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Become a Member of the Vermont Fresh Network Today!

The Vermont Fresh Network is celebrating its eighth year of building innovative partnerships among farmers, chefs and consumers to strengthen Vermont agriculture. As a non-profit organization, we must rely on donations and grants to continue our work. Won’t you please join us in our efforts to support the local economy, fortify Vermont’s communities, and ensure the availability of nutritious, farm fresh food in restaurants by becoming a member?

There are two ways to get involved. As an individual consumer, or non-foodservice organization you can join us as an Eating Member. As a chef, restaurant, food producer, farmer or foodservice organization, you can join us as a Partner Member. The requirements and benefits are different for each. Click on either below to find out more!

Real Benefits For Our Members:

The VFN benefits farmers and food producers because chefs are consistent, knowledgeable and enthusiastic bulk buyers. Becoming a member of VFN formalizes your partnership with participating chefs. The handshake agreement acts as the chefs’ commitment to buy your product consistently throughout the season. This provides you with a predictable outlet for your product and because partner chefs are encouraged to acknowledge their farm partners on their menus you receive exposure to interested consumers.

As chefs in Vermont, you have the opportunity to purchase a vast array of locally produced foods. Take a minute to inventory which products come from Vermont. Also consider which products could possibly come from Vermont. Becoming a member of VFN formalizes your partnership with participating farmers/producers.

Eating members benefit from being able to contribute to the health of their communities and by helping VFN continue to increase access to fresh, healthful, local foods.

For more information, please contact our office at (802) 434-2000.