Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets News

Vermont dairy farmers could see much needed relief in the 2018 Farm Bill which was signed into law this week in Washington. The 2018 Margin Protection Program provided valuable dollars to our state’s dairy farmers and began to increase the confidence of our farmers in this type of insurance program. With the signing of the Agriculture Improvement

Ban Is Effective from December 15 thru April 1

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets released two Request for Proposals (RFPs) today. VAAFM is pleased to announce the availability of up to $90,000 of funding from these two programs to assist eligible Vermont farmers and food businesses to make upgrades to their operations and improve the sustainability of their businesses.

VAAFM Celebrates the Return of Ceres to the State House Dome with Music from Patti Casey

The Vermont Dairy Industry Association has begun its search for the 2018 recipient of the John C. Finley Award. This honor will be bestowed at the Dairy Farmers’ Banquet at the Vermont Farm Show on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Power Outages, Barn and Water Concerns now part of daily routine

Highlights Important Vermont Working Lands Industry

Now Is The Time To Order Your Vermont Thanksgiving Turkey!

Legislators and Officials See First-Hand Water Quality Efforts by Farmers During Tour

VERMONT TO REIMBURSE DAIRY FARMERS FOR MILK MARGIN PROTECTION PREMIUM