September 2019
Farm to Plate is Vermont’s food system plan being implemented statewide to increase economic development and jobs in the farm and food sector and improve access to healthy local food for all Vermonters.
2019 Farm to Plate Network Annual Gathering Registration Now Open
At the Crossroads: Our Food and Farm Culture and Economy
This year’s Gathering will be held on November 7 th and 8 th at the Killington Grand Resort in Killington, VT. Register today to take advantage of the Early Bird Registration rates, which last until September 27 th

Farmer scholarships available! Please click here to apply for a scholarship. Please pass along this information to farms in your networks! Remaining available funds will be allocated to organizations and individuals based on need. The theme for this year's Gathering is At The Crossroads: Our Food and Farm Culture and Economy, and will feature 18 workshops and deep dives sessions covering topics from Ecosystem Services to the Dairy Economy. Join us for A presentation by the Vermont Folklife Center examining the lived experiences of farmers and agriculture’s influence on Vermont’s overall cultural identity.  Click here for the full agenda.
7 Reasons to Think About the Vermont Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Program
September = #RootedinVermont Baked Goods
Rooted in Vermont, the Vermont Farm to Plate Network’s local food marketing campaign, is firing up radio commercials across the state that are all about Vermont’s wonderful baked goods! From chewy sourdough loafs to the rich buttery layers of a fresh croissant to crackers paired award winning Vermont cheese to the perfect cake or cookie treat to end your day - Vermont’s local bakeries are second to none and we’re rising up to celebrate.  The goal is to encourage consumers to seek out Vermont baked goods at their favorite stores and farm stands. 
 
The team at Rooted in Vermont is encouraging everyone to plug into the conversation on social media through the  #RootedinVermont hashtag on  Instagram and  Twitter or  @RootedinVermont on Facebook. We will be sharing photos, posts, and stories all month long about ‘Rooted in Vermont Baked Goods’ to drum up excitement!
 
If you have any questions or want to chat about how to get more involved (we have some sweet #RootedinVermont stickers to give away…), you can email the Rooted in Vermont project manager, Shane Rogers, and  shane@vsjf.org.
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Vermont Community Loan Fund, Junior Loan Officer
Vermont Community Loan Fund, Loan Officer
City Market, Membership Manager
Vermont Foodbank, Driver and Warehouse Positions
Intervale Center, Development Coordinator
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, Public Policy Manager
Vermont Farm Show, Vermont Farm Show Manager
Sterling College, Dean of Finance & Operations
Sterling College, Admission Counselor
University of Vermont Extension, Part-Time Temporary Farm Worker
Center for an Agricultural Economy, Production Manager
Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op, Prepared Foods Assistant Manager
Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op, Production Cook
Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op, Produce Staff
Woodstock Farmers Market, Sous Chef
Vermont Compost Company, Fulfillment and Operations Officer
Littleton Food Coop, Full Time Meat Cutter
Vine Ripe Greenhouse Construction, Greenhouse/Hoophouse Construction Labor
Food Connects, Food Hub Driver


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