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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 →

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Breakfast on the Farm Provides Free Way to Learn About Dairy Farming in Vermont

Posted by Guest Author  |  June 7, 2016

By Laura Hardie Vermont’s Breakfast on the Farm returns with two events this summer where visitors can meet local dairy farmers and learn about where their food comes from the first will be at Nea-Tocht Farm in Ferrisburgh on Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Refugee Farmers Set Down Roots, Honor Traditions in Vermont

Posted by Guest Author  |  April 21, 2016

By Amy Overstreet Rwanda native Janine Ndagijimana, her husband Faustine and their children moved to Burlington, Vermont in 2007 after living in a refugee camp in Tanzania for 13 years. Now a U.S. citizen, she works closely with Ben Waterman, … Continue reading →

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Building Brands in a Small Farm Food System

Posted by Guest Author  |  April 14, 2016

By Mark Cannella Small farms in Vermont contribute tremendous value to our evolving food system by being nimble enough to respond to shifting consumer demand quickly. Small farms have pioneered niche products, such as multi-variety mesclun mixes and hybrid CSA … Continue reading →

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