Member of the Month - January 2019
JANUARY'S MEMBER OF THE MONTH: Mike Bald, Got Weeds?
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Unpacking the 2018 Farm Bill: Impacts on Vermont Farmers & Eaters
Earlier this month, after much debate, the Farm Bill Conference Committee came out with a compromise package that was passed by the Senate (87-13) and the House (386-47).
Congressional Record Statement about Enid Wonnacott
Congressional Record Statement about Enid Wonnacott, which was read by Senator Bernie Sanders on the Senate Floor, December 2018.
2019 Winter Conference Keynote Speakers
In keeping with this year's theme—Food Traditions: Celebrating our Agricultural Roots—we are delighted to announce our keynote speakers:
UVM Seed Research Project
Do you produce seeds for your own garden, to share, or to sell? If so, we are interested in learning more about you.
Soil Health Institute's Living Soil Film Released
Today, the Soil Health Institute released Living Soil, a new documentary featuring several farmers who have been SARE grantees.
Journey Farmer Program - accepting applications until 12/11/18
NOFA-VT is now accepting applications for the 2019 Journey Farmer Program. This two-year program enables new farmers to advance their farming skills and experiences while being a part of a learning community of other beginning farmers and farmer mentors.
Member of the Month - December 2018
decEMBER'S MEMBERS OF THE MONTH: Danielle Allen & Ben Dana, Root 5 Farm (Fairlee, VT)
Member of the Month - November 2018
NOVEMBER'S MEMBER OF THE MONTH: CAROL COLLINS We are excited to share NOFA-VT's Member of the Month for November! In this new monthly feature, we'll choose a member to recognize each month as a way to celebrate all the wonderful people that make up the NOFA-VT community. Thank you for being a part of it!
Letter from NOFA-VT board chairperson
A message from the board of directors regarding the search for NOFA-VT's next executive director.
Letter from Enid
A message from Enid Wonnacott, NOFA-VT's executive director, regarding her health, and her retirement.
Farm Bill Expires, Leaving Key Programs Unfunded
As of midnight on October 1, the 2014 Farm Bill has officially expired. With the House on a six-week recess starting that same day, we now can't expect to have a new Farm Bill until at least after the midterm election in November.
Member of the Month - October 2018
October's Member of the Month: Maria Reade
Scholarships Available for Food Loves Tech Expo in NYC
Apply by Wednesday, Sept 19 to the Vermont Fresh Network Conference Program
BOOK REVIEW: Lean Logic, a Dictionary of the Future and How to Survive It, by David Fleming
A review of David Fleming’s Lean Logic, a Dictionary of the Future and How to Survive It (623 pages, Chelsea Green, 2016).