Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Do you grow Specialty Crops in Vermont? Are you interested or currently selling to restaurants? If you answered yes to either question, we want to hear from you!
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets is looking to connect Vermont specialty crop producers and restaurants for the purpose of increasing sales and enhancing marketing opportunities.
We are surveying specialty crop growers to help us develop and improve resources designed to address market barriers in the relationship between local producers and restaurants. Survey participants may be invited for future opportunities and events to help connect growers and restaurant buyers in their area.
“Specialty Crops”, as defined by the USDA , include fruits, tree nuts, vegetables, culinary herbs and spices, and most horticultural crops. If the crop is used for animal feed or fuel, it is not typically considered a specialty crop.
New England Dairy Economic Impact Study
The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) seeks a contractor to conduct research on the impacts of New England’s dairy economy. This report will include an in-depth discussion of state-by-state and regional impacts of dairy farming, dairy processing, and other directly related jobs that support the dairy sector.
Proposals are due by April 30th.
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Vermont Forest Industry Summit
Save the date for the 2025 Vermont Forest Industry Summit. This years event will be on June 19th at Bolton Valley Resort.
Summit attendees will explore innovation in the forest economy with speakers from across the northern forest region. This year’s agenda will feature learning sessions that explore developments in forest products, land use planning, forest management, and recreation.
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Join the Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association and University of Vermont Extension for a hands-on field meeting at one of Vermont’s beautiful orchards.
Topics that will be discussed include commercial tree fruit management practices, value added products, marketing, pest and disease updates, pollinators, and funding opportunities and challenges.
Meetings will be held on May 8th in Hinesburg and May 9th in Springfield.
These events are free and are geared toward commercial tree fruit growers or people that work with them.
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Join the Vermont Pavilion at the Summer Fancy Food Show
Calling all Vermont specialty foods businesses! The Vermont Agency of Agriculture and Vermont Specialty Foods Association invite you to exhibit in a Vermont Pavilion at the 2025 Summer Fancy Food Show, taking place in New York City from June 29th to July 1st.
The Summer Fancy Food Show is one of the premier business-to-business trade shows for specialty food products. Buyers, distributors, and wholesalers from all over the world attend the show each year.
We have up to twenty 10' x 10' booths available within the Vermont Pavilion, with options for larger booths as well. Booth costs are $47 per square foot.
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Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
April
4/24 - Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant deadline
May
5/8 - Dairy Marketing & Branding Services Grant deadline
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