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Okemo Mountain Resort - The Whole Animal Project
November 4, 2015 Throughout Executive Chef Scot Emerson’s career, he has been working towards a more ethical and sustainable approach to food. To combat food waste, serve hormone-free product raised humanely, and sustain his farm partners, Chef Scot is committed to bringing whole animals into his kitchen at Okemo Mountain Resort.
Investing in Winter Greens
November 4, 2015 A reliable source for locally grown greens is a valuable commodity in Vermont. The cost for farmers to build strong, efficient winter greenhouses is considerable, but Mark and Christa at Jericho Settlers Farm had a creative solution to heat up their winter productivity.
On the Menu - Vermont Fresh Network Dining Options at UVM's Marché
October 7, 2015 Long gone are the days of the pizza diet for American college students - well, at least at UVM. While many Universities are farming out their dining programs to fast food restaurants, the University of Vermont has welcomed three Vermont Fresh Network partners to open cafes.
Citizen Cider's Olmsted Project - Crowdsourced Terroir
October 7, 2015 Cities grow and change, and we often forget to look to the past as we plan for the future. The Vermont cider revival has given us a chance to celebrate the past and the present. Apple trees once lined the busy streets of Burlington and grew in urban backyards.
Celebrate Apples - Try Something New!
September 16, 2015 Vermont apple orchards are enjoying a phenomenal season! Perfect conditions have meant an abundance of fruit, and with hundreds of varieties growing across the state - it's the perfect season to find a new favorite! To get you started, we have asked a few of our members to share their...
Network Innovators - Full Sun Company
September 16, 2015 Just about a month ago, Full Sun Company pressed the first batch culinary oils from their new press in a state-of-the-art facility on the fast growing, food and beverage-centric Exchange Street in Middlebury. David McManus and Netaka White have been building to this moment since 2010, when the pair of...
On the Menu - The Daily Planet
September 2, 2015 Smoke-Roasted, maple cured Boyden Farms Oxtail atop grilled chevre and cracked pepper polenta paired with whiskey and wild berry bacon jam and mint and cocoa roasted pecan pesto. A mouthful to say, but a delicious mouthful! This dish won Chef Justin Bigelow of the Daily Planet in Burlington the Best...
Potent Potables of the Vermont Fresh Network
August 2, 2015 A drink to pair with every bite - that's what you'll find at this year's Forum.
MoTown Mushrooms
June 24, 2015 Two weeks ago, VFN's Grace Meyer was treated to a magnificent walk in the woods with new VFN members Monica and Jason of MoTown Mushrooms. The trek began at a beautiful waterfall behind a small farm on the Bolton access road and led into the woods to hunt for, explore...
Fresh off the Farm - Vermont Heritage Grazers
May 13, 2015 Alethea Bahnck had two requirements of her career: to work with animals and to work outside. She found her true calling when she got her first Berkshire hogs. Alethea saw there was a need for wholesale, pasture-raised Vermont pork year-round and the high quality, perfectly marbled pork unique to the...
