Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets News

Seven Agriculture Organizations to Receive 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Funds from VAAFM

Over $1 Million Dollars Seek to Support VT Entrepreneurs

Secretary of Agriculture Anson Tebbetts Announces New Payment for Ecosystem Services Working Group

It's not easy, it's not for everyone, but it's a life she's proud live. Amy Richardson is a Vermont dairy farmer. Inspired by the fact she's feeding people, Amy chose to raise her family while continuing to work on the farm.

Karin Bellemare and Jon Wager, owners of Bear Roots Farm in Barre, Vermont, began their farming venture with a few backyard chickens and ducks, some tomato plants, and a drive to own a business and provide healthy, high-quality food for the community.

$1 million will Support Farms and Vermont Clean Water Goals

Service Provider Request for Applications Period Opens

Green Mountain State cheesemakers bring home 44 ribbons in national competition

Elizabeth Wood, owner and farmer, sought to make on-farm improvements to address produce safety, efficiency, and product quality all in one.

Application Deadline: 08/12/2019