NOFA-VT’s membership has a long history of coming together in the face of challenges and creating solutions that have a national impact. Fifty years ago, when federal policy demanded farms “get big or get out,” Vermont farmers came together to chart a different path—laying the foundation for the thriving organic movement we know today. That same spirit of possibility is alive in our membership now, and NOFA-VT member meetings are one way for members to stay in touch with each other and advance our shared mission for a better food system. Let's create what's possible, together!
Monthly Member Meetings
We gather virtually on the third Tuesday of each month from 6-7:15 pm. The focus of these meetings is guided by NOFA-VT’s Policy Steering Committee—a group of farmers and members who draw from our history of grassroots organizing to address today’s challenges—and will be further shaped by the people who attend. We're launching these meetings in the autumn of 2025 due to requests from some members for more regular touch points. If you have any feedback, please let us know by emailing [email protected].
Monthly member meetings are open to all NOFA-VT members and to anyone curious about joining. If you’re interested in engaging more with NOFA-VT—and especially our work to organize and build people power—come tune in!
Upcoming Meetings:
Stay tuned for more virtual meeting dates and topics!
Member Gatherings
In addition to monthly virtual meetings, we're excited to offer a series of in-person member gatherings in April, providing opportunities to come together over a shared meal and strengthen our communities in this time of rupture.
Inspired by the Parable of the Long-Handled Spoons, we’ll gather to explore how we can keep each other fed, safe, and cared for, while imagining collective action rooted in hope, solidarity, and interdependence.
Bring a dish to share (and serving utensils), along with your experiences, ideas, and curiosity. Let’s sow the seeds for new efforts and grow those already underway. Together, we’re the ones we’ve been waiting for!
Join us at a gathering near you (click the links to learn more and register):
- April 8 | Red Wagon Plants, Hinesburg
- April 16 | Glover Town Hall, Glover
- April 22 | King Arthur Baking, Norwich
- April 28 | Londonderry Town Office, South Londonderry
Some conversations we’re excited to lay the table for:
- What are we concerned about in our communities?
- What can we do together to improve our community that we can’t do alone?
To stay up to date on occasional member gatherings, make sure you're subscribed to our email newsletter, following us on Instagram or Facebook, or frequently checking our event calendar.