ACORN's mission is to promote the health and growth of local food and agriculture in Vermont's Champlain Valley.
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We network the network
...beyond just Addison County!
Find us on FB at Addison County Relocalization Network
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 Last year's Forum, an engaging opportunity for all attendees!
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Congratulations to Shacksbury on your wide distribution making Addison County, Vermont proud! We are so happy with your success!
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Did you know?
Pryzm Chocolates uses
hemp flowers from local Vermont farmers who use exclusively organic methods to produce the beautiful, premium buds used in their products. They work hard to preserve the true flavors of the hemp flowers, producing products that are not just safe and effective, but also that taste as nature intended.
You can find their new products at Provisionary in Vergennes and other fine stores throughout the area.
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Input from growers regarding regulations
Do you experience any burdensome federal regulations? The SBA wants to hear about them! Please share the specifics on the regulation, who the governing body is, and why it is particularly burdensome.
Examples of what the SBA is looking for: onsite slaughterhouse inspectors, FSMA, state versus federal regs on hemp.
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Hearty fare, just over the hill
Often forgotten as part of Addison County...Hancock has a sweet little store at the corner of 125 & 100. Stop in
Hubbard's Country Store for some great home cooking, fabulous lunches, light groceries & gifts. If you have a sweet tooth they create amazing treats.
Tell Sarah, ACORN sent you.
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Addison Allies Network, a group of volunteers working to integrate migrant dairy workers in the county. With transportation for errands & appointments, English language support and clothing, this dedicated group invites new volunteer in helping reduce isolation of dairy workers while assisting farmers in blending our community through acts of humanitarianism. For more info:
addisonalliesnetwork@gmail.com
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Smile.Amazon.com
Then choose us as your charity.
A portion of your purchase will go directly to us!
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Share your food stories
Join ACORN in #Rooted in Vermont
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Coming Right Up!
This event connects buyers, producers across all food categories, distributors and food system thinkers. The 2018 Forum will be held
Wednesday, November 7 at Kirk Alumni Hall, Middlebury College, from 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
There will be a panel, a Keynote by April Moulaert of Vermont Tortilla Company and plenty of time to work the room, network and build strong alliances that promote stronger business to business partnerships.
Panelists include Netaka White, hemp consultant, Marikje Shemendine of It's Arthur's Fault! Sauces and Marinades, Rosalie Schleinig of Red Tomato Produce, Thomas Wentworth, Farm to Plate Consultant, Joshua Pfiel of Vermont Pepperworks and Eli Lesser Goldsmith of Healthy Living, among other notable speakers.
We have been receiving fabulous feedback on this unique format which guarantees time to delve into deep conversations and work together to meet Vermont's Farm to Plate goals.
We have only a handful of spaces remaining for farmers & food producers!
Sign up NOW scholarships are available.
$25 registration fee includes light refreshments, beverages and a local foods lunch.
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Seriously, 2018 Tour de Farms
was Amazing!
 As we predicted the 2018
Tour de Farms was the best ever! We have so many stellar new relationships with farms and food producers and as luck would have it gorgeous weather! An enormous thank you to Amelia Norris, event planner holding a crazy deck of cards for an entirely new route. We are so grateful for your attention to detail. Designing a new route is a team effort with many hands, thank you to all the ACORN TdF committee members. Having an organizer that can handle so many details really matters in our end result.
Of course, we couldn't do this without huge support from farms, food manufacturers, restaurants, sponsors and riders. By you teaming up with us you help make our programming possible.
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VVBGA is Recruiting!
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Let's increase the viability of the VT Vegetable & Berry Growers Association! Please invite new potential businesses by asking vendors and other farms to
join up, and/or to consider sponsoring the
Annual Meeting (which keeps registration fees low). Growers if you haven't yet....buy an ad in the Annual Meeting booklet, and reserve an exhibit table if desired.
This annual meeting is a highlight of the winter for so many farmers. Vegetable & berry growers, Save the date J
an. 21, 2019 at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee.
Commercial members can join ($55/year) and sign up for sponsorships
($500 or $1,000) This membership organization has one of the most vital peer to peer engagement in the state. Let's set a goal of 15 new memberships form Addison County!
In case you need a reminder, or didn't know, this has extension agent Vern Grubinger's amazing-ness attached to it. Join now. Feel good. Do good
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Harvest of the Month: Kale
It's time for slow roasting and quick sautes. Add this easiest of greens to your soups, braises, salads or sautes.
Harvest of the Month is all about seasonal eating for EVERYBODY. Farmers, use the resources in your CSA e-news updates to help promote seasonal home cooking. A big shout out to all the farmers using the HOM materials to educate their customers.
Use the recipes & resource materials at your farmstands and in your displays at farmers' market
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Events & Opportunities
Annual Producer, Buyer, Distributor Forum at Middlebury College
For Growers, food manufactures, distributors and buyers... If you are a food business, plan on attending this networking event to help scale or inquire about distribution options to sell within Vermont or the region. Grab your spot now, only a handful are available
November 14
ACORN Annual Meeting at 4:00
Otter Creek Brewing Middlebury
Hear what we are up celebrate our network over appetizers & cash bar. We would love to enjoy your company!
November 1 & 2
Killington, VT
NEW! NOFA Resource
Farmstand audit tool will help you be a better retailer. Look at your business in a new deliberate, measured light. This is a great project for slower winter months and to be revisited when your retail season is in high gear. A shout out to Maura of
Lester Farm for her keen eyes on this project.
Jobs:
Chef & baker:
Otter Creek Bakery seeks their successors to take over this well established bakery in downtown Middlebury
Vermont Research Updates from the 2018
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VT Fresh Network is hosting educational webinars. Check out complete info on their
website, but here is a teaser:
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