Meet the Maker - Boyer's Orchard
September 13, 2017 When Farrell Distributing dubbed September Vermont Wine Month - we were on board! Vermont's wine scene has grown and blossomed so much over the past few years, we're gaining national recognition for some of the most talented wine makers in the country and setting the standard for cold climate grapes.
A side of local music with your local cuisine?
September 13, 2017 We're seeing VFN members reach beyond ingredients to source all kinds of goods from Vermont producers - from tables and appliances to hand soap in the bathroom. That's why it comes as no surprise that locavore restaurants across the state are turning to local sounds to pair with their local bites.
FishOn! Chefs explore Lake Champlain as Food Source
August 24, 2017 4 years ago, Vermont Fresh Network staff met with James Ehlers of Lake Champlain International (LCI) because James had a question: Why aren’t Vermont chefs using local fish? The answer was simple – they had no idea that they could.
2017 Best Bite & Sip Winners Announced!
August 10, 2017 Each year, Forum attendees sample through the vast offerings and select the taste that rises to the top - the Best Bite. This year, we asked our guests to choose the Best Sip as well. Here are the winners!
Another wonderful Forum Celebration!
August 10, 2017 Our Annual Forum Fundraising Dinner may have grown over the years and while it's no longer a Forum, so to speak, it showcases the true magnificence of the Network - incredible, dedicated producers sharing and celebrating Vermont grown ingredients with care and love.
Signature Sips from the VFN Annual Forum
August 10, 2017 This year, at the VFN Annual Forum Dinner on August 6th, the Network turned 21! To celebrate, our Network spirit producers and bartenders teamed up to create custom cocktails for the evening featuring Vermont spirits and ingredients.
Bidding Is Open for the VFN Silent Auction
July 13, 2017 The VFN Silent Auction returns for year two! Bidding is now open.
Plate Cheese like a Pro
July 12, 2017 Though it's unofficial, July is the cheesiest month of the year - the Vermont Cheesemakers Festival takes over Shelburne Farms on August 16th and ushers in a string of national and worldwide cheese competitions where Vermont producers win big.
VFN Members Can Now Join VBSR Marketplace
July 10, 2017 The Vermont Fresh Network is running a pilot program in partnership with the VBSR Marketplace - and we’re inviting all VFN Members to participate.
Sugar Mountain Farm's Whole Hog Philosophy
June 28, 2017 Meet Walter Jeffries, farmer - and now butcher - at Sugar Mountain Farm in West Topsham.
