Join us at our open house next week! Peak behind the scenes of the local food system, taste through four deliciously creamy chocolate milks in a blind taste test! Make your own ACORN artwork!

Registration is requested so we have a rough estimate of the number of attendees. The event is free to attend and all are welcome.

Please park at 700 Exchange Street!

Due to the overwhelming success of our winter CSA, we've decided to organize our first-ever summer CSA. This will be a 12 week CSA which will run June 3 - August 19.

This weekly full diet share will include items like dairy, eggs, meat, veggies, value-added foods, and specialty products all sourced from our local community of farmers and food crafters. At $70/week, the cost of the full 12 weeks is $840 when paid by check and $865 when paid by credit card. We are only offering this share for the full 12 weeks and partial options are not currently available this time around. 

SIGN UP BY SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026 | PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 29, 2026

Check out our FAQ here.

Register for the CSA here. We expect to sell out so act quickly!

Welcome Lisa McLaughlin Wyncoop to the ACORN Team!

We've hired ACORN's first-ever Development Manager, Lisa McLaughlin Wyncoop! Prior to ACORN, Lisa worked in international education, supporting students in low-income nations by managing their university scholarships and service projects they created. She also works part-time at an Organic vegetable farm and is highly invested in bolstering access to local food. Lisa lives in Orwell, where she and her partner raised their family.

Come on out to our Food Hub Open House on Monday, May 4, and meet Lisa in person!

Tour de Farms early bird tickets are on sale

The 18th annual Tour de Farms will be Saturday, September 19.

This year’s route is once again a scenic 37-mile adventure around Middlebury, AND we’ve added an 8-mile family-friendly route.

This is ACORN’s largest annual fundraiser and supports small farm viability and local food access.

Registration sells out every year. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this one-of-a-kind experience and register today! Prices will increase on June 19, 2026. No one is turned away for lack of funds. For scholarship or volunteer opportunities, please email alyssa@acornvt.org.

Food System News

The Maine Food Convergence created "Freedom Feast," a zine to uplift underrepresented voices, on the narrative of food sovereignty. 

Vermont’s Champlain Valley poised to become a federally recognized wine region

Walden Local Meat's meat packing facility in Springfield sold to new owners

UVM Launches Master's in Agroecology Applications for the first cohort are due July 15, 2026

Just as expected, SNAP participation is declining, and by a lot

Celebrate former ACORN Board Member Al Karnatz conserving 400 properties in the Champlain Valley with VLT

Introducing the new Creemee Passport

Creemee Passport is an Addison County-born project with a simple mission: celebrate Vermont's beloved creemee tradition, support the local businesses that serve them, and make sure kids in need get to enjoy one too.

Passports are $10 and come personalized with your photo and real details — think of it as your official creemee credentials. Bring it to any participating vendor and they'll stamp it and maybe even throw in a little perk, like free sprinkles or a size upgrade.

 Learn more or grab yours at www.creemeepassport.com .

Farmer Resources

Vermont Family Farmer of the Month Award Application is Open! Deadline is 5/25

Farmer Care Award micro grants - sign up to learn when 2026 applications open

Throughout the Year, Buy Local

ACORN's Online Market is loaded with spring greens, delicious treats, meat, dairy, and more!

• May 1: Join Migrant Justice for their Milk with Dignity May Day Picket at the Williston Hannaford
• May 1: VT Cheese Council's Artisan Cheesemakers Conference in Rutland
• May 2: Sake and Agroecology Lecture Series at Middlebury College
• Through May 2: Champlain Orchards tree sale
• May 4: ACORN Food Hub Open House
• May 7: ACORN's 16th Annual Food and Farm Guide is published and sent out with The Addison Independent!
• May 12: Pittsford Village Farm Annual Meeting
• May 21: FEAST Summit - an annual youth led summit
• May 23:  Little Creek Community Gathering—an evening around local food, live music, workshops, dancing, community, and land-based connection - sells out every year!
• Ongoing through May: Wine Wednesdays by Jessica’s at the Swift House

Happy May Day and International Workers' Day!

In community,

Lindsey, Abby, Alexandre, Alyssa, Jess, Kristin, Lisa and the ACORN Board

FINAL SHOUT OUT

Today's the last day of national poetry month. Local poet and farmer Katie Spring's words are a balm for the soul.

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