USDA Shifts Vermont Farmers to Families Contract to Boston Company

by Melissa Pasanen Posted on September 22, 2020 at 7:04PM

The Abbey Group has worked closely over the last five months with the Foodbank to distribute thousands of boxes around the state through its network of community partners. The $3 billion federal program started in May and has been extended twice.

Burlington Farmers Market Announces Changes for Winter Season

by Jordan Barry Posted on September 14, 2020 at 4:19PM

Beyond the holiday markets, shoppers can obtain products from many market vendors through local delivery services such as Local Maverick’s BFM Direct, BBz Delivery Collective, the Intervale Food Hub and Ardelia Farm’s Kingdom Direct Food Delivery, as well as directly in many cases. “If customers are looking for delivery, or they just want to pick up somewhere without having to interact, there are lots of options that are coming up,” Ozeki said.

Dining on a Dime: Shelburne Farms

by Sally Pollak Posted on July 28, 2020 at 12:18PM

Our favorite is the beef lasagna, rich and classic made with beef raised on the farm, tomatoes, cheese and Bechamel sauce. A $12 lasagna feeds two.

Vermont Maple Business on Market Due to Canadian Border Closure

by Melissa Pasanen Posted on July 17, 2020 at 11:34AM

Farmers to Families Food Box Program Extended

by Melissa Pasanen Posted on June 25, 2020 at 2:43PM

comes full circle; Vermonters helping Vermonters." Hansen said that partnerships with Black River Produce in North Springfield, Center for an Agricultural Economy in Hardwick and Deep Root Organic Co-op in Johnson are facilitating increased sourcing from Vermont farms.

Orwell Butter Maker Earns Attention From Trump and the 'New York Times'

by Melissa Pasanen Posted on May 24, 2020 at 4:38PM

As Rao observed in the New York Times, however, Trump seemed to miss that point. Instead, he sidetracked the meeting for several minutes to ask what made St. Clair's butter so exceptional.

NOFA-VT's Pizza Oven 'Feeds Those Who Feed Us'

by Jordan Barry Posted on May 22, 2020 at 8:37PM

"Because the oven is mobile, we're able to come to people and feed them in a safe way," Bulger said. "Plus, the oven kills germs," Levy said with a laugh, taking a pie out of the 800-degree fire.

Skinny Pancake's ShiftMeals Launches Farm Program

by Sally Pollak Posted on May 21, 2020 at 7:15AM

ShiftMeals has provided more than 21,000 meals to people around the state since it started in late March. The initiative has evolved from offering free meals and vegetable seeds outside of Skinny Pancake restaurants into a partnership with the Vermont Foodbank that distributes meals through the charitable food network.

Vermont Organizations Land Contracts for USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program

by Melissa Pasanen Posted on May 13, 2020 at 1:34PM

The new $3 billion federal program is designed to help address the pandemic-related spike in food insecurity, while also providing markets for American-grown food and generating business for regional and local distributors. About 200 contracts were awarded nationwide.

Vermont Dairy Farmers Give Away 4,000 Gallons of Milk

by Sally Pollak Posted on May 8, 2020 at 6:13PM

Vermont Dairy Cares was a collaboration of Pleasant Valley Farms, the Vermont chapter of Dairy Farmers of America, the Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance, and Bourdeau Brothers in Middlebury, where 1,500 gallons of  milk were distributed Friday. In total, 4,000 gallons of milk were donated to community members, according to organizers.