RAFFL's Locally Grown Guide 2016 by RAFFL

RUTLAND AREA FARM & FOOD LINK (RAFFL)

2016-2017

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ENGAGE • CONNECT • LOCAL Rutland Area Farm and Food Link (RAFFL) builds connections that grow a strong agricultural economy and healthy community.

Through the development of new markets and the strengthening of existing markets, RAFFL works to increase consumer demand and access to local food. Our annual Locally Grown Guide list hundreds of farms and local food businesses, and is widely distributed across the Southern Vermont region. In a comprehensive phone survey conducted at the Castleton Polling Institute, 39% of the general population has used the Locally Grown Guide, positively impacting their local food behavior. Farm Fresh Connect, RAFFL’s state-of-theart online local food market, gives farmers and food producers access to new customers and offers the convenience of online ordering and local delivery to dozens of sites.

RAFFL Increases Access to Local Food

Local Food is the Future of Food

By building connections that grow a strong network of our region’s agriculture, RAFFL’s work supports local farmers, strengthens communities, enhances the regional economy, protects our working landscape, and safeguards our family’s health – today and in the future, ensuring present and future generations will have access to nourishing, flavorful and abundant local food.

RAFFL Strengthens Local Economy

Through our innovative Glean Team, RAFFL provides farm fresh food to a vast network of community support programs. Glean Team staff and community volunteers collect local food from area farms and farmers' markets and provide this food, free of charge, to families and community members in need. To date, RAFFL has collected and distributed over 65 tons of fresh, local food and engaged over 700 volunteers who have donated more than 2,500 hours.

RAFFL Supports New and Developing Farmers

By providing support, education and technical assistance to new and developing farmers, RAFFL works to ensure a steady crop of economically viable farmers in our region – now and in the future. RAFFL offers new farmers opportunities to gain skills and knowledge in all aspects of farm and business development and helps increase farm viability by creating new markets and increased demand for local food.

RAFFL Engages the Community

RAFFL builds strong community engagement and commitment to local food and farms. Through our Everyday Chef cooking, food, and nutrition program, community members gain skills and confidence to cook with whole foods. Farm tours offer opportunities to visit working farms and gain appreciation for the origin of local food. Harvest Watch, a weekly column in the Rutland Herald, provides up-to-date information on a diversity of farm and food topics.

WHO USES THE GUIDE?

RAFFL PROGRAMS

• 39% of respondents in a 2015 survey said they use the Locally Grown Guide to make local purchases. • In 2016 the guide will be found in over 600 locations in our region.

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New Farmer Program: Technical assistance for new and developing farmers. Glean Team: Harvesting and distributing surplus crops for those in need. Everyday Chef: Food and cooking education to increase confidence in the kitchen. Locally Grown Guide: The definitive resource for local and regional farm produced food. Farm Fresh Connect: Year-round, online local food market with delivery! Tear here

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2015 WAS A RECORD YEAR:

That's 109,500 servings of food!

The Glean Team was very busy capturing surplus crops through in-field gleans, on-farm pickups and farmers' market pickups and delivering fresh, local produce to those in need in Rutland County. All of this was made possible with the help of

135 VOLUNTEERS

contributing 553 HOURS!

Pounds Gleaned Through the Years TOTAL POUNDS GLEANED

36,500 POUNDS GLEANED!

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35,000 30,000

25,064

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18,345

17,296

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The total pounds gleaned in 2015 has an estimated value of $

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2015

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59,200 Top 5 Gleaned Crops

Corn

Summer Squash/Zucchini

Apples

Potatoes

Cucumbers

5,784 lbs

5,004 lbs

4,042 lbs

3,506 lbs

2,409 lb

Other gleaned crops include arugula, beans, beet greens/chard, beets, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chard, chinese cabbage, eggplant, garlic, head lettuce, herbs, melons, mesclun, microgreens, mushrooms, onions, bok choy, parsnips, peas, peppers, popcorn, radishes, rhubarb, scallions, spinach, sprouts, strawberries, sweet potatoes, turnips, and winter squash.

CROPS WERE DONATED FROM

Alan Cooper Dairy, Alchemy Gardens, Ayers Egg Farm, Boardman Hill Farm, Breezy Meadow, Brown’s Orchard & Farmstand, Caravan Gardens, Clark Farm, David Pezzetti, Dorset Farmers Market, Doug Rumbough, Dutchess Farm, Elmer Garrick, Evening Song Farm, Earth Sky Time Farm, FARMS AND Foggy Meadow Farm, Fresh Take Farm, Gildrien Farm, Good Earth Farm, Kilpatrick Farm, Laughing HOMESTEADERS Child Farm, Paul Marshall, Perry’s Potatoes, Radical Roots Farm, Right Mind Farm, Singing Cedars, Wellsmere Farm, Wood’s Market Garden, and Yoder Farm

Bardwell House, Boys and Girls Club, BROC, Castleton Cares, College of Saint Joseph, Dodge House, Fair Haven Concerned, Grace House, VFFC Health Care Shares, Meals on Wheels Rutland County, Our Neighbor’s Table, Parker RECIPIENT SITES House/Sheldon Towers, Pittsford Food Shelf, Poultney IN RUTLAND Food Shelf, Rutland Community Cupboard, Rutland County COUNTY Parent Child Center, Rutland Open Door Mission, Salvation WERE SERVED Army, Serenity House, Stafford Technical School, Turning Point, Vermont Achievement Center, Vermont Foodbank – Rutland, Wells Thanksgiving Dinner, West Rutland Food Shelf, Women’s Network and Shelter, and Young at Heart Senior Center

WHY VOLUNTEER ?

RAFFL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

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Be happier and healthier. Learn new skills! It is good for your community. Have a sense of purpose. Meet new people.

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Fundraising and community event support. End of year appeals and administrative support. Glean Team harvesting, packing and delivery. Everyday Chef family workshop support.

If you would like to volunteer for RAFFL, please contact us at info@rutlandfarmandfood.org or visit our website at www.rutlandfarmandfood.org/volunteer

Table of CONTENTS FARMERS’ MARKETS

CENTRAL

Farms �� 9 Restaurants & Caterers ��10 Retailers ��10 Specialty Producers ��11

Photo: Heidi Bagley

GREEN MOUNTAINS NORTH

GREEN MOUNTAINS SOUTH

LAKES REGION

NORTHSHIRE & BEYOND

Farms ��18 Restaurants & Caterers ��20 Specialty Producers ��20 Breweries, Cideries, Vineyards, and Spirit Makers...... 21

Farms ��22 Specialty Producers ��24 Breweries, Cideries, Vineyards, and Spirit Makers...... 24

Farms ��26 Restaurants & Caterers ��29 Retailers ��29 Specialty Producers ��30 Breweries, Cideries, Vineyards, and Spirit Makers...... 31

Photo: Woods Market

PUBLICATION INFO:

Farms ��32 Restaurants & Caterers ��33 Retailers ��33 Specialty Producers ��34 Breweries, Cideries, Vineyards, and Spirit Makers...... 34

INDEX

Project Manager: Stephanie Jones Designer: Lyz Tomsuden Printing: Upper Valley Press GIS Mapping: Steve Schild Cover Photo: iStock Photos The Locally Grown Guide is an annual publication of RAFFL. It is not an endorsement of any of the individual businesses listed or advertised. Please accept our apologies for any inadvertent errors and please alert us to make next year’s edition even better.

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Farmers MARKETS MONDAY Granville Farmers’ Market (NY)

Location TBA June 6th through the end of October • 2-6 PM Contact: 802-645-0398 • rt22farmersmarket@gmail.com This market accepts WIC, EBT, Food Coupons, etc. WIC is the 4th week of the month, we welcome all participants.

TUESDAY Bennington Farmers’ Market

Riverwalk Park, behind Bennington Station Restaurant June 7th through October 4th • 3- 6 PM Contact: benningtonfarmersmarket.org Our local farmers have fresh greens and other wonderful vegetables. In addition, you will find a wide array of delicious baked goods, dairy products, meats, specialty food, crafts and more! All produced locally! We accept EBT and Debit Cards!

Rutland Winter Farmers Market

Vermont Farmers Food Center, 251 West Street November 9th, 2016 through May 3, 2017 • Time TBA Contact: 802-342-4727 • info@vtfarmersmarket.org Expand your local food options this winter and continue your relationship with farmers you support over the summer. Fresh greens, root vegetables, eggs, meat, wine, cheese, mushrooms, apples, popcorn, maple products, crafts, prepared foods and more. This market accepts EBT/Debit.

THURSDAY Castleton Farmers’ Market

Main Street June 2nd through October 6th • 3:30-6 PM Contact: 802-273-2241 We are a small, diversified farmers’ market in downtown Castleton. Here you’ll find local produce, value-added products, crafts, maple syrup, homemade candies and more. This market accepts Farm to Family coupons (no EBT/Debit).

Manchester Farmers Market Whitehall Farmers’ Market (NY)

Pavilion in the Park June 7th through the end of October • 10 AM-4 PM Contact: 802-645-0398 • rt22farmersmarket@gmail.com This market accepts WIC, EBT, Food Coupons, etc. WIC is the 4th week of the month, we welcome all participants.

WEDNESDAY Greenwich Farmers’ Market (NY)

106 Main Street - November through April • 3-6 PM 70 Main Street - May through October • 3-6 PM Contact: 518-944-7149 • greenwichfarmersmarket@gmail.com Market runs year round. FMNP checks accepted.Join us at 70 Main for our farmers' market! The market brings you a variety of products every week from local family farms and producers- Naturally grown vegetables, eggs, pastured pork & chicken, grass-fed beef, prepared foods, and more.

Middlebury Farmers’ Market

Marble Works, North parking lot June 15th through October 12th • 9 AM-12:30 PM Contact: middleburyfarmersmkt@yahoo.com www.middleburyfarmersmarket.org This market accepts EBT/Debit.

Rutland Downtown Farmers Market

Depot Park May 11th through November 2nd • 3-6 PM Rutland County Farmers’ Market: 802-773-4813 • info@rcfmvt.org Vermont Farmers Market: 802-342-4727 • info@vtfarmersmarket.org This market accepts EBT/Debit.

Adams Park, Route 7A/Main St. May 26th through October 6th • 3-6 PM Contact: mfmvermont@gmail.com • www.manchesterfarmers.org The Manchester Farmers Market is a producer-only market. We feature local produce, meat, dairy, crafts, flowers, drinks, soaps, and prepared foods. We’re a family-friendly market and have lots of activities for kids. Come check out live music every week and pick up something for dinner. This market accepts EBT/Debit.

Lakes Region Farmers’ Market

Main Street, Poultney June 23rd through October 6th • 9 AM-2 PM Contact: 802-287-0389 or 802-468-5805 • poultneymarket@gmail.com facebook.com/poultneyfarmersmarket The Lakes Region Farmers Market is a small, diverse market in downtown Poultney offering a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, baked goods, maple syrup, eggs, meat, crafts and more. We are growing our market each year, and will be offering some special events this coming season! This market accepts Farm to Family coupons (no EBT/Debit).

FRIDAY Brandon Farmers Market

Central Park, Route 7 End of May through Mid-October • 9 AM-2 PM Contact: 802-273-2655 • cijka4@gmail.com Approximately 30 local farmers, specialty food producers, and artisans sell their goods weekly in Brandon, Vermont’s Central Park. Visit the annual Harvest Fair October 8th as well and the Christmas Fair December 10th. This market accepts Farm to Family coupons (no EBT/Debit).

Fair Haven Farmers Market

Fair Haven Park June 3rd through October 28th • 3-6 PM Contact: 802-683-4606 • info@vtfarmersmarket.org This market accepts Farm to Family coupons, EBT and Debit cards.

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FARMERS MARKETS

Ludlow Farmers’ Market

53 Main Street, front lawn of Okemo Mountain School May 27th through October 7th • 4-7 PM Contact: 802-230-7706 • ludlowfarmersmarket@gmail.com www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org This market accepts EBT/Debit.

Mettowee Valley Farmers’ Market

VT Route 30, North Rupert Dates TBA • 2-6 PM Contact: mettoweevalleymarket@yahoo.com A cooperative farm stand in the Mettowee Valley.

SATURDAY Bennington Farmers’ Market

Riverwalk Park, behind Bennington Station Restaurant May 7th through October 29th • 10 AM-1 PM Contact: benningtonfarmersmarket.org Our local farmers have fresh greens and other wonderful vegetables. In addition, you will find a wide array of delicious baked goods, dairy products, meats, specialty food, crafts and more! All produced locally! We accept EBT and Debit Cards!

Bennington Winter Farmers’ Market

The First Baptist Church, 601 Main Street November 5 and 19, December 10 and 17, January through April, 1st & 3rd Saturdays • 10 AM-1 PM Contact: benningtonfarmersmarket.org All winter long, our local farmers have fresh greens and other wonderful vegetables. In addition, you will find a wide array of delicious baked goods, dairy products, meats, specialty food, crafts and more! All produced locally! We accept EBT and Debit cards!

Middlebury Farmers’ Market

Marble Works, North parking lot May 7th through October 29th • 9 AM-12:30 PM Contact: middleburyfarmersmkt@yahoo.com www.middleburyfarmersmarket.org Visit approximately 50 vendors selling locally grown fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meats, plants, flowers, baked goods, honey, maple products, crafts, and more. This market accepts EBT and debit.

Middlebury Winter Farmers’ Market

Mary Hogan High School November 5th through December; mid-March through mid-April 9:30 AM-1 PM Contact: middleburyfarmersmkt@yahoo.com www.middleburyfarmersmarket.org The Winter Market generally includes meats, baked goods, late-season vegetables, pickles, jams, hot prepared foods, crafts, and eggs, cheeses, and other dairy products. This market accepts EBT/Debit.

*While we do our best to provide accurate information, please visit market websites or call the market manager to be sure of dates and times before trekking to a market for the first time.

Pittsford Farmer’s Market

Pittsford Village Green, just south of the Congregational Church on Route 7 State Street entrance to the Library parking lot June 11th through October 15th • 9 AM-1 PM Contact: 802-438-0063 or 802-773-2843 lisawg@aol.com or jandbofvt@comcast.net www.sites.google.com/site/pittsfordfarmersmarket/home Fresh vegetables and other farm produce, baked goods, maple syrup and other maple products, jewelry, other crafts.

Rutland Downtown Farmers Market

Depot Park May 7th through October 29th • 9 AM-2 PM Contact: Rutland County Farmers’ Market: 802-773-4813 • info@rcfmvt.org Vermont Farmers’ Market: 802-342-4727 • info@vtfarmersmarket.org Two market organizations combined in one location, producing one of Vermont’s largest and most diverse farmers’ markets. Over 90 vendors offer produce, meat, cheese, mushrooms, honey, maple syrup, cut flowers, herbs and plants. Bakers and specialty food producers serve delicious treats. Local crafts and artwork abound. This market accepts EBT/Debit.

Rutland Winter Farmers Market

Vermont Farmers Food Center, 251 West Street November 5th, 2016 through April 29th, 2017 • 10 AM-2 PM Contact: 802-342-4727 • info@vtfarmersmarket.org Expand your local food options this winter and continue your relationship with farmers you support over the summer. Fresh greens, root vegetables, eggs, meat, wine, cheese, mushrooms, apples, popcorn, maple products, crafts, prepared foods and more. This market accepts EBT/Debit.

Salem Farmers’ Market (NY)

Salem Village Park, At the Gazebo Route 22 June 4th through the end of October • 10 AM-2 PM Contact: 802-645-0398 • rt22farmersmarket@gmail.com

West River Farmers Market

Junction of Routes 11 & 100, Londonderry Memorial Day through Columbus Day • 9 AM-1 PM Contact: 802-875-5004 • westriverfarmersmarket@gmail.com Established in 1993, the West River Farmers Market is nestled along the banks of the West River in Londonderry, VT. The 40+ producer-vendors provide some of the best agricultural, craft, and food of the region in a family-friendly environment.

SUNDAY Dorset Farmers’ Market

Winter Market 1430 VT Route 30, Dorset (J.K. Adams) October through May • 10 AM-2 PM Summer Market 2732 VT Route 30, Dorset (H.N. Williams) May through October • 10 AM-2 PM Contact: marketmanager@dorsetfarmersmarket.com www.dorsetfarmersmarket.com We are a producer-only market to ensure our consumers have direct communication, and the opportunity for education, from those creating the products we enjoy every day. Find freshly picked produce, home baked goods, artisan cheeses and wines, grass-fed meats and poultry, free-range eggs, specialty prepared foods, artisan wares, and live music. This market accepts EBT/Debit.

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CENTRAL This small urban area, including Rutland City and the surrounding towns, is the commercial hub of the region. It includes a vibrant, year-round Farmers’ Market that operates every Saturday throughout the year – outside from May to October and inside from November to May. There are many unique restaurants, shops, farm stands and businesses here to discover.

TOWNS INCLUDE: Clarendon North Clarendon Proctor Rutland City Rutland Town West Rutland

Icon Key CSA Shares Farmers’ Market Online Sales Onsite Sales Pick Your Own Wholesale

ADVERTISE IN NEXT YEAR’S GUIDE! Email guide@ rutlandfarmandfood.org

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H.A.M.M.S Farm

CENTRAL

FARMS

Hathaway Farm, Ltd.

741 Prospect Hill Road, Rutland, VT 802-775-2624 • info@hathawayfarm.com www.HathawayFarm.com

Apple Hill Orchard and Farm

Junction of Routes 103 and 7B, North Clarendon, VT 802-438-5068 Growers of a wide variety of quality and flavorful apples and vegetables. We open mid to end of July with our just picked delicious apples, flavorful sweet corn, tasty tomatoes, sweet melons, and apple pies—followed by more apples, pumpkins, winter squash, and more.

Hathaway Farm will have you lost…laughing…and lovin’ it at one of the largest corn mazes in Vermont! Twelve acres of fun with bridges, a grassy knoll, clues, and more—Mini-Maze, play area, livestock barn, wagon rides, pumpkin picking. New for 2016: Christmas at the Farm. Stop in and see us!

Heleba Potato Farm

Boardman Hill Road, Center Rutland, VT 802-353-5983 • helebapotatofarm@netzero.net

Boardman Hill Farm

1030 Boardman Hill Road, West Rutland, VT 802-683-4606 • coxveg@hotmail.com Find bedding plants, vegetable starts and hanging baskets in spring, organically grown fruits and vegetables from our farm in the summer and our own pork, chickens and turkey throughout the year. We sell at area farmers’ markets yearround, local co-ops, restaurants and through CSA. Find us on Facebook!

Enchanted Flora Farm

“We grow what we sell” is our motto. Over 40 varieties of heirloom and specialty potatoes grown using vintage equipment. We can be found at the Manchester, Ludlow, Dorset and Rutland Farmers’ Markets on the summer and Dorset in the winter.

Hogs N Dirt

West Rutland, VT 802-779-5625 • flyd88@msn.com

731 Creek Road, Rutland Town, VT 802-282-8420 • enchantedflora@aol.com www.enchantedflorafarm.com

Fresh and smoked meats. Free range animals and hormone free. Some products processed nitrate free. Products include ground beef, tenderloin, bacon, sausage, pork chops, ribs, andouille, kielbasa, ground pork, ground sweet Italian, bacon sausage patties, and much, much more.

Please visit our website for the best source of information about our farm. Helpful hints and lots of photos of our products. We are the closest farm to Downtown Rutland. We grow chemical and pesticide free. Happy gardening!

Mountain View Bison

Grabowski Farm

670 Route 4A East, West Rutland, VT 802-353-4158 The Grabowski Farm has been in the sweet corn and vegetable business since 1956. The farm is located on Rte 4A between West Rutland and Casleton, Vermont. Look for the big red barn. The milk from our dairy is distributed by Thomas Dairy in Rutland. GAP Certified.

H.A.M.M.S Farm

2636 VT Route 3, Pittsford, VT 802-287-0389 • PieLady14@gmail.com H.A.M.M.S Farm is a diverse family farm in Pittsford, VT. We have much to offer, including, a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, chicken, turkey, pork, fresh eggs, and fresh baked goods. We use organic methods and seed to produce a quality product for our community. Sign up for our CSA today!

CSA Shares

Speakeasy Cafe

Farmers’ Market

Online Sales

Rutland Town, VT LisaHubbard37@yahoo.com Local bison farm in Rutland, Vermont. We offer ground, a variety of steak cuts, roasts, sausage, kielbasa, jerky, meatloaf, and chili. Come visit our farm, by appointment. See us at Vermont Farmers Market in Rutland, the Dorset Farmer’s Market or at our farm.

Radical Roots Farm

Rutland, VT RadicalRootsFarm@gmail.com www.RadicalRootsVT.com Using organic practices, Dennis Duhaime and Carol Tashie grow a wide variety of vegetables on Creek Road in Rutland. Find us at Rutland’s summer and winter Farmers’ Markets and enjoy our vegetables in local restaurants and schools. Our “pre-pay farm share” offers savings on our vegetables at the farmers’ market.

Onsite Sales

Pick Your Own

Wholesale

The Dollhouse Restaurant

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CENTRAL

The Dollhouse Restaurant at Stafford Technical Center 8 Stratton Road, Rutland, VT 802-770-1041 • lisa.fennimore@rcpsvt.org www.StaffordOnline.org

Since 1974, Stafford Technical Center has been educating Rutland area high school students and adults in technical fields. In the Culinary Arts program, students prepare and serve food in The Dollhouse Restaurant, open TuesdaysThursdays during the school year for lunch. Catering services available. Call for reservations; follow us on Facebook!

Roots the Restaurant

51 Wales Street, Rutland, VT 802-747-7414 • info@rootsrutland.com www.RootsRutland.com Roots’ mission is to create delicious food from fresh, local ingredients. Vermont offers an agricultural bounty of flavorful produce, meat, dairy and other food products that are staples on the Roots menu. Chef Donald Billings is committed to providing affordable meals from minimally processed, locally grown food, including organic crops and humanely raised livestock.

Radical Roots Farm

Rutland Area Shepherds

info@vermontshepherds.com www.VermontShepherds.com

Speakeasy Café

Rutland Area Shepherds is a group of local farms raising a variety of high quality sheep to create superior sheep and wool products. Visit our website and be sure to come to the Pittsford Sheep Festival on October 9, 2016. Want to join the local sheep community? Just contact us!

Sourwood Mountain Orchard

2901 West Street, Proctor, VT 802-773-9868 • sourwoodmountainorchard@comcast.net www.SourwoodMountainOrchard.com We grow perennial and self-seeding annual herbs traditionally used for medicinal purposes. In addition, these flowering plants provide an important under story to a young fruit orchard. Our goal is to offer high quality, fresh herbs to our community as well as create a thriving sanctuary-habitat for wildlife, insects, and life in general.

Timberloft Farm Store

190 Old Boardman Hill Road, West Rutland, VT 802-438-0028 We open early May with a greenhouse full of plants for gardens, and will have plenty of produce and cut flowers all summer. We are here every day and at the Rutland County Farmers Market on Saturday. Our season continues until Christmas with our own wreaths and crafts for sale.

67 Center Street, Rutland, VT 802-747-3325 www.SpeakeasyCafe.net Featuring Vermont coffee, specialty espresso drinks, homemade soups, breakfast sandwiches, and yummy baked treats -- including scratch biscuits, a specialty of the house. Eat in, call ahead, or grab-and-go.

RETAILERS Green Mountain Yarn & Fiber

259 Woodstock Avenue, Rutland, VT 802-775-7800 • yarnshopgmf@gmail.com www.GreenMountainFibers.com Specializing in luxury yarns, natural fibers, and quality hand knitting supplies. Featuring locally spun and dyed yarn and fiber from area farms; and unique fibers from around the world. Sit-n-Knit, Learn to Knit, classes, projects, excellent customer service. Central Vermont’s premier yarn shop. Make us your fiber family!

RESTAURANTS & CATERERS The Bakery

122 West Street, Rutland, VT 802-775-3220 • thebakery@rootsrutland.com www.RootsRutland.com/TheBakery Try our fresh, house-made breads, English muffins, bagels, pastries, and sandwiches using locally sourced ingredients. We have coffee, tea, espresso and more. Eat in or take it to go.

CSA Shares

Online Sales

Pick Your Own

Farmers’ Market

Onsite Sales

Wholesale

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Thomas Dairy

CENTRAL

Rutland Area Food Co-op 77 Wales Street, Rutland, VT 802-773-0737 www.RutlandCoop.com

As a community owned market, the Rutland Co-op is dedicated to fresh, local, natural, whole, organic and Fair Trade foods and goods. We carry fresh produce, dairy, bread, groceries, meats, cheeses, loose bulk foods, vitamins, supplements, body care items, household products, cleaning supplies and much more. Visit us 7 days/week.

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS 3 Bears Bakery Rutland, VT 802-282-6234

3 Bears Bakery specializes in European and British style artisan breads, cakes, pastries, and shortbreads using all natural and organic ingredients. Find us at the summer and winter Rutland Farmers’ Markets, or call us with your special order for pick up.

SaucyVT

Rutland, VT 802-779-1413 • scott@saucyvt.com www.SaucyVT.com SaucyVT believes food should taste good using real fresh ingredients. We make and sell a line of hot sauces that will warm you up without burning you down. We make everything in small batches, in Rutland, Vermont, and we are proud to bring it from our home to yours.

Rutland Area Food Co-op

Thomas Dairy

2096 Route 7 North, Rutland, VT 802-773-6788 • sales@thomasdairy.com www.ThomasDairy.com We are a small, family-owned dairy nestled in the beautiful hills of central Vermont. Our family has owned this land for over 150 years, starting from decidedly humble origins. Instead of relying on rbST for increased milk production, at Thomas Dairy we believe happy, peaceful cows from small, healthy herds produce the creamiest, tastiest milk.

CSA Shares

Online Sales

Pick Your Own

Farmers’ Market

Onsite Sales

Wholesale

Hathaway Farm & Corn Maze Come On Up & See Us!

We’ll have ya LOST...LAUGHIN’… & LOVIN’ IT!!!

Wagon Rides*LivestockBarn*Play Area

Open late July-October

741 Prospect Hill Rd, Rutland, VT

Open late July-October

hathawayfarm.com 802.775.2624

741 Prospect Hill Rd, Rutland, VT

hathawayfarm.com 802.775.2624

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Hathaway Farm & Corn Maze

Together We Grow Communities Visit us online to discover what RRPC can do for your community. RutlandRPC.org

Rutland Regional Planning Commission The Opera House 67 Merchants Row PO Box 965 Rutland VT 05702 T: 802.775.0871 www.rutlandrpc.org

Cooperative Planning in Our Region

Promoting a Healthy Community through Education

Elizabeth Dulli, Community Educator and Lisa Fennimore, Chef Instructor demonstrate healthy cooking during the Live Well! series. 12 | 2016-2017 Locally Grown Guide

Check out our schedule of wellness Classes & Events at www.RRMC.org or call us at 802.772.2400. Our Promise to You â&#x20AC;&#x201C; We Listen, We Respect, We Careâ&#x20AC;ŚAlways!

Childrens Clothing Gifts & Furnishings Fun & Educational TOYS 25 Center St • Downtown Rutland • Find us on Facebook • 802-770-1882 Hours: 10-5 M-Sat. • Open Sundays by chance

Downtown Rutland's source for local, organic & sustainable food & wellness products

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FOSTERING & CELEBRATING F O O D E D U C AT I O N I N RUTLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS

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! Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center Salt Cave, Halotherapy Room, and Oxygen Bar

open 7 days/week

120 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701 - 802-775-8080 - www.pyramidvt.com

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Fine art galleries & public murals Largest, yearround farmers market in VT Minutes from beautiful lakes, hiking & skiing Variety of exciting events

Center of our community ANNUAL EVENTS: Friday Nights: Downtown Rutland Summer series

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Free Summer/Winter Movie Series at the Paramount

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Hops on Top: Craft & Micro Brew Festival

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Santa’s Arrival & Downtown Tree Lighting

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Extended Hours Holiday Shopping Nights

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The Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children

WIC Income Eligibility Family of 2: up to $2,456/mo. Family of 4: up to $3,739/mo. Family of 6: up to $5,022/mo. Already on Medicaid/ Dr. Dynasaur? You are income eligible for WIC.

800-649-4357 healthvermont.gov/wic WIC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

FARM STAND ON RTE. 7, BRANDON, VT We grow Certified Organic vegetables & strawberries for your family table

an astounding selection of certified organic veggie starts and herbs for your garden. Plus annuals, gorgeous hanging baskets, jam, VT meats & cheeses, maple syrup, baked goods & more. You-pick strawberries in season!

Summer CSA with great perks! 802.247.6630 www.WoodsMarketGarden.com www.rutlandfarmandfood.org | 15

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Green Mountains NORTH The Green Mountains North section encompasses popular farm stands, restaurants and other great places to visit along Routes 7, 100 and 4. These byways host a number of places popular with skiers, Spartan Race participants, hikers, and people who appreciate art. What better way to enjoy your day than mixing good local food into your activities? Visit our sister organization at acornvt.org for additional information about the towns to our north!

Red Clover Inn

Good Earth Farm and Store

FARMS Baird Farm

65 West Road, North Chittenden, VT 802-483-2963 • bairdfarm@gmail.com www.BairdFarm.com Maple sugaring has been a family tradition on our scenic hillside farm for four generations. We welcome you to our gift shop in our 1840 farmhouse. It is open year round everyday from 9-5. Mail orders are also available.

Blackpowder Farm

Pittsford, VT 802-683-9373 • info@blackpowder.farm www.Blackpowder.farm Blackpowder Farm began with a desire to grow our own ingredients for our HabaDilly pickled vegetables, jams and jellies. In 2010, we carved our farm out of woodlands. Acres of wild raspberries, blackberries now are joined by chickens, goats and sheep along with rows of vegetables, new fruits and fruit trees.

Blue Ledge Farm

2001 Old Jerusalem Road, Salisbury, VT 802-247-0095 • blueledge@hotmail.com www.BlueLedgeFarm.com A goat dairy farm producing fresh and aged goat and cow’s milk artisanal cheeses, since 2002. Including plain, herbal and pepper-crusted chèvres, maple chèvre, crottina, Lake’s Edge, Camembrie, Middlebury Blue, La Luna, and our cave-aged Riley’s 2x4.

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TOWNS INCLUDE: Brandon Chittenden Florence Goshen Killington

Leicester Mendon Middlebury New Haven North Chittenden

Pittsfield Pittsford Salisbury Starksboro

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Flatlander Farm

2148 VT Route 17, Starksboro, VT 802-453-4631 • info@FlatlanderFarm.com www.FlatlanderFarm.com Flatlander Farm is a pasture based farm located in Starksboro, Vermont specializing in Pastured Chicken and Pastured Duck as well as Farm Grazed Chevon. Our animals are rotationally grazed and fed locally milled, Certified Organic and Non-GMO grain. We rely on slower growing breeds of chicken and duck for better tasting, humanely raised meat. Find us at the Burlington Winter Farmers’ Market, Middlebury Winter Farmers’ Market or email us to set up a time to visit the farm.

Gildrien Farm

Leicester, VT gildrienfarm@gmail.com www.GildrienFarm.com Gildrien Farm is a family-run certified organic farm. We grow a variety of vegetables and herbs available at the Rutland Co-op and at the farm.

Good Earth Farm and Store

2473 Franklin Street (Route 7), Brandon, VT 802-310-8534 • goodearthgrows@gmail.com www.GoodEarthGrows.com Come visit us at our new farm store located at the former Pinewood Garden store. Flower, veggies, seedlings, local artisan food, and classes!

GREEN MOUNTAINS NORTH

High Pond Goat Farm

1958 High Pond Rd, Brandon, VT 802-273-2655 • highpondgoatfarm@gmail.com We are a small family run goat dairy, newly licensed in Nov 2014 to produce and sell goat cheese. We have about 30 mixed breed goats that produce delicious milk for our mild, soft chevre. It is available in plain, garlic dill and cranberry maple seasonally. Find us on Facebook.

Hinterland Farm

3139 Route 4, Killington, VT 802-747-8571 • boris@mountaincreameryvt.com www.HinterlandFarmVT.com Hinterland Farm raises free range turkeys. We also raise beef and sell in quarters and a wide range of steaks, roasts and ground meat. We have pork in a range of products, including sausage, chops and roasts. Salad greens are available May to December and tomatoes July to October.

Maple View Farm Alpacas

185 Adams Road, Brandon, VT 802-247-5412 • mvfalpacas@gmail.com www.MapleViewFarmAlpacas.com Located on 100 scenic acres in western Vermont 2.5 miles north of Brandon, Maple View Farm Alpacas breeds and sells high quality alpacas. Visitors will learn about these gentle, intelligent creatures, then may browse the farm store which features products made from luxurious alpaca fiber.

Mendon Mountain Orchards

1894 US Route 4, Mendon, VT 802-775-5477 • contactus@mendonorchards.com www.MendonOrchards.com Family run Heirloom Orchard, greenhouse, farm store and bakery. Pies and turnovers baked fresh daily. Cider pressed year round. We carry locally produced maple syrup, honey and cheese. Hanging baskets, vegetable, and bedding plants in spring. Pick you own apples September through October. Open year round - 7 days

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Mount Nickwackett Sheep Farm North Chittenden, VT havewool@gmail.com

We are an off grid farm with a focus on organic and sustainability of growing plants and an eye to how to best use the donkeys in a manner that both benefits the soils and plants and gives the donkeys work to do. We focus on not using fossil fuels to accomplish what can be done using the Standard and Mammouth donkeys. We have been training these smart and gentle animals and pulling firewood out of the woods with them. We recently acquired a York rake that allows us to cultivate at different depths of soil, and will be adding this to the tasks that the donkeys will be available to do. Call for rates.

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SALVATION FARMS Increasing resilience in Vermont’s food system through agricultural surplus management

802-888-4360 salvationfarms.org info@salvationfarms.org

Keeping Farm-Raised Food from Going to Waste

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Right Mind Farm

Winslow Farms

Partnering with Camp Betsey Cox in Pittsford, VT, we grow vegetables, herbs and flowers, and keep bees. We specialize in lettuce and salad greens, sprouts, and honey. Our production systems use no synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or fertilizers. Please call to arrange a visit.

Seasonal Pick-your-own pumpkins and sales barn with fall products Open daily September through October. Choose and cut Christmas Trees open weekends after Thanksgiving.

Pittsford, VT 802-747-7244 • info@rightmindfarm.com www.RightMindFarm.com

506 US Route 7, Pittsford, VT 802-773-1003 • winslow6@hotmail.com www.WinslowFarmsVT.com

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Small Farm

1075 High Pond Road, Brandon, VT 802-247-4960

Rte. 7 and Wood Lane, Brandon, VT 802-247-6630 • woodsmarketgarden@me.com www.WoodsMarketGarden.com

Small Farm is a diverse family farm. We believe in the amazing power of good food to nourish our bodies, our community, and our planet. We grow a wide range of vegetables using primarily heirloom and open pollinated varieties, and have a strong commitment to both soil and pollinator health.

We’re a diverse small farm with 60 acres of vegetable and fruit crops, along with several greenhouses for bedding plants and vegetable and herb starts. Farm stand open from May 1st thru fall. Summer CSA program with great free perks! Certified organic pick-your-own strawberries in season.

Spotted Dog Family Farm

1516 Hollow Road, Brandon, VT 802-247-6076 • cswhtng@aol.com www.VermontIrishDexters.com

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We are a family run pasture based farm selling quality USDA certified, 100 % grass and hay fed beef and beef products. We produce our own hay. Our steers are raised here birth to harvest to ensure high animal welfare, proper land management, and top quality beef cuts / halves available.

The Backroom

Sweet Georgia P’s

The Backroom is an intimate restaurant offering 3 course dinners every Friday and Saturday night in the village of Pittsfield. Join Chef Kevin Lasko and Katie Stiles in the open kitchen and communal dining room as they share their passion for food and entertaining with you. The menus are always changing, always local and always delicious.

4268 Route 100, Pittsfield, VT 802-746-8061 rebecca@sweetgeorgiap.com • www.SweetGeorgiaPs.com Sweet Georgia P's is a family-owned & operated farm in Pittsfield, Vermont. We grow produce organically and pasture raise layer chickens and dairy goats. Our mission is to distribute our products throughout our food shed through our Community Supported Agriculture Program and on-farm market. You are what you eat, so eat responsibly!

Vermont Hydroponic Produce, LLC

3476 Whipple Hollow Road, Florence, VT 802-282-2183 • jjones@vermonthydroponic.com www.VermontHydroponic.com Vermont Hydroponic Produce is a grower and shipper of Premium Beefsteak and Cherry tomatoes.

3963 Route 100, Pittsfield, VT 802-746-8888 • info@thebackroomvt.com www.TheBackroomVT.com

The Mountain Top Inn & Resort

195 Mountain Top Rd, Chittenden, VT 802-483-2311 • stay@mountaintopinn.com www.MountainTopInn.com Located on the top of a mountain with sweeping views, our dining room, tavern (and terrace in summer) are the perfect places to enjoy locally inspired dishes and 12 Vermont Craft Brews on tap. Enjoy our wide variety of 4-season activities and a comfy stay in our mountain lodge.

The Red Clover Inn & Restaurant

7 Woodward Road, Mendon, VT 802-775-2290 • innkeepers@redcloverinn.com www.RedCloverInn.com

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The beautiful Red Clover Inn & Restaurant is tucked away on five acres of rolling hills just off Route 4 in Mendon, VT. Relax in our inviting dining room or tavern, and enjoy gourmet dishes and our award winning wine list. The ever-changing menu promotes local meats, dairy and produce.

RETAILERS Kamuda’s Country Market 861 Arch Street, Pittsford, VT 802-483-2361

Offering up a little bit of everything with a lot of emphasis on customer service, Kamuda’s has been serving the Pittsford community for over 76 years. Locally produced yogurt, eggs, honey, apples, wine, and baked goods, along with some seasonal vegetables can be found at this friendly neighborhood store.

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BREWERIES, CIDERIES, VINEYARDS, AND SPIRIT MAKERS Drop-In Brewing

610 Route 7 South, Middlebury, VT 802-989-7414 www.DropinBrewing.com Being home to the American Brewers Guild Brewing School, we bring expertise, experience, and tradition to each beer we make. Conveniently located on Route 7 in Middlebury, customers may stop by and sample up to 7 beers and take home growlers; we are also on tap at bars and restaurants across Vermont.

Foley Brothers Brewing

79 Stone Mill Dam Road, Brandon, VT 802-465-8413 • brewinginvermont@gmail.com Small Vermont winery and brewery located in a rural setting outside of Brandon offering local wines and craft beer. Find us on Facebook!

Winslow Farms Route 7 Pittsford, Vermont 802-773-3220 or 802-236-4080 Acres of Pumpkins and a Barn full of fall products daily during September and October Choose and cut Christmas Trees starting weekends after Thanksgiving

Lincoln Peak Vineyard

142 River Rd, New Haven, VT 802-388-7368 • vermontwine@gmail.com www.LincolnPeakVineyard.com We are an award-winning winery using only grapes from our own vineyard. We make reds, whites, and rosés, and offer tastings for a small fee.

Neshobe River Winery

79 Stone Mill Dam Road, Brandon, VT 802-247-8002 • neshoberiverwinery@gmail.com www.NeshobeRiverWinery.com Small Vermont winery and brewery located in a rural setting outside of Brandon offering local wines and craft beer.

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Stonecutter Spirits

1197 Exchange Street Unit A, Middlebury, VT 802-388-3000 www.StonecutterSpirits.com Stonecutter Spirits believes aging makes all the difference. We proudly combine barreling techniques from around the world to age our gin and whiskey right here in Vermont. We are honored to be building a company dedicated to slow life and quality spirits that will stand for generations to come.

WhistlePig Farm

52 Seymour Street, inside Danforth Pewter, Middlebury, VT 802-897-7700 www.WhistlePigWhiskey.com Seated in the rolling hills of Shoreham, WhistlePig Farm produces a series of highly renowned rye whiskeys. WhistlePig showcases the tremendous flavor potential of rye while maintaining a smooth and balanced profile, identifying it with the most acclaimed whiskeys in the world. Find WhistlePig at any Vermont liquor store and visit our tasting room in Middlebury!

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Stylish, secluded lodging. Exquisite local cuisine. Authentic Vermont hospitality. Restaurant open for dinner 5:30 to 9:00 PM, Thursday through Monday

7 WoodWard road, Mendon, VerMont 1/4 Mile off route 4 betWeen Killington & rutland 802.775.2290 • 800.752.0571 • 802.773.0594 (fax) innKeepers@redcloVerinn.coM • WWW.redcloVerinn.coM

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Green Mountains SOUTH The Green Mountains South boasts great places to explore in the towns nestled along the spine of the Green Mountains, including the welltraveled Routes 103 and 7. Small towns with rich histories dot this area. Take a day trip, find a swimming hole, view the foliage and bring a cooler for the great local foods you will find along the way!

TOWNS INCLUDE: Baltimore Cavendish Chester Cuttingsville Danby East Wallingford Ludlow Mount Holly

Mount Tabor Plymouth Proctorsville Reading Shrewsbury South Wallingford Tinmouth Wallingford Newhall Farm

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Carabeau Family Farm Stand 61 East Road, Tinmouth, VT larrycris@aol.com

Farm stand opens mid-August with prize winning sweet corn. Sold by variety. Freezer specials. Pumpkins, squash and ornamentals are on the stand September through October. We specialize in the unusual!

Shrewsbury, VT 802-492-2087 • alchemygardens@gmail.com www.AlchemyGardensVT.com

Caravan Gardens

Rutland-native Scott Courcelle & Lindsay Arbuckle Courcelle grow delicious, nutritious organic vegetables, herbs & bedding plants. We farm because we love the lifestyle and growing food for our community. We sell our veggies at the Rutland Farmers Market, Rutland Co-op, restaurants and through a CSA share. Eat well, live well!

Our farmstand offers organically raised seedlings starting mid May, followed by vegetables, herbs and flowers. Our organically fed broilers may be pre-ordered. CSA options include pre-packed baskets for convenience, or pre-buy cards for flexibility. We also sell other locally sourced meats and fruits. Open through October.

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Copperas Hill Farm

Little Village Farm

At Copperas Hill Farm, we raise pastured heritage pork, chicken (whole and by the cut), eggs and grass fed beef. Practicing organic methods, we strive to provide high quality and healthy food for our community for sale direct from the farm. Spring starter plants available soon!

Little Village Farm is a small family farm on 2 acres. We offer CSA shares as well as a public farmstand during the harvest. We grow winter greens in our high tunnel during the off season.

189 Copperas Hill Road, Shrewsbury, VT 802-353-2736 • marc@copperashillfarm.com www.CopperasHillFarm.com

Proctorsville, VT littlevillagefarm@gmail.com www.LittleVillageFarmVT.com

Marble Meadows

Dorset Peak Jerseys

2870 US 7 South, Wallingford, VT 802-446-2830 • suesmysercarey@hotmail.com www.MarbleMeadows.com

426 Danby Mountain Road, Danby, VT dorsetpeakjerseys@gmail.com www.DorsetPeakJerseys.com A registered Jersey Vermont family farm with 75 milking cows. Our beef and our raw milk are for sale every day at the farm stand.

Evening Song Farm

Marble Meadows, a family owned and operated farm, raises registered Cotswold sheep. We specialize in needle felting our wool into sculptures of birds, animals, and pets. Contact us for Cotswold breeding stock, fleeces, roving, market lambs, and sculptures of your favorite pet or animal.

Newhall Farm

48 Nice Road, Cuttingsville, VT 802-492-6265 • eveningsongcsa@gmail.com www.EveningSongCSA.com We grow a variety of vegetables for sale at the Rutland and Ludlow Farmers’ Markets, Rutland Food Co-op, as well as our CSA. Our CSA provides a free choice model, allowing members to choose what they like, leave what they don’t, and try new things! We use organic growing methods.

Jersey Girls Dairy

157 Thompson Rd, Chester, VT 802-875-3663 • jgirls@vermontel.net www.JerseyGirlsDairy.com

Reading, VT 802-342-1513 • info@newhallfarmvt.com www.NewhallFarmVT.com Newhall Farm is committed to excellence in producing high quality, heritage products, fostering responsible stewardship of the land, and helping to conserve Randall cattle, Vermont’s only state Heritage Breed of Cattle. Currently partnering production of apple brandy, and ice cider from organic estate apples. Also producing maple syrup and honey.

Plew Farm

We began selling milk and eggs to our neighbors. Word spread, now we bottle milk, make butter, whey coolers and Quark. We have certified humane veal and beef. What makes us special? We are reminded without us, cows will still be cows…but without them, we would not be dairy farmers.

Krueger-Norton Sugarhouse

Mount Holly, VT 802-259-2250 • plewfarm@gmail.com www.PlewFarm.com Located in Mt. Holly, Vermont, we provide natural pasture-raised, poultry, pork, and turkeys as well as grass fed beef. We’re an all natural farm and feed fresh pasture and non-gmo feed. Plew Farm is dedicated to providing a local alternative to commercially produced factory food.

780 Button Hill Road, Shrewsbury, VT 802-492-3653 • knsh@vermontel.net www.KruegerNortonMaple.com Our maple syrup, sugar and pure maple-walnut fudge are made on our organic family farm. We’re off the grid and use solar and wood for energy. Our syrup is packed in reusable canning jars. Pictures on our website. Visit us or phone to order - we ship worldwide.

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Ross Knoll Farm

Yoder Farm

East Wallingford, VT karlross@vermontel.net www.VermontShepherds.net

563 Edmunds Road, Danby, VT 802-293-2248 • YoderFarmRR@yahoo.com

We breed and raise a variety of sheep, selling fleeces, hides and meat (email us for prices/availability). Our multi-purpose, mostly “primitive” breeds provide excellent fleeces and high quality, tender meat. They forage on nearly anything making them a great lawnmower pet and source of winter sustenance.

Smith Maple Crest Farm LLC

Yoder Farm grows dry beans, popcorn, berries and vegetables, and produces a number of apple products from local apples. From our own, chemical free apples, we make sweet cider and vinegar. Our strawberry patch will be available for pick your own this June. And raspberries in July.

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

2450 Lincoln Hill Road, Shrewsbury, VT 802-492-2151• maplecrest@vermontel.net www.SmithMapleCrestFarm.com Visit our 200+ year old working farm in the heart of Shrewsbury Center. Pickup some of our VT Maple Syrup, Grass Fed Beef or plan a getaway to our Bed & Breakfast. Call for an appointment or head on up, we can usually be found working around the farm.

Smith Maple Crest Farm LLC

2450 Lincoln Hill Road, Shrewsbury, VT 802-492-2151• maplecrest@vermontel.net www.SmithMapleCrestFarm.com Still farming and doing what we do best - VT Maple Syrup & Grassfed Beef for direct retail to our customers. Need an escape? Stay in our B & B which overlooks our 200+ year old farm.

Smokeshire Hill Top Farms

267 Cemetery Road, Chester, VT 802-875-4916 • smokeshire@vermontel.net www.Smokeshire.com Smokeshire Hill Top Farm is a traditional Vermont hill farm, sustainably powered by a balance of new and old technology; heated with a masonry wood heater; generate electricity and hot water with solar panels and a wind turbine. The farm and forestry are Suffolk horse and biodiesel powered. Follow us on Facebook.

Stone Acres Farm

Wallingford, VT 802-446-3637 www.StoneAcresFarmVT.com

BREWERIES, CIDERIES, VINEYARDS, AND SPIRIT MAKERS Newhall Farm

We are a local family owned small farm, offering a diversified selection of organically grown vegetables. We also offer farm made preserves such as jams and pickles. Other fruits of our labor include hand knit accessories for the family and hand dyed yarns and roving for spinning.

Wallingford Wheeler Farm

Reading, VT 802-342-1513 • info@newhallfarmvt.com www.NewhallFarmVT.com Newhall Farm currently partners production of ice cider from their estate certified organic apples as well as apple brandy along with other Vermont heritage products including maple syrup, raw-honey, grass fed beef, and pastured lamb. Cold hardy hybrid grapes are also slated for brandy.

5372 US Route 7, South Wallingford, VT wheelerfarm@vermontel.net www.WheelerFarmVT.com Famous for our flowers, berries & vegetables. Hundreds of huge beautiful hanging baskets. Strawberries starting in mid-June followed by raspberries & blueberries. We are the largest grower of fresh cut flowers in the area. Tomatoes & sweet corn, pumpkins & mums.

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Celebrating Our 16th Year of Service to the Community Chiropractic Care • Therapeutic Massage • Holistic Health Education Stress Reduction Products • Nutritional Supplements • Coaching

Join us for our 2016 Market Season! 4 p.m.-7p.m. every Friday afternoon, May 27th-October 7th FEATURING

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Lakes REGION The Lakes Region is a blend of mountain villages, tightly knit lake communities, and wide open rural valleys. Spending time in this area you will start to discover the secret ingredients that make Vermont tick. Check out a fishing derby, visit a small general store, or ride your bike or snowmobile along the rail trail. Be sure to save time to stop by the farmstands or get out onto a farm at one of the pick-your-own options in the orchards, berry farms and even potato farms in this area.

TOWNS INCLUDE: Benson Bridport Castleton East Poultney Fair Haven Granville, NY Hampton, NY

Hubbardton Ira Low Hampton, NY Middletown Springs Orwell Pawlet Poultney

Shoreham Sudbury Wells West Pawlet West Haven Whitehall, NY Whiting

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FARMS Breezy Hill Berry Farm

697 North Road, Castleton, VT 802-468-8948 Here at Breezy Hill, we maintain 4 plus acres of berries. Starting mid-June we offer pick your own strawberries from 8 AM to 6 PM daily. In July as have red and black raspberries. In August we have fall raspberries, then pumpkins in October. Bring your family to enjoy sweet juicy berries.

Brookside Estate - Stock Farm

183 Route 22A, Orwell, VT 802-948-2211 • brooksideestate@gmail.com Brookside Estate is an historic 267 acre farm and B&B surrounding a wildlife preserve. We sell beef from our 100% grass fed and grass-finished Belted Galloway herd, raised on certified organic pastures and hay. We also offer raw honey and vegetables. Our B&B features a three course gourmet breakfast. Property available for special events.

Champlain Orchards, Inc.

3597 Route 74 West, Shoreham, VT 802-897-2777 • office@champlainorchards.com www.ChamplainOrchards.com Champlain Orchards is a family-owned and ecologically managed orchard overlooking Lake Champlain in Shoreham, Vermont. We take pride in growing over 100 varieties of apples, as well as, organic fruits and berries at one of the oldest continuously operating orchards in Vermont. We also produce awardwinning hard cider and ice cider in small batches using local ingredients.

Champlain Valley Mushrooms Orwell, VT 802-948-2563

Champlain Valley Mushrooms is a small, but growing farm dedicated to providing fresh, healthy mushrooms for our customers. We sell a variety of gourmet and medicinal mushrooms including Oyster Mushrooms and log grown Shiitake mushrooms. Find us on Facebook!

Clark Farm

Brown Boar Farm

Wells, VT 802-325-3203 • Fax: 802-325-2291

Brown Boar Farm is family owned and operated offering non-GMO, organically fed and pasture raised heritage breed pork.

We basically retail at the Downtown Farmers Summer-Fall Market. Also at two holiday fairs in Rutland and the Poultney Christmas Fair. We have a wide range of maple products, including maple cream, sugar cakes, maple pepper and mustard. Also eighty to ninety varieties of jams, plus wide varieties of veggies and berries.

Brown’s Orchard and Farmstand

Consider Bardwell Farm

543 Lamb Hill Road, Wells, VT 802-325-2461 • sarah.burrows@brownboarfarm.com www.BrownBoarFarm.com

1083 Route 30 South, Castleton, VT 802-468-2297

We are a fifth generation farming operation. Visit our farmstand for vegetables, apples, cider, maple syrup, honey, pumpkins, and made-fromscratch cider donuts, pastries, and pies. We make wreaths for the holidays, and Christmas Trees grown in Canaan, VT are sold from the farmstand.

Browns’ Family Farm

2490 Route 22A, Benson, VT 802-537-4474 • brownsvtmaple@aol.com We are about making quality maple syrup the old fashioned way over a wood fire. We are a family business that strives for quality. We deal in bulk and retail syrup. We can also help you out with wedding favors, gifts, etc. We invite you to come taste the tradition. Find us on Facebook!

The Bur-Ger Farm

1077 Stage Road, Benson, VT 802-537-3830 • smhathaway@shoreham.net www.Bur-Ger-Farm.com Our family farm humanely raises 100% grass fed beef free of hormones, steroids, and antibiotics. We also sell tasty pork, lamb and chicken. Ask about savings on buying a ½ of beef or whole beef. Come visit us at the Rutland Farmer’s Market or at our farm.

Cerridwen Farm at Green Mountain College 436 Granville Road, Poultney, VT 802-287-2944 • hammonde@greenmtn.edu www.GreenMtn.edu

Cerridwen Farm is a student-motivated farm that produces pastured chicken, Animal Welfare Approved eggs, pork and organically grown vegetables. The agricultural products we provide to Green Mountain College and the local community demonstrate our commitment to soil health, animal welfare, food justice, and the needs of future generations.

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1333 Vermont Route 153, West Pawlet, VT 8002-645-9928 www.ConsiderBardwellFarm.com Consider Bardwell Farm makes raw milk goat and cow cheeses from Animal Welfare approved dairy herds that are pastured on our Certified Organic fields. Our cheeses place in the top slots each year at the American Cheese Society Competition, The Big E, and the World Cheese Competition.

Dutchess Farm

87 North Road, Castleton, VT dutchessfarm@gmail.com www.DutchessFarmVT.com We have been growing a wide variety of vegetables and herbs since 1986 using organic inputs and sustainable practices such as cover cropping and crop rotations. We offer a farm share program, sell at the Rutland Farmer’s Market and to the Rutland Co-op, local schools, restaurants, and group homes.

Eagle’s Flight Farm

212 Mt. Independence Road, Orwell, VT 802-948-2840 • elizabeth@effarm.com www.EFFarm.com Eagle’s Flight Farm, located directly on the shores of Lake Champlain, is an artist’s and nature lovers paradise. We are focused on permaculture, offer workshops, tent camping, and are a host site for special events. We sell organically grown garlic, a variety of herbs, flowers and vegetables from the gardens.

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Fairy Tale Farm

Liebig Berries

Bridport, VT 802-758-6807 www.FairyTaleFarm.net

1482 Button Falls Road, West Pawlet, VT 518-645-0888

We raise sheep, and chickens, and make award-winning small batch aged cheeses from goat, cow and our own sheep milk. You can find us at Champlain Valley farmers markets, stores and restaurants. We also sell yarn and wool through local yarn shops, as well as eggs and seasonal grass fed lamb.

Liebig has been in business since 1965. We have 2 acres each of strawberries and blueberries as well as 10 acres of blueberries. We also have sweet corn, melons, and watermelons in season.

Little Flower Farm

470 West Street, Middletown Springs, VT 802-235-3000

Foggy Meadow Farm Benson, VT 802-537-4754

Foggy Meadow Farm sits on 160 acres in Vermont’s Champlain Valley where we produce a wide array of fresh, naturally grown vegetables and herbs. We are a 52 week per year producer and are continuing to expand winter greens production. We attend farmers markets in Addison, Rutland and Bennington counties.

We are a small, revitalized 17th century, family farm growing mixed veggies, small fruits, herbs, and garden starts. We raise cows and pigs for local families without space to raise their own. We have an on-site farmstand and do post and beam restoration. We are currently seeking organic certification.

Little Lake Orchard

Wells, VT 802-783-8097 • littlelakeorchard@gmail.com www.LittleLakeOrchard.com

Gran-Debra Farm

894 Book Road, West Haven, VT 802-265-3746 • grandebrafarms5@yahoo.com We are a small family owned and operated dairy goat farm. We raise and sell registered Lamancha goats, raw milk, chicken and ducks eggs. We also make and sell 18 scents of raw natural goat’s milk soap and 4 types of goat’s milk fudge. Come for a visit any time.

We specialize in extraordinary food: Our heritage pork, organic strawberries, and modern and heirloom apples are carefully selected and gently raised. New for 2016: Our farm will be Animal Welfare Approved and we’ll be offering new pork CSA options and pork buying options on our website. Please join us on Saturday, June 25th for strawberry shortcake at the farm!

Green’s Sugarhouse

Mercy Farm

Green’s Sugarhouse, with 5,000 taps, is a family business nestled in Finel Hollow where our family has been producing quality maple products--maple syrup, maple cream, candies, granulated maple sugar and more--for over 200 years. Come shop. Tours, mail order, website, free recipe brochure, open all year. Please call first.

We are an Eco-spirituality Center focusing on the care and healing of Earth. Come, walk among our vegetable, herb, flower gardens and nature trails. Visit our bee sanctuary. Delight in the beauty and peace that is Mercy Farm. Overnight accommodations available. Do join us at Mercy Farm!

1846 Finel Hollow Road, Poultney, VT 802-287-5745 • richandpam@greensmaple.com www.GreensSugarhouse.com

56 Howard Hill Road, Benson, VT 802-537-4531 www.MercyEcology.org

Miller Hill Farm Gardens & Nursery

Larson Farm

2127 Route 73, Sudbury, VT 802-623-7373 • mhfarm@shoreham.net www.MillerHillFarmVT.com

661 South Street, Wells, VT 802-645-1957 • cynthial@myfairpoint.net www.LarsonFarmVT.com We milk organically managed, pastured Jerseys. We do not feed grain. We sell fresh raw milk in the farm store and deliver to Farmers’ Markets. We also sell 100% grass-fed beef from our Devon herd. Remineralizing and re-vitalizing our soils are our top priority, as that is where health begins. We are planning farm stays in summer 2016. We are also opening a creamery and will be making yogurt, skyr, and gelato!

Moosehorn Mountain Farm

Laughing Child Farm, LLC

1249 East Wells Road, Wells, VT lilly@moosehornmountainfarm.com www.MoosehornMountainFarm.com

3209 VT Route 30, Pawlet, VT 802-325-2054 • farmer@laughingchildfarm.com www.LaughingChildFarm.com Laughing Child Farm specializes in growing and selling organic sweet potatoes in Vermont. We sell to both retail and wholesale customers including schools, co-ops, restaurants, and farmers markets. Laughing Child Farm is owned and operated by Timothy and Brooke Hughes-Muse and kept sane by our four giggling girls.

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We are an historic family farm with spectacular views of the Green Mountains. Specializing in native trees & shrubs, perennials, herbs, fruit and berry plants. This year we will also have vegetable & flower starts as well as beautiful and delicious heirloom winter squash. Come see our display gardens, the garden shop of antiques and wayward items, Black Mountain Welsh X Shetland sheep and attend a workshop. Wholesale and retail.

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A small, family owned farm focused on sustainability and animal welfare. We have a passion for heritage breeds, good food and healthy ecosystems. Our products are available on-farm, and at several local retailers. We offer humanely raised rabbit, chicken and eggs. Our poultry is pasture raised with Organic feed.

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Morgan Mountain Organic Gardeners

Riverside Farm Locally Grown Farmers

Middletown Springs, VT 802-235-2059 • morganics@vermontel.net www.MorganMountainOrganicGardeners.com

12144 State Route 4, Low Hampton, NY 518-796-2609 • sherry12887@yahoo.com

We are an Organic Landscape gardening business, with Winter vegetable production of primarily mixed salad greens. We grow in greenhouses from October-May. We also grow organic vegetable starts and annual flowers. We provide sustainable landscaping using native and permaculture concepts.

Old Gates Farm

Castleton, VT 802-468-5805 • oldgatesfarm@gmail.com www.OldGatesFarm.com

Riverside Farm is a 4th generation farm. We currently have certified organic milking young stock and we run about 7 acres of organic grown fruits and vegetables. We have been active in the farmers markets for over 10 years and have opened our own farmers market stand 4 winters ago. We run a 7 day a week farmers’ market farm stand on our farm year round. The market features local farms and small businesses who have their items in our farmers market stand at any one time during the year. We also offer a home delivery farmers market.

Second Nature Herb Farm & Horticultural Services

We are a small family farmstead specializing in pastured pork and eggs, woodfired maple syrup, naturally grown vegetables, and raw milk. Find us at the Lakes Region and Middlebury Wednesday Farmers’ Markets.

Pine Woods Farm

West Pawlet, VT 802-645-9965 • porchhillk@comcast.net www.PineWoodsFarm.com Owner-operators Jon and Karen Folger raise 100% grass-fed beef, heritage pigs and laying hens naturally and humanely on pasture on their fifth-generation family farm. Our meat is processed naturally with no nitrites, no hormones, or fillers. We sell at farmers’ markets and select local retail locations.

331 Mill Pond Road, Wells, VT 802-645-9346 • secondnaturevt@gmail.com

As Vermont Certified Horticulturists we grow almost 100 varieties of herbs using sustainable, all organic practices. Our many varieties of culinary herbs –basils, thymes and sages, and common & hard to find medicinal plants are ready to thrive in your garden or planters. Come visit the greenhouses Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 5pm and find us at the Dorset Farmers’ Market Sundays 10-2pm beginning Mother’s Day weekend.

Singing Cedars Farmstead

Orwell, VT 802-948-2062 • singingseeders@gmail.com www.Singing-Cedars-Farmstead.com Fortified Organic tomatoes, peppers, other vegetables, organic meats, salsa, and tomato sauce. Integrated and diversified.

Quill Hill Farm

East Poultney, VT 802-884-4080 • quillhillfarm@gmail.com www.QuillHillFarm.com

Understory Farm

Our micro-farm specializes in heirloom, miniature, and unusual vegetables, all grown using organic standards with sustainability as the core focus. We grow 8 varieties of garlic, making fresh garlic powder and specialty blends like our smoked garlic chili powder as well as garlic scape pickles and scape pesto. Visit us at the Middlebury Farmers’ Markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Manchester on Thursdays, and the Garlic Festival in Bennington.

Small horse-powered farm in Sudbury, Vermont where we grow certified organic vegetables and cut flowers, as well as pastured eggs and pork.

Sudbury, VT 802-247-4564 • renaissanceflowerfarm@yahoo.com www.RenaissanceFarmVT.com Renaissance Farm sells specialty cut flowers that are sustainably grown. We have tulips, peonies, sunflowers, lisianthus, eucalyptus, alliums, zinnias, dahlias, annuals and perennials. Field & hoop house grown.

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Wellsmere Farm

1963 VT Route 30, Wells, VT 802-645-0934 • mmorey1025@yahoo.com www.WellsmereFarm.com

Renaissance Farm

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Sudbury, VT understoryfarmvt@gmail.com www.UnderstoryFarmVermont.com

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Old Gates Farm

We are a family owned and run farm with lots of fresh veggies, all GMO free. We also sell our own chickens, turkeys and local beef & pork. Our maple syrup is the best around and we make preserved products right here on the farm with mostly our own home grown products. We carry a multitude of Vermont made crafts including furniture and have a free petting zoo.

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Whaleback Vineyard

Castleton Pizza Place & Deli

We offer wine made from grapes grown on our 10 acre vineyard, fruit wines, our own maple syrup, grass-fed beef, and fruit in season. Join us for free tastings at the winery or look for us at the Rutland and Dorset Farmers’ Markets. Located south of Poultney on Route 30.

Castleton Pizza make a New York style thin crust pizza along with all different types of subs and wraps. We have a complete cappuccino bar using Mocha Joe’s Coffee roasted in Brattleboro, VT.

202 Old Lake Road, Poultney, VT 802-287-0730 • whalebackvineyard@myfairpoint.net www.WhalebackVineyard.com

575 Main Street, Castleton, VT 802-468-2911 www.CastletonPizza.com

Sissy’s Kitchen

Wright Choice Alpacas

10 West Street, Middletown Springs, VT 802-235-2000 • phinney3903@gmail.com www.SissysKitchen.com

161 Howland Road, Castleton, VT 802-236-5615 • wcalpaca@shoreham.net www.WrightChoiceAlpacas.net Alpaca farm with an on the farm and online store. We raise, sell, board and breed alpacas and harvest their fiber. We also make knitted and woven products and have fresh eggs, fiber and Christmas trees (in season) for sale. Please come meet the critters and browse the store.

Sissy’s Kitchen provides a good variety of take-away meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Gluten-free and vegan options available. Bread baked daily. Meat, cheese, eggs and produce from local suppliers. Menu changes weekly. Find it on my website and Facebook pages.

Taps Tavern

RESTAURANTS & CATERERS Birdseye Diner

590 Main Street, Castleton, VT 802-468-5817 www.BirdseyeDiner.com

158 Main Street, Poultney, VT 802-342-2012 • serenagallagher12@yahoo.com www.TapsTavern.com We strive to supply local, housemade delicious food as much as possible. We offer vegetarian and gluten-free items. We also have local beers, cider and spirits.

Village Roots Catering

A restored 1941 Silk City Diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. We use many Vermont made products in preparing our meals including local farms such as Thomas Dairy, Flanders Farm, Maplebrook Farm, Vermont Butter & Cheese, and more.

Blue Cat Bistro

575 Main Street, Castleton, VT 802-468-2791 www.BlueCatCastleton.com The Blue Cat Bistro is a cozy Italian style bistro specializing in different pasta dishes, including shrimp scampi, lasagna, pasta Mediterranean, veal saltimboca, chicken marsala, penne with vodka sauce, and of course our famous Blue Cat lemon chicken. Local producers include Misty Knoll, Vermont Farmstead Cheese, and Anderson Hill Farm.

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2273 Route 30, Pawlet, VT 802-282-8676 • villageroots@gmail.com www.VillageRootsVT.com Custom catering featuring modern rustic takes on classic food sourcing local seasonal ingredients. Event planning and rental organization. Private parties. Corporate standing accounts for lunches and parties for Vermont businesses. Take away food weekly (ask to join the menu email!).

RETAILERS Castleton Village Store

583 Main Street, Castleton, VT 802-468-2213 www.CastletonVillageStore.com The Castleton Village Store has been serving the community for over a hundred years by selling many locally grown or produced products as well as grocery items. Come peruse our local offerings.

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Stone Valley Community Market

Naga Bakehouse

A friendly food co-op featuring your favorite fresh, local produce, meats, eggs, and dairy products; organic, gluten free, and bulk foods; vitamins and supplements; and eco-friendly cleaning products. Open 7 days a week 10am–6pm, Saturdays until 7pm. Celebrating 5 years of serving good food to our community.

Naga Bakehouse is a family run micro-farm and wood-fired bakery perched on a hill in Middletown Springs. This is our 14th year baking rustic, old world, hearty breads using a majority of locally grown and organic ingredients. Come find us at local farmers’ markets and festivals!

216 Main Street Poultney, VT 802-287-4550 • info@stonevalleymarket.com www.StoneValleyMarket.com

Middletown Springs, VT 802-235-1282 • nagabake@vermontel.net www.NagaBakehouse.com

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS Bridport Creamery, LLC

3284A Lake Street, Bridport, VT 802-758-6800 • bridportcreamery@gmail.com www.BridportCreamery.com Bridport Creamery is a small on-farm cheese house specializing in cheese curds as well as artisanal cheeses. We use the milk from my family farm which we have farmed for the last 60 years.

Get Cracking Kitchen

West Haven, VT 802-342-2774 • getcrackingkit@gmail.com Get Cracking Kitchen sweets and savories are created with local produce and ingredients in mind. Head to the Vermont Farmer’s Market in Rutland to try a double chocolate beet brownie or a cup of soup with homemade vegetable broth. GCK bakes with white organic sugar, maple syrup and unrefined molasses sugar and local eggs. We also offer carefully made and nutritiously dense gluten free items. Our cookies, crackers and jam tarts can be found at stores around the region. Find us on Facebook!

Lori’s Crafts

6003 Monument Hill Road, Hubbardton, VT 802-273-2241 We make jelly, jams, pickles, and relish.

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Taking Root

Middletown Springs, VT TakingRootVT@gmail.com www.TakingRootVT.com Hand crafted, high quality, herbal products organically grown and ethically wild harvested from around Vermont. Rutland community herbalist, Lani Courtney, provides education and products to support your health at home with herbal teas, tinctures, syrups, salves, infused honeys, fire cider, bulk herbs and more. Stay tuned for hands-on workshops!

BREWERIES, CIDERIES, VINEYARDS, AND SPIRIT MAKERS Champlain Orchards, Inc.

3597 Route 74 West, Shoreham, VT 802-897-2777 • office@champlainorchards.com www.ChamplainOrchards.com Champlain Orchards Cidery is committed to sharing the highest quality, authentic, craft hard cider with our customers. With over 100+ apple varieties as well as true American, English, and French cider and heirloom apples, we harvest, press, blend and ferment our cider from seed to bottle. Our mission is to continue to grow the most flavorful fruit possible while caring for our land, our staff and our community.

Shacksbury Cider

Shoreham, VT 802-458-0530 • info@shacksbury.com www.Shacksbury.com At Shacksbury Cider, we believe cider can, and should, be daring and complex. From gnarled apple trees on New England farmsteads to Old World orchards in England and Spain, our cider will change the way you think about this amazing fruit.

Whaleback Vineyard

202 Old Lake Road, Poultney, VT 802-287-0730 • whalebackvineyard@myfairpoint.net www.whalebackvineyard.com We offer wine produced on our 10 acre vineyard including semi-dry and sweet reds, a rosé, a semi-dry white, apple wine, dessert wines, and an apple ice wine. We also carry a full stock of beer and wine making supplies. Join us for free tastings at the winery, south of Poultney on Route 30, or at the Rutland and Dorset Farmers’ Markets.

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NORTHSHIRE and Beyond Just to the south of Rutland County lies a region filled with vibrant farm and food businesses that add to the bustle of this beautiful area. Stretching from the Mettowee Valley up to the mountain towns of Londonderry, Peru, Manchester, and Dorset are popular destinations that attract people from all over. You’ll find farmers markets (both summer and winter), farms that cater to visitors, specialty producers and farm to table restaurants. Visit www.northshiregrows.org and www.trilocal.org to find out more about all that this region’s farm and food system has to offer. Wildwood Berry Farm

TOWNS INCLUDE: Arlington Bennington Bondville Cambridge, NY Dorset East Arlington East Dorset Glastonbury Greenwich, NY

Hebron, NY Hoosick, NY Hoosick Falls, NY Jackson, NY Landgrove Londonderry Manchester North Bennington Peru

Pownal Readsboro Rupert Salem, NY Sandgate Searsburg Shaftsbury Somerset South Glens Falls, NY

FARMS Anjali Farm & Lotus Moon

395 Middletown Road, South Londonderry, VT 802-824-4658 • info@anjalifarm.com www.AnjaliFarm.com We are a small family farm and have grown vegetables, berries, culinary and medicinal herbs since 1998. We also hand make herbal products: salves, face creams, teas, massage oils and flower essences, including our best selling, allnatural insect repellent, BUG OFF! Namaste!

Clear Brook Farm

Corner of Route 7A and Hidden Valley Road, Shaftsbury, VT 802-442-4273 • info@clearbrookfarm.com www.ClearBrookFarm.com We offer common and unusual flower and veggie bedding plants for the garden May through June and our own certified organic produce plus other local artisanal foods June through October. We have a winter CSA October through December too! Open daily, May – October, 10-6.

Dutton Farmstand

Route 11/30, Manchester, VT 802-362-3083 www.DuttonBerryFarm.com The farmstand is bountiful year-round! Come for Dutton’s own annuals, perennials, hanging baskets! We grow our own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries. (You pick at our Newfane location.) Corn and pumpkins; cider, apples winter-long! Wreaths, Christmas trees! Herbs and salad greens from our greenhouses. Visit our maple sugar house! Baked goods daily!

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South Londonderry Stamford Stratton Sunderland Weston White Creek, NY Winhall Woodford

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Earth Sky Time Community Farm and Wood Fired Bakery 1547 Main St (Route 7A), Manchester, VT 802-384-1400 • earthskytime@gmail.com www.EarthSkyTime.com

Earth Sky Time is a small community based farm and wood fired bakery in Manchester. Find our artisan breads, certified organic produce, VT Goldburger veggie burgers and Hoomoos Za’atar at Dorset, Manchester, Ludlow, and Londonderry farmers markets, local stores and restaurants. Join our summertime Wednesday night dinners.

Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home 1005 Hildene Road, Manchester, VT 802-362-1835 • info@hildenen.org www.Hildene.org

Hildene was built by presidential son, Robert Lincoln, in 1905 and thereafter three generations of Abraham Lincoln’s descendants called it home. The 412 acre estate is a nationally recognized cultural heritage site. The new agricultural project in The Dene embodies Hildene’s deep commitment to conservation, stewardship and sustainability and to its mission Values into Action.

Lewis Waite Farm

Greenwich, NY 518-692-3120 • farmoffice@csalewiswaitefarm.com www.LewisWaiteFarm.com We raise 100% grass-fed, grass-finished, dry-aged beef and pastured pork on 450 acres Certified Organic by NOFA-NY. Our cattle are rotationally grazed, eating forage and hay, and no grain. Besides their non-GMO grain feed, the pigs enjoy pasture and woods. We’ve raised animals on pasture for 48 years! Our meats’ flavors are enhanced by our native forages and terroir. Our dry-aged beef has wonderful grass-fed flavor. We also sell other regionally produced food products at the farm. Please call before visiting, as we would like to be here when you come!!

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Merck Forest and Farmland Center

True Love Farm

3270 Rupert Mountain Road, Rupert, VT 802-394-7836 www.MerckForest.org

North Bennington, VT 802-447-1472 • karen.trubitt@trubitt.com

Merck Forest and Farmland Center is a non-profit educational institution whose mission is to teach and to demonstrate the benefits of innovative sustainable management of forest and farmland. Our 60-acre mountaintop farm in southwestern Vermont produces pastured pork and lamb, you-pick berries, and Vermont-Certified organic maple syrup. Open daily to the public at no charge.

Mighty Food Farm

Pownal, VT 802-823-0102• farmers@mightyfoodfarm.com www.MightyFoodFarm.com Mighty Food Farm in Pownal, Vermont is a certified organic vegetable farm. We offer a year-round CSA share program, attend the Bennington and Dorset Vermont Farmer’s Markets, and sell to local restaurants and groceries such as Wild Oats Co-Op and Mezze Bistro in Williamstown, MA, and Spice n’ Nice Natural Foods in Bennington, VT. We are dedicated to our soil health, community, and farm environment.

Pickering’s Greenhouse & Landscaping 22 Benedict Crossing, Arlington, VT 802-681-5595 • pickeringscsa@gmail.com www.PickeringsGreenhouse.com

True Love Farm is a diversified vegetable farm also offering eggs from pastured chickens, blueberries, ginger and unique cut flowers. Our growing practices focus on building healthy soils and ecosystem vigor to ensure the most nutrient-dense crops without the use of synthetic pesticides or herbicides.

Wildwood Berry Farm

2977 Mad Tom Road, East Dorset, VT 802-362-9805 • mrblueberry@wildwoodberryfarm.com www.WildwoodBerryFarm.com We are a U-Pick blueberry farm on 13.5 beautiful acres. We’ve been no-spray for the past four summers, and hope to continue with that trend. We sell jams and popsicles made from our berries, raw honey from our hives (when supply permits), maple syrup, and other products.

RESTAURANTS & CATERERS The Perfect Wife Restaurant and Tavern

Pickering’s Greenhouse is a family farm that grows mixed vegetables for our CSA, farmstand, restaurants, and online CSA orders. We also have a nursery with annual and perennial flowers along with vegetable starts. Stop by and see us!

Someday Farm

2087 Dorset Hill Road, East Dorset, VT 802-362-2290 • info@somedayfarmvt.com www.SomedayFarmVT.com Vermont Sustainable Farm of the Year in 2006, Someday Farm has intensively managed a “full course” family farm and enterprise offering vegetables, poultry, game birds, eggs, compost and small fruits since 1984.

2594 Depot Street, Manchester Center, VT 802-362-2817 • goodfood@perfectwife.com www.PerfectWife.com

The Perfect Wife has been supporting local agriculture since its first summer of business in 1997. Since then our menu has highlighted products from farms such as Misty Knoll Farm, Someday Farm, Wannabee Farm, Anjali Farm, Apple Hill Farm, Crawford Family Farm, Thomas Dairy, and many other connections , many through Black River Produce.

RETAILERS The Cambridge Food Co-op

Trifolium Farms LLC

1 West Main Street, Cambridge, NY 518-677-5731 • villcoop@gmail.com www.CambridgeFoodCoop.com

Dorset, VT 802-867-4293 www.LocalVTHoney.com At Trifolium Farms we are fortunate to foster a balanced relationship with the soil, water and pollinators in order provide such choice items as log grown Shiitakes, unadulterated Raw Honey and our own farm grown Herbal Teas “Let food be our medicine and medicine be our food.” -Hippocrates

The Cambridge Food Co-op has been serving the Cambridge, New York community and surrounding towns with wholesome, affordable natural foods for over 30 years. Our store serves both members and the public, selling local organic produce and products, like fresh goat, sheep and cow milk cheeses, and fresh baked whole-grain breads. We carry a broad variety of delicious, natural, wholesome foods, wild fish and pasture-raised beef.

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The Abbey Group makes purchases from nearly 100 local vendors from around the state.

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New Morning Natural Foods

298 Depot Street, Manchester Center, VT 802-362-3602 newmorningnaturalfoods@gmail.com www.NewMorningFood.com New Morning Natural Foods is an independently owned and local business specializing in all the essentials for a healthy lifestyle. From farm fresh vegetables and fruit, to organic, free-range, and pastured meat, as well vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, raw, and vegetarian options, we are able to meet the needs of almost any diet. We also stock a wide range of homeopathic and herbal remedies, as well as vitamins, minerals, and supplements. Family run and community-oriented, we are the oldest health food store in Manchester, and are proud to have served the Northshire community for over fifty years.

The Vermont Butcher Shop

2167 North Main Street, Londonderry, VT 4764 Main Street, Manchester, VT 802-856-7744 • info@vtbutcher.com www.VermontButcherShop.com The Vermont Butcher Shop is a premium purveyor of the highest quality cuts of both prime and choice beef as well as locally sourced grass-fed beef, waygu, pork, lamb, and veal. Visit us in our two locations.

Winhall Market

46 Route 30, Bondville, VT 802-297-1933 www.WinhallMarket.com The Winhall Market is a full service country store and deli. The market carries basic groceries and gourmet specialty foods, including all natural and organic, as well as the largest selection of gluten free foods in the area.

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS Battenkill Brittle

Arlington, VT 802-375-2698 • battenkillbrittle@gmail.com www.BattenkillBrittle.com Battenkill Brittle is a high energy, gluten-free energy bar made with organic seeds, pecan meal, maple syrup and organic brown rice syrup. It is very low in sugar and high in protein so it gives a really sustaining kind of energy. It also comes as Crumble which is a great topping for yogurt, oatmeal and salads. It is also excellent for any kind of physical activity as it is “instant energy that lasts!” You can find it in many local stores as well as the Dorset Farmers’ Market. Find us on Facebook too!

Gringo Jack’s

5103 Main Street, Manchester Center, VT info@gringojacks.com www.GringoJacks.com

TAM Organics

Shaftsbury, VT 802-779-8782 • matthewp@tam-inc.us www.TAMWasteRemoval.com TAM Organics produces high quality compost products formulated for farmers, gardeners and landscapers. We will deliver to your site in volumes from one to thirty yards. All compost has met Vermont standards and is made under Agency of Natural Resources guidelines. Call or e-mail for more information.

Wilcox Ice Cream

East Arlington, VT 802-375-1133 • wilcoxicecream@gmail.com www.Wilcox-Ice-Cream.com We manufacture and distribute ice cream and frozen specialty foods throughout Vermont. We are a resale distributor of many Vermont products.

BREWERIES, CIDERIES, VINEYARDS, AND SPIRIT MAKERS Common Roots Brewing Company

58 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls, NY 518-409-8248 • robin@commonrootsbrewing.com www.CommonRootsBrewing.com We are a microbrewery dedicated to creating great beer and being a part of a greater community. We work closely with other area businesses and support local charities and programs that serve our communities. We also promote activities that support an active lifestyle and sustainable practices.

R.S. Taylor & Sons Brewery, LLC

3602 County Route 30, Salem, NY 518-390-8619 • rstaylorbrewing@gmail.com www.RSTaylorBrewing.com We are a farm to glass brewery situated on 50 acres in the Black Creek Valley. Hops are grown on our farm, and we use them in our English-style ales.

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Cambridge C ambridge Food Co-op 518.677.5731

Your Community-Owned Grocery Store

Purveyor of fun, ethnic cuisine and a line of gourmet, all natural flaky tortilla chips, salsas and BBQ sauces.

Everyone is welcome! Mon. - Fri. 8 to 6

Thurs. 8 to 8

1 West Main St., Cambridge, NY

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Local & Organic Produce Bulk Grains, Teas & Spices Locally Roasted Coffee Local & Artisan Cheeses Sat. 10 to 6

Sun. 10 to 2:30

www.cambridgefoodcoop.com

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local dairy and livestock farmers, cheesemakers, bakers, and food artisans to bring you the delicious flavors of Vermont in our country stores and eateries: Mildred’s Dairy Bar and The Bryant House.

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American National is a group of companies writing a broad array of insurance products and services. Products and services may not be available in all states. Terms, conditions and eligibility requirements will apply. Property and casualty products and services are made available through Farm Family Casualty Insurance Company, Glenmont, New York or United Farm Family Insurance Company, Glenmont, New York. 00000.V1.12.15

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Offering grass-fed lamb, pastured pork and Vermont certified organic Maple Syrup

Growers of Tasty Organic Fruits and Vegetables Visit our Farmstand for the freshest Tomatoes, Strawberries, Beans, Peas, Lettuce, Arugula, Spinach, Carrots, Raspberries, Broccoli, Beets & more! Plus a wide selection of other LOCAL farm and artisan food products including Fruits, Baked Goods, Cheese, Yogurt, and Vermont Organic Milk!

www.merckforest.org

802-394-7836 3270 Rte 315 Rupert, VT

2594 Depot St/Rte11-30 Manchester, VT (802) 362-2817 www.PerfectWife.com

Open Daily May-Oct • Rte. 7A in Shaftsbury Also at Manchester and Londonderry Farmer’s Markets

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Fine Dining Restaurant • Happening Tavern Live Music Extraordinary Freestyle Cuisine Winter: Tavern Opens at 4 pm, Tues.-Sat. · Restaurant Opens at 5 pm, Thurs.-Sat. Summer: Tavern Opens at 4 pm, Mon.-Sat. · Restaurant Opens at 5 pm, Mon.-Sat. with exception during holidays.

Reservations are suggested for the Restaurant. The Tavern is seated on a first-come-first-served basis.

WORLD PREMIERE

NORMAN CONQUESTS:

REGIONAL PREMIERE

JUNE 16–JULY 2

JULY 7–23

THE WAY OF THE WORLD by Theresa Rebeck

TABLE MANNE RS DEAR ELIZABE TH by Sarah Ruhl by Alan Ayckbourn

JULY 28–AUG 13

LADY DAY

AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL

by Lanie Robertson

AUG 18–SEPT 3

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED. Inspiring, Innovative, Excellent.

Tickets: DORSE TTHEAT REFEST IVAL.O RG or 802.867-2223

Battenkill Brittle

3 p m –6 p m

Thursdays

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@ pm pm downtown Manchester, VT at adams Park, rt 7a/Main st. MFMVermont@gmail.com@www.ManchesterFarmers.org Facebook.com/ManchesterFarmersMarket We accept debit, EBT and Farm to Family

at Adams Park Rt 7a - Main Street Downtown Manchester, VT MFMVermont@gmail.com www.ManchesterFarmers.org Facebook.com/ManchesterFarmersMarket We accept debit, EBT and Farm to Family

Savor Every Sip!

LO CA L NEWHALL FARM ICE CIDER

3 p m –6 p m

A NEW CLASSIC VERMONT BEVERAGE

Thursdays

at Adams Park Rt 7a - Main Street Downtown Manchester, VT MFMVermont@gmail.com N E W H A Lwww.ManchesterFarmers.org L FA R M V T . C O M Facebook.com/ManchesterFarmersMarket We accept debit, EBT and Farm to Family

Second Nature Herb Farm Culinary & Medicinal Herb Plants

Open Thurs-Sat 9-5 Sun 10-5

1963 VT Route 30, Wells, VT 802-645-0934 • mmorey1025@yahoo.com www.wellsmerefarm.com

331 Mill Pond Rd Wells VT 802-645-9346 Look for our sign on Rte 30

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Certified Organic, Locally Grown. In Vermont, you can support local and organic farmers you don’t have to choose.

www.nofavt.org (802) 434-4122

BUY A WEEKLY FARM SHARE

and enjoy Dutchess Farm produce from mid May to late October.

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all types of ag businesses grow. Yankee Farm Loans Credit Leases Tax Services

For generations, we’ve been helping

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Williston, VT Chazy, NY

COmmuNITY FaRM wood fired bakery

Year-Round Bounty

 Through the Seasons  SPRING

Our own annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, spring greens

SUMMER

Strawberries, blueberries raspberries, sweet corn, summer produce

FALL

Apples, cider, pumpkins, squash, mums, asters

WINTER

Greens from our greenhouse Christmas trees & wreaths

YEAR-ROUND

Maple syrup, jams, fudge, fruit pies, cookies, home-made baked goods, maple creamies

Buy Direct From a Farmer! All Three Locations Open All Year 9–7 Daily: Rt. 11/30, Manchester, VT • (802) 362-3083 Rt. 9, W. Brattleboro, VT • (802) 254-0254 Rt. 30, Newfane, VT • (802) 365-4168 duttonberryfarm.com

1547 Main St. Manchester Ctr. VT 05255

earthskytime@gmail.com

802-384-1400

Vermont AgriculturAl credit corporAtion

Financing for Vermont Farmers, Agricultural Facilities, and Forest Product Businesses

Visit www.veda.org or call toll-free 1-866-828-FARM (3276) to learn more. VACC is a program of the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA).

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Local Family Agricultural Activities THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

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When in VERMONT Visiting Family

Second Homeowners

• Get a unique view of Vermont’s working landscape by lodging at a local farm offering farm stays.

• Become a regular at your community’s weekly farmers’ market.

• Find farms offering petting barns to meet cows, sheep, goats, sheep, alpaca, llamas, chickens, turkeys, ducks, and other animals.

• Purchase a prepay share at a local farm to enjoy a premium on your dollars and eat foods grown by your Vermont neighbors.

• In summer and fall, head to a local orchard to pick whichever fruit is in season while you’re here.

• Choose to shop at retailers that specialize in Vermont-grown vegetables, fruits, meats, and specialty products.

• During foliage season, set aside some time to get lost in a corn maze.

• When you have enjoy a dinner out, choose farm-to-table restaurants.

• Be sure to purchase local syrup, cheese, honey, jam, pickles to enjoy a taste of Vermont once you get back home.

• Find and frequent events that celebrate Vermont’s working landscape and abundance of local flavors.

Visiting Vermont with Friends • Assign a designated driver and create your own beer, wine, cider, and spirits tasting tour. Buy some local cheese, pickles, and wine to enjoy in the Vermont fresh air. • Locate restaurants that make buying from local producers a priority. Head to a farmers’ market to browse and buy a piece of Vermont to take home.

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Lesser known products available in vermont

Cherries

Dry Beans

Lamb

Milk-Pasteurized

Eggs

Goat

Beef

Strawberries

Watermelons

Plums

MEAT, DAIRY, EGGS

Raspberries

Peaches

Grapes

Melons

Cherries

Blueberries

Blackberries

Other

Apples

Website Sales

FRUIT

Wholesale Distributors

Restaurants

Schools, Hospitals, Institutions

Mail Order

On-Farm Sales

Farmers Market

Farm Fresh Connect

CSA-Summer

CSA-Fall or Winter

Page #

Farm Index

Area Stores

MARKET OUTLETS

Cornmeal

Cheese

Artichokes

Bison

We are so fortunate in Vermont to have a wide variety of local foods available from the farms in our region. We all know—for example—we can find locally grown apples, kale, tomatoes, and blueberries. However, there are many vegetables, fruits, and grains grown in Vermont that may be less widely known. Here are of some that you might be surprised are available from local farms. Look for these products at area farmers’ markets, farm stands, and retailers of local foods.

Alchemy Gardens

22 x x x x x x

Anjali Farm & Lotus Moon

32 x x x x x x x x x x

Apple Hill Orchard and Farm

9 x x x x

Baird Farm

18 x x x

Blackpowder Farm

18 x x x x x x x

Blue Ledge Farm

18 x x x x x x x x

Boardman Hill Farm

9 x x x x x x

Breezy Hill Berry Farm

26 x x x x x x

Brookside Estate - Stock Farm

26 x x x

Brown Boar Farm

26 x x

Brown's Orchard and Farmstand

26 x x x x x x x x x x x x

Brown's Family Farm

26 x x x x x x x x

The Bur-Ger Farm

26 x x x x x x

Carabeau Family Farm Stand

22 x x x

Caravan Gardens

22 x x x x x x x x x x x x

Cerridwen Farm at Green Mountain College 26 x x x x x x x x x Champlain Orchards, Inc.

26 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Champlain Valley Mushrooms

26 x x

Clark Farm

26 x x x x x x

Clear Brook Farm

32 x x x x x x x x x x x

Consider Bardwell Farm

26 x x x x x x x x

Copperas Hill Farm

23 x x x x x x

Dorset Peak Jerseys

23 x x

Dutchess Farm

26 x x x x x x x x x x

Dutton Farmstand

32 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Eagle's Flight Farm

26 x

Earth Sky Time Community Farm

32 x x x x x

Enchanted Flora Farm

9 x x x

Evening Song Farm

23 x x x x x x x x

Fairy Tale Farm

27 x x x x x x x

Flatlander Farm

18 x x x x x x

Foggy Meadow Farm

27 x x x

Gildrien Farm

18 x x x x x

Good Earth Farm and Store

18 x x x x x x x x x x x x

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Wheat

Wedding Site

Petting Barn

Pick Your Own (PYO)

Farm Stays

Sweet Potatoes

Educational Programs

Popcorn

SERVICES

Sweet Corn

Mushrooms

Herbs-Medicinal

Mixed Vegetables

Ginger

Herbs-Culinary

Asparagus

Dried Beans

Wine

VEGETABLES & HERBS

Wool & Fiber Products

Pickles

Jams & Jellies

Maple Products

Honey

Cider-Hard

Baked Goods

Pumpkins

Watermelon

Livestock Breeding

Popcorn

Hay or Sleigh Rides

Plums

PROCESSED FOODS

Starter Plants

Perennials

Nursery Crops

Hay

Lumber & Firewood

Decorative Annuals

Compost

Cut Flowers

Christmas Trees & Wreaths

Veal

Peaches

FIELD & NURSERY CROPS

Bushes

Rabbit

Pork

Poultry

Milk-Raw

MEAT, DAIRY, EGGS

Mushrooms

Ice Cream

Melons

Cider-Sweet

Ginger

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Lamb

Milk-Pasteurized

Eggs

Goat

Cheese

Beef

Bison

Strawberries

Watermelons

Plums

MEAT, DAIRY, EGGS

Raspberries

Peaches

Grapes

Cherries

Blueberries

Blackberries

Other

Apples

Website Sales

Wholesale Distributors

Restaurants

Schools, Hospitals, Institutions

Mail Order

On-Farm Sales

Farmers Market

Farm Fresh Connect

CSA-Summer

CSA-Fall or Winter

Page #

Area Stores

Farm Index

Melons

FRUIT

MARKET OUTLETS

Grabowksi Farm

9 x x

Gran-Debra Farm

27 x x x x

Green's Sugarhouse

27 x x x x

H.A.M.M.S Farm

9 x x x x x x x x

Hathaway Farm, Ltd.

9 x x x x

Heleba Potato Farm

9 x

Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home

High Pond Goat Farm

19 x x x x

Hinterland Farm

19 x x x x x

Hogs N Dirt

9 x x x

Jersey Girls Dairy

23 x x x x x x x x x x x x

Krueger-Norton Sugarhouse

23 x x

Larson Farm

27 x x x x x

Laughing Child Farm, LLC

27 x x x x x

Lewis Waite Farm

32 x x x x x x x x x x

Liebig Berries

27 x x x x x x x x x x

Little Flower Farm

27 x x x x x x x

Little Lake Orchard

27 x x x x x x x x

Little Village Farm

23 x x x x x x x

Maple View Farm Alpacas

19 x x

Marble Meadows

23 x x x x

Mendon Mountain Orchards

19 x x x x x

Merck Forest & Farmland Center

33 x x x x x x

Mercy Farm

Mighty Food Farm

33 x x x x x x x

Miller Hill Farm Gardens & Nursery

27 x

Moosehorn Mountain Farm

27 x x x x

Morgan Mountain Organic Gardeners

28 x x

Mountain View Bison

9 x x x x

Mount Nickwackett Sheep Farm

19 x x x x x x

Newhall Farm

23 x x x x x x

Old Gates Farm

28 x x x x x

Pickering's Greenhouse & Landscaping

33 x x x x x

Pine Woods Farm

28 x x x

Plew Farm

23 x x x x x

Quill Hill Farm

28 x x

Radical Roots Farm

9 x x x x x x x x

Renaissance Farm

28 x

Right Mind Farm

20 x x x

Riverside Farm Locally Grown Farmers

28 x x x x x x x x x x

Ross Knoll Farm

24 x x

Rutland Area Shepherds

10 x x

Second Nature Herb Farm & Horticultural Services 28 x Singing Cedars Farmstead

28 x x x x

Small Farm

20 x x x x x x

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Wedding Site

Petting Barn

Pick Your Own (PYO)

Livestock Breeding

Farm Stays

Hay or Sleigh Rides

Sweet Potatoes

Educational Programs

Popcorn

SERVICES

Sweet Corn

Mushrooms

Herbs-Medicinal

Mixed Vegetables

Ginger

Herbs-Culinary

Asparagus

Dried Beans

Wine

VEGETABLES & HERBS

Wool & Fiber Products

Pickles

Jams & Jellies

Maple Products

Honey

Ice Cream

Cider-Hard

Cider-Sweet

Baked Goods

Pumpkins

PROCESSED FOODS

Starter Plants

Perennials

Nursery Crops

Hay

Lumber & Firewood

Decorative Annuals

Compost

Cut Flowers

Christmas Trees & Wreaths

Veal

FIELD & NURSERY CROPS

Bushes

Rabbit

Pork

Poultry

Milk-Raw

MEAT, DAIRY, EGGS

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Lamb

Milk-Pasteurized

Eggs

Goat

Cheese

Beef

Bison

Strawberries

Watermelons

Plums

MEAT, DAIRY, EGGS

Raspberries

Peaches

Grapes

Melons

Cherries

Blueberries

Blackberries

Other

Apples

Website Sales

FRUIT

Wholesale Distributors

Restaurants

Schools, Hospitals, Institutions

Mail Order

On-Farm Sales

Farmers Market

Farm Fresh Connect

CSA-Summer

CSA-Fall or Winter

Page #

Farm Index

Area Stores

MARKET OUTLETS

Smith Maple Crest Farm LLC

24 x x x x x x

Smokeshire Hill Top Farms

24 x x x x x x x x x

Someday Farm

33 x x x x x x x x x x x x

Sourwood Mountain Orchard

10 x x

Spotted Dog Family Farm

20 x x x x

Stone Acres Farm

24 x x x x

Sweet Georgia P's

20 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Timberloft Farm Store

10 x x x x x x x x x

Trifolium Farms LLC

33 x x x x x x

True Love Farm

33 x x x x x x x x

Understory Farm

28 x x x x x x

Vermont Hydroponic Produce, LLC

20 x x x x x x

Wallingford Wheeler Farm

24 x x x x x

Wellsmere Farm

28 x x x x x x x x x x x

Whaleback Vineyard

29 x x x x x x x

Wildwood Berry Farm

33 x x

Winslow Farms

20 x x

Wood's Market Garden

20 x x x x x x x x x x x x

Wright Choice Alpacas

29 x x x

Yoder Farm

24 x x x x x x x x x

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Wedding Site

Petting Barn

Pick Your Own (PYO)

Livestock Breeding

Farm Stays

Hay or Sleigh Rides

Sweet Potatoes

Educational Programs

Popcorn

SERVICES

Sweet Corn

Mushrooms

Herbs-Medicinal

Mixed Vegetables

Ginger

Herbs-Culinary

Asparagus

Dried Beans

Wine

VEGETABLES & HERBS

Wool & Fiber Products

Pickles

Jams & Jellies

Maple Products

Honey

Ice Cream

Cider-Hard

Cider-Sweet

Baked Goods

Pumpkins

PROCESSED FOODS

Starter Plants

Perennials

Nursery Crops

Hay

Lumber & Firewood

Decorative Annuals

Compost

Cut Flowers

Christmas Trees & Wreaths

Veal

FIELD & NURSERY CROPS

Bushes

Rabbit

Pork

Poultry

Milk-Raw

MEAT, DAIRY, EGGS

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OUR LOVE LETTER TO OUR FARMS & FARMERS We, the undersigned, understand that we need our local farmers every day, three times a day. Therefore, we promise to:

Sherman & Pat Hunter VALUE Larry & Wanda Courcelle the food our farmers grow, Carol & Bob Cook appreciating the crops grown with care Kristin Smith & Joe Burt and purpose, the animals raised with Baird Farm dignity and integrity Trish Norton & Art Krueger Carolyn & Rich Day Connie & Mark Youngstrom RECOGNIZE Rob, Luca & Nico Ditursi our farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; commitment to the health Alexandra Kazimir and viability of the land and their hard Alan Betts work to bring forth its bounty. Margaret Lowe Laura & Jesse Pyles Kevin Lasko & Katie Stiles RESPECT from The Backroom the beauty of our rural landscape and Catherine Thomas be long in vision so it will thrive after & Herb Ogden we are gone. The Weatherhogg Family Stephanie Jones & George Nostrand DEMONSTRATE, The Gustavson & in word and deed, our appreciation for Ecklund Gustavson Family the nourishment our farmers provide Kelly Hinterberger Family to our families and our communities. Second Nature Herb Farm Carol Tashie & Dennis Duhaime Adam & Kris Stevenson AFFIRM The Wight Family our gratitude to our local farmers Terry & Molly Mitchell everyday, three times a day

Frank & Rita McCaffrey TAM Organics The Mackey Family Chris Wetherby Erica Campbell Martha Johnson Joy Slusarek Greenvest Bill & Kathy Harm Annabelle Williams James & Linda Vignoe Ellie Spear Ken & Sandy Gagnon George & Cheryl Hooker Nancy & Joe Mark Barbara Fenhagen Walter Lauf WhistlePig Christine Morrison, CPA Dollhouse Restaurant at Stafford Technical Center Amanda Landry Julie Schubert Kara & David Soulia Jen Miller Maria & Ned Reade Kara & David Soulia Eleanor Tison