Explore the Shelburne Farmers Market with Chef Robert Smith III of Starry Night Café
August 30, 2024 Explore the Shelburne Farmers Market with a Vermont Fresh Network member chef this fall! Experience first-hand how Chef Robert Smith III of Ferrisburgh's Starry Night Café is inspired by local, seasonal ingredients, and how the restaurant works with local farm and producer partners.
What a Night! Annual Forum Dinner 2024
July 24, 2024 During one special evening, the Vermont Fresh Network brings together some of Vermont's best chefs, farmers, food producers, and specialty food makers to create a sensational meal at the Shelburne Farms Coach Barn, on the shores of Lake Champlain.
26th Annual Forum Dinner | Silent Auction
July 18, 2024 The silent auction has become a fun and important feature of our Annual Forum Dinner. Thank you to all of the wonderful local businesses that donated! We couldn’t be more excited to share this year’s amazing offerings.
Flood Resources 2024
July 11, 2024 As Vermont faces historic flooding for the second year in a row, we're thinking of our communities around the state who are facing challenges and dealing with the fallout of July 10-11's flash floods, and the additional heavy rains and flooding in the NEK on July 29-30.
Celebrating Local Charcuterie at Swift House Inn
July 10, 2024 At Jessica's at Swift House Inn in Middlebury, local flavor is always in season. This summer, they're celebrating cured meats from nearby Monti Verdi Salumi on a new charcuterie board offered at the restaurant.
Vermont Fresh Network Dinner Celebrates 26 Years
June 20, 2024
A meal like no other returns to Shelburne Farms on Sunday, July 21!
The Vermont Fresh Network (VFN) invites the public to a delicious tour through Vermont’s finest food and beverages at their 26th Annual Forum Dinner on Sunday, July 21.
A Taste of New England 2024
May 20, 2024
Spruce Peak's Taste of New England is back for 2024!
A Taste of New England is a multi-day event held on the green at Spruce Peak in Stowe, providing local chefs and specialty food and beverage producers the opportunity to showcase their culinary creations and Vermont's local food & beverage scene…
Welcome Visitors to Your Farm This Summer with these Agritourism Resources
May 15, 2024 Agritourism in Vermont continues to grow as farms diversify their businesses. Vermont Fresh Network just completed a four-year USDA grant devoted to strengthening agritourism in Vermont. We've seen first hand the growth of on farm experiences in our state over the last 10 years.
Shop with a Chef: 2024 Farmers Market Tours
May 10, 2024 Explore a Vermont Farmers Market with a Vermont Fresh Network member chef this spring! Experience first-hand how chefs approach a farmers market, their relationships with their local farm and producer partners, and how they’re inspired by local, seasonal ingredients.
Vermont Fresh Network Announces 2024 Gold Barn Honorees
May 1, 2024 Farm to table dining is a quintessential Vermont experience. And although all VFN members have demonstrated a commitment to local food, our Gold Barn Members go above and beyond to work with local growers and producers, and work with local, seasonal products.
