Category Archives: Social

By Erica Campbell, Vermont Farm to Plate program director Since the beginning planning stages of the Farm to Plate Strategic Plan we have heard many definitions about what “local food” means in terms of geographic boundaries. Early localvores often used a … Continue reading →

By Rachel Freund Some farming communities share knowledge, skills, and tools to increase their overall success. Founded in 1919 by nearly 100 farmers, Cabot Creamery, an independent cooperative, became a hub for pooling funds and excess liquid milk, which would … Continue reading →

As we struggle to stay warm in VT’s frigid winter temperatures, I’m busy thinking a lot about next June. But it’s not just the warm weather and outdoor farmers’ markets I’m looking forward to—we’re also deep in planning for the … Continue reading →

By Madeleine Lyman Before the arrival of Columbus, the only variety of apple native to the U.S. was the crabapple. Originally spread around the world via animal droppings, apples were first widely cultivated in orchards by the Romans.  Today, there … Continue reading →