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Marketing

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

Latest Posts:

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

September 29, 2023: Help Tourists and Travelers Find You with DigInVT!

September 1, 2023: Revisiting the International Workshop on Agritourism

August 18, 2023: Exciting Ways to Engage Visitors on Your Farm this Fall

August 4, 2023: Ensuring Visitor Safety on Your Farm

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Marketing Support

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The Agricultural Development Division hosts a variety of programs to support the marketing and export activities of Vermont’s agriculture and forestry businesses. Contact Trevor Lowell at Trevor.Lowell@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.
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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.
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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.
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Marketing & Agritourism Blog
Check out our monthly blog sharing tips on marketing and incorporating agritourism practices on your farm.