Promote Your Farm on VermontVacation.com
Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Looking for a place to list your farmstand, u-pick, events, tours, or farm stay? The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing (VDTM) manages VermontVacation.com, the best place to reach visitors.
VDTM's trip-planning directory is the largest searchable tourism database in Vermont, with more than 180,000 unique users annually. A basic listing is free and gives you access to the statewide events calendar—great tools to help bring more visitors to your farm.
How to Add Your Farm Listing:
- Go to https://plan.vermontvacation.com/
- Scroll to the black banner at the bottom
- Click “Create an Account” and submit the form
- Log in, return to the banner, and click “Submit a New Listing”
Image tip: Add a horizontal photo (approx. 540x320, under 1MB). Logos/collages won’t be accepted.
How to Submit Events:
Once logged in, follow the same steps, and select “Submit a New Listing” to add your event. Include a photo under 1MB (horizontal format works best).
Questions? Contact Katharine Ingram, Travel Marketing Administrator with VDTM: [email protected].
Given the delay in state-supported SNAP funding being available on EBT cards, NOFA-VT is ensuring that Crop Cash PLUS remains available at farmers markets.
During the month of November, customers who need help buying food can receive $20 in Crop Cash PLUS to spend on any eligible food item at the farmers market. Shoppers can do this every time they visit a market that participates in Crop Cash and Crop Cash PLUS in November.
If customers still have funds on their EBT card, they can continue spending them at the market, and the regular Crop Cash match will apply. Contact
[email protected] with questions.
Find a participating farmers market
Working Lands Enterprise Initiative Survey
We want your feedback! Tell us how we can make the Working Lands Enterprise Initiative (WLEI) funding program more accessible and equitable. We are seeking anonymous feedback from businesses, service providers, and producer associations.
This survey will take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete. Your honest feedback will be used to help inform recommendations for improving future funding opportunities.
Business owners who complete the survey will have the option to be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card. Four winners will be selected.
Share your feedback
Drought Impacts Now Qualify for Disaster Recovery Loan Fund
The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) is opening the Disaster Recovery Loan Fund to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and agricultural operations that have suffered from the recent severe drought. These funds may be used for a variety of drought relief initiatives including, but not limited to drilling a well, hauling water, and buying feed.
Visit the Agency of Natural Resources's Drought Resources' webpage for information and resources related to the drought.
Learn more
Caledonia Conservation District Community Dinner
Join the Caledonia Conservation District on Wednesday, November 12 for an evening focused on building community and making your voice heard. Enjoy a free dinner with neighbors, learn how community input from last year made a difference, hear from local volunteer groups about ways to get involved in conservation efforts, and share your priorities for the future.
Doors open and dinner begins at 6:00 PM, followed by conversation at 6:30 PM. The event is at The Lyndon Outing Club at 1580 Lily Pond Road in Lyndonville.
Learn more
Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
November
11/25 - Local Food for Schools and Child Care CSA Grant application due
December
12/4 - Dairy Farm Modernization and Improvement Grant application due
12/5 - Harvest and Post-Harvest Food Safety Grant application due
12/11 - Working Lands Business Enhancement Grant application due
12/14 - Fairs and Field Days Stipend and Capital Grant application due
12/15 - 2025 Agricultural Drought Impact Survey due
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Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
116 State St. Montpelier, VT 05620
https://agriculture.vermont.gov
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