The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the most sweeping reform of our nation’s food safety laws in more than 70 years. It was signed into law by President Obama on January 4, 2011, but the specifics of the law are still being worked out, and the public comment period ends on November 15....
We're spreading the word about this survey that UVM is planning to use to "improve education opportunities for current entrepreneurs as well as ... train the next generations of agri-food entrepreneurs." Sounds like a worthy goal! If you run a business and are in any way working with food in...
Have you seen our new episode of Farmers Talk? It features an interview with Chris Granstrom of Lincoln Peak Vineyard and Winery, the largest grape producer in Vermont. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwd5vX38NlU Chris gives a thorough overview of the development of cold-hardy grape varieties,...
As you may have heard, 97% of Vermonters value the working landscape. But what's the difference between the working landscape and a pretty view? One simple answer is: farm viability. NOFA-VT Executive Director Enid Wonnacott (center, in pink) and colleagues at the 2008 National Farm Viability...
FSMA: Learn More and Speak Out! Webinar on 10/10 Learn more about the Food Safety Modernization Act and how you can speak up for small farmers with this webinar on Thursday at 4:30 from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. This is intended especially for farmers and supporting...
Don't forget to dine or shop at one of the 70+ businesses participating in Share the Harvest today! When you do, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the NOFA Vermont Farm Share program, helping limited-income Vermonters afford fresh food from local farms. Help spread the word! Tag #...
There was a faint hope that Congress would get its act together and hammer out a Farm Bill before it expired on October 1. House Republicans' insistence on draconian cuts to food assistance programs has prevented a joint Senate-House conference committee from even beginning discussions of how, and...