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(Chefs, Restaurateurs, Farmers, Food Producers, Cooperatives, Distributors & Institutions)
A partnership is based upon "handshake agreements" between farmers, food producers and chefs. They symbolize a willingness to work together, to forge individual partnerships that benefit farms and restaurants. The agreement substantiates the commitment between a farmer, food producer and a chef to buy and sell fresh Vermont products with each other.
Requirements:
Must love Vermont and good food, and appreciate the importance of supporting local agriculture. Also, must have handshake agreements with other VFN members and be committed to sourcing and selling foods locally.
Handshake Agreements Required:
| Farmers |
1 VFN member Restaurant that you agreed to sell to on a regular basis |
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Restaurants, Chefs
& Food Co-ops w/ cafes |
3 VFN member farmers and/or food producers that you agree to source from |
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Food Producers,
Food Distributors &
Agricultural Co-ops |
3 VFN member Restaurants that you sell to and 3 VFN member farmers that you agree to source from to make your product |
(We ask that new VFN members start with at least one handshake in their required area.)
Benefits Include:
Listing in our Dining Guide, Catalog of Products, Marketing opportunities, Vermont Fresh Network’s newsletter, VFN window decal, invitations to the annual forum and other special events, website listing, pass code to members only section on website, a private page on the website, unlimited VFN logo use, and voting rights in the organization.
Yearly Tax-Deductable Dues
| $30 |
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Farmers and Food Producers |
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| $50 |
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Restaurants, Chefs, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns, Bakery (per establishment) |
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$100 |
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Food and Agricultural Co-Ops, Food Distributors & Institutions |
How To Join:
Download a Partner Membership Form and mail it in today with a tax-deductible yearly membership due.
If you have questions about becoming a Partner
Member,
please call us at (802) 434-2000. |
