Photos from the 5th Annual Farmer Olympics
On Tuesday, August 6th 2019, farmers and farm crews came together at the Intervale Community Farm in Burlington to compete for the gold at this mid-season extravaganza.
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Farmers will 'Go for the Gourd' on Tuesday, August 6th
Vermont farmers will go for the gourd at the 5th Annual NOFA-VT Farmer Olympics. Teams of farmers from all over Vermont will convene from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, August 6th at the Intervale Community Farm in Burlington.
June Member of the Month
In this monthly feature, we recognize one of our members as a way to celebrate all the wonderful people who make up the NOFA-VT community. This month we talked to John & Joy Primmer of Wildstone Farm in Pownal, Vermont.
Farm to School 2019
For year one of a two-year ‘School to Farm’ USDA-funded project, we helped build relationships between Dorset Elementary 4th grade with nearby Yoder Farm and Randolph Elementary school students worked with Silloway Farm. Throughout this past school year, students v
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.
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)