Choose your Picnic Spot
July 30, 2020 The Great Vermont Picnic celebrates the local bounty and businesses in Vermont. It runs throughout August, so whether you plan one or several picnics, choose your food & drink, then decide WHERE you’ll spread your blanket.
Vermont Open Farm Week Celebrates 6 years - August 10-16
July 23, 2020 For the sixth consecutive year, farmers across Vermont will once again open their barn doors and garden gates to welcome the public for a behind-the-scenes look at Vermont’s vibrant working landscapes. Vermont Open Farm Week 2020 will be held Monday Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug. 16.
Celebrate Local with The Great Vermont Picnic
July 19, 2020
Plan a picnic and participate in The Great Vermont Picnic this August!
We invite folks across the state to take part in this month-long celebration of the farmer-chef connection. Order takeout and pair your meal with a Vermont beverage, cheese, tasting board, fruit, and more.
Introducing The Great Vermont Picnic
July 9, 2020 This August, we invite Vermonters across the state to celebrate the farmer-chef connection with Vermont Fresh Network’s Great Vermont Picnic. This month-long picnic event is our creative alternative to what would have been our 24th Annual Forum Dinner.
Members March - May 2020
June 18, 2020 The last few months have held so much worry and uncertainty. Many are cautiously optimistic as businesses begin to open and we move into the summer season.
Support Vermont Fresh Network Members on GoFundMe
June 5, 2020 We’re reaching out with one small way you can support Vermont Fresh Network members during this challenging time: help cover their annual membership dues with our GoFundMe campaign.
Isolate & Create E-Cookbook Fundraiser
May 22, 2020 Ever wanted to cook a meal from a local restaurant in your own kitchen? Now you can! Released last Friday, the “Isolate and Create” digital cookbook features delicious recipes from 15 Vermont restaurants.
Notes from the VFN Board
May 19, 2020 Connection, communication, and maintaining relationships are key during this time. We all may be tired of hearing it, but we're stronger together - that's why we have a network. Our board represents our diverse membership. Here are some updates from a few members of the VFN Board.
Membership Update: May 2020
May 19, 2020 In March, we knew we needed to put April and May's membership renewal on hold. Updating your annual membership was the last thing on most people's minds - as it should be. We hit pause on that aspect of our organization.
A Spirited Response
May 12, 2020 Ryan Chaffin, Vermont Fresh Network board member and Director of Marketing & Business Development at Farrell Distributing, recently shared with us the details of the amazing partnership to produce hand sanitizer. It is wonderful to see VFN members collaborating and partnering on such positive projects during this crisis.