Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets A unique opportunity is available to join a special New England to England Product Showcase at the September 2026 London Food and Drink Shows! Food Export’s Product Showcases offer a way to display your products at international trade shows by having Food Export take product samples and marketing materials to these events on your behalf, allowing you to gain leads, feedback, and market exposure with lower cost and risk than exhibiting yourself.
The London Food & Drink Shows 2026, which includes the lunch! Show, National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show, and Natural & Organic Food Show, are the premier destination for discovering innovative products you won’t find anywhere else, from organic foods and functional beverages to the latest in plant-based offerings. For 30 years, it has been the must-attend event for buyers in retail, hospitality, foodservice, manufacturing, and the import and export community, bringing together industry professionals who want to explore what’s new and what’s next.
Food Export is hosting a webinar on February 26 at 2:00 PM EST to provide an overview of the UK market and discuss how you can leverage these events to connect with UK buyers. Vermont companies interested in breaking into the UK market are encouraged to attend the February 26 webinar to learn more about this opportunity.
Register for the Northeast Dairy Innovation Summit
Join the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center for the Northeast Dairy Innovation Summit in Albany, NY on March 10-11!
Workshop tracks focus on dairy farming, processing, workforce development, and dairy policy. The Summit will give you strategies for implementing innovative technologies, modernizing your farm or processing plant, working with technical assistance for long-term viability, growing the dairy workforce, leading your business through change, and more!
Register today
Selling Your Produce Through Wholesale Markets
Produce growers are invited to attend a free, day‑long workshop on March 10 in Randolph, VT, designed for those new to selling wholesale to stores or through distributors.
Learn what different buyers expect, how to prepare for wholesale relationships, and how this market channel can complement your existing outlets. Experienced produce growers and buyers will share practical insights to help you become wholesale ready.
Space is limited, register now
Farmworker Housing Repair Program
Vermont’s Farmworker Housing Repair Program offers forgivable loans to help farmers make essential health and safety improvements to on‑farm worker housing. Eligible projects include repairs to roofs, windows, plumbing, and heating systems, as well as upgrades that improve energy efficiency and meet safety codes. Designed for farms operating on tight margins, these loans are fully forgivable over time as long as the housing continues to serve farmworkers.
Loans are also available to replace housing that is uninhabitable and beyond repair with up‑to‑code, energy‑efficient units.
Learn more
Vermont Act 31 Signs for Agritourism
The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association and Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets are offering Vermont farmers a cost share toward Act 31 signs. These 24" x 30" all-weather aluminum signs include Vermont's Act 31 language for any Vermont farms and maple producers who participate in agritourism.
Order your sign before March 5 to take advantage of this limited time offer! Your cost of $40 covers the shipping and 55% of the cost of the sign. Find out more about Act 31 and how it might impact your farm or operation on the VAAFM website and on UVM's website.
Order your sign today
Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
March
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