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An Addison County Relocalization Network (ACORN) publication produced in partnership with the Addison Independent

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Table of Contents All about ACORN........................................... page 4 Articles......................... pages 7, 8, 11, 35, 36, 38, 44 Farm map and key............................................... 12-13 Directory of local food and farms..........14-31, 33 Farmers’ Markets & Community Meals.......... 42 Local Food Shelves................................................. 45 Index of food products.......................................... 47

The ACORN Guide to Local Food and Farms 2015-2016

Project Contributors

Project editor — Jonathan Corcoran Contributing writers — Matthew Witten, Emily Hoyler,

Rachel Carter, Christy Lynn, Gretchen Cotel,

Lea Calderon-Guthe Directory — Susan Smiley, Lea Calderon-Guthe Ad production — Anna Harrington,

The Addison Independent Map: Claire Tebbs & Kevin Behm of ACRPC,

Lea Calderon-Guthe Design: Sue Leggett, The Addison Independent Publishers: Addison County Relocalization Network and The Addison Independent Printer: Upper Valley Press, North Haverhill, NH Cover art: photos submitted by Jennifer Blackwell

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Welcome to spring and to the sixth edition of the Guide, our biggest and best ever!

We have lots of good news to share with you: The Big Picture: The Addison County Local Food Index grew a healthy 6.7% in 2014 to $5,135,204. The index tracks the wholesale value of local foods (Vermont-plus 30 miles) purchased last year by the Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op, Greg’s Meat Market, Middlebury College, Porter Medical Center and Addison Northeast Co-operative Food Service.

The Town of Middlebury’s Office of Business Development is working hard to close a deal to move Vermont Livestock from Ferrisburgh into a new meat processing plant in the shire town’s industrial park. Full Sun is building out their new oilseed processing facility in Middlebury to produce a line of locally-grown cooking oils.

Every elementary school in Addison County’s three school districts now has a school garden. Every school is also now enrolled in Harvest of the Month, a statewide food education and marketing campaign for locally-grown foods. ACORN is partnering with pre-schools, schools, and food retailers to expand Harvest of the Month into their menus and signage.

The Middlebury College student organization EatReal is working with Dining Services and the Environmental Council to increase the amount of real food purchased in the 7,000 meals it serves every day to 30% using the standards established by the Real Food Challenge.

ACORN is collaborating with HOPE, the Hannaford Career Center, the Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op, the Charterhouse Coalition, Salvation Farms and the Vermont Department of Health on the Addison County Community Food Project. The goal of the project is to explore the feasibility of expanding the harvest of gleaned crops from local farms for processing into food for the county’s foodshelves and community meal programs.

Don’t miss these upcoming ACORN events: Sustainable Living Expo: Saturday, April 11, at Middlebury Union High School from 9 AM-4 PM. Go to www.acornvt.org/sle2015 for more information.

Farm-to-School Curriculum Workshop: Monday, April 13, at Cornwall School from 4:30 – 7:30 PM. Stone Soup Soirée: Thursday, May 7, at Lincoln Peak Winery from 6-8 PM. Grow It!: Gardening workshop on Tuesday, May 19, at Cornwall School.

Tour de Farms: Saturday, September 26, in Bristol.

I’d like to thank all of our researchers, writers, and mappers and the wonderful staff at The Addison Independent, including Christy Lynn and Anna Harrington, for their contributions. It takes a whole lot of people to bring this Guide to life and that includes YOU, dear reader. Please support our generous advertisers with your business and help to further strengthen our community!

Jonnie Corcoran, Executive Director, ACORN

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THE RIGHT TO FOOD POWER, POLICY AND POLITICS IN THE 21ST CENTURY JUNE 16-17, 2015 • BURLINGTON, VT www.uvm.edu/foodsystemssummit

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Coalition promotes water-wise farming

By MATTHEW WITTEN It is heartening to know that there are farmers who want to do right by rivers and streams. I have recently attended meetings involving the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition, and am impressed with the farmers’ committment to reducing erosion and nutrient run-off into our waterways.

At their annual meeting in January, the Farmer Coalition featured the work of several farmers, including Ben Gleason and Sam Burr of Addison County, who have made efforts to reduce water pollution. In a presentation about his collaboration with the Lewis Creek Association and state and federal agencies, Sam Burr of Last Resort Farm in Monkton showed how he tried some “hard” (rocks) and “soft” (woody materials) methods to stabilize eroding The Clifford gullies on a steep section of his land that farm hosted leads down to Pond Brook, which flows 200 different into Lewis Creek. cover crop plots This bank-remediation project followed some intensive water quality with different mixtures, timing monitoring done by the Lewis Creek Association and Addison County River and manure Watch Collaborative that identified applications, “hot spots” of pollution in the Pond planted by Creek subwatershed. Funding to UVM Extension. do the monitoring came from the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. It was discovered that a high level of “phosphorus was coming from high flows off particular reaches” of the brook, including a reach where Last Resort Farm borders it, according to Marty Illick, executive director of the Lewis Creek Association.

Burr described working with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to place fabric and large stones that will slow stormwater flow while still letting rainwater seep into the ground in a more controlled way. He also worked with engineer Roy Schiff to create less expensive log- and brush-based gully stabilization that will be less durable but easier to replace in the future. This spring runoff will be the first test of these different methods.

Another encouraging project I saw the Farmer Coalition undertake was a cover crop workshop in November on the Clifford Farm in Starksboro — it was attended by vegetable growers as well as dairy farmers. The Clifford farm hosted 200 different cover crop plots with different mixtures, timing and manure applications, planted by UVM Extension. On that cold, grey, rainy day, bright green leaves filled the spaces between

KIRSTEN WORKMAN OF UVM Extension demonstrates cover crop trials in November at the Clifford Farm in Starksboro.

rows of corn stubble. These were rye, clover, radish, vetch and other low-growing plants that serve one or more functions: fixing nutrients, holding soil in place, and reducing rain’s impact.

Farmer Eric Clifford said, “I have already seen the benefits from cover cropping, and I know we will see even more down the line as we get more experience and knowledge.”

Matthew Witten is the director of Addison County River Watch Collaborative and wrote this article with help from Kirsten Workman and Nate Severy of UVM Extension’s Champlain Valley Crop, Soil, and Pasture Team (who also staff the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition).

Farm to school: Where core standards and apple cores meet

By EMILY HOYLER CORNWALL — Have you ever grown popcorn? I hadn’t until last spring when I planted it with my soon-to-be third grade class at the Bingham School in Cornwall. It almost seemed as if my students themselves had transformed into popping kernels as they joyously danced around the muddy garden that June day. When we returned to school in August we marveled at our popcorn’s silky purple tassels. Our

popcorn dreams came to fruition in October when our meager crop had finally dried enough to pop, and all 16 of us enjoyed a small handful of patience.

Even if you haven’t spent any time in a public school lately, you’ve probably heard a lot about the Common Core State Standards, and the Next Generation Science Standards — the new learning standards that outline what students should (See Cores, Page 35)

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What is the food system, why does it matter?

By RACHEL CARTER VERMONT — Local food movements are trending across the country. For some, it’s the next “in” thing to do, but for many Vermonters, supporting local agriculture has been a way of life long before it was trendy.

A food system includes all components of how food is produced and distributed — everything from farm viability and labor costs to consumer demand and food access to education and energy.

Our current food system is out of balance. We are far too reliant on food grown and distributed outside of our region and decisions made outside of our control. Even in locally conscious Vermont, only an estimated 5% of the food consumed by Vermonters is actually produced here.

There are seven core areas that comprise the food system and all of them need to be working in harmony together to successfully “relocalize” Vermont’s food system.

Nutrient management is the effective use of nutrients — primarily nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium — from food waste, livestock manure, cover crops, and synthetic fertilizer to other amendments that minimize negative impacts of nutrient losses on the environment while providing sufficient nutrients for crop and animal growth throughout their life cycles.

Farm inputs are resources such as land, soil, fertilizer, animal feed, seed, labor, equipment, and energy that are essential for food production. Inputs are the expenses of a farm, and so changes in input costs have a significant effect on the viability of a farm.

Production is the actual activity of growing and raising food that includes different scales of production (e.g., small, medium, large) for different markets (direct-to-consumer, retail, wholesale). Major categories include dairy production, livestock grown for meat, maple syrup, fruits and vegetables, grains, honey, beer, hard cider, spirits, wine, and fish.

Processing converts raw produce and animal products into value-added food that can be transported longer distances, keep longer on store shelves, and meet consumer demands.

Wholesale distribution is the aggregation and resale of food to institutional, commercial, and retail (e.g. restaurants and supermarkets) markets.

Retail distribution is the selling of food direct to either consumers through CSAs, farmers’ markets, and farm stands or direct to retail locations including grocery stores, country stores, food co-ops, schools, hospitals, and restaurants.

Consumer demand drives the marketplace. Where our food comes from and where people buy food are key variables for understanding how to boost consumer demand for local food products.

The entire state of Vermont has pulled together to develop the most comprehensive food system plan in the country to strengthen the working landscape, improve the profitability of farms and food enterprises, maintain environmental resilience, and increase local food access for all Vermonters. Known as Vermont’s Farm to Plate Initiative, the state is now in its fourth year out of 10 where businesses, government, and non-profits are working together to develop Vermont’s farm and food economy that builds upon the Vermont brand and our working landscape.

Learn more about how Vermont is relocalizing how food gets from farm to plate, both in our state and the region at www.

VTFarmtoPlate.com.

Rachel Carter is homesteader who lives in Plainfield, Vermont. She is the communications director at the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, the non-profit organization that coordinates Vermont’s Farm to Plate Initiative. She is also a journalist and recent co-author of “VERMONT: An Explorer’s Guide.”

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Golden Russet: Portrait of a farm success

through September. Golden Russet also offers a fall share just for

By CHRISTY LYNN ADDISON COUNTY — Golden Russet Farm sits amidst October and November with pick-ups every other week rather a wide stretch of land overlooking Lake Champlain and than every week.

While shareholders can expect many of the classic summer and the Adirondacks to the west. It is stunning farmland in the northwestern corner of Shoreham, one corner of the county that fall vegetables ranging from tomatoes and lettuce to cucumbers, has probably looked relatively similar for the last hundred years. beans and onions, Golden Russet also focuses heavily on what Judy and Will Stevens, Golden Russet owners, are celebrating Judy calls “storage crops” like potatoes, rutabagas, cabbage, their 35th year as local organic farmers, having first started their carrots and other root vegetables.

“It came out of what we were really capable of business on a Monkton farm in 1981. They moved doing, with small kids and a busy schedule,” Judy the farm to the Shoreham property in 1984 and have been producing fresh vegetables and plants “There’s a new and said. “But we’ve grown into it and have a great strong commitment routine for caring for and storing vegetables to sell there ever since. deep into the winter.” This year Golden Russet was Their produce has been largely sold through to eating well and direct wholesale to places like the Middlebury eating locally, and able to ship vegetables to the local markets and through the middle of February.

Natural Foods Co-op, and City Market and Healthy that’s great for us.” restaurants In addition to the traditional CSA program, Living in Burlington. However, they also supply — Judy Stevens Golden Russet partners with the NOFA Senior fresh vegetables and herbs to the Shoreham Inn, Farm Share program for income-eligible seniors American Flatbread and Vergennes Laundry.

The Stevenses and their seasonal staff had been vending at run through an American Legion Auxiliary board in Brandon. the Burlington and then the Middlebury farmers’ markets until The program is funded through the USDA and provides fresh about two years ago when the couple decided to cut back and local vegetables from farms like Golden Russet to more than 60 focus on their CSA (community supported agriculture) and direct seniors each year.

Golden Russet also works with HOPE (Helping Overcome wholesale partners rather than spend the time and resources at the Poverty’s Effects), the anti-poverty agency in Middlebury, to farmers’ markets.

CSA shareholders through Golden Russet can expect a unique provide minimally blemished vegetables to the local food shelf. variety of fresh and organic vegetables, herbs and flowers each In 2014 Golden Russet donated more than 8,000 pounds of fresh week as they come to the farm to collect their bounty. There are vegetables to HOPE’s food shelf.

Looking back over the years, Judy Stevens said she and Will options to pick your own with certain veggies like tomatoes and cucumbers and an opportunity to make choices about the specific have seen a fair amount of change, many of it encouraging for a varietals that fit your weekly needs (kale or spinach or chard or local organic farmer.

“For one, there has been a huge increase in the number of arugula, for example).

Each year varies slightly in capacity, but Judy Stevens said that people who are interested in eating organically,” she said. “When they are typically able to offer CSA shares to about 35 families the farm was just getting going in the early 1980s there were a year. The summer CSA package begins in mid-June and runs certainly people here and there who paid a lot of attention to organic, but around the late ’80s it started to really catch on and gain a lot of public and media attention. It’s been rapid growth ever since.”

In general, the Stevenses feel fortunate that people in Vermont are pretty aware and interested in what they’re eating, “but specifically there’s a new and strong commitment to eating well and eating locally, and that’s great for us,” Judy said.

That said, with an increase in demand there’s also been an increase in competition. When the Stevenses first began farming in Addison County there weren’t many other farms doing the same thing. Now, there are new farms starting each year and people can be really selective about where they go.

(See Golden Russet, Page 36) Will and Judy Stevens

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35. Adams Berry Farm 7. Addison Hop Farm 142. Agricola Farm 55. Al’s Farm Fresh Eggs 134. Animal Farm 71. Ariels Honey Infusions 63. Ayer Family Diversified Farm 107. Barnumtown Farms 163. Bee Happy Vermont 102. Bella Farm, LLC 126. Berry Meadow Farm 128. Bloomers 80. Blue Ledge Farm 78. Bob’s Woodworx 185. Boundbrook Farm 103. Boyer’s Orchard 166. Brace Sugarhouse 89. Breault Family Farm 21. Bridport Creamery 29. Bristol Community Gardens 125. Brookside Stock Farm 72. Burnt Rock Farm 37. Cackleberry Plantation 156. Champlain Orchards 25. Champlain Valley Alpacas 90. Champlain Valley Apiaries 117. Champlain Valley Bees and Queens 96. Champlain Valley Creamery 1. Champlain Valley Farm 42. Charlotte Berry Farm 23. Cindy’s Incredible Vermont Edibles 173. Crown Point Alpacas 58. Dakin Farm 120. Dan and Pat Kennelly 99. Dancing Bee Gardens 77. Depot Farm Supply 155. Doolittle Farm 152. Douglas Orchard 187. Duclos and Thompson 165. Dunham Family Maple 136. Eagle’s Flight Farm 59. Earth House Farm 91. Elmer Farm 153. Elysian Fields 26. Fairy Tale Farm 12. Falkenberry Farm 70. Family Cow Farmstand 138. Farmhouse Table

Farm Directory

Map Key 109. Field of Dreams 64. Flatlander Farm 54. Flowerpower VT 11. Foggy Meadow Farm 162. Footprint Farm 190. Four Pillars Farm 82. Foxcroft Farm Harvest Program 43. Fresh View Farm 139. Fryston Farm Grazers 66. Full Moon Farm 56. Garden Goddess 75. Garland Goat Soap 74. Gildrien Farm 22. Gleason Grains 150. Golden Russet Farm 110. Golden Well Farm & Apiaries 18. Good Earth Farm 115. Green Pasture Meats 178. Green Street Gardens 119. Greenhaven Gardens 98. Happy Valley Orchard 5. Harrison’s Home Grown 2. Harwood Farm 105. Heavenly Honey Apiary 50. Hibernia Farm 28. Hillsboro Sugarworks 88. Isham Brook Farm 182. Kayhart Beef 60. Kimball Brook Farm 10. Kingston Place Farm 129. Lake Home Farm 6. Lakeway Farm 62. LaLumiere Farm and Greenhouse 34. Layn Farm Meats and More 132. Lazy Dog Farm 130. Ledge Haven Farm 189. Ledge Hill Farm 92. LedgEnd Farm 51. Lemon Fair Honey Works 122. Lester Farm 169. Lewis Creek Farm 188. Lila’s Milk 111. Lincoln Peak Vineyard 106. Little Hogback Farm 27. Lower Notch Berry Farm 171. Maggie Brook Sugarworks 148. Maple Meadow Farm 8. Maple Ridge Meats

15. Maple View Farm Alpacas 73. Maple Wind Farm 93. Marble Rose Farm 44. Meeting Place Pastures 86. Meetinghouse Farm 87. Metta Earth Institute.

101. Middlebury Community Gardens 4. Mike’s Farm 172. Miller Hill Farm 40. Miskell’s Premium Organics 118. Misty Knoll Farm 186. Monument Farms 45. Mountain Meadows 104. Mountain Warrior Farm 145. Mountainyard Farm 79. Mt. Pleasant Sugar Works 20. Neshobe River Company 33. New Leaf Organics 36. Nitty Gritty Grain Co. 144. Nola’s Secret Garden 31. Norm Booska 67. Norris Berry Farm 161. Norris Sugarworks 85. North Country Roots 146. North Hollow Farm 83. Oliver Hill Farm 113. Olivia’s Croutons 97. Omar’s Uncommon Fruits 112. Open View Farm 124. Orb Weaver Farm 94. Otter Creek Brewing, Wolaver’s Organics, The Shed 141. Otter Creek Farm 184. Otter Creek Heritage Farm 19. Otter Valley Winery 41. Paradiso Farm LLC 3. Pork Shop 168. Purinton Gardens 135. Red Sky Farm 69. Red Wagon Plants Inc 121. Riverbend Farm 183. Riverfront Gardens 140. Roads End Cattle Co. 170. Rockville Market Farm 48. Rowe Crest Farm 131. Royce Hill Farm 176. Rup’s Custom Cutting and Smoking 167. Russell Farm

65. Scott’s Greenbush Gardens 151. Sentinel Pine Orchard 95. Shacksbury Inc. 164. Shaker Mountain Farm 38. Shakey Ground Farm 133. Singing Cedar Farmstead 57. SMB Cattle Co. 114. Smith family farm 154. Solar Haven Farm 16. Spotted Dog Family Farm 174. Stonebottom Farm 137. Stonewood Farm 81. Summer’s Gale Farm 46. Sunrise Orchards 52. Sunset Hill Garden & Nursery 147. Sunshine Valley Berry Farm 123. Sweet Hill Farm 127. Sylvan Shades Farm 76. Taconic End Farm 32. The Last Resort Farm 158. Tio Grain Farm 175. Trevin Farm 68. Trillium Hill Farm 191. Triple K Farm 47. Twig Farm 177. Understory farm 39. Unity Farm 149. Unity Farm 181. Vadeboncoeur Nougat 180. Vergennes Community Garden 143. Vermont Edible Landscapes 14. Vermont Fiber Mill & Studio 61. Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing Co. 100. Vermont Natural Ag Products Inc 9. Vermont Natural Beef 159. Vermont Tradewinds Farm 13. Vermont Yogurt Company 24. Wagner Ranch 84. Weed Farm 116. Wendy and Randy Butler 160. Whistle Pig Farm 49. Williams Farm 108. willowell community garden 53. Windfall Orchard 179. Woodman Hill Orchard 17. Woods Market Garden 157. Work and Days Farm 30. Yore Fare Farm

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Farm Directory Addison 1. Champlain Valley Farm Ethan Gevry | Rt. 22A Addison | 349-0699, 759-2238 Products: Beef, Pork, Ear Corn Availability: Farm Direct 2. Harwood Farm Alden Harwood | 1582 Route 17, East Addison | 989-0479 | aldenh@gmwireless.net Products: Beef, Compost.

Availability: Middlebury Farmers Market, Farm Direct 3. Pork Shop Rob Hunt |1133 Jersey St., Addison | 759-2618 Products: Beef, Pork, Retail Cuts Availability: Farm Direct, Green Pasture Meats 4. Mike’s Farm Mike Eastman | 435 Town House Road, Addison | 759-2764 Products: Certified Organic Beef, Bulk Milk Availability: Farm Direct 5. Harrison’s Home Grown Melanie Harrison | 8180 Route 22A, Addison | 759-2605 | ptpatrick@gmavt.net Products: Organic Beef, Retail Cuts Availability: Farm Direct 6. Lakeway Farm Beth Pratt | 3057 Lake Street, Addison | 349-6100 |eepratt@gmavt.net Products: Vegetables, Sweet Potatoes, Popcorn, USDA Inspected Beef, Cage Free Chickens and Turkeys, Retail Cuts, Eggs Availability: Farm Direct, VT Fresh Network

Working to ensure that the food produced in Addison County is available to everyone who lives in Addison County.

PO Box 165, 282 Boardman Street, Middlebury VT 802-388-3608 • ww.hope-vt.org

7. Addison Hop Farm Kristofer Anderson | 3250 Town Line Road, Addison | addisonhopyard@gmail.com | www. addisonhopfarm.com Products: Cascade, Brewer’s Gold and Newport hops to local breweries, cider-makers and homebrewers.

Availability: Our website, Facebook page, or by phone.

Benson 8. Maple Ridge Meats Greg Hathaway | 464 Stage Road, Benson | 537-2811 | mapleridgemeats@gmail.com | www. mapleridgemeats.com Services: Full service USDA slaughter/processing facility.

9. Vermont Natural Beef Bob Stannard | 1943 Stage Road, Benson | 537-3711 | www.vermontnaturalbeef.com Products: Beef, Custom Cut and Delivered, Retail Cuts Availability: Farm Direct, Website 10. Kingston Place Farm Janice Burton| 1293 Park Hill Road, Benson | 537-3167 | outandaboutgal@aol.com Products: Organic Hay, Wool Availability: Farm Direct 11. Foggy Meadow Farm Sally Beckwith | 2494 Lake Road, Benson | 537-4754 | foggymeadowfarm@shoreham.net Products: Over 40 veg crops, specializing in Spring Greens.

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Farm Directory 12. Falkenberry Farm Bob Ambrozaitis | 1520 Park Hill Road, Benson | 537-2979 | jojoerobert@yahoo.com Products: Rabbits, Goats, Turkey, Beef, Eggs.

Services: Farm Stays Availability: Farm Direct

20. Neshobe River Company Bob Foley | 79 Stone Mill Dam Road, Brandon | 802-247-8002 | neshoberiverwinery@gmail.com | www.neshoberiverwinery.com Products: Grape Wine And Cassis From Our Black Currants. Home Of Foley Brothers Brewery.

Services: Farm Stays

Brandon 14. Vermont Fiber Mill & Studio Deb Bratton | 185 Adams Road, Brandon | 802-236-9158 | vtfibermill@gmail.com | vermontfibermill.com Located at Maple View Farm Alpacas in Brandon, VT Services: custom processing of fiber into high quality batts, roving, yarn and felt, customer rental of the FeltLOOM, hosting fiber related workshops.

15. Maple View Farm Alpacas Deb & Ed Bratton | 185 Adams Road, Brandon | 802-247-5412 | mvfalpacas@gmail.com | mapleviewfarmalpacas.com Products: Products made from luxurious alpaca fiber 16. Spotted Dog Family Farm Charles Wilson| 1516 Hollow Road, Brandon | 247-6076 | vermontirishdexters.com Products: Grass Fed Beef, Retail Cuts 17. Wood’s Market Garden Jon & Courtney Satz | 93 Wood Lane, Brandon | 247-6630 | woodsmarketgarden@me.com | www. woodsmarketgarden.com Products: Organic Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Full Range Of Vegetables, Organic Vegetable Starter Plants, Gorgeous Hanging Flowering Baskets, Annuals, Perennials, Dried Beans, Oil Seed Crops, Baked Goods, Jam, Honey, Maple Syrup And Pickles Services: CSA, PYO Strawberries 18. Good Earth Farm Hannah Davidson | 142 Steinberg Road, Brandon | 310-8534 neshobecsa@gmail.com Products: Vegetables, organic, and vegetable seedlings Services: CSA 19. Otter Valley Winery Ursula Zahn | 1246 Franklin St., Route 7 Brandon | 247-6644 | ottervalleywinery@yahoo. com | ottervalleywinery.com Products: Wine and Wine Related Products, Tasting Room Availability: Winery Direct

Bridport 21. Bridport Creamery Julie Danyew & Nicole Foster | 3284 A Lake St., Bridport | 758-6800 | bridportcreamery@gmail. com | bridportcreamery.com Products: Artisanal Cheese, Pasteurized and Raw Milk Cheeses, Aged Raw Goat Milk Cheeses.

Availability: Pratt’s Market, Duclos and Thompson Farm, Monument Farms Dairy, Greg’s Meat Market, MNFC, Orwell Gas and Go, Buxton’s Store and every Saturday at the Rutland Farmers Market year round 22. Gleason Grains Ben Gleason | 2076 East St., Bridport | 758-2476 | gleasongrains@gmail.com

Patricia A. Hannaford

Career Center Educating the Future Farmers of Addison County Courses in:

• Sustainable Agriculture • Plant & Animal Science • Forestry & Natural Resources • Mechanical Science • Diesel Technology

VISIT US at www.hannafordcareercenter.org and on Facebook

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Farm Directory 23. Cindy’s Incredible Vermont Edibles Cindy Myrick | Hemenway Hill Bridport | 236-8800 | myrick@middlebury.edu Products: Coconut Maple Crunch, Maple Syrup, Brandywine Ginger Marmalade, Pickles, Pickled Beets, Dilly Beans, Seasonal Uncommon Specialty Low/Naturally Sweetened Jams.

Availability: Middlebury Farmers Market, Mail Order 24. Wagner Ranch Phil Wagner | 314 N. Cream Hill Road, Bridport | 758-2912| wagnerranch@hotmail.com | wagnerranchvt.com Products: Natural Angus Beef, Pork, Turkey, Retail Cuts Availability: Farm Direct 25. Champlain Valley Alpacas Les Foshay | 152 Merino Lane, Bridport | 758-3276 | alpaca@wcvt.com | champlainvalleyalpacas.org Products: Vineyard, Grass-fed Beef, Alpacas Services: Wedding and Anniversary party venue, Family farm vacation, farm stays in a guest cottage Availability: Farm Direct

Specializing in practical, edible, and organic plants for the home landscape.

26. Fairy Tale Farm Alissa Shethar | Bridport | 415-602-0737 | info@fairytalefarm.net | fairytalefarm.net Products: Aged Cow and Sheep Milk Cheeses, Wool and Lamb, Goat Cheeses Availability: Area Farmers’ Markets, Retail Stores, and our Farmstand.

Bristol 27. Lower Notch Berry Farm Al Lunna | 1946 Lower Notch Road, Bristol | 453-4220 | lowernotchbf@gmail.com Products: Blueberries & Raspberries Services: PYO 28. Hillsboro Sugarworks Dave Folino | 270 Rounds Road, Bristol| 453-5462 | dffolino@gmavt.net | www. hillsborosugarworks.com Products: Certified Organic Maple Syrup Services: Maple Open House Check for Dates 29. Bristol Community Gardens lilyhinrichsen@gmail.com | 1 South St., Bristol | bristolcommunitygarden.weebly.com Services: Community Garden Sites 30. Yore Fare Farm Anthony Myrick | 11 Stoney Hill Road, Bristol | 349-4961 | yorefarefarm@hotmail.com Products: Pastured Chicken, Ducks, Pork, Eggs 31. Norm Booska Norm Booska | 149 Lower Notch Road, Bristol | 453-5653 Products: Raspberries, Black Raspberries, Blackberries Availability: Middlebury Natural Foods Co-Op 32. The Last Resort Farm Sam and Eugenie Doyle-Burr | 2246 Tyler Bridge Road, Bristol | 453-2847 | Localfood@ lastresortfarm.com | www.lastresortfarm.com Products: Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Carrots, Chard, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Green beans, Herbs, Kale, Onions, Ginger, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Spinach, Summer squash, Winter Squash, Organic Eggs, Hay, and Non Organic Trout.

Availability: Farm Direct, Farm Share program, Richmond Farmers Market, Healthy Living, City Market

WWW.REDWAGONPLANTS.COM • 802.482.4060 RETAIL & WHOLESALE • HINESBURG, VERMONT

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Farm Directory 33. New Leaf Organics Jill Kopel | Bristol | 349-7369 | newleaf@gmavt.net | newleaforganics.org Products: Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Chard, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Green beans, Herbs, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Radishes, Rutabagas, Spinach, Summer squash, Turnips, Winter Squash, flower arrangements for weddings Services: Summer and Winter CSA programs Availability: Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op, Waitsfield and Winooski Farmers Markets from May-October.

34. Layn Farm Meats and More Heather Layn | 3204 Bristol Rd., Bristol | 453-6919 Products: pork, beef, chicken, eggs, turkey, corn, alpaca fiber and felted items.

Availabilty: Farm Direct

Charlotte 35. Adams Berry Farm Adam Hausman | 985 Bingham Brook Road.

Charlotte | 578-9093 | adam@adamsberryfarm.com 36. Nitty Gritty Grain Co. Tom Kenyon | 4458 Lake Road, Charlotte | ckenyon@nittygrittygrain.com 37. Cackleberry Plantation John Young | 1927 Spear St., Charlotte | 425-2639 | cackleberryplantation.com 38. Shakey Ground Farm Drew Slabaugh | 289 Converse Bay Road, Charlotte | 377-5127 | info@shakeygroundfarm. com | shakeygroundfarm.com 39. Unity Farm Cathy Wells | 200 Higbee Road, Charlotte | 914-703-1328 | lambwells@gmail.com | unityfarmvt.com Products: Summer Flowers, Winter Greens 40. Miskell’s Premium Organics David Miskell | 718 Greenbush Road, Charlotte | 425-3959 41. Paradiso Farm LLC Steven Colangeli | 65 Big Oak Lane, Charlotte | 343-3423 | scolangeli1@gmail.com | www. paradisofarm.com Products: Hardy Winter Greens, Ginger, Figs And

Fig Trees, Greens, Kale, Spinach.

Availability: www.yourfarmstand.com, farm direct, www.facebook.com/paradisofarm 42. Charlotte Berry Farm Russ and Melissa Beatty | 3702 Ethan Allen Hwy, Charlotte | 425-3652 | melissacbfarm@gmavt.net | www.charlotteberryvt.com Products: Fall raspberries, pumpkins, creemees made from our own berries.

Services: PYO strawberries, blueberries, black raspberries.

Availability: Farm Stand.

43. Fresh View Farm John Crabbe | Charlotte | freshviewfarm@ hotmail.com 44. Meeting Place Pastures Marc & Cheryl Cesario | | 1368 West St., Cornwall | marc@meetingplacepastures.com | www.meetingplacepastures.com Products: Beef, Pork, Veal, Eggs Services: Custom Grazing Services

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Farm Directory Cornwall 45. Mountain Meadows Brian Kemp | 2711 Route 30 Cornwall | 9890514 | briankemp@shoreham.net Products: Beef, wholesale/retail, organic, Retail Cuts Availability: Whole Foods 46. Sunrise Orchards Barney Hodges | 1287 N. Bingham St., Cornwall | 462-3500 | bhodges@shoreham.net Products: Frozen Corn, Frozen Broccoli, Frozen Green Beans, Apples, Cider, Frozen Blueberries 47. Twig Farm Michael Lee | 2575 South Bingham St., Cornwall | 462-3363 | twigfarm@shoreham.net | twigfarm.com Products: Goat’s Milk Cheeses, Mixed Milk Cheeses Services: Open House, Sat. July 21 48. Rowe Crest Farm Daniel Rowe| 123 Lambert Lane, Cornwall | 349-4530 Products: Grass fed Beef, Organic Hay, Steers for finishing.

Availability: Farm Direct 49. Williams Farm Kevin Williams | 5283 Route 30, Cornwall | 462-2186 | wmsmaple@shoreham.net Products: Maple Syrup, Maple Products Availability: Farm Direct, Mail Order 50. Hibernia Farm Rene Audet | 188 Audet Road, Cornwall | 462-2434 Products: Organic Hay Availability: Farm Direct

51. Lemon Fair Honey Works Kristin Bolton | 2703 West St., Cornwall | 462-3722 | ajmunkres@yahoo.com Products: Raw honey, Comb Honey from Untreated Bees, Nucleus Colonies 52. Sunset Hill Garden & Nursery Nancy Edson | 2771 Route 74 West, Cornwall | 462-2497 | alsdairy@shoreham.net Products: Vegetable Plants, Annuals, Perennials, Strawberries, Blueberries, Apples, Pears, Cherries, Flowers, Hanging baskets Availability: Middlebury Farmers Market, Farm Stand 53. Windfall Orchard Bradley Koehler | 1491 Route 30, Cornwall | windfallorchardvt.com | bradk@shoreham.net Products: Apples, Plums, Pears, Farmhouse Hard Cider, Ice Cider, Fresh Pressed Cider, Blueberries.

Ferrisburgh 54. Flowerpower VT Anne Matthews | 991 Middlebrook Road, Ferrisburgh | 877-3476 | flowerpowervt@comcast. net | www.flowerpowervt.com Products: Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Chard, Cucumbers, Garlic, Greens, Green beans, Herbs, Kale, Cut flowers, Potatoes, Spinach, Summer Squash, Winter Squash Services: Florist services, designing bouquets and event flowers from our gardens.

Availabilty: Self service farm store.

55. Al’s Farm Fresh Eggs Helen Cobb | 777 Hawkins Road, Ferrisburgh | 877-3797 Products: Eggs Availability: Middlebury Natural Food Co-Op, Farm Direct

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Farm Directory 56. Garden Goddess Michele Racine | 399 Quaker St., Ferrisburgh | 425-4433 | smbqueenie@gmavt.net | thegardengoddess.net Products: Flowers, Annuals, Wedding Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Custom Containers Availability: Call the Garden.

57. SMB Cattle Co. Scott Barnes | 239 Quaker St., Ferrisburgh | 425-2862 | smbland@aol.com | www.smbcattleco.com Products: Hereford Feeders, Breeding Stock Availability: Farm Direct 58. Dakin Farm Sam Cutting | 5797 Route 7. Ferrisburgh | 1-800-99DAKIN | scutting@dakinfarm.com | www.dakinfarm.com Products: Maple Syrup, Smoked Meats and Cheeses, Gifts.

Availability: Retail Store, Mail Order 59. Earth House Farm Finn Yarbrough | 4215 Sand Road, Ferrisburgh | 877-6288 | finn.yarbrough@gmail.com Products: Organic Lamb, Eggs Services: Hand-shearing of fiber animals 60. Kimball Brook Farm Cheryl DeVos | 2263 Greenbush Road, Ferrisburgh | 462-6455 | kbfVermont@gmail.com Products: Organic Milk Products 61. Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing Co. Carl Cushing | 76 Depot Road, Ferrisburgh | 877-3421 | vermontlivestocksandp@myfairpoint. net Products: Beef, Lamb, Pork. Sides/Qtrs, Retail Cuts. Roaster Pigs Services: USDA Inspected Meat Processing 62. LaLumiere Farm and Greenhouse Karolyn & Louie Lalumiere | 3747 Sand Road, Ferrisburgh | 349-7782 | kllalumiere@yahoo.com Products: Vegetables, Full Range, Although Known For Our Sweet Tomatoes and Wide Variety of Melons; Bedding Plants and Seedlings Services: CSA 63. Ayer Family Diversified Farm Michelle & Roland Ayer | 1251 Greenbush Road, Ferrisburgh | 343-1465 | ayerborndorpers@gmavt.net

Addison, Bridport, Cornwall, Ferrisburgh, Goshen, Leicester, Lincoln, Middlebury, Monkton, New Haven, Orwell, Panton, Ripton, Shoreham, Starksboro, Vergennes, Waltham, Weybridge, Whiting

PROGRAMS ★ Solid Waste Planning

★ Hazardous Waste Collection

★ Product Stewardship Initiatives

★ Reuse It or Lose It! (Reuseable Goods)

★ Technical Assistance to Businesses & Towns ★ Compost Bin Sales

★ Recycling & Composting Education

CALL US FOR INFORMATION ON: ★ How to Reduce Waste Generation ★ Where and How to Recycle ★ How to Compost at Home ★ Where to Dispose of Trash

★ How to Report Illegal Trash Burning ★ Household Hazardous Waste

The District Transfer Station accepts:

(Station is open Mon - Fri 7AM to 3PM and Sat 9AM to 1PM)

✓ Appliances ✓ Scrap Metal ✓ Furniture and Mattresses ✓ Natural Wood Waste ✓ Construction and Demolition Debris ✓ Leaf & Yard Waste ✓ Used Motor Oil, Oil Filters & Antifreeze ✓ Electronic Waste ✓ Household and Automotive Batteries ✓ Fluorescent Light Bulbs and Ballasts ✓ Tires ✓ Books ✓ Reusable Household Goods & Building Materials ✓ Maple Sap Tubing ✓ Propane Tanks ✓ Asbestos

Household Hazardous Waste is collected year-round at the District Transfer Station in Middlebury every Monday through Friday, 8AM to noon and Saturday, 9AM to noon.

Call us at 388-2333, or visit our website at www.AddisonCountyRecycles.org

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Farm Directory 64. Flatlander Farm Keith Drinkwine | 693 Pond Road, Ferrisburgh | 287-0552 | info@flatlanderfarm.com | flatlanderfarm.com Products: Pastured Chicken and Pastured Duck, Poultry, Goat 65. Scott’s Greenbush Gardens Bill & Donna Scott | 79 Quaker St., Ferrisburgh | 425-2370 | wjscottjr@comcast.net Products: Corn, Cucumbers, Pumpkins, Summer squash, Winter Squash, Fall Garden Mums Services: PYO Strawberries & Fall Raspberries.

Hinesburg 66. Full Moon Farm David Zuckerman | 2083 Gilman Road, Hinesburg | 598-1986 | info@fullmoonfarminc. com | www.fullmoonfarminc.com Products: Pork Poultry, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Chard, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Green beans, Herbs, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Rutabagas, Spinach, Summer squash, Turnips, Winter Squash, Organic flower shares for separate purchase with vegetable or meat CSA shares.

67. Norris Berry Farm Norma Norris | 686 Davis Road, Hinesburg | 802-453-3793 | norrisberryfarm@gmavt.net Products: Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Corn, Eggplant, Greens, Green beans, Herbs, Kale, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Radishes, Rhubarb, Summer squash, Winter Squash, Homemade Jams and Jellies.

Services: PYO Strawberries, Summer and Fall

Raspberries, Blueberries And Currants.

Availability: Farm Direct, Shelburne Farmers Market and several local supermarkets.

68. Trillium Hill Farm Sara and James Donegan | 10643 Route 116, PO Box 460, Hinesburg | 482-4139 | trilliumhills@ gmail.com | www.trilliumhillfarm.net Products: Beef, Pork, Poultry, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Green Beans, Herbs, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Rhubarb, Rutabagas, Spinach, Summer Squash, Turnips, Winter Squash, Maple Syrup, Canned Goods, Honey, Baked Goods, Caramels and Other Processed Food Items 69. Red Wagon Plants Inc Julie Rubaud | 2408 Shelburne Falls Road, Hinesburg | 482-4060 | julie@redwagonplants.com | www.redwagonplants.com Products: Plants for our customers’ vegetable gardens, Flower beds, Containers, and Herb gardens.

Services: Delivery of plants to area garden centers, grocery stores and hardware/feed stores.

Availability: retail greenhouse is open mid-April to late July.

70. Family Cow Farmstand Kayln Campbell | 2386 Shelburne Falls Road, Hinesburg | 482-4440 | familycows@gmail.com | www.familycowfarmstand.com

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Farm Directory Huntington 71. Ariel’s Honey Infusions Ariel Krolick | Huntington | info@arielshoney.com | www.arielshoney.com Products: 12 unique infusions using sustainably harvested, Raw Vermont Honey Infused together with Organic Herbs Availability: www.arielshoney.com 72. Burnt Rock Farm Justin Rich | 7052 Main Road, Huntington | 434-7170 | justin@burntrockfarm.com 73. Maple Wind Farm Beth Whiting | 1340 Carse Road, Huntington | 434-7257 | goodfood@maplewindfarm.com | www.maplewindfarm.com Products: Beef, Pork, Poultry, Turkey, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Herbs, Kale, Shallots, We Are Certified Organic For Our Vegetables. We Sell Wholesale And Retail, Peppers, Pumpkins, Radishes, Rutabagas, Spinach, Winter Squash, Celeriac, No-Nitrate Value-Added Meat, Bbq Beef Sticks and Summer Sausage and Bacon Hot Dogs.

Availabilty: Farmers Markets, Farm Direct and wholesale avenues including Co-ops, restaurants, food hubs and now regionally in New England.

Leicester 74. Gildrien Farm Jeremy Gildrien | 490 Delorm Road, Leicester | 247-4699 | gildrienfarm@gmail.com | www. gildrienfarm.com Products: Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Green beans, Herbs, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Radishes, Rutabagas, Spinach, Summer squash, Turnips, Winter Squash.

Services: CSA Availability: Area Co-ops, and the Middlebury Farmers’ Market.

75. Garland Goat Soap Greg/Linda Moore | 671 Ferson Road, Leicester | 247-9249 | garlandgoatsoap@gmail.com | garlandgoatsoap@gmail.com Products: All Natural Goat Milk Soaps, Soothing Lip Balm, Face and Body Cream

76. Taconic End Farm Annie Claghorn | 1395 Leicester Whiting Road, Leicester | 247-3979 | foxclag@gmavt.net Products: Certified Organic Beef, Retail cuts, Maple Syrup Availability: Farm Direct 77. Depot Farm Supply Rick Oberkirch | 2681 Leicester Whiting Road, Leicester | 247-6700 Products: Certified Organic/Conventional Animal Feed 78. Bob’s Woodworx Robert Cole | 2139 U.S. Route 7, Leicester | 377-0078 | rccole9668@gmail.com Products: Compost, Cedar Fence Posts, Maple Syrup Availability: Direct Sales/delivery 79. Mt. Pleasant Sugar Works Andy Hutchison | 1627 Shackett Road, Leicester | 247-3117 Products: Maple Syrup, Maple Equipment Sales Jan.-June Availability: Farm Direct

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Farm Directory 80. Blue Ledge Farm Hannah Sessions | 2001 Old Jerusalem Road, Leicester | 247-0095 | sales@blueledgefarm.com | www.blueledgefarm.com.

Products: Retail Cuts Of Whey Fed Pork, Artisanal and Farmstead Fresh, Semi-Aged and Aged Goat and Cow’s Milk Cheeses.

81. Summer’s Gale Farm James Ellefson | 588 Fern Lake Road, Leicester | 247-5920 | cehp@gmavt.net Products: Vegetables, Asparagus, Fingerling Potatoes, Garlic, Eggs, Basil, Pumpkins Availability: Farm Direct, Middlebury Farmers Market 82. Foxcroft Farm Harvest Program Anne Young | 898 Delorm Road, Leicester | 247-3375 | ayoung@vtharvest.org | vtharvest.org Products: Vegetables, Full Range; Pumpkins, Winter Squash and Gourds; Beef, Sausage, Roaster Pigs, Piglets, Turkeys; Eggs; Wreaths; Holiday Gift Baskets and Smiles Services: Educational corn maze, maple syrup, farm tours, educational programming. The organically grown vegetables and fresh eggs are for senior citizens and are inexpensive, affordable, sometimes free.

453-3132 • www.lesterfarmproduce.com

Educational program for 4th-12th graders offering after-school sessions, during school sessions and a seven-week summer session.

Availability: Farm Direct, Call ahead for pick-up 83. Oliver Hill Farm Suki Fredericks | 1033 Bullock Road, Leicester | 247-3479 | spfspf@gmail.com Products: VOF Certified Organic Free-Range Eggs.

Services: B&B guest house on the farm.

Availability: Farm Direct

Lincoln 84. Weed Farm Susan Borg | 613 Quaker St., Lincoln | 453-7395 | weedfarm@gmavt.net Products: Fresh and Dry herbs, eggs 85. North Country Roots Michael Graziadei | Lincoln | 453-3582 | madfarmer@gmavt.net Products: Garlic 86. Meetinghouse Farm Ruth Shepherd | 192 Isham Hollow, Lincoln | 453-4786 | mhfarm@gmavt.net

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Farm Directory Products: Beef, Lamb, Yarn.

Availability: Middlebury Natural Food Co-Op 87. Metta Earth Institute Gillian & Russell Comstock | 334 Geary Road, South Lincoln | 453-8111 | info@mettaearth.org | www.mettaearth.org Products: Garlic, Herbs, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Potatoes, Eggs, Milk, Pesto, Garlic Oil, Herb Tea, and Herb Salve, Sheepskins, and Fleeces.

Services: Individual and group retreats, leadership trainings, yoga/meditation programs, and re-skilling workshops that integrate organic, sustainable agriculture, contemplative practice, and ecological perspectives.

88. Isham Brook Farm William Roleau | 1426 W. River Road, Lincoln | 453-3713 | ishambrookfarm.com Products: Beef, Pork, Retail Cuts, Maple Syrup 89. Breault Family Farm Jessica Breault | 1200 French Settlement Road, Lincoln | 453-6792 | kjbreault@gmavt.net Products: Greens, Potatoes, Garlic, Lettuce, Chickens Availability: Farm Direct

Middlebury 90. Champlain Valley Apiaries Charles Mraz | PO Box 127, 504 Washington Street Ext., Middlebury | 388-7724 | cva@together. net | www.champlainvalleyhoney.com Products: Liquid And Naturally Crystallized Raw Honey Availability: Many Vermont stores and out of our honey shop.

91. Elmer Farm Spencer and Jennifer Blackwell | 855 Case St., Middlebury | 388-3848 | elmer.farm@yahoo.com | www.elmerfarm.com Products: Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Green beans, Herbs, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Rutabagas, Spinach, Summer squash, Turnips, Winter Squash.

Availability: Middlebury Farmers’ Market, Middlebury Natural Foods Coop, Greg’s Meat Market and through their 85 member summer and fall CSA. 92. LedgEnd Farm Hank Dimuzio | 1288 Munger St., Middlebury | 388-8979 | ledgendeer@comcast.net Products: Venison 93. Marble Rose Farm Sue Evans | 1733 Route 116, Middlebury | 388-9411 Products: Certified Organic Strawberries, Peaches, Melons, Tomatoes, Beans, Garlic, Onions, Potatoes, Peas, Cucumbers, Squash Services: PYO Strawberries; Peppers; Eggplant 94. Otter Creek Brewing, Wolaver’s Organics, The Shed Jed Nelson | 793 Exchange St., Middlebury | 388-0727 | jed.nelson@longtrail.com Products: Craft Beers 95. Shacksbury Inc. David Dolginow | PO Box 981, Middlebury | 989-9892 | david@shacksbury.com Products: Hard cider available via wholesale distributor

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96. Champlain Valley Creamery Carleton Yoder | 88 Mainelli Road, Ste. 3, Middlebury | 989-7361 | cheeseguy@cvcream. com | cvcream.com Products: Organic Cream Cheese, Champlain Triple, Pyramid Scheme, Queso Anejo, and Queso Fresco 97. Omar’s Uncommon Fruits Omar Fugaro | 566 E. Munger St., Middlebury | 282-6739 | omarfooge@yahoo.com Products: Raspberries, Plums, Strawberries, Gooseberries, Currants, Blackberries, Apricots, Black Raspberries

99. Dancing Bee Gardens Ross Conrad & Alice Eckles | PO Box 443, Middlebury | 349-4279 | dancingbhoney@gmail. com | www.dancingbeegardens.com Products: Honey and bee related products Services: Provides organic farm pollination in the spring Availability: Middlebury Farmer’s Market, Farm Direct (call or email ahead), Shiitake Mushrooms are also available at Middlebury Natural Foods Co-Op. 100. Vermont Natural Ag Products Inc. Heather Foster-Provencher | 297 Lower Foote St., Middlebury | 388-1137 | hfmoodoo@sover.net | moodoo.com Products: Compost and compost products Availability: Many local garden centers

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Monkton 102. Bella Farm, LLC Rachel Schattman | PO Box 107, Monkton | 373-1875 | bellapesto@gmail.com | bellapesto.com Products: Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Cucumbers, Garlic, Greens, Herbs, Kale, Onions, Peppers, Potatoes, Radishes, Summer squash.

103. Boyer’s Orchard David Boyer | 1823 Monkton Rd., Monkton | 453-2676 | orchard@together.net | boyersorchard.com Products: Apples, Plums, Pears, Cider, Pies, Donuts Services: PYO Availability: Orchard Direct

98. Happy Valley Orchard 217 Quarry Rd Middlebury, | 388-2411 hvo@sover.net Products: Vegetables. Apples, Cider, Berries, Peaches, Cider Donuts, Baked Goods Services: PYO Availability: Orchard Direct/Farmstand

101. Middlebury Community Gardens Porter Medical Center Middlebury |

541-740-4236 (Lilian) | info@middleburygardens. org | middleburygardens.org Services: Community Garden Plots

104. Mountain Warrior Farm Galen Helms | 2886 Mountain Rd., Monkton | 373-6544 | galenhelms@gmail.com Products: Eggs, Pastas, Chutneys, Pickles, Maple Syrup, Chaga, Catering, Prepared Foods, Hatching Eggs, Chicks Availability: Farm Direct, Bristol Farmers Market 105. Heavenly Honey Apiary Scott Wilson | 118 Rotax Rd., Monkton | 333-0084 | vtbeekeeper.com Products: Honey, honey extraction Availability: Apiary direct, Online 106. Little Hogback Farm Matt Davis | Monkton | 598-8204 littlehogbackfarm.com Products: Maple Syrup, Maple Products, Shitake, Oyster & Chanterelle Mushrooms

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Farm Directory 107. Barnumtown Farms Jes Berry| 357 Nichols Rd., Monkton | jesberry24@gmail.com Products: Vegetables, Pork, Eggs, Jams, Pesto, Maple Syrup Availability: Farm Direct, Bar Antidote 108. Willowell Community Garden Melanie Kessler | Monkton | 385-1039 | bikingmelanie@gmail.com. | www.willowell.org Products: Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Corn, Cucumbers, Garlic, Greens, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Summer squash, Turnips, Winter Squash, Pickles, relish, jams.

Services: Educational farm based programming for schools, families and community group; growing food for Walden School, the food bank, and for family volunteers in Addison County Availability: Excess harvest is available for purchase and proceeds go to Willowell’s outreach work.

New Haven 109. Field of Dreams Chuck King | Dallinger Road New Haven | 388-4174 | rhythmnreed@madriver.com Products: World’s smallest goat kids, AKC registered puppies including Golden Retriever, Irish Setter, and Labrador Retriever Availability: Goat kids will be born late April early June and ready for forever homes two months later. Puppies: please inquire.

110. Golden Well Farm & Apiaries Nicole Burke | 1089 River Rd., New Haven | goldenwellapiaries@gmail.com Products: Full spread vegetable farm and small apiary which provides value added honey products Services: Agritourism, Farm Stays, and Agricultural Educational events and programs; CSA shares.

111. Lincoln Peak Vineyard Sara Granstrom | 142 River Rd New Haven | (802)-388-7368 | vermontwine@gmail.com. | www.lincolnpeakvineyard.com Products: Wine 112. Open View Farm Ben and Anna Freund | 7261 Ethan Allen Highway, New Haven | 249-6857 | anna@ openviewfarm.com | www.openviewfarm.com Products: Lamb, Certified Organic Lamb cuts, Maple Syrup Services: Summer Vegetable CSA Availability: Shelburne Farmer’s Market, farm direct by appointment

113. Olivia’s Croutons Francie Caccavo | 1423 North Street, New Haven | 453-2198 | fwc@oliviascroutons.com Products: Croutons & stuffing Availability: Nationally 114. Smith Family Farm Harvey, Donna and AnnaJo Smith | 2516 Lime Kiln Rd., New Haven | 802-877-2712 | Smithfamilybeef@me.com | Smithfamilymeats.com Products: Grass fed Beef, Natural Pork & Lamb, Poultry, Retail Cuts.

Availability: Farm Direct, Deliveries.

115. Green Pasture Meats Mark Smith | 16 Campground Rd., New Haven | 453-5107 | mds256@gmavt.net | greenpasturemeats.com Products: Locally Raised & Processed Beef, Pork & Lamb, Retail Cuts. Beer, Wine, Cheeses, Other Vermont products.

116. Wendy and Randy Butler Wendy Butler | 1848 Halpin Rd New Haven | 388-3209.

Products: Maple Syrup Availability: Farm Direct 117. Champlain Valley Bees and Queens Kirk Webster 989-5895 | 1437 South St New Haven Products: Raw Honey Bulk Availability: Farm Direct 118. Misty Knoll Farm Minda Lafountain | 1687 Main Street, New Haven | 453-4748 | john@mistyknollfarms.com | mistyknollfarm.com Products: Turkeys, Chickens, Retail Cuts 119. Greenhaven Gardens Peter Norris | 2638 Ethan Allen Hwy., New Haven | 453-5382 | daenenn@gmavt.net greenhavengardensandnursery.com Products: Vegetable plants, Annual plants, Perennial plants, Trees & Nursery Stock, Vegetable & Flower Seeds Services: Landscaping Availability: Retail Shop 120. Dan and Pat Kennelly Dan Kennelly | 4003 River Rd., New Haven | 388-3452 Products: Vegetables Availability: Farm Stand

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Farm Directory 121. Riverbend Farm George Crane | 3757 River Rd., New Haven | 388-8044 Products: Vegetables Maple Syrup, Christmas trees Availability: Farm Stand 122. Lester Farm Sam Lester | 2297 Ethan Allen Highway, New Haven | 453-3132 | lesterfarm@yahoo.com Products: Vegetables, Pumpkins Availability: Farm Stand 123. Sweet Hill Farm Chris, Dianne & Chelsea Bingham | 3835 Ethan Allen Highway, New Haven | 453-7751 | sweetcorn@gmavt.net Products: Corn, Cucumbers, Herbs, Pumpkins, Summer squash, Winter Squash, sunflowers, zinnias, gourds, Indian corn, broom corn, corn stalks Availability: Farm Stand 124. Orb Weaver Farm Marjorie Susman & Marian Pollack | New Haven | orbweavr@together.net | orbweaverfarm.com Products: Aged Farmhouse cheese, raw Jersey milk, certified organic veggies during the summer months Availability: Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op, Otter Creek Bakery, Shelburne Market, City Market and Healthy Living. All of our vegetables are available through the Middlebury Natural Foods Co-Op

Orwell 13. Vermont Yogurt Company Jennifer Bruyneel | 1 Horton Road, Orwell | 948-2543 | jenniferlee@shoreham.net |

Certified Organic since 1987

GOLDEN RUSSET FARM ORGANIC MARKET GARDEN AN D GREENHOUSES

• Organic Vegetable, Flower & Herb Plants – Field-proven Varieties • Organic Potting Mix, Fertilizer & Seeds • Cut Flowers for DIY Weddings and Events • Farm to Kitchen Connection- CSA

Will & Judy Stevens 1329 Lapham Bay Rd., Shoreham, VT (802) 897-7031 • www.GoldenRussetFarm.com Greenhouses Open Daily During the Planting Season

125. Brookside Stock Farm Olga Sears & Tench Vans-Murray-Robertson | P.O. Box 178, 183 Route 22A, Orwell | 948-2211 | osandy@live.com Products: Grass-Fed Belted Galloway Beef, Variety of Vegetables, Raw Honey Services: farm-stays at our small Bed & Breakfast in the Historic Wilcox-Cutts House.

Availability: Farm direct, Rutland Farmers Market on Sat. and Wed., and Fair Haven in the Summer.

126. Berry Meadow Farm Kevin Schumann | 56 Mt. Independence Rd., Orwell | 908-507-2461 | info@berrymeadowfarm. com | berrymeadow.com Products: Alpaca Yarn, Alpaca Garments, Knitting and Crochet patterns Availability: Farm Direct and Website 127. Sylvan Shades Farm Missy Clifford | 133 Raymond Hill Rd., Orwell | 948-2798 Products: Certified Organic Grass fed Highland Beef (sides), Broilers, Organic Hay Availability: Farm Direct 128. Bloomers Karen Hescock | 13 Beauvais Rd., Orwell | 948-2434 | karenhescock@hotmail.com Products: Flower Arrangements, Perennials.

Services: Landscaping Availability: Farm Direct 129. Lake Home Farm Gerry Audet | 399 Mt. Independence Rd., Orwell | 948-2888 | lakehome2@yahoo.com Products: Grass fed Beef, Retail cuts Availability: Farm Direct

Solar Haven Farm, LLC Organic berry farm

Featuring homemade chutneys, organic jams and fruit mustards.

Jam making/canning instruction/ classes available upon request.

SHOREHAM, VERMONT Call for details. 802-897-5430 solarhavenfarm.com

Barb Wilson

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Farm Directory 130. Ledge Haven Farm Tom Audet | Mt. Independence Rd., Orwell | 948-2545 | tmaudet@shoreham.net Products: Maple Syrup & Maple products Availability: Farm Direct, Mail Order 131. Royce Hill Farm Brian Orleans | 237 Royce Hill Rd., Orwell | 948-2254 | cdpbro@shoreham.net Products: Organic bulk milk, Raw milk at farm, Eggs Availability: Farm Direct, Middlebury Natural Foods Co-Op (Eggs) 132. Lazy Dog Farm Jesse Wilbur | 152 Royce Hill Rd., Orwell | 948-2565 | thelazydogfarm.org Products: Organic Produce, Organic Beef (retail cuts) Natural Pork (retail cuts), Whole Organic Chickens, Organic Eggs, Maple Syrup Availability: Farm Direct, Brandon Farmers Market 133. Singing Cedar Farmstead Scott Greene | 30 Black Snake Ln., Orwell | 9482062 | singingseeders@gmail.com Products: Organic Vegetables, Chicken, Turkeys, Beef, Retail Cuts, Prepared foods, Special order and wholesale, limited delivery

Panton 138. Farmhouse Table Theresa Smith | 21 Fisher Lane, Panton | 345-5360 | madhunter@gmavt.net Products: Beef, Pork, Poultry, Retail cuts, Eggs, Vegetables and different types of pickles Availability: Vergennes Farmers Market, Farm Direct 139. Fryston Farm Grazers Bob de Graaf | 136 Panton Rd., Panton | 475-2492 Products: Grass Fed Angus Beef, Lamb, Pork, Retail Cuts Availability: BJ’s Farm Supply 140. Roads End Cattle Co. Richard Jackson | 420 Jackson Rd., Panton | 759-2050 | roadsendcattleco.com Products: Grass Fed Beef, Purebred polled Herefords, show prospects Availability: Farm Direct 141. Otter Creek Farm Annie Henderson | 354 Basin Harbor Rd., Panton | 475-2940 | ottercreekfarm@live.com

134. Animal Farm Diane St. Clair | 194 Old Sawmill Rd., Orwell | 623-6599 Products: Veal Butter, Buttermilk Availability: Middlebury Natural Foods Co-Op

TUESDAY

$6 Local Beef, Turkey

& Veggie Burgers 135. Red Sky Farm Plus... $3 Vermont pints Ed Barnes | 613 Route 73, Orwell | 948-2566 pfarmer@shoreham.net WEDNESDAY Family Night; Products: Vegetables, Vegetable Plants, Bedding Kids Eat Free!

Plants, Hanging Baskets, Dried Ornamentals THURSDAY Availability: Farm stand

THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.

Date Night; Dinner for Two $40

136. Eagle’s Flight Farm FRIDAY & Elizabeth Frank | 212 Mt. Independence Rd., SATURDAY Live Music Orwell | 948-2840 | elizabeth@effarm.comFREE effarm.

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137. Stonewood Farm Peter Stone | 105 Griswold Lane, Orwell | stone@stonewoodfarm.com | Stonewoodfarm.com Products: Turkey: ground meat and breast Availability: local Co-Ops.

$6 Burgers $3 VT Pints

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Farm Directory

Products: Organic Vegetables, Eggs Availability: Vergennes Farmers Market, Farm Direct 142. Agricola Farm Ale Rellini | 2674 Jersey St., Panton | alerellini@ gmail.com | www.agricolavermont.com Products: Pork, Lamb, Poultry. Special Pork cuts (saltinbocca, spiedini misti, guanciale, crown roasts), Fresh Ravioli, Porchetta Roasts (deboned suckling piglets rolled in herbs), Herbs, Edible Wild Flowers Services: Edible wild flower garden open for U-pick activities in the summer.

Availability: Jericho and Burlington Farmer’s Markets, Farm Stand

Richmond 143. Vermont Edible Landscapes Meghan Giroux | 1149 East Main St., Richmond | 578-0829 | meghan@vermontediblelandscapes. com | facebook.com/vermontediblelandscapes Products: Planting materials, Perennial Vegetables, Apples, Blueberries Services: Design, installation and establishment of ecologically regenerative landscapes. Site Evaluation, Planning and Development

Ripton 144. Nola’s Secret Garden Nola Kevra | P.O. Box 153, 2936 Natural Turnpike, Ripton | 388-6107 | mrusciolelli@nathaniel.com Products: Organic Greens, Herbs, Mixed Vegetables, Vegetable plants, Cut Flowers, Availability: Farm Direct, Middlebury Natural Foods Co-Op 145. Mountainyard Farm Freeman Allen | 1676 Natural Turnpike Rd. Ripton | 388-7394 | mtydfm@together.net

Products: Organic Vegetables, Greenhouse Tomatoes Availability: Farm Direct, Middlebury Natural Foods Co-Op, Ripton General Store

Rochester 146. North Hollow Farm Mike Bowen | 2124 N. Hollow Rd., Rochester | 877-304-2333 | vermontgrassfedbeef.com Products: Grass fed Beef, Pork, Lamb, Goat (Retail cuts) Chickens, Maple Syrup Availability: Farm Direct, Middlebury Natural Foods Coop 147. Sunshine Valley Berry Farm Rob Meadows | 129 Ranger Rd., Rochester | 767-3989 | rob@vermontberries.com | vermontberries.com Products: Organic Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries Services: PYO, CSA and barter help for farm credit Availability: Farm Direct

Salisbury 148. Maple Meadow Farm Jackie Devoid | 518 Maple Street, Salisbury | 352-4241 | info@maplemeadowfarm.com | www.maplemeadowfarm.com

Shelburne 149. Unity Farm Cathy Wells | PO Box 1299, Shelburne | 914-703-1328 | lambwells@gmail.com | www.unityfarmvt.com Products: Chard, Greens, Kale, Spinach, a wide variety of flowers.

Availability: Healthy Living and Shelburne Supermarket, and we sell our flowers to In Full Bloom, Hollyhocks Flowers and Scentsations Flowers and Gifts

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Farm Directory Shoreham 150. Golden Russet Farm Judy and Will Stevens | 1329 Lapham Bay Road, Shoreham | 897-7031 | info@goldenrussetfarm. com | www.GoldenRussetFarm.com Products: Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Green beans, Herbs, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Peas, Fresh Cut Flowers, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Rhubarb, Rutabagas, Spinach, Summer squash, Turnips, Winter Squash, Organically Raised Vegetable, Herb and Flowering Plants for the Home Garden; Seeds, Compost, Seed Potatoes, Onion Sets and Organic Fertilizer Availability: CSA, Farm direct, also available seasonally in select stores and restaurants in the Addison County and Burlington areas 151. Sentinel Pine Orchard Whitney Blodgett | PO Box 268 Shoreham | 897-7931 Products: Apples Availability: Orchard direct 152. Douglas Orchard Scott Douglas | 1050 Route 74W, Shoreham | 897-5043 | ssview@shoreham.net Products: Apples, Strawberries, Raspberries, Cherries, Squash Services: PYO Availability: Farm Stand 153. Elysian Fields Kathleen Hescock | 3658 VT Route 74W, Shoreham | 897-7484 | kathleenhescock@hotmail. com Products: Beef, fed on homegrown feed. By the half or whole Availability: Farm Direct

154. Solar Haven Farm Barb Wilson | 977 Bates Rd., Shoreham | 897-5430, 289-4287 | barb@solarhavenfarm.com | solarhavenfarm.com Products: Blackberries, Raspberries, Jams, Chutneys, Mustards, Blueberries, peaches Availability: Middlebury Farmers Market, Farm Direct 155. Doolittle Farm Hammond Family | 1078 Doolittle Rd., Shoreham | 897-2121 | bkhammond@shoreham.net Products: Blueberries, Apples, Pastured Organic Chicken & Turkeys, Retail cuts, Eggs, Hatching Eggs, Wool products, Maple Syrup 156. Champlain Orchards Bill Suhr | 2955 Rte. 74, Shoreham | 897-2777 | julianna@champlainorchards.com | champlainorchards.com Products: Fresh Apples, Cherries, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Raspberries. Bakery: Fresh Apple Pies, Cider Donuts, Apple Butter, Apple Cider Syrup, Dried Apples. Cider Mill: Sweet Pasteurized And Unpasteurized Cider, Cranberry Apple Cider.

Cidery: Honeycrisp Ice Cider, Sparkling Ice Cider, Pruner’s Pride, Pruner’s Promise, Specialty Hard Ciders Services: PYO, Orchard Concerts: Sept. 23, 30, 1-3; Harvest Fest, Oct. 7, 11-4 p.m.; Ciderfest, Oct. 13, 3-7 p.m.

157. Work and Days Farm Caroline Usher | 619 Tottingham Rd., Shoreham | 897-2822 | sheep@shoreham.net Products: Lamb, Goats, Honey Availability: Farm Direct 158. Tio Grain Farm Ken VanHazinga | 32 Doolittle Rd., Shoreham | 897-2423 Products: Organic Grain Availability: Farm Direct

Local Folks Carol’s Hungry Mind Café Middlebury, Vt. 388-0101

carolshungrymindcafe.com

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Farm Directory

159. Vermont Tradewinds Farm Tim Hescock | 1674 Route 74 East, Shoreham | 897-5447 | tim@vermonttraderwinds.com | vermonttradewinds.com Products: Pumpkins Maple Syrup, Maple Cream, Maple Products, Christmas Trees and Wreaths Services: Feb/March – Maple Sap Boiling demonstration and Maple Open House Weeekend.

April thru October – Maple Open House and Syrup On Tap Availability: Year-round Farm stand 160. Whistle Pig Farm Raj Peter Bhakta | 2139 Quiet Valley Rd., Shoreham | 897-7700 | info@whistlepigrye.com | www.whistlepigwhiskey.com Products: Winter Rye Grains, Maple Syrup, Rye Whiskey

Starksboro 161. Norris Sugarworks Kelly Norris | 745 Robert Young Rd., Starksboro | 453-4753 | norrissw@gmavt.net Products: Maple Syrup, Maple Candy, Maple Cream Availability: New Haven Jiffy Mart, Norris Berry Farm 162. Footprint Farm Taylor Hutchison & Jake Mendell | Starksboro | 318-2090 | taylor@footprintfarmvt.com | www.footprintfarmvt.com Products: Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Green beans, Herbs, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Spinach, Summer Squash, Turnips, Winter Squash, Pork Availability: CSA with drop-off points in Starksboro, Bristol and Hinesburg; Shelburne Farmers Market

163. Bee Happy Vermont Pedro Salas | 258 Big Hollow Rd., Starksboro | 453-7996 | beehappy@madriver.com | beehappyvermont.com 164. Shaker Mountain Farm Ann Bove | 1400 Shaker Hill Rd., Starksboro | 434-4254 Products: Maple Syrup Availability: Farm Direct 165. Dunham Family Maple Jeff Dunham | 3702 Ireland Rd., Starksboro | 453-4219 Products: Maple Syrup 166. Brace Sugarhouse Mary Brace | 160 Sugarhouse Lane., Starksboro | 434-2382 Products: Maple Syrup 167. Russell Farm David Russell | 1248 VT Route 116, Starksboro | 453-2208 | amymansfield@gmavt.net | russelfarm@gmail.com Products: Sweet corn, Winter Squash, Goats, Maple Syrup Services: Christmas trees with horse drawn rides Availability: Farm Direct 168. Purinton Gardens David Purinton | 361 Tatro Rd., Starksboro | 453-2203 | soilchef@yahoo.com Products: Vegetables, Fall Greens Organic Raspberries, Black Raspberries, Blackberries, Strawberries 169. Lewis Creek Farm Hank Bissell | 3071 Vt. Route 116, Starksboro | 453-4591 | lcfarm@gmavt.net | lewiscreekfarm.com Products: Vegetables, Pickles, Flower & Vegetable Plants, Eggs.

Services: CSA

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Farm Directory 170. Rockville Market Farm Eric Rozendaal | 205 Cemetery Road, Starksboro | www.rockvillemarketfarm.com Products: Pastured eggs, Butternut squash (whole and peeled), Salad greens and Greenhouse tomatoes, Poultry, Cucumbers, Onions, Winter squash.

Availability: Burlington Farmer’s Market, Smorgasburg and Brooklyn Flea Markets in NYC. 171. Maggie Brook Sugarworks Matthew Elder | 500 Ruby Brace Road, Starksboro | melder@gmavt.net Products: Maple syrup and sap

Sudbury 172. Miller Hill Farm Carl Phelps | 2127 RT 73 E., Sudbury | 623-7373 | mhfarm@shoreham.net | millerhillfarmvt.com Products: Native Species Shrubs Trees and Ferns, Cultivars, Herbs, Blueberries.

173. Crown Point Alpacas Bob Wertz | 1376 Route 30, Sudbury | 558-1564 | bobco33862@gmail.com | etsy.com/shops/ crownpointalpacas Products: Alpacas, Alpaca/Wool blend fiber inrovings, Knitting yarn, Knitted & Woven Gifts, Specializing in woven and hooked rugs.

Availability: Middlebury Farmers Market 174. Stonebottom Farm David Cobb | 231 Williams Lane, Sudbury | 9893614 | stonebottom.com Products: Arugula through Zinnias Services: CSA Availability: Brandon Farmers Market 175. Trevin Farm Troy Peabody | 901 Willowbrook Rd., Sudbury | 623-6473 | innkeeper@trevinfarms.com |

trevinfarms.com Products: Goats Services: Farm Stays Availability: Farm Direct 176. Rup’s Custom Cutting and Smoking Rupert Larock | 2015 Willowbrook Rd., Sudbury | 247-4570 Products: Meat processing.

Availability: Retail Sales on Friday. Call ahead to order.

177. Understory farm Gregory Witscher | 3427 Route 30, Sudbury | Gregorywitscher@gmail.com | understoryfarmvt. com Products: Milk fed pork Pastured and GMO free eggs, 100% grass fed beef Availability: Horse powered market garden and farm stand

Vergennes 178. Green Street Gardens Margaret Lowe | 150 Green St., Vergennes | (802)-877-3783 Products: Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Corn, Cucumbers, Greens, Green beans, Herbs, Onions, Parsnips, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkins, Radishes, Rhubarb, Summer squash, Winter Squash, Homemade Bread, Cinnamon Rolls, Jam And Jelly Availability: Vergennes Farmers’ Market on Thursdays.

179. Woodman Hill Orchard David Ambrose | 175 Plank Rd., Vergennes | 989-2310 | david.ambrose1@gmail.com Products: Apples: Honeycrisp, Empire, Cortland, Macoun, Macintosh, Liberty, Red Rome; Cider Services: PYO Availability: Orchard Direct

Doolittle Farm A Diversified family farm in Shoreham

• Pastured, organic chicken • Organic eggs from our pastured hens • Pastured, natural lamb • Roving, yarn, blankets and pelts • Maple syrup produced on our wood fired evaporator • Organic blueberries Hammond Family 1078 Doolittle Rd. ~ Shoreham, VT www.doolittlefarmvt.com 802-897-7121

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VERMONT LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER & PROCESSING VLS&P is a family-owned business whose goal is to provide our customers with the best quality and service possible. Our USDAinspected facility is equipped to butcher and process beef, lamb and pork according to your specifications.

Whether you are a private individual with a few head each year or a commercial producer who requires multiple animals processed on a regular basis, our professional and experienced staff are dedicated to giving each of you the personal attention you deserve. We are conveniently located just off of Route 7 in Ferrisburgh.

Private labeling is now available as part of Vermont Livestock Slaughter & Processing services so let us help you bring your federally inspected meat directly to market with your own custom label for resale.

VERMONT LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER & PROCESSING CO. LLC 76 Depot Road Ferrisburgh, VT 05456 802-877-3421

HUESTIS FARM SUPPLY Sales and Service

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Farm Directory 180. Vergennes Community Garden Vergennes | 377-8693 Services: Community Garden Plots 181. Vadeboncoeur Nougat Didier Murat | 247 Main St., Vergennes | 877-7157 Products: Confectionary nougat Availability: Vergennes Laundry 182. Kayhart Beef Brian Kayhart | 4188 Otter Creek Hwy., Vergennes | 545-2484 | bkayhart@gmavt.net Products: Homegrown Beef & Pork, Retail Cuts 183. Riverfront Gardens Bill Sullivan | 229 Ferry Rd., Vergennes | 475-3091 | wjsvermont@gmail.com | riverfrontgardens.com Products: Organic Vegetables, Value added products, Firewood, Nursery trees: apple, cedar, maple, oak; and pasture-raised pork from Otter Creek Heritage Farm Services: CSA

188. Lila’s Milk Audra Ouellette | 5607 Weybridge Rd., Weybridge | 989-3807 | aouellette@gmavt.net Products: Raw milk from family cow Availability: Farm Direct 189. Ledge Hill Farm Violet LaFountain | 58 La Fountain Lane, Weybridge | 545-2104, 377-0452 | springviolet@ gmavt.net Products: Vegetables, Bedding Plants, Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Fruits, Jams, USDA inspected Goat Meat, Chickens by Piece, Retail Cuts, Raw Goats Milk, Ducks, Eggs, Baked Goods Availability: Farm direct, Middlebury Farmers Market

Whiting

184. Otter Creek Heritage Farm Kevin & Zachary Sullivan | 4990 Jersey Street, PO Box 63, Vergennes | 777-4659 ksullivan@gmavt.net Products: Pasture-Raised Heritage Pigs And Pork Availability: Fiddlehead Brewery in Shelburne, Vergennes Farmers Market, Farm direct

190. Four Pillars Farm Peter Cousineau | Whiting | 989-0083 | Fourpillarsfarmvt@yahoo.com Products: Beets, Brussels sprouts, Carrots, Chard, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Green beans, Herbs, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Peas, Micro greens, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Spinach, Summer squash, Turnips, Winter Squash.

Availability: Middlebury Natural Foods Co-Op, City Market, and Healthy Living Market; periodic sales at the farm – visit our Facebook page for sale dates

185. Boundbrook Farm Erik Andrus | 276 Burroughs Farm Road, Vergennes | 877-1396 | erik@ goodcompanionbakery.com | www. goodcompanionbakery.com Products: Beef, Poultry, White rice, Brown rice, Brick oven bakery

191. Triple K Farm Tracy Simonds | 433 Leicester-Whiting Rd., Whiting | 558-5900 | triplekfarm@gmail.com | triplekfarm.com Products: Beef, Pork, Poultry, Lamb, Maple Syrup.

Services: Petting barn open May through September Availability: Farm direct, CSA

Weybridge 186. Monument Farms Robert James | 2107 James Rd., Weybridge | 545-2119 Products: Milk, Retail Milk, Bottled Cream, Half & Half, Chocolate Milk.

187. Duclos and Thompson Tom Duclos | 1026 Sheep Farm Rd., Weybridge | 545-2230 Products: Pork, Lamb, Beef and Turkeys, Retail cuts.

Availability: Farm Store, Greg’s Meat Market

Specializing in: Heirloom Apple Varieties, Ice Cider & Fresh Pressed Cider.

1491 Route 30, Cornwall, VT www.windfallorchardvt.com

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We keep close to the land by using processes that respect the environment and our herd.

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Vt.’s ‘Harvest of The Month’ program Vermont Harvest of the Month is a statewide initiative that aims to promote the use of local, seasonal foods. The program provides ready-to-go educational materials for the classroom, cafeteria, and community. Harvest of the Month (HOM) provides the opportunity for collaboration among educators, food service staff, school administrators, students, parents, and retail outlets — all of whom are striving to promote healthy local food choices.

Available materials include posters for display in the classroom, cafeteria, or retail location; educational flyers, marketing tools and Harvest Lessons including interdisciplinary lesson plans for classroom implementation.

We also provide a monthly e-newsletter that includes crop

facts, recipes, and stories about how HOM is being used across the state.

HOM is a collaboration of Green Mountain Farm to School, Food Connects, and Vital Communities. As a result of this project, we’ve seen increased local food purchasing in Vermont schools, increased student participation in experiential nutrition education, and strengthening statewide farm to school programming. During the 2013-2014 school year, over half of Vermont schools signed the Harvest of the Month pledge. As this program continues to develop and connect with more regional outreach partners, we hope to see 100% participation in Vermont schools. For more information, visit www.VermontHarvestoftheMonth.org.

Cores…

(Continued from Page 7) know, understand, and be able to do. These new expectations are pulling educators in many directions, and can often leave us feeling like our already scarce time is now at a premium.

In this environment, incorporating Farm-to-School curriculum often seems like just one more thing to be added to an already overflowing plate. However, having personally experienced the power of soil and seed as learning tools, I have chosen not to sacrifice using food as a context for learning in my classroom. I have decided to make room and find new ways to connect and overlap while aligning with the Common Core requirements.

Green Mountain Farm-to-School’s Harvest of the Month program provides free resources to classrooms, cafeterias, and community partners, focusing on a different crop each month.

Cornwall School has been participating in this program for two years. Susan Pratt, our school cook, incorporates each month’s “harvest” into our school menu that feeds the majority of students and staff on a daily basis.

Building upon what Susan is doing at lunchtime, I decided to integrate Harvest of the Month lessons into my classroom engaging the students in new and exciting ways. In September we followed two apples on their journeys from tree to mouth, and we practiced our addition skills as we added up the miles.

In October we learned about our bodies’ digestion system as we explored why broccoli is so nutritious. In December we worked on visual presentations and graphic arts through team building centered around designing new Harvest of the Month posters. This spring we will explore the concept of climate by comparing Vermont’s Harvest of the Month crops to those in California and Florida. Later we will continue our learning in the garden as we study pollinators and their impact on food systems. We will be improving the garden habitat for birds, bees and other insects with new plantings enhancing student understanding of the ecological system and its connection to food.

It’s not always easy to bring together the new standardsbased curriculum with garden and food-based learning, but it’s always worthwhile. As a teacher, juggling the curriculum requirements can be challenging. But by incorporating Farm-

to-School curriculum into my classroom, my students have benefited from hands-on learning centered around food, wellness, and agriculture while creating memorable, life-long learning opportunities.

Emily Hoyler teaches third grade in Cornwall and serves on the board of ACORN. She and VT-FEED’s Ethan Bodin will be leading a Farm-to-School Curriculum Workshop on April 13.

Email Emily at emily@acornvt.org for more details.

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“Close To Home”

Hannaford #121 260 Court St., Suite #6, Middlebury, VT 05753

Golden Russet…

(Continued from Page 11) What that means for Golden Russet is, except for the people who are buying their produce through grocery stores, their clientele is “hyper local.”

“When we first started our CSA program 20 years ago many of our members came from Middlebury, Vergennes and farther towns, but now they’re pretty much all from Shoreham, Bridport, Cornwall, Orwell and Addison, with a much smaller number coming from Middlebury and Vergennes.”

To help fit the changing demand, the Stevenses also grow two full greenhouses’ worth of starter plants that they sell directly to home gardeners who grow their own vegetables and flowers.

Starting in early March, the crew begins to germinate seeds and nourish them for potential transfer to either their own eight acres of vegetable garden or for sale directly to individual gardeners.

The farm is not typically open to the public as a classic farm stand would be, but starting at the end of April they are open every day for a couple of months selling vegetable starts, hanging baskets and other plants to eager gardeners.

“There are so many wonderful gardeners around the area, and I really love the part of my job where I get to talk to them about their plans and help them design a successful garden,” Judy Stevens said.

So at ages 55 and 60, with three grown kids and after 35 years of gardening (and a successful eight-year legislative career for Will in the Statehouse), one might wonder, what’s next?

“Right now we’re sticking with it,” said Judy. “We just want to keep growing stuff — vegetables and our business — and we think we have a few ideas on how to do that.”

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Farmers help overcome area hunger

By GRETCHEN COTELL volunteer as a gleaning member, make farm runs, process Farm produce donations to HOPE (Helping Overcome food, and prepare soup. Sign up through the online resource Poverty’s Effects) increased this past year by over 7,000 pounds at vermontgleaningcollective.org. thanks to the huge contributions from our farmers! Our food Field gleaning is always enjoyable and a great way to meet one program captured a total of 26,246 pounds of produce in 2014. of our local farmers. Processing and soup-making take place in We successfully increased the volume over last year due to the Glass Onion kitchen at the Patricia Hannaford Career Center an increased number of farm visits, the addition of Bella Farm and is a great place to meet new people while wearing an apron. in Monkton, and the help of the Vermont Gleaning Collective. We’ve had amazing volunteers from Middlebury College, Aurora We began reaping the spring harvest from Gildrien Farm in Middle School and the many people from our communities who Leicester with a greens field glean and ended the season with have stepped up to harvest potatoes and cabbages, process carrots hundreds of pounds of squash from Lester Farm and apples, and cook gallons of soup. Thank you all! and Golden Russet Farm. Special recognition The new harvest season will be upon us Volunteer at the goes to Will and Judy Stevens of Golden soon and we ask for your help in our effort to Gleaners’ Interface Russet Farm, and to Karolyn Lalumiere of vermontgleaningcollective.org increase locally harvested produce donations Lalumiere Farm, who have been our top and to increase our veggie processing. We are donors for several years. excited that more and more people continue to HOPE’s local food access coordinator, Gretchen register to the Gleaners’ Interface. Capturing as much of Cotell, coordinated distribution of this needed produce to various the harvest as possible will supply quality produce to our fellow sites, including Mary Johnson Children’s Center, Addison community members in need. If you have more questions, please County Parent Child Center, Otter Creek Child Center, and the send an email to gleanaddison@gmail.com.

Open Door Clinic. The produce is also available at the Addison Contributing Farms: County Food Shelf, operated at HOPE’s Boardman Street Bella Farm, Eagle’s Flight Farm, Elmer Farm, Gildrien location in Middlebury, along with recipes and information.

Farm, Golden Russet Farm, Golden Well Farm and Apiaries, HOPE has joined in the collaborative effort of the Vermont Happy Valley Orchard, Lakeway Farm, Lalumiere Farm, Gleaning Collective. The collective’s purpose is to build Lester Farm, Marble Rose Farm, Metta Earth Institute, statewide coverage of autonomous gleaning initiatives where Middlebury College Garden, Nash Farm, Singing Cedars, all involved operate and function similarly.

Stonebottom Farm, Sunrise Orchard, Wishful Thinking The Gleaners’ Interface is the recommended tool to Farm.

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The Nutrition Services Department at Porter Hospital

is proud to purchase and prepare local foods and beverages on all of our menus when possible to provide the freshest, high quality meals for our patients, visitors and staff. We support our local businesses, our farms and honor our commitment to the Healthy Food in Health Care Initiative.

388-4701 • Middlebury, VT www.portermedical.org

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We serve French-inspired cuisine, made with fresh local products in unique preparations Weddings, rehearsal dinners and catering also available.

New Haven, Vermont www.tourterellevt.com • 802.453.6309

Serving Addison and Chittenden Counties for over 25 years

NORRIS BERRY FARM A Family Farm in Orwell producing delicious turkeys since 1987 Turkey and Turkey products Ground Turkey and Sausages, Boneless and Boneless Skinless Breast All our products are available at: Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op Rutland Area Food Co-op Lantmans Best Yet Market Shelburne Supermarket Rutland Natural Supermarket (802) 948-2277

Strawberries – Mid June Raspberries, Blueberries, Currants – Early July Fall Raspberries – September to Mid October Pre-picked ever-bearing strawberries Mid July to early October Greenhouse open May 10th Berry & vegetable CSA New! signups for May-October Come to Monkton and follow the signs to the berry farm.

Open 8-5 Every Day

686 Davis Road • Monkton 453-3793 • Norrisberryfarm@gmavt.net

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To market, to market, to meet my farmers Wednesdays

MIDDLEBURY FARMERS’ MARKET June 17 to Oct. 14. 9am-12:30pm at the Marbleworks, downtown www.middleburyfarmersmarket.org | middleburyfarmersmkt@yahoo.com *Accepts EBT and Debit Cards VERMONT FARMERS MARKET, RUTLAND May 6 to Oct. 28, 3pm-6pm at the Depot Park (in front of WalMart) Indoor Market Nov. 4 to April 27, 4pm-7pm, Vt. Food Center, 251 West St www.vtfarmersmarket.org.

Doug Patac, 753-7269, info@vtfarmersmarket.org

Thursdays

CHARLOTTE, SHELBURNE, & PINE STREET ONLINE FARMERS’ MARKET Year-round, 3pm-7pm, contact market for locations www.facebook.com/yourfarmstand Suzy Hodgson | Suzy@yourfarmstand.com Browse and order online and pick-up close to home.

VERGENNES FARMERS’ MARKET June 12 to Sept. 25, 3pm–6:30pm on the City Green www.vergennes.org/vergennes-farmers-market Rhonda Williams | 377-8693 | rhondawilliamsvt@gmail.com HINESBURG LIONS FARMERS’ MARKET June 12 to Sept. 25, 3pm–6:30pm at the United Church of Hinesburg on Main www.hinesburglionsfarmersmarket.org/ Barbara Lyman | 482-3904

Fridays

BRANDON FARMERS’ MARKET May 22 to October 9, 9am-2pm at Central Park, Rte 7 Find us on Facebook – Brandon Farmers Market.

Wendy Cijka | 273-2655 | cijka4@gmail.com FAIR HAVEN MARKET June 5 to October 30: 3pm–6pm at the town park www.vtfarmersmarket.org Greg Cox | 683-4606 | coxveg@hotmail.com RICHMOND FARMERS’ MARKET May 29 to Oct. 16, 3:00pm-6:30pm at the Volunteers Green www.richmondfarmersmarketvt.org/ Lauren Esserman | 999-7514 | rfmmanager@gmail.com *Accepts EBT and Debit Cards

Saturdays

SHELBURNE FARMERS’ MARKET May 30 to Oct. 10: 9:00am-1:00pm at the Shelburne Center on Route 7 and Church St www.sbpavt.org/farmers_market.php Tod Whitaker | 482-4279 | shelburnefarmersmarket@sbpavt.org VERMONT FARMERS MARKET, RUTLAND May 9 to Oct. 31, 9pm-2pm at the Depot Park (in front of WalMart) Indoor Market Nov. 7 to April 30, 10am-2pm,

Vt. Food Center, 251 West St www.vtfarmersmarket.org.

Doug Patac, 802-753-7269, info@vtfarmersmarket.org MIDDLEBURY WINTER MARKET March 7 to April 30 & Nov. 7 to Dec. 26: 9:30am-1pm at Mary Hogan School off Court St / Rte 7 www.middleburyfarmersmarket.org/ *Accepts EBT and Debit Cards MIDDLEBURY FARMERS’ MARKET May 2 to Oct. 31: 9am-12:30pm at the Marbleworks, downtown www.middleburyfarmersmarket.org | middleburyfarmersmkt@yahoo.com *Accepts EBT and Debit Cards BRISTOL FARMERS’ MARKET June 7 to Oct. 4: 10am-1pm on the Village Green at North & Main www.bristolfarmersmarket.org/ BristolFarmersMarket@gmail.com

Community Meals Serving all of Addison County unless otherwise noted

Community Dinner Bridport Community Church | Middle Road, Bridport | 758-2195 Mid November – Mid April (call each year for exact beginning and ending dates) | Fridays, 5:00-7:00 pm.

Community Meal Have a Heart Food Shelf | 11 School Street, Bristol | 453-3187 Hot soup, bread and milk. October-April | Third Friday, 5:307:00pm Serves towns of Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven and Starksboro (proof of residence required) Middlebury Community Lunches Sit down lunch and brown bag; fresh produce distributed when available through Farm-to-Table program.

September-May | Monday-Thursday 11:30 am-12:15 pm M: Saint Stephens Church on the Green, Tu-W-Th: Charter House, 27 North Pleasant Street Summer | Monday-Thursday at Charter House Middlebury Community Suppers Congregational Church | 2 Main Street | 388-7613 Sit down dinner, take-out available, take home breakfast bags available; fresh produce distributed when available through Farm-to-Table program Year Round Fridays 5:00-6:15pm

Pick Your Own Apples, Pears, Plums Cider & Cider Doughnuts Maple Sugar House

Boyer’s Orchard & Cider Mill

1823 Monkton Road Monkton, VT (802) 453-2676 www.boyersorchard.com

Your local garden center for 24 years!

We look forward to providing you with all of your gardening and landscaping needs.

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Trees, Shrubs & Vines

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Perennials & Annuals

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Pottery & Gifts

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Mulch, Topsoil & Compost PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE

greenhavengardensandnursery.com 2638 Ethan Allen Highway • New Haven, VT 802-453-5382 • greenhaven@gmavt.net

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into the caves and kitchens of some Behind the Rind: Aofpeek Addison County’s artisanal cheese masters

By LEA CALDERON-GUTHE

Bridport Creamery

Julie Danyew & Nicole Foster The beginning: “Nicky and I were getting set up on our own as cheesemakers when our chiropractor connected us. We pooled our resources, then started looking for a site in 2010. We ran into roadblocks, but we just figured them out and kept going.” We opened the door Sept. 1, 2012, and started selling fresh goat cheese and cheese curds at the end of that month.

Our products: Feta, fresh cheese curds, jack cheese (“swisserella” with herbs and spices). “We are in the process of expanding our aging facility, but we’re hoping to be back on with raw milk aged cheeses by late summer with a cow milk and goat/cow blend.”

Our cheesemaking philosophy: “We want to make cheeses that are approachable and that would appeal to a lot of people to start with. For me [Julie], cheesemaking THE

VERMONT FARMERS

MARKET SUMMER Downtown Rutland | Depot Park (in front of WalMart) Wednesdays, 3 - 6pm (May 6 – October 28) Saturdays, 9am - 2pm (May 9 – October 31) Downtown Fair Haven Park | Fair Haven Farmers’ Market Fridays, 3 - 6pm (June 5 – October 30)

WINTER

Indoors Farmers Market | VT Food Center, 251 West Street Saturdays, 10am - 2pm (November 7 – April 30, 2016) Wednesdays, 4pm - 7pm (November 4 – April 27, 2016)

Each market and event has an wide assortment of vendors, specializing in produce, food, and more.

For more information, visit us on facebook or check out our website at www.vtfarmersmarket.org.

DON’T FORGET ABOUT OUR HOLIDAY SHOWS! November 14 & December 12, 2015

is one of those heritage skills that we’ve lost. I feel like it’s something we should know how to do and could easily know how to do. We’re hoping that cheesemaking is going to strengthen this agricultural area for everyone and for us.”

Our favorite cheese in Addison County: “I like our cow/ goat blend. Blue Ledge has a Crottina — bloomy rind goat …

Nicky would say her curds are her favorite.”

When to visit: “People stop in daily who gotta get their curd fix. Find us on the Vermont Cheese Trail.”

Blue Ledge Farm

Hannah Sessions and Greg Bernhardt The beginning: “In 2000 we purchased a small, overgrown cow dairy farm which had been out of use for 5 years. We named it Blue Ledge Farm because of the ribbon of blue ledge that connects the pastures and the house, and which the goats love to romp on. We started making cheese in August of 2002, one month before our daughter was born.”

Our products: Fresh chevre in plain, maple, herbal and pepper; Crottina; Lake’s Edge; Camembrie; La Luna; Riley’s 2x4; Middlebury Blue Our cheesemaking philosophy: “We run our business on the cornerstone of respect: for land, animals, and people. We have designed a fairly efficient mode of production but we don’t short on the things that matter. All of our goats have names, for instance, and all of our cheeses are hand-poured, flipped, and wrapped with an eye on quality and consistency.”

Our favorite cheese in Addison County: We love all Addison County cheeses!

When to visit: “We welcome visitors to the farm on Friday mornings from 8 to 12 May through October with no appointment necessary.”

Champlain Valley Creamery

Carleton Yoder and Moira Cook The beginning: “We have been a certified organic producer of handmade cow’s milk cheeses since 2003. My [Carleton’s] background is in winemaking, and I founded a cheese company because I wanted to do something on my own, and I wanted to make something that was a bit more indigenous than wine. I knew I could figure out cheesemaking because I had a background in food science, but I didn’t know if I could figure out farming, so we buy our milk.”

Our products: Old-fashioned organic cream cheese, Champlain Triple, Queso Fresco, Pyramid Scheme, Queso Añejo Our cheesemaking philosophy: “We’ve tried to create things that aren’t really being done in Vermont on any scale.

There are so many cheeses that are not being made, so many styles that aren’t even being mimicked. We’re also creating our own things that are based on Old World recipes and variations to that theme.”

Our favorite cheese in Addison County: “I love all the stuff from Blue Ledge and Twig Farm. I’m partial to our cream cheese because it’s nostalgic for me, but it changes.”

When to visit: “Call ahead, and visit by appointment.”

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Serving all of Addison County unless otherwise noted

Assembly of God Christian Center 5917 Route 7, Ferrisburgh | 877-3903 Call for appointment

Have a Heart Food Shelf 11 School Street, Bristol | 453-3187 Third Friday: 5:30-7:00 pm, walk in Serves Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven & Starksboro (proof of residence required) Addison County Emergency Food Shelf HOPE 282 Boardman Street, Middlebury | 388-3608 M-F: 9 am- 3:30pm, walk in Income eligibility requirements; Access once per month; fresh produce, bread and deli items available daily (M-F) CVOEO Food Shelf 54 Creek Road, Suite A, Middlebury | 388-2285 M-F: 8 am until 4 pm, except holidays, walk in Income eligibility requirements; Access once per month; Distributes USDA commodities.

John W. Graham Shelter Food Shelf 69 Main Street, Vergennes | 877-2677 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-noon and 1:00pm-4:00 pm, walk in Income eligibility requirements; Access twice per month

Starksboro Food Shelf 3059 Route 116, Starksboro | 453-4476 Wednesday: 10:30 am-6 pm. Closed last Wed of month Serves Town of Starksboro (proof of residence required) Vergennes Community Food Shelf 30 South Water Street, Vergennes | 877-2435 T & Th: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm; Sat: 8:00 am-10:00 am, walk in Serves towns of Vergennes, Panton, Ferrisburgh, North Ferrisburgh, New Haven, Waltham & Addison Access twice per month Victory Baptist Church Food Shelf 862 US Route 7, Vergennes | 877-3393 M-F: 8:30 am-3:30 pm, walk in Serves towns of Vergennes, Panton, Ferrisburgh, North Ferrisburgh, New Haven, Waltham and Addison Whiting Community Cupboard Whiting Community Church | 13 North Main Street (Rte 30), Whiting | 623-8033 Mondays: 1:00-4:00 pm, walk in Serves towns of Whiting, Brandon, Cornwall, Leicester, Middlebury, Orwell, Shoreham and Sudbury

Dining on the banks of Otter Creek

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Innovative Comfy American Cuisine Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Dinner Reservations Recommended

3 Mill Street Frog Hollow • Middlebury, VT 388-1063 www.thestormcafe.com

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Summer Camps • CSA Certified Organic Vegetables Optional Organic add-ons:

Dedicated to Improving Lives Cardio • Strength Group Fitness Classes & Personal Training.

CHEESE EGGS PORK & CHICKEN all from pastured, GMO-free animals.

Located in the Heart of Bristol.

802-453-5205

FULL MOON FARM

Check out the class schedule at edgevtwellness.com 14 School Street, Bristol VT • 453-5205

Hinesburg VT., off 116 just north of Starksboro/ Monkton line

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Index of Products Meat Beef: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 16, 24, 34, 38, 44, 45, 48, 61, 63, 68, 73, 76, 82, 86, 88, 114, 115, 125, 127, 129, 132, 133, 138, 139, 140, 146, 153, 177, 182, 185, 187, 191 Goat:12, 47, 75, 80, 146, 157, 167, 175, 189 Lamb: 26, 38, 59, 61, 63, 86, 114, 115, 139, 146, 157, 187, 191 Pork: 1, 3, 24, 30, 34, 61, 63, 66, 80, 88, 107, 114, 115, 132, 138, 139, 146, 162, 177, 182, 183, 184, 187, 191 Poultry: 6, 30, 34, 37, 63, 64, 66, 84, 89, 114, 118, 138, 132, 133, 142, 146, 148, 155, 185, 189, 191 Rabbit: 12, 34 Veal: 134 Venison: 92

Fruit Apples: 46, 52, 53, 65, 98, 103, 151, 152, 155, 156, 179, 183 Blackberries: 31, 67, 97, 147, 154, 168 Blueberries: 27, 35, 42, 46, 52, 67, 147, 154, 155 Cherries: 52, 152, 156 Currants: 20, 32, 67, 97 Cider: 7, 46, 53, 95, 98, 103, 156, 179 Grapes: 20, 35, 111, 172 Melons: 62, 65, 93 Peaches: 93, 98, 154, 156 Pears: 52, 53, 103, 156 Plums: 53, 97, 103, 156 Raspberries: 27, 31, 35, 42, 65, 67, 97, 147, 152, 154, 156, 168 Strawberries: 17, 35, 42, 52, 65, 67, 93, 97, 152 Tomatoes: 17, 62, 93, 145, 170

Vegetables, Herbs, Flowers Beans: 17, 23, 46, 93 Corn: 1, 6, 17, 34, 46, 65, 82, 102, 123, 167, 177, 178 Cucumbers: 2, 40, 65, 93, 177, 178 Flowers: 2, 17, 33, 39, 52, 54, 56, 69, 84, 119, 123, 128, 144, 149, 150, 162, 163, 169, 178, 189 Garlic: 81, 85, 89, 93 Greens: 2, 11, 27, 30, 39, 40, 41, 60, 89, 144, 149, 168, 170, 178 Herbs: 69, 71, 84, 102, 123, 144, 150, 172 Squash: 65, 82, 93, 152, 167, 170 Potatoes: 6, 81, 89, 93 Pumpkins: 42, 65, 81, 82, 122, 159 Vegetables: 2, 6, 17, 18, 32, 33, 38, 52, 54, 66, 67, 68, 69, 72, 73, 74, 81, 82, 84, 91, 98, 102, 107, 110, 119, 120, 121, 122, 125, 133, 135, 138, 141, 144, 145, 150, 162, 168, 169, 178, 183, 189, 190

Grains Grain: 22, 36, 64, 158, 160, 185 Rice: 185

Plants and Trees Christmas Trees: 121, 159, 167 Compost: 2, 78, 100 Hay: 2, 10, 32, 48, 50, 125, 127, 185 Firewood: 183 Plants & Starts: 17, 52, 62, 69, 119, 135, 144, 150, 169, 189 Wreaths & Baskets: 17, 52, 56, 82, 135, 189

Eggs and Dairy Cheese: 21, 26, 47, 58, 80, 96, 115, 124 Eggs: 2, 6, 12, 30, 34, 37, 43, 54, 55, 59, 63, 65, 81, 82, 83, 84, 104, 107, 124, 131, 132, 138, 141, 148, 155, 162, 169, 170, 177, 189 Goat Dairy: 8, 12, 26, 47, 64, 75, 80, 109, 146, 157, 167, 175, 189 Milk: 4, 13, 21, 26, 47, 60, 70, 75, 80, 124, 131, 134, 177, 186, 188, 189 Raw Milk: 124, 131, 188

Honey and Maple Honey: 17, 51, 71, 90, 105, 110, 117, 156, 157, 163, 179 Maple: 8, 14, 15, 17, 23, 28, 49, 58, 73, 76, 78, 79, 88, 104, 106, 107, 112, 116, 125, 130, 132, 146, 148, 155, 159, 160, 161, 164, 165, 166, 167, 171, 183, 191

Specialty Foods Baked Goods: 17, 42, 97, 98, 156, 189, 185 Jams & Jellies: 17, 23, 107, 154, 178, 189 Mushrooms: 106 Pickles: 17, 23, 104, 138, 169

Animal Products Pet care: 109, 191 Wool & Fiber: 14, 34, 38, 59, 173

Services Breeding: 57, 63 CSA: 18, 32, 70, 74, 85, 147, 150, 162, 169, 191 Educational Programs: 82, 87, 108, 110 Farm Events: 20, 54, 110, 136 Farm Stays/B&B: 12, 20, 25, 83, 110, 136, 175 Meat Processing: 8, 14, 61, 68, 115, 137, 142, 163, 176 Pick-Your-Own: 27, 65, 93, 98, 103, 147, 152, 179

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