NOFA-VT

10/28/2026

The fall issue of The Natural Farmer— the magazine of the Northeast Organic Farming Association—is out!

Be sure to check out the piece by NOFA-VT Executive Director Grace Oedel on the loss of luminaries like Wendell Berry (p. 9), and an article by NOFA-VT Climate Resilience Specialist Kevin Haggerty on Cultivating a Farmer-Led Regional Agroforestry Transformation (starting on p. 42)!

Wendell Berry and Aldo Leopold inspired my deep love for the earth and my obligation to follow a land ethic to maintain hope for the future. Since the passing of the agrarian icon and wisdom thinker, Wendell Berry, I’ve been rereading much of his work. In “A Vision”, he first challenges us, .....

10/27/2026

New virtual attendance option! Join us on Thursday, either in person in Richmond or online via Zoom, to dig into state seed policy!

https://www.nofavt.org/events/fall-organizing-meeting-state-seed-policy

This fall, NOFA-VT’s Member Organizing Meetings are bringing folks together to explore a Vermont Farm Bill that helps keep farmers on the land, strengthens our communities, and ensures everyone has access to delicious, healthy food.

One important piece of that conversation is seed sovereignty! Join us in Richmond on October 29 from 6–8 PM for a member organizing meeting focused on state seed policy and its connection to the broader vision for Vermont’s food and farming future.

Vermont’s thriving community-based seed exchange network is an important part of our food system, but proposed state seed policies in Vermont and across the country could undermine these valued practices, with implications for food security and our ability to save, share, and steward seeds. Seed sovereignty advocate and NOFA-VT Board member Alexis Yamash*ta will anchor the conversation.

We hope you’ll join us! Find meeting details and reserve your spot at the link below.

Interested in hosting a member organizing meeting in your community? Reach out to Jess at [email protected].

https://www.nofavt.org/events/fall-organizing-meeting-state-seed-policy

10/23/2026

https://www.hungerfreevt.org/2026-vermont-general-election-candidate-guide

10/23/2026

Did you know Foam Brewers teamed up with Vermont organic farmers to create two tasty Share the Harvest benefit brews?! 🍻

Both are goses: one brewed with coriander from Free Verse Farm in Chelsea, the other with watermelons from West Farm in Jeffersonville.

Our team recently popped into Foam’s Burlington taproom to try them both, and they got rave reviews! There’s still time to head to Foam’s Burlington taproom to try them both.

A percentage of each purchase supports NOFA-VT’s Share the Harvest fundraiser, benefiting our Farm Share Program. This double-impact program makes CSA shares more affordable for low-income households across Vermont while ensuring farmers receive full payment for their shares.

Learn more about Share the Harvest at NOFAVT.ORG/STH!

10/21/2026

This fall, NOFA-VT’s Member Organizing Meetings are bringing folks together to explore a Vermont Farm Bill that helps keep farmers on the land, strengthens our communities, and ensures everyone has access to delicious, healthy food.

One important piece of that conversation is seed sovereignty! Join us in Richmond on October 29 from 6–8 PM for a member organizing meeting focused on state seed policy and its connection to the broader vision for Vermont’s food and farming future.

Vermont’s thriving community-based seed exchange network is an important part of our food system, but proposed state seed policies in Vermont and across the country could undermine these valued practices, with implications for food security and our ability to save, share, and steward seeds. Seed sovereignty advocate and NOFA-VT Board member Alexis Yamash*ta will anchor the conversation.

We hope you’ll join us! Find meeting details and reserve your spot at the link below.

Interested in hosting a member organizing meeting in your community? Reach out to Jess at [email protected].

https://www.nofavt.org/events/fall-organizing-meeting-state-seed-policy

10/20/2026

As our Share the Harvest fundraiser rolls on, we’re feeling grateful to the many participating restaurants, co-ops, and other local businesses helping us raise vital funds for NOFA-VT’s Farm Share Program! This double-impact program helps low-income Vermonters access fresh, local food through discounted CSA shares while ensuring participating farms receive full payment.

Our staff recently visited Shelburne Farms—a participant in this year’s fundraiser—for a delicious brunch at the Inn!

You, too, can help us Share the Harvest simply by eating, drinking, and shopping at participating local restaurants, breweries, and businesses. Find the full list at the link below and plan your visit today!

https://www.nofavt.org/events/recurring-nofa-vt-events/share-harvest

10/19/2026

Love this spotlight on Strafford Organic Creamery and their vital efforts to be good stewards of the land while nourishing community!

As one of the last dairy farms in town, the Strafford Organic Creamery is working to keep its family-run operation going amid industry and workforce challenges.

10/17/2026

Learn about organic maple practices in action with Arnie Piper of Umbrella Hill Maple in Hyde Park, VT.

Be sure to check out the full-length video, produced in partnership with the Transition to Organic Partnership Program, where Arnie discusses supporting diversity at all forest levels, bird-friendly habitat, introduced plants, pests, stream crossings, and erosion control, and ends with his love of ramps.

https://youtu.be/l61tnu1kigM?si=bPQ2tMcWPDJbecfa

Umbrella Hill Maple has been certified organic by Vermont Organic Farmers since 2015.

10/16/2026

Check out this free 24-hour virtual event being live-streamed by our partners at Regeneration International! Be sure to tune in at 7:07 PM ET to hear from Vermont Organic Farmer Abbie Corse of Corse Farm Dairy!

10/16/2026