Monthly Archives: August 2016

New Report Reveals Farm to Institution Trends in Food Distribution

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | August 8, 2016

A new research report from Farm to Institution New England (FINE) surveyed food distributors to gather their perspectives on institutional demand for local products and identify the challenges and opportunities they face in serving this segment of the food market. … Continue reading →

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Vermonter Ed Behr’s New Book Takes Readers On a Gustatory Tour of France

Posted by Guest Author | August 4, 2016

By Hailey Grohman Vermont is lauded for its beer, cheese, and cider, but those aren’t the only food-related features that set us apart from other states. We’re also the home of several award-winning food publications and writers: Eating Well magazine … Continue reading →

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Investing in Open Space for Community Food Programs

Posted by Guest Author | August 2, 2016

By Travis Marcotte Intervale Center Executive Director The USDA Forest Service estimates that 6,000 acres of open space in the U.S. are lost to houses and other development each year. We also know that, due to an aging farmer population, … Continue reading →