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Looking for information on particular products or programs? Find out more from these producer associations and partners.

Distilled Spirits Council of Vermont
Created to develop, promote, and maintain the distilled spirits industry in Vermont.
Green Works, The Vermont Nursery & Landscape Association
The VNLA supports and strengthens the horticulture industry of Vermont by creating greater awareness of the benefits of landscaping and promoting members' professional services and products.
New Hampshire-Vermont Christmas Tree Association
Members collaborate to cultivate the industry – sharing information, educating consumers, and promoting production of high-quality, farm-grown Christmas trees.
Northeast Hop Alliance
NeHA helps establish commercial hop production and secure financial, scientific, and community resources to support hops in New York and the Northeast.
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont
NOFA-VT promotes organic practices to build an economically viable, ecologically sound and socially just Vermont agricultural system that benefits all living things.
Northern Grain Growers Association
Focuses on plant breeding, organic seed saving, variety improvement, and all aspects of grain production.
Vermont Beef Producers Association
VBPA strives to be the foundation of a profitable and sustainable beef industry in Vermont.
Vermont Beekeepers Association
Promotes the general welfare of Vermont's honey industry while sustaining a friendly body of unity among the state's beekeepers.
Vermont Brewers Association
Founded to promote and strengthen the culture of craft brewing in Vermont through marketing, education and advocacy for Vermont made beer.
Vermont Cheese Council
Dedicated to the production and advancement of Vermont cheese.
Vermont Cider Association
Founded to raise awareness about the truly amazing ciders made in Vermont.
Vermont Dairy Industry Association
VDIA works for the mutual benefit of its members, dairy farm families, and the dairy industry.
Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
Works collaboratively with farmers, industry members, and businesses to recognize the importance of the dairy industry in the development of long term policy.
Vermont Farm Bureau
The mission of the Vermont Farm Bureau, a trade association of agricultural producers, is to be "The Unifying Voice of Vermont Agriculture."
Vermont Farms! Association
VF!A represents farms and agricultural enterprises that are open to the public and works to establish, develop, and promote high standards of agritourism.
Vermont Fresh Network
Founded with the mission of advancing relationships among farmers, chefs, and consumers to grow markets and eat more locally grown food.
Vermont Grape & Wine Council
Promotes grape and fruit growing and winemaking in Vermont to diversify our agricultural base, increase wine-related tourism, and create employment.
Vermont Grass Farmers
A farmer-led nonprofit with the mission to promote, manage and oversee grazing outreach and education programs.
Vermont Ice Cider Association
A group of dedicated artisinal producers committed to making Ice Cider in the tradition established by our Quebecois neighbors just to our North.
Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association
The VMSMA promotes and protects the branding of pure Vermont maple products and serves as the official voice for Vermont sugar makers.
Vermont Specialty Food Association
Helps to plan, develop, and promote the sale and consumption of Vermont food and beverage products.
Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association
Organized to plan, develop, implement, deliver and coordinate programs and services which promote the growth and production of tree fruits and to better the conditions of fruit growers in Vermont.
Vermont Sheep & Goat Association
Represents producers of meat, dairy and fiber sheep and goats as well as other species of fiber animals such as rabbits, alpacas and llamas.
Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association
The VVBGA promotes the economic, environmental and social sustainability of vegetable and berry farming in Vermont.
Addison County Relocalization Network
ACORN's mission is to promote the growth and health of local food and agriculture in Vermont’s Champlain Valley.
Center for an Agricultural Economy
CAE programs support food access, farm viability, and working landscapes. CAE owns and operates the Vermont Food Venture Center, a shared use food hub and business incubator for food entrepreneurs and farmers.
Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition
Assists farmers in adopting and implementing innovative agricultural practices to improve local farms’ economic resiliency and promote environmental stewardship.
Community Accreditation for Produce Safety
CAPS is a voluntary program that helps farmers adopt best practices for produce safety and recognizes them for doing so.
Composting Association of Vermont
CAV promotes the production and use of compost as a vital link between soil health and sustainable agriculture and communities.
DigInVT
DigInVT.com is the online portal and event guide helping tourists & travelers find authentic food & farm experiences in Vermont.
Efficiency Vermont
Provides advice, technical services, and financial support to help create healthier, happier, more comfortable spaces.
Farmer's Watershed Alliance
Works to enable the dairy industry through education and funding to better the Lake Champlain watershed while remaining economically viable.
Food Export USA Northeast
Promotes the export of food and agricultural products from the Northeast region.
Foreign Agriculture Service
FAS links U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security.
Intervale Center
Works to enhance the viability of farming, promote the sustainable use and stewardship of agricultural lands, and ensure community engagement in the food system.
New England Farmers Union
NEFU works to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life of family farmers.
North American Center for Saffron Research & Development
Saffron: a golden opportunity for diversified growers in New England.
The Northeast Center to Advance Food Safety
NECAFS is a collaboration of Northeast states and the District of Columbia to jointly advance the understanding and practice of food safety among the region’s small and medium sized produce growers and food processors.
Renewable Energy Vermont
Helps Vermont to be a national beacon of resilience and renewal through advancements in renewable energy.
Rural Vermont
Organizes, educates and advocates in collaboration with local and global movements to strengthen the social, ecological and economic health of the agrarian communities that connect us all.
Shelburne Farms
Education center, 1,400 acre working farm, and National Historic Landmark on the shores of Lake Champlain.
Sustainable Food Lab
Catalyzing change through the idea that the pig picture context of landscapes, markets and the diverse perspectives of all the players are essential in a food system.
Think Vermont
You can live, work, and grow your business in Vermont. Think Vermont is your introduction to our communities, industries, and way of life.
U.S. Commercial Service
CS, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, helps U.S. businesses export and grow internationally.
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA delivers loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.
University of Vermont Extension
UVM Extension integrates higher education, research and outreach to help Vermonters put knowledge to work.
UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Conducts research and outreach to help Vermont move forward as a leader in sustainable agriculture practices.
UVM Extension Ag Engineering
Conducts research, education, and outreach to enhance food systems with a focus on infrastructure, technology, and equipment that meet the needs of producers and processors.
Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
Conducts educational, scientific, charitable work on conservation, maintenance, improvement and development and use of natural resources.
Vermont Bee Lab
The Vermont Bee Lab is a research and outreach laboratory located at the University of Vermont dedicated to the protection of pollinators.
Vermont Council on Rural Development
Helping Vermonters and their communities create a prosperous and sustainable future through coordination, collaboration, and the effective use of public and private resources.
Vermont Economic Development Authority
VEDA provides a broad array of financing programs to eligible businesses that create jobs and help advance Vermont’s public policy goals.
Vermont Farm to Plate Network
Network of farms, food production businesses, specialty food producers, institutions, organizations, capital providers and government to implement Vermont’s food system plan.
Vermont Farmers Market Association
Encourages and establishes successful farmers markets that enhance direct marketing opportunities for market vendors while building direct connections between vendors and consumers.
Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
VHCB works to ensure affordable housing, farmland, jobs, and recreational assets for every generation of Vermonters.
Vermont Land Trust
Protects farmland and forestland from subdivision and development and works to make land more affordable to farmers ready to start or expand a business.
Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center
VMEC offers consulting, coaching, hands-on implementation support, and training and education for leaders and workers.
Vermont Natural Resources Conservation Service
Assists property owners of Vermont's private land with conserving their soil, water, and other natural resources.
Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
VRGA creates a unified voice to influence legislation through lawmaker and public education.
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Provides business assistance, value chain facilitation, network development, and strategic planning in agriculture and food systems, forest products, waste management, renewable energy, and environmental technology.
Vermont Tourism Research Center
VTRC is the only research center in the state focusing on tourism and recreation.