Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets You may live near a Vermont dairy farm or know a dairy farmer. You may enjoy Vermont dairy every day…a cheeseburger, butter on your pancakes, a Vermont maple creemee, or a morning yogurt with granola. There are so many ways to enjoy dairy, and when you make it Vermont dairy, you are joining an ever-growing fan base that knows what a glass of quality Vermont whole milk brings to the table.
And now we know what our state’s dairy industry brings to all of us. Not only has it been part of our state’s culture and heritage for a century, a wonderful steward of our lands and forests, it is also a major contributor to our state’s economy. Our new report, ‘Vermont Dairy Delivers’, is a celebration of everything Vermont dairy, and timed perfectly for National Dairy Month in June. Here’s a hint: the annual contribution of Vermont dairy to the state economy has doubled in the last ten years!
Resources for Exporting Wood Products
Are you interested in exporting your wood products? Food Export’s Wood Products Program can support your international growth!
Eligible companies can access virtual consultations, custom market research, and up to 50% cost reimbursement for approved international marketing activities through Food Export's Branded Program.
Eligible products include construction/building materials and consumer/retail wood products.
Watch a webinar recording from Food Export to learn more about the Wood Products Program and how it could benefit your business.
Learn more
Organic Dairy Product Promotion Grant
The Organic Dairy Product Promotion Grant is designed to increase organic dairy in schools, child-care centers, and other youth-based programs.
Eligible applicants include licensed dairy processors, distributors who primarily serve wholesale and/or institutional buyers, and youth institutions including K-12 schools, colleges, center-based pre-kindergarten/Head Start programs, and summer feeding programs that are currently eligible to participate in federal child nutrition programs.
Grants will range from $50,000 - $500,000 with no match requirement. $1,750,000 is available this round. This is the first of two times that this grant will be offered.
Apply by July 31
ACORN's 17th Annual Tour de Farms
Join ACORN for their 17th Annual Tour de Farms on September 20 in the Champlain Valley. This lovely 40-mile bike ride has farm stops along the way where you can meet the wonderful people who produce the food and goods you value. This ride is ACORN's largest fundraiser and benefits the ACORN Food Hub and its Farmacy: Food is Medicine program, both of which increase access to local food and strengthen small farm viability.
Register soon and take advantage of early bird pricing! Registration fees will increase on June 20.
Register now
Vermont Woodland's Association's Forest Festival
The Vermont Woodlands Association (VWA) is turning 110—and they're throwing a Forest Festival on June 28 to celebrate! The event will feature a variety of guided woods walks led by natural resource and forestry experts.
As a statewide nonprofit dedicated to helping landowners and professionals care for Vermont’s privately owned forests, VWA believes good forest stewardship starts with knowledge, community, and fun.
Register now
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
July
7/31 - Organic Dairy Promotion Program Grant deadline
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