New Cornell University Study Finds HPAI Survives the Raw Milk Cheese Production Process March 20, 2025 60-day aging process does not mitigate HPAI if cheese is made with milk containing the virus Read more about New Cornell University Study Finds HPAI Survives the Raw Milk Cheese Production Process
USDA Funding for Local Food Purchasing Programs Terminated March 13, 2025 VAAFM loses federal local purchasing funding, ending two programs that helped Vermont schools and communities buy local food Read more about USDA Funding for Local Food Purchasing Programs Terminated
Vermont Cheesemakers Honored at US Championships March 6, 2025 VT Businesses Recognized for 28 Awards, 13 'Best of Class' in National Dairy Competition Read more about Vermont Cheesemakers Honored at US Championships
Farm to School and Early Childhood Vision Grants Open Now March 6, 2025 Program supports school access to local food and agriculture education organizations in Vermont Read more about Farm to School and Early Childhood Vision Grants Open Now
Vermont Maple Industry Celebrated with Governor Scott at Pure Gold Sugaring with Annual ‘First-Tapping’ March 3, 2025 Event celebrates the state’s sweet season and recognizes Vermont’s vital maple industry, culture and quality Read more about Vermont Maple Industry Celebrated with Governor Scott at Pure Gold Sugaring with Annual ‘First-Tapping’
Support Expressed to Congress for Dairy Business Innovation Centers Continued Funding February 26, 2025 NASDA votes to advocate for DBIC’s continued funding in new Farm Bill, including northeast region Read more about Support Expressed to Congress for Dairy Business Innovation Centers Continued Funding
Working Lands Program Awards Over $444K to Support Vermont’s Agricultural and Forestry Sector February 19, 2025 Working Lands Enterprise Board (WLEB) strategically invests in working lands service provider and producer association organizations Read more about Working Lands Program Awards Over $444K to Support Vermont’s Agricultural and Forestry Sector
$1.1M in Grants Available to Boost Dairy Co-Packing in the Northeast February 11, 2025 Funding to Strengthen Regional Dairy Supply Chain and Bring New Products to Market Read more about $1.1M in Grants Available to Boost Dairy Co-Packing in the Northeast
Working Lands Enterprise Initiative Celebrates 12 Years of Investments and Economic Impacts February 4, 2025 Over $18 million invested since 2012 in Vermont Farm, Food, and Forestry Businesses Read more about Working Lands Enterprise Initiative Celebrates 12 Years of Investments and Economic Impacts
HPAI Confirmed in Backyard Flock of Non-Commercial Birds in Windsor County January 28, 2025 Officials alert animal owners of need for continued vigilance to protect bird flocks and cattle in Vermont Read more about HPAI Confirmed in Backyard Flock of Non-Commercial Birds in Windsor County
