Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Fairs & Field Days are back in full swing for 2022! Every year, the Fairs & Field Days are a favorite summer past-time for Vermonters and visitors alike. From July-September, you can find entertainment and family fun at 13 different Fairs & Field Days across the state.
At this year's Fairs & Field Days, you can find everything - animal shows, carnival rides, agricultural exhibits, live bands, good food, tractor pulls, and demolition derbies! Come support the state's most important places to promote agricultural literacy and provide insight into our unique cultural heritage. The Fairs & Field Days schedule is below, click the links for more information about each event.
The Bradford Fair - July 16-17, 2022
Lamoille County Field Days - July 22-24, 2022
Pownal Valley Fair - July 30, 2022
Deerfield Valley Farmers Day - August 12-14 2022
Franklin County Field Days - August 4-7, 2022
Addison County Fair & Field Days - August 9-13, 2022
Vermont State Fair - August 16-20, 2022
Caledonia County Fair - August 8, 2022
Bondville Fair - August 26-28, 2022
Champlain Valley Fair - August 26 - September 4, 2022
Guilford Fair - September 5-6, 2022
Orleans County Fair - September 7-11, 2022
The Tunbridge World's Fair - September 15-18, 2022
Vermont Flower Show - March 3-5, 2023
Learn More About Vermont Agricultural Events
Farm First Survey
The folks at Farm First, Vermont’s wellness resource for farmers, are conducting a survey to better understand the physical and emotional challenges that keep farmers from being productive and enjoying their work.
With this information, Farm First can access federal funds to support farmers with accommodations and programing.
For example, a bum knee can be aided by a custom-built step-up for a tractor. Please complete this confidential survey by July 15th – it will just take 2 minutes!
Click here to complete the survey and please contact Andy Grayson with any questions.
Deadline to Complete: July 15th
Nominate a Fantastic Farmer!
Nominations for the 2022 Fantastic Farmer Award are being accepted until July 15th! This $5,000 grant award, recommended by the Pizzagalli Family and the A. Pizzagalli Family Farm Fund, recognizes one farmer or farm worker who respects the heritage, culture, and environmental stewardship of Vermont agriculture.
If you or someone you know fits the description, please fill out the online application here.
Please email VAAFM Communications Director Scott Waterman at [email protected] or at 116 State Street, Montpelier VT 05620 for more information.
Deadline to Nominate/Apply: July 15th
Free VT and NH Agricultural Mediation Program
The Agricultural Mediation Programs in Vermont and New Hampshire recently expanded the list of approved issues that qualify for free mediation to include easements, contracts, and labor issues.
Recent data from organizations show success rates of over 80% when mediation is tried before resorting to arbitration, litigation, or other dispute resolution methods.
"By nature, farmers are highly resourceful and skilled at solving problems. Yet we’re seeing an increase in complex disputes that leave farmers feeling stretched thin,” Vermont Secretary of Agriculture Anson Tebbetts said. “This service is a lifeline that helps farmers get back to doing what they love.”
To learn more and access these free programs click here.
Virtual Women Business Leaders Conference
Early bird registration is now open for this year's virtual 2022 Women Business Leaders Conference hosted by the Center for Women and Enterprise.
This October 19th and 20th, join more than 350 women business leaders, owners, entrepreneurs, community leaders, supplier diversity teams, and purchasing professionals from the comfort of your home for the Women Business Leaders Conference featuring the Women of Color Business Summit.
This is a premier educational and networking event for women business leaders. The event features workshops, panels, matchmaker-mentor sessions, and the Women of Color Business Summit. One day tickets are $85 and full event tickets are $150.
Early Bird Ticket Sales Close: Aug. 31st