Start planning for the Big E now

Vermonters and Vermont businesses who serve the agriculture industry are invited to apply to vend in the Vermont Building at the Big E Fair this coming autumn.

Local Lions fill holiday bellies with food baskets

Middlebury Lions Club members delivered holiday Food Baskets around Addison County on Dec. 20.

Food and forest businesses can get trade show grants

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets is accepting applications for Trade Show Assistance Grants, which would provide Vermont agricultural and forestry businesses with funds to exhibit and sell their Vermont products at trade shows targeting o … (read more)

New partnership supports Bristol chocolate business

Eat Vermont has acquired a minority stake in Farmhouse Chocolates and is helping the business modernize operations, expand its reach and plan for the future.

Housing organization holding food drive this Friday

Addison Housing Works, a nonprofit that provides affordable housing to build a stronger community in Addison County, will host a Community Food Drive this Friday, Dec. 5, from 2–4 p.m., at three of its properties.

Local caterers have lots to offer

Addison County is home to a variety of catering teams that specialize in anything from wood-fired pizza to Asian-inspired cuisine.

Vermont joins lawsuit against USDA over food stamp funding

Vermont joined a multi-state lawsuit on Tuesday that seeks to force the federal government to fund its largest food assistance program.

Jamaican street food cook opens jerk chicken restaurant in Vergennes

Castel’s Jerk Joint, which opened this past Friday at 15 Main St. in Vergennes, offers a range of Jamaican dishes and products.

New Farm to School service provider grant now open

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets has launched a new grant that provides comprehensive farm to school training, technical assistance, professional development, and resources to schools and early childhood programs across the state.

Letter to the editor: We must do more to meet our food production needs

We can grow more food. We can process more food locally. There are reasons we don’t or can’t. To address this challenge, we must make food production a public policy priority.

Foodaroo celebrates 10 years of fabulous food with cupcakes

Middlebury’s Foodaroo festival will celebrate 10 years at the Marble Works River Front Park in Middlebury on Sunday, Aug. 3, 4-8 p.m., with cupcakes, music and live entertainment.

Orwell gears up for summer Food Fest

Orwell’s scenic town green will host three farmers markets this summer that will showcase local growers while offering residents and visitors a bounty of fresh food.

Inflation, flooding hamper charitable food efforts

MIDDLEBURY — Inflation, housing instability and the rising costs of fuel have all contributed to unprecedented use of the Middlebury food shelf at Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects (HOPE) this summer. And record rainfall this summer is taking a toll on s … (read more)

Climate Matters: Food justice and climate resiliency

What do food justice and climate resiliency actually look like? Few can deny that one of Vermont’s best attributes is its commitment to locally grown food. 

American Legion posts donate food to Porter

MIDDLEBURY — The Bristol, Middlebury and Vergennes American Legion posts are joining forces to thank Porter Medical Center workers for their service during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Post 19 in Bristol, Post 27 in Middlebury and Post 14 in Vergennes a … (read more)

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