As a longstanding institution in the state of Vermont, Community National Bank has a long history of supporting community development efforts throughout Vermont, and was ranked the number one bank in Vermont by Forbes in 2022. They’ve won several awards for their involvement in and support of Vermont communities, including the Governor's Award for Outstanding Community Service in 2002, the USDA Rural Development Lender of the Year Award in 2005-2006, and the Vermont SBA Third Party Lender of the Year Award in 2013. Known as “Vermont’s Community Bank,” Community National Bank was founded in 1851 in Derby Line, VT and now has 12 retail locations throughout Orleans, Essex, Caledonia, Washington, Franklin and Lamoille counties, as well as loan production offices in Chittenden County and in Grafton County, NH.
Affiliate Partners
Let's Keep Making History Together!
We couldn't have done the work Our Affiliate Partners support the nonprofit mission of VFN and also do business with network members. Examples have included distributors, restaurants suppliers, legal service providers, and tourism focused businesses. Affiliate Partners 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 how you can join our group of affiliate parterners, here.
Affiliate Partners 2025
Farm to Table Tier
Farm Credit East is a financial cooperative providing credit and financial services to farmers, commercial fishermen, forest products producers and agribusinesses in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey and Vermont.
Founded in 1933 Farrell Distributing is a 3rd generation family business with a core focus on Quality, Service, and Community. Central to Farrell's philosophy is that they are here to serve the Vermont consumer, their retailers, and their supplier partners. They count on every member of their team to support this mission and to be the embodiment of our philosophy. Farrell Distributing leads by being entrepreneurial, independent, and innovative in all they do.
Foley Services is one of the oldest family-run linen operations in the nation, in business for more than 125 years. They provide a range of textile rentals, including linen and uniforms, offer a laundry service, and offer mat cleaning and dust control. They are longtime supporters of community projects in Rutland and throughout the state.
In 2014, Sodexo launched Vermont First, a first of its kind program committing Sodexo to increase local purchasing across its Vermont institutional markets. Through Vermont First, Sodexo aims to grow inclusive market opportunities for local producers, build an environmentally sustainable food system, and support employee engagement in this work. Vermont First has been recognized as a best practice in farm to institution work for its transparent, rigorous tracking system and strategic alignment of institutional purchasing needs with local supply.
Plate Level Tier
ImageTek Labels is your trusted partner for high-performance labeling solutions. Located in the heart of Vermont’s Precision Valley, we convert and manufacture custom-printed and blank media, and on-demand printer laminator systems engineered for durability in harsh environments. As an ISO Certified facility, our label solutions are designed to meet the most stringent industry specifications, enhancing your business, streamlining your processes, and protecting your brand. Partnering with the country’s leading manufacturers, we tailor-fit flexible solutions that thrive in the most challenging land, air, and sea environments.
Sprout Level Tier
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Seed Level Tier
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, we specialize in food allergen, GMO, fermented beverage, microbiological, chemical, and cannabis/hemp testing. Our 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 its members. Contact adam@biadiagnostics.com or call 802-540-0148 for more information.
Better Business Bureau is a nonprofit public service organization which, for over 100 years, has helped people make smarter decisions and has evolved to meet fast changing marketplace needs. With a mission to be a leader in advancing marketplace trust, BBB encourages and supports best practices by engaging with and educating consumers and businesses.
Marcum provides a full spectrum of traditional tax, accounting, and assurance services; financial, risk, and transaction advisory services; valuation, forensic and litigation services; technology consulting and managed services; and an extensive portfolio of specialty and niche industry practices.
Business owners and managers choose Marcum for our pragmatic, industry-focused insights.
Singer | Kittredge provides the best solutions for your business, guiding you through the entire process of creating or updating your kitchen. We are the largest food service equipment and supply dealer in New England with teams based in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Western NY. Our integrated approach to design, distribution, logistics, and service ensures constant customer support from concept through delivery, and beyond.
The Vermont Fresh Network is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1996 with the mission of advancing relationships among farmers, chefs, artisans, and consumers to grow markets and eat more locally grown food.
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