Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition
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“The State of Farming” draws strong turnout in Middlebury
The film will return for another Middlebury screening on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m.
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Film screenings support and celebrate Vermont agriculture
Community members are invited to screenings of “The State of Farming,” a new documentary that tells the story of Vermont agriculture through the voices of the farmers who…
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Interns are one future for Vermont farms
One local farmer believes that committed mentorship can make a difference.
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UVM Extension takes an early look at corn harvest
Vermont’s ongoing draught has created challenges for this year’s corn harvest.
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CVFC hosts dairy workshop on April 10
As the local and global community increasingly recognizes the importance of addressing climate change, protecting soil health, and improving water quality, the dairy industry has a unique opportunity…
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Letter to the editor: Vermont should take a cue from NY on seed legislation
The Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition, representing over 75 diversified farms in Addison and Chittenden County, has been a strong driver of economic growth and environmental stewardship in the…
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Farmers group celebrates growth at annual meeting
The Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition has seen plenty of growth during the past year, from welcoming new members and staff, to launching a workforce development program for local…
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Farmers and researchers mull climate change in Vt.
The past year has brought its fair share of weather-related challenges for Vermont farmers. Following summer floods and a damaging spring frost, growers around the state saw their…
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Program connects students with farms
Like most things, the future of agriculture in Vermont lies in the hands of younger generations. Today, many of those young Vermonters are leaving the state and pursuing…
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Meet Vijay Nazareth, head of the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition
Vijay Nazareth has experience in the private sector and in nonprofit management and finance, combined with a passion for conservation in agriculture and environmental stewardship.
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Farmers strive to remove label of ‘biggest polluters’
Dairy producers like those at Blue Spruce Farm in Bridport, Mike’s Farm in Addison and those affiliated with the Champlain Valley Farmers Coalition are showing how they are…
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Watch local farmers at work during 24-hour web event
VERMONT — Next week a special social media event will showcase a day in the life of Vermont farmers. #Farm24VT runs from 5 a.m. on Wednesday, May 12,…
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Public invited to interact with Vermont watershed groups at virtual meeting
Vermont’s three farmer watershed organizations invite their members, legislators, and the general public to attend their joint annual meeting this Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. on Zoom.…
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Roberts becomes CVFC’s first executive director
MIDDLEBURY — The Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition (CVFC) recently hired its first executive director. John Roberts, a founding member and CVFC’s first president, assumed the position on June…