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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.
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.
VFN Takes to the Lake!
July 9, 2014 On Friday, June 27th, VFN took two adventurous chefs on our maiden voyage onto Lake Champlain to fish for beautiful, tasty lake trout and get to the bottom of what is possible when thinking about local fish on more restaurant menus.
Fresh Legislation - GMO Labeling Bill
May 14, 2014 On May 8th, Vermont passed a landmark bill signed in and supported by Governor Shumlin to require labeling of genetically engineered (GMO) foods that will go in to effect on July 1st, 2016. Not only will GMO containing products require labeling, but it will also prohibit the misleading labeling of...
The VFN Holiday Gift Guide
December 9, 2013 We asked our members to share with us their favorite Vermont food items for holiday giving. Here are some of their suggestion, but don't overlook a gift certificate to your favorite Vermont restaurant. Send a loved one out to eat; a splendid meal after the holiday rush is sure to...
