Posts by Rachel Carter
Farm Succession Planning in Vermont Shines Light for a New Generation of Farmers “I want to die with my boots on,” a New England farmer stated in a focus group…
Read MoreRiparian buffers prevent erosion, improve water quality, and build the resiliency of native habitats. Native trees and shrubs intertwine with one another, keeping 350-acres of flood plain intact along the…
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Local food is trending, but a regional food vision is what will re-localize our food system and agricultural economy—regional food that can be purchased at the grocery store Farmers and…
Read MoreFood safety planning tips from Vermont for new farmers and a refresher for all Water supply, soil quality, harvesting procedures, and adding livestock are early stage considerations in developing a…
Read MoreWhen does it make sense to incorporate pig farming into small scale farm diversification? Meat is hot in Vermont and pig farming is one of the most popular options to…
Read MoreStrengthening the landowner-farmer relationship with leasing and stewardship. Sustainability, simply stated, is the capacity to endure. But the high cost of land in Vermont, combined with the financial challenges of…
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Drawing the connection between diversified agriculture, renewable energy, and food production in Vermont Farmers across New England want to diversify operations, lower fuel and feed costs, and be more self-sufficient.…
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Vermont’s Farm to Plate Network offers farmer and producer examples of navigating the regional supply food chain to serve ‘local’ at institutions. School, hospitals, colleges, government agencies, and corporations…
Read MoreVermont Farm to Plate (F2P) Network unifies business, government & non-profits to scale up local food production & consumption by 2020 The Vermont Farm to Plate (F2P) Network is relocalizing…
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