by Tara Pereira, Vermont Fresh Network
Calling all farmers! There is still time to register to participate in the 10th anniversary of Vermont Open Farm Week! This year’s event is scheduled to take place August 4-11, 2024.
Open Farm Week provides an excellent opportunity to connect with your community, engage with customers, and highlight the unique aspects of your farm. You can choose any day during the week to host an event, or host on multiple days during the week if your schedule allows!
To ensure a memorable experience for visitors, Open Farm Week events must include an activity that is not part of the regular farm schedule. This could include tours of fields or barns, tastings, cooking demonstrations, workshops, direct product sales, and more.
There are a range of registration fees available to make the event accessible to all farms. These fees cover coordination, planning, registration management, outreach, promotion through various channels, marketing materials, and resources for each farm.
Registration closes July 1st. We can't wait to visit you this summer!
The recommended fee for participation is $50/farm. Neighboring farms interested in collaborating and marketing their events together can sign up together and receive a $10 discount per farm.
Visit diginvt.com/blog/openfarmweekforfarmers to learn more and sign up today!