Enter the 2023 Good Food Awards! | Vermont Business Magazine

Submitted by tim on Mon, 06/13/2022 - 03:07

Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food & Markets Makers of good food & drink, it's your time to shine: entries for the 2023 Good Food Awards are now open! From farmstead cheeses to world-class kimchi, the Good Food Awards recognize craftsmanship and flavor alongside environmental and social responsibility. Over 2,000 entries from all 50 states are submitted each year and a blind tasting decides nearly 200 winners.

Benefits for winners include exclusive use of the Good Food Awards Winner seal on winning product packaging and the opportunity to sell products to the Good Food community during the online Pop Up Shop. Many winners have reported increased sales and publicity tied to the Awards, in addition to receiving access to a community of like-minded crafters to connect with. In 2022 the state of Vermont had 22 winners across all categories!

The 10-minute entry form, due by June 30th, is available here. The $82 entry fee covers the cost of processing, storing, sorting and transporting products to the annual blind tasting, where category experts and professionals from the food community will identify this year’s top scorers. Optional feedback from judges is also available for $15.

Enter the 2023 Good Food Awards

Applications Open for the 2022 Eric Rozendaal Memorial Award

The Vermont Land Trust is now accepting applications for the 2022 Eric Rozendaal Memorial Award to recognize business innovation, environmental practices, and giving back to the community. This $5,000 award recognizes Vermont farmers and farm workers for land stewardship, innovation, and service to community.

Farmers who are actively working on or managing a commercial farm operation in the state, are residents of Vermont, and have not received this award in the past can apply. The award will be announced at the Vermont Land Trust's annual meeting in the fall.

Deadline to Apply: June 30th

Applications Open for City Market's 2022 Co-op Seedling Grants

The City Market Onion River Co-op is now accepting applications for the 2022 Seedling Grants! Do you or someone you know work with a non-profit organization that is considering a new project in food justice, food security, food education or related areas? The Co-op seeks specific, innovative projects to support the Vermont food system.

Grants are awarded between $500 and $7,500. Applications can be emailed to [email protected], mailed, or dropped off in-person at either City Market location.

Deadline to Apply: June 24th at 5pm ET

Agritourism: Regulatory Navigation Tool

Are you interested in welcoming visitors onto your farm for workshops, overnight stays, special events, or pick your own, but not sure where to start?

University of Vermont Extension has developed an Agritourism Regulatory Guide to help you navigate the regulations, permits, and licenses required for different types of agritourism businesses and to find points of contact for questions and additional help. Explore this fantastic resource here.

Summer Dairy Series: Focus on Forage

Join University of Vermont Extension to discuss and explore options and opportunities for feeding your dairy herd a high forage diet. Topics include harvest management & storage, soil fertility and species selection.

The event will take place at Bridgeman View Farm in Franklin. It is free to attend and will occur rain or shine. Water and snacks provided. Please register by June 14th.

Date: June 17th from 11-1:00pm ET

View the VAAFM Grants Calendar