State updates definition of what is ‘local’

Originally published on vermontbiz.com Vermont Business Magazine Businesses who sell and/or market products using “local”, or equivalent terms such as “made in Vermont”, should be aware that the State of Vermont, Agency

New resource for farmers markets outlines legal issues related to mask policies

The team at Vermont Law School’s Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS), in partnership with the Farmers Market Coalition and NOFA-Vermont, is pleased to share a new legal resource for farmers market operators: “Face Mask Requirements

USDA Seeks Members for Advisory Committee on Urban Agriculture

Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking members for a new advisory committee on urban agriculture, part of a broader effort to focus on

Consider Joining the FSNE Steering Committee or Network Team – Call for Applicants!

  As our network moves into its second decade and evolves to meet the challenges and opportunities of our time, we invite New England farmers, fishermen, food-related educators, business people,

Job Opening: Project Manager, New England Feeding New England Project

JOB DESCRIPTION On Behalf of: The New England State Food System Planners Partnership Position Title: Project Manager, New England Feeding New England Project Reports to: Executive Director, VSJF Project Purpose:

Job Opening: Food Solutions New England Policy Analyst

Dated: November 5, 2020 /  Edited: November 30, 2020 The deadline to apply for this position has passed. Please make sure you are subscribed to our email list to learn

Farm Aid 2020 is coming to a living room near you!

Farm Aid 2020 On the Road Farm Aid will mark its 35th anniversary with a virtual at-home festival experience. Farm Aid 2020 On the Road, will take place this Saturday, Sept. 26, from 8–11pm

Vermont African group receives $300,000 USDA Urban Agriculture grant

Originally published in Vermontbiz. Vermont Business Magazine The US Department of Agriculture announced the selection of recipients for approximately $4.1 million in grants and cooperative agreements through its new Office

New Farm and Energy Initiative website features resources on solar policy, biogas, and healthy soil law

The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law School is pleased to share the new Farm and Energy Initiative (FEI) website, a collaboration with the Institute for Energy and the Environment.  

Gardening for Health program to launch at The University of Vermont Medical Center

Originally published in VermontBiz. Gardening for Health is an introductory gardening, nutrition and health education program created to cultivate patient and community health. The program connects concepts of physical activity,