all the work they do to support the local Vermont food system!
@marcumllp is a national accounting and advisory services firm known for its profound expertise and insightful guidance in helping clients navigate challenges and pave the way to success. We are excited to welcome them this year as a SPROUT level sponsor for the Annual Forum Dinner!
We appreciate these organizations and their continuous support and involvement with VFN, as well as their generous sponsorship of this year's Annual Forum Dinner! As SPROUT level sponsors, they are integral to the success of this event, the work we do year-round, and the impact we make on Vermont's farms, restaurants, food systems, and communities. Thank you for your support!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #vfnforum #annualforumdinner2024 #shelburnefarms #farmtotable #grazingdinner #eatvermont #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #vermontfood #vermontfoodandfarm #diginvt
We had such a great time on Saturday exploring the @waitsfieldfarmersmarket and @madrivertaste with chef Jacob Ennis of @thepitcherinn!
We connected with lots of local farmers and producers at the market including Gaylord Farm @breadseedfarm, Gizmo’s Pickles, @mooncastlefarm, @sagefarm_stowe, @triple.j.pastures, @tunbridgehillfarm, and @vontrappfarmstead. Then we visited Mad River Taste Place, where we explored local meats and cheeses, and enjoyed a flatbread prepared by the chef made from ingredients sourced from the market and the Taste Place.
What a great weekend to celebrate local food, and the partnerships at the center of Vermont’s food system!
Thanks to everyone who joined us on the tour, and who helped us bring this project to life. Stay tuned for more information about the next tour in our series, currently planned for Woodstock this August!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #eatlocal #vermontfresh #vermontfood #madeinvermont #growninvermont #thisisvt #eatvt #802 #farmfresh #localfoodvermont #eatvermont #vfnmember #localvore #farmtotable #farmtoplate #farmerchef #waitsfieldvermont #waitsfieldfarmersmarket #madrivervalley #madrivertaste #vermontfarmersmarket #shopwithachef #vermontgrown #vermontmade
This farmers market tour series is supported by Specialty Crop Block Grant 02200-SCBGP-18-05, awarded to Vermont Fresh Network by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets.
We're so excited to gather our culinary, farm and food producer members at the 25th Annual Forum Dinner this summer at Shelburne Farms! It's not only a day of celebrating local food and beverage, it's a day of camaraderie and sharing the goal of strengthening Vermont's food and agricultural systems. Thank you to our SEED level sponsors for supporting this amazing event, that honors the work of our members to prioritize local food! Thank you, thank you @citymarketcoop, @localmaverick, @pomerleaurealestatevt, @uvmextention, and @uvmmedcenter. We're here because of you!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #vfnforum #annualforumdinner2024 #shelburnefarms #farmtotable #grazingdinner #eatvermont #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #vermontfood #vermontfoodandfarm #diginvt
Get your tickets for the best dinner of the summer! This year’s lineup at the Annual Forum Dinner features some of Vermont’s favorite chefs, restaurants, and specialty food & beverage producers including:
@highlandlodgevt
@thingzfromyaadvt
@luiza_pierogivt
@sprucepeak
@windjammervt
@thebigsprucevermont
@paprikacateringcompany
@frankiesvt
@shelburnefarms
@essexresortspa
@vermontfirst
@starrynightcafevt
@cafemamajuanavt
@birchhillenglishmuffins
@blakehillpreserves
@greenmountainbluecheese
@vtciderlab
@smallovenpastries
@stowecider
@14thstarbrewing
@edenciders
@shelburnevineyard
@madriverdistillers
@5thquartervt
@jasperhillfarm
@hauteandheady
@snowfarmwine
@graftoncheese
@lincolnpeak
@vontrappfarmstead
@montiverdivt
@sugarbobsfinestkind
@shacksbury
@briocoffeeworks
@blackflannelbrewing
@strafford_creamery
And more!!
Tickets are selling quickly, so make sure to get yours while they last! (And don’t forget, Annual Forum Dinner ticketholders can save 10% on tickets to the Brewers Festival on the Burlington waterfront that weekend!) Visit the link in our bio to get your tickets today.
📸: @newenglandfoodandfarm
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #vfnforum #annualforumdinner2024 #shelburnefarms #farmtotable #grazingdinner #eatvermont #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #vermontfood #vermontfoodandfarm #diginvt #beerworthfinding #vtbrewfest
Get your tickets today for the best dinner of the summer! ☀️🥂
For one special evening, farmers and chefs from across Vermont come together at @shelburnefarms to prepare a sensational meal. The celebration features a bounty of local products grown and raised by Vermont’s farmers and grilled, braised, sautéed and baked into delectable offerings by over 20 of the state’s finest chefs and 35+ specialty food and beverage producers.
Get your tickets today at the link in our bio to celebrate farm to table summer!
All proceeds from this event are put towards annual programs that support VFn’s community of agricultural and culinary professionals who use Vermont-grown and raised foods to create economic, environmental, and social gains.
Make it a weekend by grabbing tickets to the Vermont Brewers Festival, on the Burlington Waterfront! We’re excited to share that all Vermont Brewers Festival ticket holders receive exclusive savings on tickets to Vermont Fresh Network’s Annual Forum Dinner at Shelburne Farms. In turn, if you’ve purchased a ticket to the Annual Forum Dinner, you can save on tickets to the Vermont Brewers Festival! 🍻
@vermontbrewers @vtfreshnet @diginvt
📸: @newenglandfoodandfarm
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #vfnforum #annualforumdinner2024 #shelburnefarms #farmtotable #grazingdinner #eatvermont #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #vermontfood #vermontfoodandfarm #diginvt #beerworthfinding #vtbrewfest
It’s national rosé day! Celebrate with a glass - or a bottle - from one of these VFN members:
🥂 Visit @ellisonestatevineyard’s new Stowe tasting room to enjoy a glass - or pick up a bottle - of their Dry Rosé
🥂 @snowfarmwine is celebrating by offering Rosé Spritzers and limited edition Rosé Wine Slushies, as well 10% off their rosé bottles all day (in-store and online!).
🥂 Pick up a bottle of @montpelier.vineyards 2022 Méthode Champenoise, available for purchase in their online store.
🥂 Sip a @shelburnevineyard Whimsey Meadow Rosé 2022 at their vineyard in Shelburne or the Eden Cider tasting room in Newport.
🥂 Looking to celebrate rosé with a non-alcoholic option? Enjoy a rosé from @tostbeverages! TOST is available at many VFN member locations, including @madrivertaste, @healthy.living.market, @graftoncheese, and many other retailers around the state.
#vfneats #vfndrinks #diginvt #nationalroseday #roseallday #drinkvermont #eatvermont #farmtoglass #drinklocal #vermontwine #vtwine
Hey Williston community! @shawssupermarket 's Williston location is partnering with Vermont Fresh Network for the month of June as a part of their "Give Back Where It Counts" program.
$1 from the sale of each of these reusable bags will be donated to VFN, in support of our programs and mission to strengthen Vermont’s food system. If you find yourself shopping at Shaw's Williston location this month, snag one of these grocery bags and support VFN! Thank you for your support this month, Shaw's!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #williston #shawssupermarket #sincerelyshaws #diginvt
HUGE thank you to VFN Affiliate Partner @farrelldistributing and @upstate_elevator for your support of Vermont Fresh Network during the month of April! Together they raised $800 for VFN, in support of our programs and mission to strengthen Vermont’s food system.
Check out Upstate Elevator's CBD beverages if you're looking for a refreshing summer beverage. ☀️
Thank you so much for your support of VFN and Vermont's local food system!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #farmtoglass #farmtocan #farrelldistributing #cbddrink #cbdseltzer #upstateelevator #madeinvermont #eatvermont #drinkvermont #eatlocal #drinklocal #localvore #diginvt
Congratulations to all VFN members who are finalists in the 2024 Seven Daysies! This is well-deserved recognition for so many great food and farm businesses in our community.
Vote for your favorites at the link in our bio, now through June 9.
📷: @honeyroadrestaurant by @newenglandfoodandfarm
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vermontfresh #vermontfoodandfarm #vermontrestaurants #vermontfarms #eatlocal #localvore #eatvermont #eatlocalvermont #farmtotable #sevendaysies #diginvt
Eat local this holiday weekend at @michaelsonthehill and @julesonthegreen! These Vermont Fresh Network Gold Barn member restaurants are celebrating this weekend by donating $1 from select locally-sourced menu items to VFN, in support of our annual programs and work building partnerships and strengthening Vermont’s local food system.
Thank you to all our restaurant members for your commitment to Vermont’s local food system, and to Jules on the Green and Michael’s on the Hill for your support this month!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #goldbarn #goldbarnmonth #julesonthegreen #michaelsonthehill #eatlocal #localfoodvermont #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #localvore #eatvermont #essexexperience #waterbury #diginvt
Enjoy the best of Vermont food and Vermont beer this summer! ☀️
We’re excited to share that all Vermont Brewers Festival ticket holders receive exclusive savings on tickets to Vermont Fresh Network’s Annual Forum Dinner at Shelburne Farms.
In turn, if you’ve purchased a ticket to the Annual Forum Dinner, you can save on tickets to the Vermont Brewers Festival! 🍻
Get your tickets today at the link in our bio to celebrate farm to table, and farm to glass this summer!
@vermontbrewers @vtfreshnet @diginvt
📸: @newenglandfoodandfarm
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #vfnforum #annualforumdinner2024 #shelburnefarms #farmtotable #grazingdinner #eatvermont #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #vermontfood #vermontfoodandfarm #diginvt #beerworthfinding #vtbrewfest
Explore a Vermont Farmers Market with a Vermont Fresh Network member chef this spring!
We’re excited to continue our chef-led farmers market tours this season. This project, funded by a Specialty Crop Block Grant from @vtagriculture , supports Vermont’s farm and food sector by:
🥕 allowing members of the public to experience the ways they can eat locally at Vermont restaurants.
🥕 showcasing the local partnerships among chefs and producers that are central to Vermont’s local food system.
🥕 sharing inspiration for working with local, seasonal crops and food products.
Tour guests will have the opportunity to interact with their chef guide and market vendors, and will take home a recipe that incorporates seasonal ingredients available at the market.
VFN is hosting a series of two farmers market tours with member chefs this season:
🥬 Woodstock Market on the Green with Chef Matthew McClure of @woodstock.inn | Wednesday, June 12
🥬 Waitsfield Farmers Market with Chef Jacob Ennis of @thepitcherinn , featuring a special visit to @madrivertaste | Saturday, June 22
Learn more about this project (and sign up to join us on a tour!) at the link in our bio.
@vtfarmersmarkets @nofavermont
#vfneats #vfndrinks #eatlocal #vermontfresh #vermontfood #madeinvermont #growninvermont #thisisvt #eatvt #802 #farmfresh #localfoodvermont #eatvermont #vfnmember #localvore #farmtotable #farmtoplate #farmerchef #woodstockvt #marketonthegreen #waitsfieldvermont #waitsfieldfarmersmarket #madrivervalley #madrivertaste #vermontfarmersmarket #shopwithachef #vermontgrown #vermontmade #diginvt
This farmers market tour series is supported by Specialty Crop Block Grant 02200-SCBGP-18-05, awarded to Vermont Fresh Network by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets.
Hey, Vermont farms! Registration is open for the 10th annual Vermont Open Farm Week, August 4-11, 2024! For more information on participation and planning an on-farm event during Open Farm Week, visit the link in bio.
#diginvt #vtopenfarm #vermontfarms #localfood #agritourism #vtagritourism #visitafarm
@nofavermont
@rootedinvermont
@vtagriculture
@farmbasededucationnetwork
@shelburnefarms
Exciting news! Tickets are now available for the Vermont Fresh Network 26th Annual Forum Dinner on July 21st at Shelburne Farms. Indulge in the best summer meal prepared by VFN chefs and their farm partners. Join us for a delightful evening of local food & drink at the Coach Barn @shelburnefarms. Get your tickets today! Link in bio.
This event is a fundraiser for the Vermont Fresh Network and its annual programs in support of local food partnerships using Vermont-grown and raised foods to create economic, environmental, and social gains.
Thank you @newenglandfoodandfarm for the photos!
#vfnforum #vfneats #vfndrinks #diginvt
Save the date for the 2024 Annual Forum Dinner! We’ll be back at @shelburnefarms for the 26th year (!) to showcase some of the finest Vermont crafted foods and beverages from 50+ local chefs and producers.
Vermont food enthusiasts - want to enjoy a beautiful summer evening full of Vermont’s finest local foods and drinks? Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 21, and check back to buy your tickets once they go on sale this Friday, May 17!
Chefs and specialty food/beverage crafters - there’s still time to sign up to host a table and showcase your food and products at the event! Sign up at the link in our bio or send us a DM for more info.
We can’t wait to spend a beautiful summer evening with so many chefs, producers, and food enthusiasts in our community.
📸: @newenglandfoodandfarm
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #vfnforum #annualforumdinner2024 #shelburnefarms #farmtotable #grazingdinner #eatvermont #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #vermontfood #vermontfoodandfarm #diginvt
Explore a Vermont Farmers Market with a Vermont Fresh Network member chef this spring!
We’re excited to continue our chef-led farmers market tours this season. This project, funded by a Specialty Crop Block Grant from @vtagriculture , supports Vermont’s farm and food sector by:
🥕 allowing members of the public to experience the ways they can eat locally at Vermont restaurants.
🥕 showcasing the local partnerships among chefs and producers that are central to Vermont’s local food system.
🥕 sharing inspiration for working with local, seasonal crops and food products.
Tour guests will have the opportunity to interact with their chef guide and market vendors, and will take home a recipe that incorporates seasonal ingredients available at the market.
VFN is hosting a series of two farmers market tours with member chefs this season:
🥬 Woodstock Market on the Green with Chef Matthew McClure of @woodstock.inn | Wednesday, June 12
🥬 Waitsfield Farmers Market with Chef Jacob Ennis of @thepitcherinn , featuring a special visit to @madrivertaste | Saturday, June 22
Learn more about this project (and sign up to join us on a tour!) at the link in our bio.
@vtfarmersmarkets @nofavermont
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Congratulations to all the VFN Members who won Good Food Awards this week!
- @aquavitea - Strawberry Sage Kombucha
- @blakehillpreserves - Jalapeno & Cucumber Spicy Chili Jam
- @champlainorchards - Larrabee
- @edenciders - Wild Kingdom, Farm Study: Belle de Boskoop, Northern Spy Barrel-Aged Ice Cider
- @runamokmaple - Maple Old Fashioned
- @thetipsypickle - Vermont Honey Bourbon Pickles
- @trenchersfarmhousevt - VT Grown Gigli and VT Grown Bucatini
We have so many amazing food and beverage producers here in Vermont, and in our Network! Well done, everyone 🙌 and thank you for sharing your amazing culinary creations with our communities.
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #aquavitea #blakehillpreserves #champlainorchards #vermontfood #goodfoodawards #vermontcider #edenciders #runamok #tipsypickle #trenchersfarmhouse #vermontpasta #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #eatvermont #localvore #diginvt
Now announcing Vermont Fresh Network 2024 Gold Barn Honorees!
To receive the Gold Barn distinction, members must spend at least 35% of their annual food purchasing budget on local food and products. They also must have at least 10 local producer partners, which could include vegetable farmers, beekeepers, maple sugarmakers, meat producers, dairy farmers, cheesemakers, brewers, cidermakers, tree fruit growers, or other specialty food and beverage producers.
By prioritizing strong partnerships within Vermont’s vast network of independent growers, farmers, and producers, Gold Barn Member restaurants are strengthening Vermont’s food system, supporting rural communities and economies, and engaging in Vermont’s agricultural industry and working landscape.
VFN currently has 57 Gold Barn Members, and collectively they spent more than $13,000,000 on local food and beverage products in the past year! That’s $13 million directly supporting independent farms and locally-owned businesses.
Join us in celebrating our Gold Barn Members this month! 🙌
📷: dishes crafted with local ingredients at VFN Gold Barn Member restaurant Salt & Bubbles, shot by New England Food and Farm
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #eatlocalvermont #eatvermont #localfoodvermont #vermontfoodandfarm #localvore #vermontdining #vermontfirst #goldbarn #goldbarn2024 #diginvt
It’s a great day to enjoy a CBD Seltzer from @upstate_elevator! ✨
@farrelldistributing and @upstate_elevator have joined forces this month to support Vermont Fresh Network through Farrell’s Give Back program. A portion of the proceeds from April sales of Upstate Elevator Supply Co.’s CBD beverages at Vermont retailers, restaurants, and bars will be donated to VFN in support of our programs and mission to strengthen Vermont’s food system. Thank you for your support this month! Visit the link in our bio to find Upstate Elevator at a Vermont restaurant, market, or retailer near you.
#vfneats #vfndrinks #farmtoglass #farmtocan #farrelldistributing #cbddrink #cbdseltzer #upstateelevator #madeinvermont #eatvermont #drinkvermont #eatlocal #drinklocal #localvore #diginvt
Thank you @uvmecoreps for hosting us at the campus Eco-Fair earlier this week! We had a great time chatting with students about Vermont farms and food systems, sharing information about our partnership with @vermontfirst and UVM Dining, and learning about some of the student organizations making an impact on campus.
#uvmecoreps #vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vermontfirst #eatvermont #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #vermontfood #vermontfarms #vtagriculture #uvm #earthday2024
Just a few scenes, smiles, samples, and small bites from the 2023 Annual Forum Dinner. ✨ This year’s event is just a few months away (!!), and we want you to join us!
The Annual Forum Dinner is VFN’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The ticket sales and donations from this event fund a significant portion of our year-round operations and programs, allowing us to offer networking events, educational programming, promotion and marketing support, and more for businesses in Vermont’s food and farm sector.
It’s also an opportunity for our sector to showcase Vermont’s vibrant local food system, and the chef/producer partnerships that make Vermont so special! Members of the public come to the Forum Dinner excited to experience Vermont food and drink, and learn about the relationships and partnerships in that bring locally grown and raised products to their plates and glasses.
Chefs and specialty producers, head over to the link in our bio to sign up to host a table at this year’s Annual Forum Dinner. Send us a message if you have any questions or would like more information!
📷: Winter Caplanson of @newenglandfoodandfarm (who will be back to photograph the event again this year!)
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #vfnforum #annualforumdinner2024 #shelburnefarms #farmtotable #grazingdinner #eatvermont #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #vermontfood #vermontfoodandfarm #diginvt
It’s a great day to enjoy a CBD Seltzer from @upstate_elevator! ✨
@farrelldistributing and @upstate_elevator have joined forces this month to support Vermont Fresh Network through Farrell’s Give Back program. A portion of the proceeds from April sales of Upstate Elevator Supply Co.’s CBD beverages at Vermont retailers, restaurants, and bars will be donated to VFN in support of our programs and mission to strengthen Vermont’s food system. Visit the link in our bio to find Upstate Elevator at a Vermont restaurant, market, or retailer near you!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #farmtoglass #farmtocan #farrelldistributing #cbddrink #cbdseltzer #upstateelevator #madeinvermont #eatvermont #drinkvermont #eatlocal #drinklocal #localvore #diginvt
Thank you thank you to @brownsvillebutcher and @kingarthurbaking!! At their recent Bread to Tap Pizza Party for Food Waste Prevention Week, Brownsville Butcher & Pantry and King Arthur collectively raised over $1,000 in donations to Vermont Fresh Network. It was a beautiful and busy day at the bakery, and we had the opportunity to speak with lots of visitors about VFN, our programs, and our mission.
Thank you so much for all you do for your community every day, and for your continued support and involvement with VFN! 💚
Reel credit to @brownsvillebutcher and @tdubthefirst
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #vermontfresh #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #brownsvillebutcher #butcherandpantry #pizzaparty #kingarthur #diginvt
What a night! More than 30 farmers, chefs, service providers, specialty food/beverage producers, and distributors gathered with Vermont Fresh Network to build connections, explore ideas for collaboration, and celebrate our vibrant local food system together. 🍕🥂 ✨
Although the majority of attendees were based in Barre and the surrounding area, others came from as far as Essex, Cambridge, and Peacham.
Connections were made over slices of Pearl Street’s wood-fired pizza crafted by Chef Stefano Coppola, incorporating the following ingredients from Fairmont Market Farm, Grateful Greens, Graze and Gaze Farm, Heirloom Pork Shop, and Green Mountain Blue Cheese.
A huge thank you to all the food and farm businesses who attended our meetup! This event, and our other programs and events throughout the year, are made possible by our Affiliate Partners: @communitynationalbankvt @farrelldistributing @vermontfirst and Foley Services.
This year, VFN is collaborating directly with members to host informal networking events at their locations to celebrate what they do, bring folks to their part of the state, and just have a good time together. We have additional networking events in the works at a variety of member locations around Vermont later this year - keep an eye out for updates!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vermontfreshnetwork #localfoodvermont #vtagriculture #pearlstreetpizza #pearlstpizza #believeinbarre #diginvt
Today’s the day!! We’re so excited to hang out with Wilson, Stefano, Chris, and 40+ members of our food and farm community at @pearlstpizza this afternoon.
This year, we’re collaborating directly with members to host informal networking events at their locations to celebrate what they do, bring folks together in their part of the state, and just have a good time together.
Come on your own or bring the team along to celebrate the partnerships and collaborations at the core of Vermont’s vibrant food system!
If you haven’t registered but don’t want to miss out, there’s still time to join us - send us a DM to get the details.
Huge thanks to Pearl Street Pizza for hosting this event, and to Fairmont Market Farm, @gratefulgreensvt, Graze and Gaze Farm, and Heirloom Pork Shop for providing pizza toppings for this event.
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vfnnetwork #vermontfresh #eatvermont #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #foodandfarm #believeinbarre #barrevt #barrevermont #pearlstreetpizza #pizzaparty #diginvt
Save the date for the 2024 Annual Forum Dinner! We’ll be back at @shelburnefarms for the 26th year (!) to showcase some of the finest Vermont crafted foods and beverages from 50+ local chefs and producers.
Chefs and specialty food/beverage crafters - want to share your creations at this event? Sign up to book your table at the link in our bio or send us a DM for more info!
Vermont food enthusiasts - want to enjoy a beautiful summer evening full of Vermont’s finest local foods and drinks? Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 21, and check back to buy your tickets once they go on sale on May 17!
We can’t wait to spend another great evening with so many chefs, producers, and food enthusiasts in our community. The lineup of featured chefs and producers changes every year, but participants pictured above from our 2023 event include @redwagonplants @pitchforkpickle @snowfarmwine @birchhillenglishmuffins @5thquartervt @trenchersfarmhousevt @ellisonestatevineyard @blackflannelbrewing @sobremesavt @babettestable @foambrewers @sprucepeak @highlandlodgevt @shacksbury
Photos by the incredible Winter Caplanson of @newenglandfoodandfarm
Our Executive Director Tara Pereira spent the day at the Vermont statehouse representing Vermont Fresh Network in support of Vermont’s food and farm tourism economy. Thank you to all the VFN members who participated and testified at the statehouse today, including Stefano Coppola of @pearlstpizza and @morseblockdeli in Barre, Bob Grim of @foambrewers and @deepcityvt in Burlington, and Hans van Wees of @hotelvermont in Burlington. We appreciate your active involvement in strengthening Vermont’s tourism economy and local food systems!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vermontfreshnetwork #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #vermontfresh #eatvermont #drinkvermont #eatlocal #localdining #farmtotable #farmtotabledining #foodandfarm #tourismeconomy #hospitality #localfood #localvore #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #vermontfoodsystem #agritourism #vermontagritourism #vermonttourismday #diginvt
Have you heard? @upstate_elevator has joined forces with @farrelldistributing this month to support Vermont Fresh Network through Farrell’s Give Back program. A portion of the proceeds from sales of Upstate Elevator Supply Co.’s CBD beverages at Vermont retailers, restaurants, and bars in April will be donated to VFN in support of our programs and mission to strengthen Vermont’s food system. Visit the link in our bio to find Upstate Elevator at a Vermont restaurant, market, or retailer near you!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #farmtoglass #farmtocan #farrelldistributing #cbddrink #cbdseltzer #upstateelevator #madeinvermont #eatvermont #drinkvermont #eatlocal #drinklocal #localvore #diginvt
The day we’ve all been anticipating is finally here! Have you made your plans for the big celestial event? If you’re still looking for the perfect way to spend your afternoon, check out the link in our bio for a list of just a few of the VFN members and DigInVT partners offering special events to celebrate the total solar eclipse. With an increase of visitors to Vermont communities, please be kind to restaurant staff and stay safe as you travel around the state. And enjoy the eclipse! 😎☀️
#vfneats #vfndrinks #totalsolareclipse2024 #totality #totaleclipseofvermont #diginvt
We had so much fun this afternoon at @kingarthurbaking’s Bread to Tap Pizza Party for Food Waste Prevention Week! Thank you to VFN members King Arthur and @brownsvillebutcher for today’s event, and to all of our members who work to reduce and prevent food waste all year round.
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vtfreshnet #kingarthurbaking #kingarthurflour #brownsvillebutcherandpantry #pizzaparty #harpoonbrewery #breadtotap #eclipseweekend #norwichvt #foodwastepreventionweek #diginvt
April 1-7, 2024 is Food Waste Prevention Week! Vermont Fresh Network member @kingarthurbaking is raising awareness for food waste prevention by hosting a Bread to Tap Pizza Party at their Norwich cafe and bakery. This event will illustrate some of the ways food waste prevention can lead to innovative and exciting culinary experiences.
🍕 @brownsvillebutcher will be onsite with their pizza truck, featuring toppings made from foods like blemished produce and mushroom stems that might typically go to waste.
🍻 @harpoonbrewery will also be tapping a pilot batch of beer brewed with bread discard from the bakery. Plus, cafe guests will enjoy live music all afternoon!
💚 King Arthur is generously donating a portion of the proceeds from this event to VFN, in support of our programs and mission to strengthen Vermont’s food system. VFN will also be onsite with an informational table to spread the word about our current projects, programs, and members - if you’re in the Norwich area this weekend, come by and say hello!
🥕 We asked King Arthur, as well as several other VFN member chefs, to share some of their tips, tactics, and ideas they use to reduce and prevent food waste in their own kitchens. Scroll through to read a few ideas and insights from chefs at @reluctantpanther, @kingarthurbaking, and @edelweissstowe, and find more comments, resources, and info about King Arthur’s Bread to Tap Pizza party at the link in our bio!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #farmtotable #farmtoglass #eatlocal #drinklocal #eatvermont #drinkvermont #foodwastepreventionweek #foodwasteprevention #compost #restaurantkitchen #thereluctantpanther #edelweissmountaindeli #edelwiessstowe #kingarthur #kingarthurflour #kingarthurbaking #brownsvillebutcher #butcherandpantry #pizzaparty #breadtotap #harpoonbrewery #uppervalley #uppervalleyvt #diginvt
We're so excited to partner with our Affiliate Partner @farrelldistributing to spread the word about @upstate_elevator 's CBD seltzers this month! Upstate Elevator's CBD seltzers come in a variety of fresh, tasty flavors, and are made here in Vermont with THC free third-party tested CBD isolate.
This month, a portion of the proceeds from the sales of Upstate Elevator's CBD beverages will be donated to Vermont Fresh Network, in support of our programs and mission to strengthen Vermont's food system. Pick up a 6-pack to find your favorite flavor and support VFN!
Huge thanks you to Farrell Distributing and Upstate Elevator Supply Co. for your support this month.
#vfneats #vfndrinks #farmtoglass #farmtocan #farrelldistributing #cbddrink #cbdseltzer #upstateelevator #madeinvermont #eatvermont #drinkvermont #eatlocal #drinklocal #localvore #diginvt
Maple Open House Weekend with @maplesyrupvermont is BACK this Saturday, March 30! Due to last weekend’s heavy snow, 27 sugarhouses around the state - including VFN members @bourdonmaple @sillowaymaple and @champlainorchards - have decided to open their doors again this weekend to offer tours, samples, maple sweets and treats, and of course, sugar on snow. See the full schedule of events at DigInVT.com.
Plus, be sure to swing by @thebench_vt or @windjammervt to kick back with a maple cocktail after a long day of getting to know your local sugarmakers! These restaurants are generously donating $1 from the sale of each maple cocktail this weekend to Vermont Fresh Network in support of our mission to build partnerships and strengthen Vermont’s local food system.
Here’s to a sweet weekend ahead! 🍁
#vfneats #vfndrinks #eatlocal #mapleopenhouseweekend #mohw2024 #vermontmaple #diginvt
Vermont’s going to see lots of snow this weekend! And while that’s great news for sugar on snow lovers, it may impact your Maple Open House Weekend plans. Most @maplesyrupvermont participating sugarhouses are planning to offer their activities as planned, but some are postponing or rescheduling due to the anticipated storm. Here are a few tips for navigating your travels this weekend:
❄️ Please check local weather listings as you head out to see if snow or ice may be part of your travel.
🚗 Visit newengland511.org for the most up to date road conditions.
📞 CALL AHEAD! Some locations will be open all weekend, some may be open on Sunday only.
☀️ Travel on Sunday! Many locations are moving events to Sunday and the weather looks great.
🍁 For the most up to date information, check with your local sugarmaker or visit the Vermont Maple Sugarmakers Association website at @maplesyrupvermont
Have a safe, warm, and sweet weekend out there!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #eatlocal #mapleopenhouseweekend #mohw2024 #vermontmaple #diginvt
It’s the season of warmer days, cooler nights, muddy roads, and flowing maple! Vermont goes mad for maple every March during sugaring season, and there are lots of opportunities to celebrate Vermont’s liquid gold this year. Sample Vermont’s favorite sweet treats at sugarhouses around the state opening their doors for @maplesyrupvermont’s Maple Open House Weekend, and continue celebrating maple at Vermont restaurants who celebrate this favorite local ingredient in the food and drinks they serve.
This Maple Open House Weekend (March 23-24, 2024), find the following maple items on the menu!
🍁 @flatbreadbtv | Burlington - Vermont Sausage Bread, made with house maple-fennel pork sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, caramelized onions, mushrooms, mozzarella, grana padano, and fresh herbs. The maple in their sausage comes from Happy Hollow Sugarworks in Huntington!
🍁 @thebench_vt | Stowe, VT - look for not one, but FOUR maple cocktails to celebrate Vermont’s liquid gold this spring. Wind down after a day of exploring Vermont’s sugarhouses with one (or two 😉) of the maple drinks on their menu!
🍁 @windjammervt | South Burlington - celebrate maple and the spirit of collaboration in Vermont’s food system with a Maple Manhattan from Windjammer Restaurant, crafted with Saxton River Distillery’s Sapling Maple Liqueur.
These restaurants are members of Vermont Fresh Network, and will be donating $1 from the sale of each maple menu item this weekend to support VFN’s work building partnerships and strengthening Vermont’s local food system. We appreciate their dedication to working with Vermont-grown ingredients, celebrating Vermont maple, and supporting VFN’s mission.
Learn more about Maple Open House Weekend and these VFN member menu specials at the link in our bio!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #eatlocal #mapleopenhouseweekend #mohw2024 #vermontmaple #diginvt
We had a fabulous time at @bleuvt yesterday evening! Thanks so much to everyone who joined us (including Christa and Mark from @jerichosettlersfarm) as well as all the farms, producers, and local winemakers featured on the amazing menu.
And HUGE thanks to the Bleu culinary team for putting together this great menu and event! If you’re in the Burlington area, Bleu is not a spot to be missed if you like fabulous food, lovely Lake Champlain views, and a great service experience.
#vfneats #vfndrinks #eatlocal #bleuvt #bleunortheastkitchen #btv #eatbtv #lakechamplain #farmtotable #vermontfarms #diginvt
Look out Barre, here we come! You’re invited to join Vermont Fresh Network and @pearlstpizza for an afternoon of networking, connecting, and celebrating Vermont’s vibrant food and farm community.
Join us on Monday, April 15 from 4:00-6:00pm. Registration is free for VFN members, with a suggested rate of $10 for non-members. Registration includes light refreshments, and drinks will be available for purchase.
If you’ve attended our past regional networking events over the last couple years, know that this one is a little different! This year, we’re collaborating directly with members to host informal networking events at their locations to celebrate what they do, bring folks together in their part of the state, and just have a good time together.
Come on your own or bring the team along to celebrate the partnerships and collaborations at the core of Vermont’s vibrant food system! Save your spot at the link in our bio.
Huge thanks to Wilson, Stefano, Chris, and the Pearl Street Pizza team for hosting this event!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vfnnetwork #vermontfresh #eatvermont #eatlocal #eatlocalvermont #foodandfarm #believeinbarre #barrevt #barrevermont #pearlstreetpizza #pizzaparty #diginvt
We’re just two days away from our dinner at @bleuvt and we can’t wait to dig in! Join us for a 4-course meal crafted with Vermont-grown products from local farms and producers including @jerichosettlersfarm, Pitchfork Farm, Misty Knoll Farm, and @lcchocolates.
We’re so excited to celebrate local food with the Bleu culinary team this week, and hope you can join us! Reservations are encouraged, but not required. Learn more at the link in our bio.
📷: @newenglandfoodandfarm
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfndinner #bleuvt #bleunortheastkitchen #btv #helloburlington #farmdinner #farmtotable #eatvermont #eatlocal #localvore #vermontlocalfood #vermontagriculture #vtagriculture #trenchersfarmhouse #jerichosettlersfarm #vermontorganic #pitchforkfarm #mistyknollfarm #lakechamplain #lakechamplainchocolates #802 #burlingtonfoodie #vermontfoodie #diginvt
Friday night is the perfect time for pizza! Which VFN member pie is your pick for this weekend?
🍕 fior di latte, arugula, crushed tomatoes, basil, and parmigiano-reggiano from @pizzeriaveritavt
🍕 classic peperoni from @pearlstpizza
🍕 Genoa salami, peperoncini, tomatoes, lettuce, mozzarella blend, and Italian dressing from @flatbreadbtv
🍕 slow roasted tomato, garlic scape pesto, and red onion from @fieldstonefarmer (pizza not pictured 😉)
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #pizzanight #fridaynightpizza #vermontpizza #eatvermont #eatlocalvermont #vermontpizza #diginvt
Did you know that, although VFN operates statewide, we have a physical office in Richmond? The Richmond community is full of so many beautiful people and places, including our neighbors (and VFN members!) at @richmondcommunitykitchen. Amy and Erin serve up delicious prepared foods, and also host collaborative events, lead community classes, and so much more. We're so lucky to share the community of Richmond with them. Help us give them a little love in the comments! ❤️
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #vermontfood #eatvermont #eatlocalvermont #eatlocal #vermontculinary #richmondvt #richmondvermont #loverichmond #richmondcommunitykitchen #802 #chittendencounty #rck #vtfreshnet #diginvt
Join VFN for a farm dinner at @bleuvt! Their culinary team is putting together a special four-course menu to celebrate local, seasonally available ingredients from partners including Jericho Settlers Farm, Pitchfork Farm, Misty Knoll Farm, and Lake Champlain Chocolates. Tickets are available for food only ($75) or with drink pairings for each course ($115). We're only a few weeks away from this event, so don't miss your chance to get your tickets! Available now at the link in our bio.
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfndinner #bleuvt #bleunortheastkitchen #btv #helloburlington #farmdinner #farmtotable #eatvermont #eatlocal #localvore #vermontlocalfood #vermontagriculture #vtagriculture #trenchersfarmhouse #jerichosettlersfarm #vermontorganic #pitchforkfarm #mistyknollfarm #lakechamplain #lakechamplainchocolates #802 #burlingtonfoodie #vermontfoodie #diginvt
Have you "herd"? 🐑 VFN member @mkvt.farm was recently featured on WCAX to share the story of their rare Dutch spotted sheep - which will be the only specimens in the Western hemisphere when they're born this spring! MKVT farmer Mark Rodgers expects this breed to revolutionize Vermont’s sheep industry. Visit the link in their bio to see the full story.
#dutchspottedsheep #sheepfarmer #vermontsheep #vtagriculture #vfnmember #vermontfreshnetwork #vermontagriculture #vtfreshnet #gloververmont #getneked #nekvermont
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Annual Meeting on Monday! It was so great to connect with so many of you in person, and we hope you all enjoyed our programming throughout the day.
Special thanks to:
• Our panelists and presenters: @vermontccb, @vermontijuana, @offpistefarm, @zenbarnfarms, @uvmextension, and the Vermont Grass Farmers Association
• Our host: @zenbarn
• Our Affiliate Partners: @farrelldistributing, @communitynationalbankvt, @vermontfirst, and Foley Services
• Our new 2024 sponsor: @imageteklabels
• Our food and beverage sponsors: @aquaviteakombucha, @blakehillpreserves, @drink_bitter_bubble, @cabotcreamery, @champlainorchards, @honeyroadrestaurant, @joeskitchensrf, @kingarthurbaking, @madrivertaste, @5thquartervt, @pitchforkpickle, @prohibitionpig, @smallovenpastries, @snowfarmwine, @sprucepeak, @stowestreetcafe, @susannascatering, @thetipsypickle, @tostbeverages, @uncommonvt, @upstate_elevator, and Vermont Cranberry Company. Special thanks to @chefjimmydk and the JDK BBQ team at Zenbarn!
• And all of our members - this amazing network and community wouldn’t exist without YOU!!
Keep an eye out for a full recap and notes from the meeting, coming to the VFN blog soon.
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vfnannualmeeting #vermontfreshnetwork #localfood #eatvermont #eatlocalvermont #vtagriculture #vermonttourism #vermontagriculture #vermontculinary #vermontrestaurants #vermontfarms #snugvalleyfarm #maplewindfarm #jerichosettlersfarm #vermontorganic #vermontgrassfarmers #zenbarn #zenbarnfarms
Mud season may have shown up a little early, but yesterday was a great day to visit some of our VFN member farms! We picked up all sorts of tasty treats from @snugvalleyfarmer, @jerichosettlersfarm, and @maplewindfarm that will be served at lunch during our Annual Meeting on Monday at @zenbarn. These are just a few of our incredible food and beverage sponsors to the day, and we’re so appreciative of them all! Thank you @aquaviteakombucha, @blakehillpreserves, @drink_bitter_bubble, @cabotcreamery, @champlainorchards, @honeyroadrestaurant, @joeskitchensrf, @kingarthurbaking, @madrivertaste, @5thquartervt, @pitchforkpickle, @prohibitionpig, @smallovenpastries, @snowfarmwine, @sprucepeak, @stowestreetcafe, @susannascatering, @thetipsypickle, @tostbeverages, @uncommonvt, @upstate_elevator, and more!
Special thanks to @chefjimmydk and the JDK BBQ team at Zenbarn.
We look forward to seeing many of you on Monday!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vfnannualmeeting #vermontfreshnetwork #localfood #eatvermont #eatlocalvermont #vtagriculture #vermonttourism #vermontagriculture #vermontculinary #vermontrestaurants #vermontfarms #snugvalleyfarm #maplewindfarm #jerichosettlersfarm #vermontorganic #vermontgrassfarmers #zenbarn #zenbarnfarms
The Vermont Fresh Network 2024 Annual Meeting at @zenbarn is just over a week away! Join us for a day of connection with Vermont’s food and farm industry that includes:
- a review of VFN’s 2023, and a look at what’s ahead for 2024
- a panel discussion exploring the future of the cannabis industry in Vermont, and the intersections with Vermont’s culinary, agricultural, and tourism sectors
- an interactive sensory analysis training in partnership with the Vermont Grass Farmers Association
- lunch, snacks, and drinks throughout the day provided by a variety of Vermont farmers, producers, and chefs, in partnership with Zenbarn chef @chefjimmydk
- plenty of time for networking with others in Vermont’s food and farm communities
We can’t wait to see you there! Save your spot today at the link in our bio.
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Congratulations to VFN members Chef @caractobin and @honeyroadrestaurant and @barrhillgin for your well-deserved recognition as James Beard Award semifinalists! Chef @micahctavelli of @paradiso_hifi also made the list. Thank you all for everything you do to support Vermont’s local food and beverage scene!
📷: by the amazing @newenglandfoodandfarm
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Meet @bleuvt’s culinary team! Executive Chef Doug Paine, Chef de Cuisine Christopher Lataille, and General Manager Lindsey Haddad have put together a special menu for next week, celebrating a variety of Vermont producers. There’s still time to get your ticket to join us at this winter farm dinner!
This prix fixe 4-course meal features tasty treats from @trenchersfarmhousevt, @jerichosettlersfarm, @pitchforkfarm, Misty Knoll Farm, and @lcchocolates. Plus, guests will have the opportunity to connect with farmers and producers in person during the evening.
This dinner is also a fundraiser for VFN, and supports our dedication to a flourishing local food system for the benefit of our environment, our communities, our health, and the overall strength of the rural economy.
There’s still time to get your tickets to join us. Swipe to preview the evening’s menu, and get your tickets at the link in our bio!
📷: the amazing @newenglandfoodandfarm
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfndinner #bleuvt #bleunortheastkitchen #btv #helloburlington #farmdinner #farmtotable #eatvermont #eatlocal #localvore #vermontlocalfood #vermontagriculture #vtagriculture #trenchersfarmhouse #jerichosettlersfarm #vermontorganic #pitchforkfarm #mistyknollfarm #lakechamplain #lakechamplainchocolates #802 #burlingtonfoodie #vermontfoodie #diginvt
Do you have your ticket yet for VFN’s Annual Meeting? This year, we’re gathering at @zenbarn in Waterbury. Programming for this year’s event will include an overview of what’s coming up for VFN in 2024, a sensory analysis workshop in partnership with the Vermont Grass Farmers Association, and of course, plenty of time to network and connect with others in Vermont’s Food and Farm industry.
Plus, we’re working with @chefjimmydk to plan a menu for the day with snacks, lunch, and happy hour that includes tasty treats from @snugvalleyfarmer, @maplewindfarm, @jerichosettlersfarm, @stowestreetcafe, @madrivertaste, @joeskitchensrf, @smallovenpastries, @thetipsypickle, @cabotcreamery, @aquaviteakombucha, @honeyroadrestaurant, @tostbeverages, @champlainorchards, @drink_bitter_bubble, @prohibitionpig, and more! VFN members receive discounted registration, and a sliding scale is available for everyone. Learn more and register at the link in our bio. We look forward to seeing you there!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vfnannualmeeting #vermontfreshnetwork #localfood #eatvermont #eatlocalvermont #vtagriculture #vermontagriculture #vermonttourism #vermonthospitalityindustry #vermontrestaurants #zenbarn
It may be the middle of winter, but you can still find amazing farm-fresh food here in Vermont if you know where to look! We’re patterning with @bleuvt to bring some favorites from VFN member producers to the table this month.
This prix-fixe 4-course meal includes tasty treats featuring @trenchersfarmhousevt, @jerichosettlersfarm, @pitchforkfarm, Misty Knoll Farm, and @lcchocolates. Plus, guests will have the opportunity to connect with farmers and producers directly and in-person during the evening.
This dinner is also a fundraiser for VFN, and supports our dedication to a flourishing local food system for the benefit of our environment, our communities, our health, and the overall strength of the rural economy.
There’s still time to get your tickets to join us. Swipe to preview the evening’s menu, and get your tickets at the link in our bio!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfndinner #bleuvt #bleunortheastkitchen #btv #helloburlington #farmdinner #farmtotable #eatvermont #eatlocal #localvore #vermontlocalfood #vermontagriculture #vtagriculture #trenchersfarmhouse #jerichosettlersfarm #vermontorganic #pitchforkfarm #mistyknollfarm #lakechamplain #lakechamplainchocolates #802 #burlingtonfoodie #vermontfoodie #diginvt
Thank you @burlingtonbeer for hosting VFN’s first 2024 board meeting yesterday! We’re really looking forward to a great year ahead of building partnerships and connections among Vermont’s restaurants and chefs, farms and producers, and the dining public.
(P.S. - don’t forget to register for our Annual Meeting at @zenbarn on Feb. 12 to learn more about what VFN has planned for the coming year! More details and registration in bio.)
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vermontbeer #vermontfarms #vermontlocalfood #eatlocal #eatvermont #localvore #beerworthfinding #vermontbeer #vermontcraftbeer #burlingtonbeer #bbco #farmtoglass #vermontfreshnetwork
Do you have your tickets yet for VFN's Annual Meeting? We're so excited to meet with so many of you in person in a few months to talk about our work in 2023 and what the future holds for VFN and Vermont's food and farm sector. We'll be at @zenbarn on Monday, Feb. 12. Will we see you there?
Get your tickets today at the link in our bio!
#vfneats #vfndrinks #vfnmember #vfnannualmeeting #vermontfreshnetwork #localfood #eatvermont #eatlocalvermont #vtagriculture #vermontagriculture #vermonttourism #vermonthospitalityindustry #vermontrestaurants #zenbarn
Happy Holidays from Vermont Fresh Network! We hope you can take some time this season to relax and enjoy good food and drink in good company.
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@foambrewers has become one of Vermont's favorite breweries since they opened their doors on Burlington's Lake Street in 2016. Since then, they've expanded to offer a full-service restaurant called @deepcityvt, and they work with a variety of local farm partners to not only source food for the restaurant, but also source hops and grain for the beers brewed at foam. VFN's executive director Tara Pereira talks with Bob Grim of Foam Brewers, Zach Toensing of Deep City, and Kevin Broderick of Whitefield Hop Yard about the relationships their businesses have, and how they've built a sustainable cycle from the farm, to the glass, to the table.
(Note: shortly after this episode was recorded, Deep City announced that they'll be closing indefinitely for normal service, due to a variety of challenges facing the restaurant and hospitality industry. Foam Brewers remains open and thriving, and they continue to have a strong relationship with Whitefield Hop Yard. We look forward to Deep City's reopening in the future!)
Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Link in bio.
Funding for this project is provided by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets and the Working Land Enterprise Board. @vtagriculture @vtworkinglands
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