On the Holiday Table - Local Turkey care of Healthy Living Cafe and Market
November 5, 2014 Over almost 30 years, Owner Katy Lesser has grown Healthy Living Market and Cafe from a small 1,200 square foot store to the thriving 35,000 square foot local food powerhouse and learning center it is today.
Local Turkey Finder
November 5, 2014 Make sure you have a local bird gracing your table this Thanksgiving! Here are some VFN members from around the state that offer pre-order Vermont-raised turkey.
On the Menu - Good to Go Food Cart!
October 15, 2014 For the past four years, Michael Flanagan has been traveling far and wide in his mobile “gypsy kitchen” peddling delicious Vermont food at famous festivals like Bonnaroo in Tennessee and Mountain Jam in New York. However, the dedicated Vermontavore had dreams of keeping his business as local as the food...
Fresh off the Farm - East Shore Vineyard
October 15, 2014 We caught up with Ben Durant, owner of East Shore Vineyard, on his way back from Montreal on a run to pick up some wine bottles. In between the static we spoke (hands free, of course) about his magnificent news! East Shore Vineyards has recently found a home, after a...
Of Land and Local Art Exhibit and Speaker Series
October 9, 2014 Of Land and Local is a multidisciplinary, state-wide exhibition designed to initiate a dialogue about issues surrounding the Vermont landscape. Vermonters' shared history in land and our pride for the local lay the groundwork for this annual exhibition. There are exhibitions in five locations throughout the state.
Traditional Foods and Health Symposium at Shelburne Farms
September 25, 2014 Each year, The Vermont Traditional Foods and Health Symposium brings together an impresive roster of speakers and workshops to help people learn how to heal themselves through traditional diets. Their philosophy is based on the teachings of the Weston A.
Fresh off the Farm - Shelburne Orchards
September 17, 2014 Nick Cowles, farmer and owner of Shelburne Orchards, and Megan Humphrey, the Orchard's events, marketing and all around champion, were busy setting up for their 13th Annual Small Farms Food Fest on the blustery September morning we stopped by for a visit.
Fresh off the Farm - Hartshorn's Santa Davida Farm
September 3, 2014 Hartshorn's Certified Organic Farm in Waitsfield has seen a fantastic tomato season. “Contrary to what one might think, tomatoes actually do better in cooler summer temps,” Farmer Dave Hartshorn explains this year's thriving crop.., “we have had a cooler season, and sporadic rain that has given the fruit time to...
2014 Gold Barn Honors Announced!
September 3, 2014 All Vermont Fresh Network chefs have to know their farmers and serve products from Vermont, but there are some chefs whose commitment to Vermont grown products is exceptional. The Gold Barn Honor gives VFN a chance to acknowledge these chefs.
Vermont Works for Women - Fresh Food Enterprise
August 20, 2014 If you came to the 2014 Annual Forum Dinner, you may have taken the opportunity to chime in on your preference between two special bites of mac and cheese. The taste test was brought to you by Vermont Works for Women Fresh Food Enterprise—an organization we are honored to have...
