NOFA-VT announces new Executive Director
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) is pleased to announce Grace Oedel will be leading the organization as its new Executive Director, starting July 1, 2019.
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Poignant Photo Exhibit of Vermont Farm Kids on Display at the State House
“Vermont Farm Kids: Rooted in the Land” is a documentary photo exhibit and film celebrating the lives of a diverse array of youth who have grown up in farming families.
Member of the Month - May 2019
MAY'S MEMBER OF THE MONTH: Elizabeth King (Jericho, VT)
Enid's Orchard
This spring, 31 trees are being planted on farms across the state to represent Enid's 31 years with NOFA-VT, but it's not going to stop there. We invite you to help spread the love and keep Enid's legacy alive by planting a fruit tree that is part of a statewide orchard.
Honoring Enid Story Share
Winter Conference participants were given the opportunity to share written and recorded memories of Enid. Below, listen to some stories that were recorded at the event.
Member of the Month - April 2019
APRIL'S MEMBERS OF THE MONTH: Andrea Scott & Bill Suhr, Champlain Orchards (Shoreham, VT)
Spring 2019 Policy Update
Spring 2019 Policy Update
Vote for new Board members
Members of NOFA Vermont will vote to elect 3 new members to the Board of Directors.
Leftover Bulk Items for Sale
Get some great deals on items left over from NOFA-VT’s annual Bulk Order, a buying program that gives NOFA-VT members and the general public the chance to purchase quality farm and garden products that meet the National Organic Standards at volume discounts.
New study: Pesticide levels in children and adults drop dramatically after one week of eating organic
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Member of the Month - March 2019
MARCH'S MEMBERS OF THE MONTH: Amy Huyffer & Earl Ransom, Strafford Organic Creamery/Rock Bottom Farm (Strafford, VT)
Member of the Month - February 2019
FEBRUARY'S MEMBER OF THE MONTH: Christine Bourque & Adam Farris, Blue Heron Farm (Grand Isle)
Tribute to Enid
Enid Wonnacott, executive director of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont for the past 31 years and a deeply committed advocate for organic farming and the agricultural community at large, passed away on January 19, 2019. A tribute to Enid and her work was held at the 37th Annual NOFA Vermont Winter Conference on February 16, 2019. Hosted by Peter Forbes, the tribute features remarks by farmers Jack Lazor (Butterworks Farm), Scout Proft (Someday Farm) and Andy Jones (Intervale Community Farm) and a musical performance by Chris Dorman.
A Conversation with Author/Farmer/Activist Leah Penniman
Leah Penniman is the founder of Soul Fire Farm and the author of "Farming While Black: African Disasporic Wisdom for Farming & Food Justice." We are so excited to present her as our keynote speaker on Day 1 of our 37th Annual Winter Conference. This interview was recorded and transcribed in January 2019.