2024 - 2026

• Statewide Agritourism Marketing

We are working with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, food and markets to grow agritourism in Vermont as part of a FSMIP grant. We are also co-chair of Farm to Plate's agritourism community of practice.

• Sustainability  & Consumer Facing Farms

VFN is a community partner on  a University of Vermont research study  focused on sustainability in consumer-facing farms that sell directly to consumers and/or engage in agritourism.

• Lake Champlain Aquaculture Advisory Group

VFN represents the restaurant market for this producer group in support of growing Vermont's aquaculture sector.

• Restaurants and Local Partnerships

As part of a grant held by VAAFM, we will be developing resources and producing events in support of increasing the farm to restaurant market.

If you are interested in learning more about these projects or current work, drop us a line!