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Marketing

Monthly blog sharing tips on marketing and incorporating agritourism practices on your farm.

Latest Posts:

December 6, 2024: Winter Fun on The Farm: Agritourism Ideas for the Season

November 1, 2024: Act 181 Changes for Accessory On-Farm Businesses

May 31, 2024: Selling to Schools, Early Childhood Programs, and Other Institutions

May 3, 2024: Accepting SNAP at Your Farm: A Win-Win!

April 5, 2024: Networking: From Awkward to Awesome

March 1, 2024: Business Planning for Agritourism Enterprises

February 2, 2024: Growing Your Customer Base with Social Media

January 5, 2024: Telling Your Farm's Story: Part III - Constructing Your One-Sheet

December 1, 2023: Telling Your Farm's Story: Part II - Crafting Your Elevator Pitch

November 2, 2023: Telling Your Farm's Story: Part I - Crafting Your Tagline

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Marketing Support

The Vermont pavilion at the BAR show

The Agricultural Development Division hosts a variety of programs to support the marketing and export activities of Vermont’s agriculture and forestry businesses. Contact Kristen Carrese at Kristen.Carrese@vermont.gov to participate in any of the following activities, discuss funding, or to find a Food Export activity that is right for you.

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Marketing Resources
Explore marketing support resources specifically tailored for Vermont agricultural producers and specialty food businesses.
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Local Pricing Data and Market Analysis
The Local Foods Data Tracking Program, in partnership with USDA Market News, provides public access to aggregated pricing data on agricultural products in Vermont.
A crowd walking through the Vermont Pavilion at Summer Fancy Food Show
Join the Vermont Pavilion at Summer Fancy Food Show
Vermont specialty foods business are invited to exhibit in the Vermont Pavilion at the 2025 Summer Fancy Food Show, taking place in New York City June 29 - July 1, 2025.
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Trade Shows and Export Support
Get support expanding into new domestic and international markets with grants and educational programs.
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Agritourism
VAAFM works increase the economic impact of agritourism on our working landscape. Get involved in an event, learn about Vermont laws related to agritourism, and get support incorporating agritourism on your farm.
A large crowd walks through the Vermont Building at the Big E
Vend in the Vermont Building at the Big E
The Vermont Building is one of six New England buildings on the Avenue of the States at the Big E, a 17-day fair and exposition which takes place each September in West Springfield, MA. During this event, which brings in approximately 1.6 million people each year, the Vermont Building is home to a variety of Vermont food and retail businesses.