Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food & Markets Are you interested in the prices paid at farmers markets across Vermont? Whether you are a consumer or producer, it's important to be informed. Each week the Agency of Agriculture produces a report highlighting prices of more than 50 vegetables, fruits, meat, and eggs, from markets across the state. It covers conventional and organically grown products, and includes high, low, and average price points.
These price reports can help a consumer feel informed when making decisions at the market, or help producers seeking a reference point for their own products. The pricing can even help value your crop should you ever need to file an insurance claim.
Click below to see this week's report, and bookmark the Price Reporting pagefor a new report each week of the season!
Do you dream of starting a farm? Join NOFA-VT on July 17th and 20th for Farm Dreams, a series to explore your farm vision.
Part one will take place virtually and focus on holistic goal setting and skills assessment.
Part two will take place in person at Union Brooke farm in Northfield for a farm tour and time to build personal action plans.
The price is $35 for members, $45 for non-members, and free for BIPOC identifying individuals.
Register here
Gov. Scott Requests Federal Disaster Designation
On June 22nd, Governor Phil Scott requested that the USDA issue a disaster designation for the State of Vermont in response to significant frost in May that impacted Vermont Farms.
“The damage is extensive and pervasive, and we anticipate small pick-your-own farms may be particularly impacted,” wrote Governor Scott.
A Secretarial Disaster Designation would open the availability of financial assistance, including low-interest USDA Farm Service Agency emergency loans for eligible producers in the approved counties.
Read the full letter from Gov. Scott
The Agency of Agriculture
is Hiring!
The Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets is hiring a Food Safety Specialist. This field based position will perform technical work for the Food Safety and Consumer Protection Division's Meat and Poultry Inspection Service.
The position will execute appropriate inspection methods, determine noncompliance with Federal and State regulatory requirements, initiate enforcement actions, and more!
The position requires regular travel throughout the state. A private means of transportation is required for travel. This is a full-time permanent position with an hourly rate of $23.55.
Learn more and apply!
Reminder: Celebrate the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail!
A reminder to join Governor Phil Scott and Senator Bernie Sanders to celebrate the recently completed Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT), the longest rail trail in New England!
You can join the Governor as he bikes the entire 93-mile trail beginning at 7am in Swanton, with a celebration at the end in St. Johnsbury at 7pm. You can even preview the full 93-mile trail with an interactive map.
Help celebrate and promote this extraordinary transportation and recreation asset, Vermont's beautiful landscape, and our diverse and beloved communities along the trail!
Learn more about the LVRT
View the VAAFM Grants Calendar
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Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
116 State St. Montpelier, VT 05620
Our website address is:
https://agriculture.vermont.gov