Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets News

Application Deadline Date: 03/24/2019

Assists Governor Phil Scott With Annual First-Tapping Event in Milton

Georgia Mountain Maples Will Host the Annual First-Tapping Celebration - Governor Phil Scott will welcome USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue to Vermont for the first time on Friday to help celebrate the official kickoff of Vermont’s sweetest season.

Agriculture Development Specialist III who will be responsible for leading intra-agency collaboration to support emerging business and industry needs across Vermont’s agricultural economy.

The Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) and the Working Lands Enterprise Board will host its annual legislative day Tuesday, February 12th, to showcase the small businesses that are dedicated to growing the economies, cultures, and communities of Vermont’s working landscape.

Beginning at 4pm in the State House cafeteria with Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) Secretary Anson Tebbetts, Secretary and various other officials and program partners will visit with students highlighting their local Farm to School Program, explain its importance and impact, and announce new grant recipients.

The application period for Vermont Produce Safety Improvement Grants (VPSIG) is open untilThursday, January 31st at 12:00pm (noon.)

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) is partnering with the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) to conduct our annual Direct-to-Consumer Market Survey for VT Producers. Your participation is critical in helping us understand the interests and needs of Vermont producers serving direct-to-consumer markets

The Vermont farming community spoke to legislators Friday about how the state’s agricultural land is currently managed to protect the environment.

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) welcomes applications for the 2019 Vermont Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. This funding opportunity will provide awards for projects that strengthen Vermont specialty crop industries. Awarded projects will enhance the competitiveness of Vermont specialty crops.