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Congratulations to VSFA Member Vanguard Renewables on receiving the 2020 Energy Vision Leadership Award! The press release highlights the steps the company has been taking to be part of the energy revolution for organic waste. The Salisbury, Vermont anaerobic digester was highlighted in this release as well!
Fall and Vermont maple syrup go hand in hand! This season, join the Vermont Agency of Agriculture to celebrate their first ever Maple 100, in partnership with Vermont Tourism, to discover hundreds of maple activities, adventures, and maple-inspired products across the state. Find events, specialty products,…
Member Spotlight: ImageTek Labels
Press Release: Seven Vermont Specialty Food Producers Win Annual 2020 sofi Awards
VSFA Members can apply for a grant that will help to offset the costs of participating in business-to-business trade shows in 2020. Members may be reimbursed for registration costs, up to $475. Details and Requirements: Business must be a current, active member of VSFA Business is already registered…
Vermont COVID-19 Agriculture Assistance Program (VCAAP) Agriculture and Working Lands Assistance Grant application available August 19th
In 1992 Vermont Fresh Pasta was founded in the basement of Tricia and Ken Jarecki’s Killington restaurant Powderhounds. For the past 28 years they have been producing their line of fresh and local pasta, ravioli, and sauces.
Governor Phil Scott this morning announced that effective August 1st masks will be required to be worn inside public places and outside if it is not possible to practice social distancing. This requirement will apply to everyone over the age of 2 years, except when eating, drinking, exercising or participating…
Member Spotlight: Sherpa Foods
Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label coming January 2021 "On May 27, 2016, the FDA published final rules on the new Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods to reflect new scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease. The new label makes…