Vermont Agriculture and Food System Strategic Plan

As we enter the new year, Vermont also begins a new decade in agriculture and food system planning. We are grateful for the collective effort and impacts from the past decade and look forward to continued progress towards addressing the issues, gaps, barriers, and structural problems that challenge access and viability within our food system.

In 2019, the VT Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets teamed up with the Farm to Plate Network and collaborated with subject matter experts to produce the Vermont Agriculture & Food System Plan 2020, a set of 23 product, market and issue briefs delivered to the Legislature in January 2020.

In 2020, the Farm to Plate Network continued this effort by developing an additional 31 briefs that were developed in partnership with industry experts and stakeholder engagement. The priorities and recommendations finalized through that process will be published in February 2021 as the Farm to Plate 2.0 Strategic Plan, a shared vision for the next decade of work together.

Get Briefed!

NOFA-VT Winter Conference

In lieu of an in-person conference, NOFA-VT will offer a series of online events with opportunities for community building, learning, and connection through workshops, speakers, and more. Registration gives access to all live streamed events throughout the month including the keynote speech, panel discussions, workshops and roundtables, and special engagement opportunities.

Event Dates: February 7 - March 4

Grazing & Livestock Conference

Join an enthusiastic group of farmers and agricultural resource providers for a deep dive into topics specific to raising pasture-based livestock in the Northeast. This two day virtual conference is hosted by Vermont Grass Farmers Association and UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture. All content will be viewable to registered participants for 6 months after the conference.

Event Dates: January 14 - 16

Vermont Startup Collective

Grow your business in Vermont and get free access to crucial resources, connections, and advice by joining the thriving VSC community comprised of entrepreneurs, founders, freelancers, mentors, and investors. You will receive thought-provoking guidance from a large network of mentors, and access to the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies' 15 + years of experience in consulting startups.

Rural Business Relief Program

Small business owners in rural areas (communities with a population of less than 50,000) may apply for the LISC-Lowe's Rural Relief Small Business Grants program. Awards will be made to qualified businesses, and eligibility is based on accurate and complete submission. Priority will be given to entrepreneurs of color, women- and veteran-owned businesses and other enterprises in historically under-served places.

Deadline to Apply: January 5

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Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
116 State St. Montpelier, VT 05620

Our website address is:
https://agriculture.vermont.gov

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