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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. City Market is now serving the follow up project to that trip - a waste reducing...
2018 Local Turkey Finder
October 31, 2018 Don't wait! Deadlines are fast approaching to reserve a local bird. Find your Vermont-raised turkey today using our handy guide.
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 Monday, Sept 24th, 2018
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. We were looking for nationally significant gatherings that would appeal to our full membership (chefs, farmers, and specialty food producers) and were also events that past attendees from Vermont could...
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.
Attend the Food Tank Summit in NYC on Oct 3rd!
July 26, 2018 VFN 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. This round of funding supports participation in the Food Tank Issues Summit: Food Loss & Food Waste, happening in New...
Volunteer at the VFN Annual Forum Dinner August 5th
July 9, 2018 Volunteers needed for set up or clean up at Vermont Fresh Network’s Annual Forum Dinner on August 5th.
Lincoln Peak Tour for Restaurant Staff - August 13th
July 9, 2018 Lincoln Peak is an award winning winery that uses only grapes grown on their estate, with over 12 acres in production. They are known for their La Crescent and Marquette wines, and are one of the Vermont wineries establishing our state’s reputation for exceptional Marquettes.