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Hiring a Program Associate
February 25, 2019 We are no longer accepting applications - THANK YOU. The Vermont Fresh Network is now hiring for a program associate. The program associate will undertake a variety of administrative and project-related tasks. This is a new position that will assist the Executive Director and Membership Manager.
Members at NOFA-VT Winter Conference
February 23, 2019 Our members represented both the Vermont Fresh Network and DigInVT at the NOFA-VT winter conference. A wealth of knowledge was shared last weekend at NOFA-VT's annual winter conference. The Vermont Fresh Network coordinated two sessions, one focusing on agritourism and the other on farm-to-care.
Tasting Vermont Wine
January 11, 2019 On January 11th, the Vermont Grape and Wine Council held their annual meeting to check in on how the growing season went for everyone, what their priorities were for 2019 work, marketing ideas, and legislative initiatives.
Food Waste Summit (& a breakfast sandwich)
November 26, 2018 In early October, Ashley Nunez, Prepared Foods Buyer at City Market South End, traveled to the Food Tank Summit on Food Loss & Food Waste in New York City through the VFN Conference Program.
VFN, State Officials, UVM Faculty Visit Canadian Farms & Food Producers
October 17, 2018 The Vermont Fresh Network is working with UVM Extension, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, and the Vermont Department of Tourism to build an International Tasting Trail with partners in upstate New York, Quebec and Ontario. DigInVT is the platform for the Vermont section of this trail.
Shelburne Vineyard Tour for Restaurant Staff - Sept 24, 2018
September 30, 2018
Shelburne Vineyard Tour with Hotel Vermont and Juniper Bar and Restaurant StaffMonday, Sept 24th, 2018
For restaurants and bars that focus on local food and beverages, getting their staff out to experience such places is a no-brainer and is quite common.
Hot Sauce that Brings People Together
August 21, 2018 The Slow Food Nations gathering in Denver, CO, was the perfect way to kick off VFN’s new conference scholarship program.
Farm to Plate Network Gathering Scholarships
August 15, 2018
Participate in one of the best food system networking opportunities of the year with a scholarship to the Farm to Plate gathering, taking place November 1 and 2 at the Killington Grand Resort.
VFN Partner Members are invited to attend the 8th Annual Farm to Plate Network Gathering.
Attend the Food Tank Summit in NYC on Oct 3rd!
July 26, 2018 Scholarships Available for Oct. 3rd Food Tank Summit in NYCVFN PRESS RELEASE: Farmers, chefs, food producers and others working in Vermont agriculture are invited to apply to the second round of Vermont Fresh Network (VFN) Conference Scholarship Program grants.
Lincoln Peak Tour for Restaurant Staff - August 13th
July 9, 2018
Lincoln Peak Winery TourMonday, August 13th - 1:00 - 3:00pm
142 River Road, New Haven VT Lincoln Peak is an award winning winery that uses only grapes grown on their estate, with over 12 acres in production.
