Vermont Organic Farm and Food Guide - 2013-2014

Vermont Organic

Certified Organic,Locally Grown

Farm & Food Guide 2013–2014

2012 Statistics on Certified Organic Agriculture in Vermont

These statistics are based only on production certified through Vermont Organic Farmers,

LLC. There are other producers in Vermont certified by other certification organizations. The

data compiled are actual figures for the number of farms certified by December 31, 2012.

$152,483,553

Growth In Vermont Organic Agriculture

Total Gross Sales

Certified Organic Farmland

Total Number of Producers

103,827 acres

Farm income: $76,851,030

Processor sales: $75,632,523

Processors (non-farm) 60Processors (on-farm) 27Dairy 205Vegetable 142Maple Syrup 90Field Crop 71Livestock 44Mushroom 2

Farms producing a variety of products may be listed more than once.

Hay Land 50,394 Pasture 25,699Sugarbush 19,759Silage 1,382Other* 1,202 Feed Grains 1,184Vegetable 1,127 Soybeans (food grade) 948Wheat 637 Fruit 430 Cereal Grains 365 Oil Seed Crops 88 Greenhouse (701,596 sq. ft.) 16 *Mushrooms, Christmas trees, cover crops, etc.

1993 3 781994 3 901995 14 1061996 28 1501997 35 1701998 33 1791999 38 187 15,9672000 47 212 22,1482001 55 230 23,6382002 59 253 24,3512003 64 289 30,3872004 79 332 35,8262005 93 366 48,7592006 129 394 66,8272007 204 487 85,1472008 200 535 92,1922009 200 548 98,4612010 203 580 102,6372011 204 582 102,5342012 205 576 103,827

Certified Organic

Dairy Producers

TotalCertified Organic

Producers

Acres of Certified Organic

Production

Number of Certified Organic

Producers by County

Addison78

Rutland28 Windsor

Windham25

Bennington8

Orange43

Washington54

Chittenden55

Lamoille36

Franklin78

Orleans75

Caledonia39

Essex2

Grand Isle11

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2013–2014 VERMONT ORGANIC FARM & FOOD GUIDE • 1

This is an exciting time to be an eater who is seeking local and organic food, or an organic farmer seeking a local or regional market—there is a mutual interest to meet the demand for a vibrant food system. We are fortunate, in Vermont, to be able to eat local and organic food—we don’t have to choose. If you have followed our work on a labeling law for foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMO) this year, you also know that eating certified organic food is the best way to guarantee your food is GMO-free. In this guide, you will find the farmers’ markets closest to your home and all of the producers of certified organic goods in your community, from those who make maple syrup to organic hay and forage producers (for those of you who raise chickens or other livestock).

The number of organic farms and processors continues to increase in Vermont, so there are many farms and businesses to explore—in 2012, there were 576 certified organic farms and processors producing organic food on 103,827 acres in Vermont, and more than 20 percent of the dairy farms in Vermont are now certified organic! Those certified organic pro-ducers are participating in local and regional markets, maintaining work-ing landscapes, and contributing to the success of other local businesses. You can find certified organic products at farmstands, stores, restaurants, and through web or mail order, or you can “pick your own” on the farm—there are so many opportunities to support Vermont’s farmers and processors and enjoy the bounty.

NOFA Vermont has worked for more than forty years to grow organic farms, healthy food, and strong communities in Vermont. Whether you are a shareholder in a Community Supported Agriculture farm (CSA), purchase organic milk produced on Vermont pastures, or volunteer at your child’s school to support the inclusion of local food in the cafeteria, you too are strengthening Vermont organic farms. More information is always available on our website, www.nofavt.org. So, take some time to wind your way around Vermont and engage in gustatory pleasure—each part of Vermont celebrates different tastes, and tells a different food story. Enjoy!

—Enid Wonnacott, Executive Director

Thanks to our Sustaining Business MembersKing Arthur Flour

Green Mountain Coffee RoastersMain Street Landing

Stonyfield Farm

Welcome to NOFA Vermont’s Organic Farm and Food Guide!

ContentsAbout NOFA Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2013–2014 NOFA Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Vermont Organic Farmers, LLC . . . . . . 4

Organic Foods Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Good, Better, Best at Walker Farm . . 6

2013 Summer Farmers’ Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–13

5 Good Reasons to Choose Certified Organic, Locally Grown . . . . 36

Local Recipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

How to Support Our Vermont Organic Dairy Farmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Directory of Organic Farms & Food

Addison County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–21Bennington County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20–21Caledonia County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20–23Chittenden County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24–29Essex County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–29Franklin County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–41Grand Isle County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–43Lamoille County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42–45Orange County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44–49Orleans County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48–55Rutland County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54–57Washington County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56–61Windham County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60–63Windsor County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62–65New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64–65

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66–71

Thanks to our Sponsor

802-434-4122 • www.nofavt.org • info@nofavt.orgP.O. Box 697, Richmond, VT 05477

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2 • 2013–2014 VERMONT ORGANIC FARM & FOOD GUIDE

What We DoIncrease Consumer Access to Local and Organic Food through our Farm Share Program, which provides subsidized CSA shares to limited-income Vermonters; development of direct markets through farmers’ market and CSA coordination; and organic certification.

Provide Food and Farm Education to all Vermonters through our annual winter conference, on-farm summer workshop series and technical conferences. In addition, NOFA Vermont works in collaboration with FoodWorks and Shelburne Farms on the VT FEED (Vermont Food Education Every Day) project, which increases farm and food education in schools; we have nine Farm to Community Mentors who work statewide to develop relationships among schools, communities and farms; and our apprenticeship program places farm helpers and new and beginning farmers on farms. Strengthen Commercial Organic Farms in Vermont through farmer education and technical assistance. Our technical assistance programs provide information and services to commercial organic growers throughout the state on topics such as pest and disease management, production issues, and business planning.

NOFA Vermont802-434-4122www.nofavt.orginfo@nofavt.orgP.O. Box 697Richmond, VT 05477

The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA Vermont) has been growing local farms, healthy food, and strong communities since 1971.

NOFA Vermont

Please Join UsOur work relies on membership support. We keep our members well-informed on current local food and farming issues, and offer other great benefits. Your membership donation is also an investment in your community as it helps create a sustainable local and organic food system in Vermont. For more membership information, please see page 72 or visit www.nofavt.org/join. Thanks for your support!

Summer WorkshopsJuly through October • Statewide

From home gardeners to professional growers and livestock producers, the NOFA Summer Workshop Series has something for everyone! This year’s workshops will address issues of resiliency to changing weather patterns, pest and disease pressures, and market trends. Learn more at www.nofavt.org/sws.

39th Annual Summer ConferenceAugust 9–11, 2013 University of Massachusetts, Amherst

The annual conference for all seven state NOFA chapters, with more than 200 workshops on organic farming, gardening and land care, homesteading, sustainability, nutrition, spirituality, and food politics; special workshops designed for kids and teens; music and dance; and an old-fashioned Country Fair and farmers’ market.

Share the Harvest FundraiserOctober 3, 2013 • Statewide

Have a great meal and support a great cause! Participating restaurants and stores donate a portion of their sales to NOFA Vermont’s Farm Share program, providing farm-fresh food from community supported agriculture (CSA) farms to families and senior citizens with limited incomes. Make it a point to shop and eat out at some of the 80+ participating locations and help us share the harvest! The full list of participating stores and restaurants is available on our website; to recommend a new one, send an e-mail to info@nofavt.org or call us at (802) 434-4122.

32nd Annual NOFA Vermont Winter ConferenceFebruary 15–17, 2014 University of Vermont, Burlington

Our annual Winter Conference features two full days of gardening, farming and sustainable living workshops, two keynote addresses, a trade show, and plenty of local and organic food. It’s also a great way to meet like-minded folks, make new connections, and catch up with old friends.

2013–2014 NOFA EventsFor more details on all of these events, please visit www.nofavt.org

Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF), the certification program of NOFA Vermont, was created in 1985 to help producers and concerned consumers define what it meant to farm organically. These standards for organic production in Vermont were created by the farmers who were dedicated to practices that used a holistic approach to soil fertility, pest control, and plant and animal health. In 2002, with input from the organic community, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) implemented the National Organic Program (NOP), which created national standards for organic food.

The role of VOF is to certify farmers and processors to the NOP standards, which ensures that producers are achieving the necessary requirements. Our purpose is to provide a highly credible program for independent third-party verification of organic food production, and to assist Vermont farmers and

processors of all types to achieve the highest possible organic standards. To view the complete standards for crop, livestock, and food processing please visit the NOFA Vermont website: www.nofavt.org/organic.

Look for this logo the next time you are shopping to support local organic producers.

Vermont Organic Farmers, LLC NOFA Vermont’s Organic Certification Program

Certified organic farmers & processors are committed to a food

system that works with natural systems to improve soil, protect

your health, and produce great-tasting food. Below are some

of the requirements they follow to become certified.

For maple syrup production, sap is collected using practices that ensure the long-term sustainable management of the sugarbush and promote forest ecosystem health. Maple syrup is tested for lead levels, and synthetic defoamers may not be used when boiling.

Processed foods (such as cheese, bread, or jam) are produced with certified organic ingredients. Artificial colors and flavors, preservatives such as nitrates, and other synthetic additives are prohibited.

Certified organic products are randomly subject to pesticide residue tests. The allowable limit of pesticide residue on organic food is just 5% what the EPA allows on conventional produce.

Organic certification is the only label backed by clear legal definitions and independent third-party verification. All certified operations participate in an annual inspection of their premises, purchases, and practices to ensure the integrity of the organic seal.

Prohibited pesticides, herbicides, and synthetic fertilizers cannot be used in crop production. Furthermore, producers must maintain buffers that prevent contamination drift from prohibited substances and neighboring GMO crops.

Organic production prohibits genetically modified organisms, including seeds, livestock feeds, and ingredients used in processed products.

Livestock are fed 100% organic feed. They do not receive conventional, genetically modified corn and soybeans, hormones or antibiotics. They also must obtain a significant portion of their diet from certified organic pasture grasses during the grazing season.

Farmers maximize animal welfare by raising livestock in an environment where stress is minimized and where they are able to exhibit their natural behaviors such as grazing, rooting, and scratching. Animals are given daily access to the outdoors, year round.

Farmers use land management practices that protect natural resources, conserve biodiversity, and improve the health of their soil.

Meat from animals treated with hormones, antibiotics, or synthetic parasiticides cannot be sold as organic. Farmers use preventive healthcare practices and only approved treatments when necessary.

What is “Certified Organic”? Ten things you should know

hen my wife and I returned from suburbia to the family farm in the early ’70s, we seemed to learn everything the hard way.

Luckily, my grandfather was a living encyclopedia of agriculture, and he taught us a lot about caring for the land, which led us to explore books on organic farming. The local old timers had paved the way for us with their belief in rotations, liming, cow manure and even natural additives like rock phosphates. Through the years we continued to learn more about organics and refined our approach to taking care of the land and pursuing our goal to leave the farm a better place for the next generation. I’m not going to say that we did everything right because we certainly made a lot of mistakes— we make mistakes now; that’s farming—but in the late ‘90s, just before the USDA came out with the nationwide organic standards, we made the decision to become certified organic.

Organics had a rather loose definition in the ’70s and ’80s, varying from state to state in those states where it was defined at all. It was nice to see some consistent standards for the whole country. Some people think that the USDA’s National Organic Standards Board, which decides the rules for certification, is a bunch of government bureaucrats, but the process actually

Why We Choose to be Certified Organic By Jack Manix

Good, Better, Best at Walker Farm

“ The commitment to a set of values that you hold dear is always worth the effort.”

Jack with grandson Mudgie. With their son and daughter returning to the farm to work with Jack and his wife, Karen, the generations are growing on Walker Farm!

includes a lot of public and farmer input. A while ago, I testified at an NOSB meeting on behalf of compostable mulches as a replacement for the plastic mulch that many organic farmers use to control weeds. I was pleased to see a nice mix that included farmers and environmentalists, people like you and me.

Some people will tell you that the certification process can be difficult and that some rules just don’t make sense and, to be honest, they would be right! But as in all relationships, the commitment to a set of values that you hold dear is always worth the effort. We’re fortunate in Vermont to have lots of new young farmers committing to dairy, CSAs and all sorts of diversified agriculture. Some are happy to carry the “Locally Produced” banner while others will work towards “Certified Naturally Grown.” Those are good goals that will certainly help strengthen our state’s unique agricultural network. But for our farm, the challenge is a lifelong quest to be the best that we can be; we believe strongly that organic certification helps us to reach that goal. The certification process helps us improve our soils, protect our environment, supply healthy, safe food, all under a third party verification system that can leave no doubt. We think that is the best path for us.

The years have passed and we now have customers who were kids when we started, bringing their own young children to the farm. That’s a satisfying sight. Knowing that these people trust us to provide their children with healthy, safe, organic food is quite a responsibility. School groups visit our farm every spring and I’m amazed at the knowledge kids now have about agriculture. When first graders ask me about rotation and chisel plows, it’s pretty amazing. Our own kids, now grown, have joined us on the farm, and we hope to pass the legacy of this place on to our grandchildren.

Every now and then I catch a customer reading our framed Certification on top of the produce cooler in the farmstand. I’m proud of that piece of paper. For me, certification means we are trying to be the best.

What about other labels?Certified Organic is the only label with a clear legal definition and mandatory, third-party inspection. What about all the other labels out there?

Federally Defined

Some food labels have standard definitions under the USDA. Producers can request a voluntary inspection to verify their practices—look for the “USDA Process Verified” shield logo to ensure that the standards have been met. However, producers can still use these labels without being inspected.

Free-range. Used for poultry, this label indicates that the flock was provided shelter in a building, room, or other area with continuous access to the outdoors during their production cycle. It does not limit the use of antibiotics, hormones, or pesticides.

Natural. Meat, poultry, and egg products labeled as natural must be minimally processed and contain no artificial ingredients. The natural label does not regulate farm practices and only applies to the processing of meat and egg products. There are no standards or regulations for the labeling of natural food products if they do not contain meat or eggs.

Grass-fed. Grass-fed animals receive a majority of their nutrients from grass throughout their life, while organic animals’ pasture diet may be supplemented with grain. The grass-fed label does not limit the use of antibiotics, hormones, or pesticides.

Defined by the State of Vermont

Local. The state of Vermont defines “local” products as those that originated within Vermont or 30 miles of the place where they are sold. However, the state does not conduct inspections or actively enforce this definition.

Not Legally Defined or Regulated

Cage-free. Used for poultry, his label indicates that the flock was able to freely roam a building, room, or enclosed area with unlimited access to food and fresh water during their production cycle.

Pasture-raised. Due to the number of variables involved in pasture raised agricultural systems, the USDA has not developed a labeling policy for pasture-raised products.

Humane. Multiple labeling programs make claims that animals were treated humanely during the production cycle, but the verification of these claims varies widely. These labeling programs are not regulated by the USDA.

Learn more about labels at www.greenerchoices.org/eco-labels.

Addison County

Bristol Farmers’ MarketVillage GreenSaturday 10am–1pmWednesday 3pm–6pmJune 1–October 5Evan Dale • 802-453-6796bristolfarmersmarket@gmail.combristolfarmersmarket.org

Middlebury Farmers’ MarketMarble WorksSaturday 9am–12:30pmWednesday 9am–12:30pmMay 4–October 26Kelli Shuttleworth middleburyfarmersmkt@yahoo.commiddleburyfarmersmarket.org

Your Farmstand (Middlebury)Mahaney Center for the ArtsThursday 3:30pm–6pmYear-roundSophie Esser Calvi • 802-443-5068middfarmstand@middlebury.eduyourfarmstand.com

Bennington County

Dorset Farmers’ MarketH.N. Williams General StoreSunday 10am–2pmMay 12–October 13Nicole Henry • 518-222-1149marketmanager@dorset farmersmarket.comdorsetfarmersmarket.com

Manchester Farmers’ MarketAdams Park, Rte. 7AThursday 3pm–6pmMay 30–October 4Nicole Henry • 518-222-1149mfmvt@yahoo.com

Walloomsac Farmers’ MarketGreenberg’sTuesday 3pm–6pmBennington Station at Riverwalk ParkSaturday 10am–1pmMay 4–October 26Katherine Keys • 802-681-3501info@walloomsac.orgfacebook.com/pages/walloomsac-farmers-market/228071216080

2013 Summer Farmers’ Markets

All markets listed below are members of the Vermont Farmers’ Market

Association (VTFMA). For the most up-to-date information, a list of winter

and holiday markets, or to become a member and be listed here, please

visit www.vtfma.org or contact Erin at erin@nofavt.org or 802-434-4122.

Caledonia County

Caledonia Farmers’ Market— St. JohnsburyPearl St.Saturday 9am–1pmMay 11–October 26Elizabeth Everts • 802-592-3088elizeverts@yahoo.comsites.google.com/site/ caledoniafarmersmarket

Caledonia Farmers’ Market—DanvilleWest of Danville Village on US Rte. #2Wednesday 9am–1pmJune 12–October 2Elizabeth Everts • 802-592-3088elizeverts@yahoo.comsites.google.com/site/ caledoniafarmersmarket

Groton Growers Farmers’ MarketLawn at Community BuildingSaturday 10am–1pmMay 26–September 29 Mary Berlejung • 802-584-3595grontongrowers@gmail.comgrotongrowers.org

Hardwick Farmers’ MarketGranite St.Friday 3pm–6pmMay 10–September 30Bill Half • 802-563-2046hardwickfarmersmarket@gmail.comfacebook.com/pages/hardwick- farmers-market-vt/131732343506625

Peacham Farmers’ MarketTown GreenThursday 3pm–6pmJune 13–October 3Jane Alper • 802-592-3161janealper@gmail.compeacham.net/market

Chittenden County

Burlington Farmers’ MarketCity Hall ParkSaturday 8:30am–2pmMay 11–October 26Chris Wagner • 802-310-5172info@burlingtonfarmersmarket.orgburlingtonfarmersmarket.org

Fletcher Allen Farmers’ MarketDavis Concourse of the HospitalThursday 2:30pm–5pmMay 16–October 17Tanya McDonald • 802-847-0797tanya.mcdonald@vtmednet.org

New North End Farmers’ MarketElks LodgeThursday 3pm–6:30pmMay 23–September 26Anna Niemiec • 802-658-8072newnorthendmarket@hotmail.comnewnorthendfarmersmarket. wordpress.com

Old North End Farmers’ MarketDewey Park, across from IAA/HO WheelerTuesday 3pm–6:30pmJune 18–October 29 Haley Mathis • 802-376-1977haley.mathis@gmail.comoldnorthendfarmersmarket.org

Charlotte, Shelburne, & Pine Street On-line Farmers’ MarketContact market for locationsThursday 3pm–7pmYear-roundSuzy Hodgson • 802-425-3758suzy@yourfarmstand.comfacebook.com/yourfarmstand

Five Corners Farmers’ MarketLincoln PlaceFriday 3:30pm–7:30pmMay 31–October 4Andrea Solazzo5cornersfarmersmarket@gmail.com5cornersfarmersmarket.com

Jericho Farmers’ MarketMills Riverside ParkThursday 3pm–6:30pmJune 4–September 26Kelly King • 802-343-9778jerichofarmersmarket@gmail.comtwotownsonline.org

Milton Grange Farmers’ MarketMilton High SchoolThursday 4pm–7pmJune 13–October 10 Hillary Boone • 802-893-1009hboone@miltonyouth.orgmiltonyouth.org/farmers

Richmond Farmers’ MarketVolunteers GreenFriday 3pm–6:30pmMay 31–October 11 Lauren Esserman • 802-999-7514 rfm05477@gmail.comrichmondfarmersmarketvt.org

Shelburne Farmers’ MarketShelburne Center on Rte. 7 and Church St.Saturday 9am–1pmMay 25–October 12Tod Whitaker • 802-985-2472tod.whitaker@gmail.comsbpaut.org/farmers_market.php

South Burlington Farmers’ MarketS. Burlington High SchoolSunday 10am–1pmJune 2–October 13Kindle Loomissbfm.manager@gmail.comcommonroots.org/programs/ market.php; facebook.com/ southburlingtonfarmersmarket

Underhill & Jericho Online Market115 Orr Rd., JerichoThursday 3pm–6:30pmJericho & Underhill Center’s County StoresThursday 4pm–7pmYear-roundDamian Szygenda-Sedney • 802-899.0715Kelly King • 802-343-9778899market@gmail.comunderhill-jericho.com

Westford Farmers’ MarketTown CommonFriday 3:30pm-–6:30pmJune 21–October 11 Heike Meyer • 802-370-4077info@westfordfarmersmarketvt.orgwestfordfarmersmarketvt.org

Williston Farmers’ MarketNEFCU Parking lot at 141 Harvest Ln.Wednesday 4pm–7pmMay 29–October 2Becca Rimmel willistonfarmersmarket@gmail.comfacebook.com/willistonfarmersmarket

Winooski Farmers’ MarketChamplain Mill GreenSunday 10am–2pmJune 9–October 20Charlotte Roozekrans • 413-446-4684winooskimarket@gmail.comdowntownwinooski.org/ farmers-market/.org

Essex County

Lunchbox Market—Island PondSunrise ManorFriday 11am–1pmJune 14–October 25Meghan Stotko • 802-334-2044mstotko@gmfts.orggreenmountainfarmtoschool.org/programs/mobilemarket

Lunchbox Market—CannanNEKCAFirst Monday 4pm–6pmJuly 1–October 7Meghan Stotko • 802-334-2044mstotko@gmfts.orggreenmountainfarmtoschool.org/programs/mobilemarket

Franklin County

Enosburg Falls Farmers’ MarketLincoln Park, Main StreetSaturday 9am–1pmTuesday 3pm–6:30pmMay 18–October 26Cecil King • 802-285-2243kingstaste@franklinvt.netfacebook.com/enosburg farmersmarket

Northwest Farmers’ MarketTaylor ParkSaturday 9am-2pmMay 18–October 26Robin Morrill • 802-827-3157alavista@myfairpoint.netfacebook.com/pages/northwest-vermont-Farmers-market/ 118682321511847

Grand Isle County

Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market—Grand IsleSt. Joseph’s ChurchSaturday 10am-2pmMay 25–October 5Caroline Casey • 774-563-8273cqcasey12@gmail.comchamplainislandsfarmersmarket.com

Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market—South HeroSt. Rose of Lima ParishWednesday 3pm-6pmMay 29–September 25Caroline Casey • 774-563-8273cqcasey12@gmail.comchamplainislandsfarmersmarket.com

Lamoille County

Jeffersonville Farmers’ and Artisans MarketRte. 15 & 108 South, behind The Family Table & Cupboard DeliWednesday 3:30pm–7:30pmJune 6–October 17 Deb Nevil • 802-999-8486jefffarmersandartisanmarket65@gmail.comjeffersonvillefarmersandartisan market.com

Johnson Farmers’ MarketVillage Green (across from Johnson Woolen Mills)Tuesday 3pm–6pmMay 21–October 8 Larry Wegner • 802-635-2991icecutting@gmail.comtownofjohnson.com/johnson photogalleries/johnsonfarmers market/tabid/1242/default.aspx

Stowe Farmers’ MarketRte. 108, Mountain Rd. about 2 miles from the intersection of Rte. 100 and Rte. 108Sunday 10:30am–3pmMay 19–October 13 Barbara Conn • 802-472-8027info@stowefarmersmarket.comstowefarmersmarket.com

Orange County

Bradford Farmers’ Market550 Lower Plain Rd., Rte. 5Saturday 10am–2pmMay 18–Mid OctoberIris Johnson • 802-333-5434hellobradfordfarmers@gmail.comwww.facebook.com/bradford farmersmarket

Chelsea Farmers’ MarketNorth CommonFriday 3pm–6pmMay 17–October 4Heidi Allen Goodrich • 802-685-9987chelseacommunitymarket@gmail.comfacebook.com/chelseafarmersmarket

Randolph Farmers’ Market26 Central StreetSaturday 9am–1pmMay 18–October 19Leslie Flint/Barbara Meaney • 802-276-3262randfarmmarket@yahoo.comfacebook.com/pages/randolph-farmers-market/133437013359219

Orleans County

Jay Village Farmers’ MarketJay Village Country StoreSaturday 9:30am–2:30pmMay 25–October 12Justin Hanningtonjayvillagefarmersmarket@gmail.comfacebook.com/pages/Jay-Village-Farmers-Market/112433095598674

Lunchbox Market—IrasburgRay’s MarketThursday 10am–1pmJune 20–October 24Meghan Stotko • 802-334-2044mstotko@gmfts.orggreenmountainfarmtoschool.org/programs/mobilemarket

Lunchbox Market—Newport222 Main St.Friday 4–6pmJune 14–October 25Meghan Stotko • 802-334-2044mstotko@gmfts.orggreenmountainfarmtoschool.org/programs/mobilemarket

Lunchbox Market—North TroyNext to LibraryWednesday 11am–1pmJune 19–October 23Meghan Stotko • 802-334-2044mstotko@gmfts.orggreenmountainfarmtoschool.org/programs/mobilemarket

Newport Farmers’ MarketCauseway btw Gazebo & COC Info CtrSaturday 9am–2pmWednesday 9am–2pmMay 11–October 19Michele Sargent and Judy Szych • 802-988-2903breezyhillacreszych@yahoo.comwww.facebook.com/newport farmersmarket

Rutland County

Brandon Farmers’ MarketCentral Park, Rte. 7Friday 9am–2pmMay 24–October 11Wendy Cijka • 802-273-2655cijka4@gmail.comfacebook.com/pages/brandon-farmers-market-brandon- vermont/128788920470609

Rutland Downtown MarketDepot ParkSaturday 9am–2pmTuesday 3pm–6pmMay 11–October 30Diane Heleba/Julie Patac • 802-773-4813diane.heleba@vt.usda.govinfo@vtfarmersmarket.orgrutlandcountyfarmersmarket.org; vtfarmersmarket.org

Fair Haven MarketSouth End of the ParkFriday 3pm–6pmJune 14–October 11Julie Patac • 828-215-5858info@vtfarmersmarket.orgvtfarmersmarket.org

Washington County

Granite Center Farmers’ MarketCity Central ParkWednesday 3pm–6:30pmMay 15–October 13 Amanda Pererl • 802-476-4847barrefarmersmarket@gmail.comfacebook.com/pages/barre-vermont-farmers-market/202892449740043

Capital City Farmers’ Market60 State St.Saturday 9am–1pmMay 4–October 26Carolyn Grodinsky • 802-223-2958manager@montpelierfarmers market.commontpelierfarmersmarket.com

Northfield Farmers’ MarketDepot SquareTuesday 3–6pmMay 14–October 15Crystal Peterson • 802-485-5563northfieldfarmersmarketvt@ gmail.comnorthfieldfarmersmarketvt.com; facebook.com/northfield farmersmarket

Waitsfield Farmers’ MarketMad River GreenSaturday 9am–1pmMay 18–October 19Barbara Conn • 802-472-8027marketmanager@waitsfield farmersmarket.comwaitsfieldfarmersmarket.com

Windham County

Bellows Falls Farmers’ MarketWaypoint CenterFriday 4pm–7pmMay 10–October 11Rachel Ware • 802-463-2018bellowsfallsmarket@gmail.combffarmersmarket.com

Brattleboro Area Farmers’ MarketRte. 9 near the Covered BridgeSaturday 9am–2pmBrattleboro Food Co-opWednesday 10am–2pmMay 5–October 26Martha Miller • 802-254-8885farmersmarket05301@yahoo.combrattleborofarmersmarket.com

Putney Farmers MarketCarol Brown Way, across from the Putney Food Co-opSunday 10am–2pmMay 26–October 13Marisa Miller • 802-387-4052farmermarisa@gmail.computneyfarmersmarket.org

Townshend Farmers’ MarketWest Townsend Country StoreFriday 4pm–7pmJune 7–October 11Sherry Maher • 802-869-2141farmersmarket@postoilsolutions.orgfacebook.com/pages/townshend-farmers-market/128057560619490

West River Farmers’ MarketIntersection of Rte. 11 and Rte. 100Saturday 9am–1pmMay 25–October 12Brooke Decker • 802-875-5004wrfmtv@yahoo.comwestriverfarmersmarket.com

Windsor County

Hartland Farmers’ MarketHartland Public Library Fields at 153 Rte. 5Friday 4pm–7pmJune 14–September 20 Sarah Sincerbeaux • 339-222-1072hartlandfarmersmarket@gmail.comhartlandfarmersmarket.com

Ludlow Farmers’ MarketFront lawn of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main St.Friday 4pm–7pmMay 24–October 11Jerry Milligan • 802-834-3829lfmkt@tds.netludlowfarmersmarket.org

Mt. Tom Farmers’ MarketMt. Tom parking lot, Rte. 12NSaturday 9:30am–12:30pmMay 25–October 19Neil Lamson • 802-763-2070foxxfarm@aol.commttomfarmersmarket.com

Norwich Farmers’ MarketRte. 5, 1 mile south of I-91 Exit 13Saturday 9am–1pmMay 4–October 26Steve Hoffman • 802-384-7447manager@norwichfarmersmarket.orgnorwichfarmersmarket.org

Royalton Farmers’ MarketTown GreenThursday 3pm–6:30pm May 23–October 10Bushrod Powers • 802-763-8087bushrod.powers@gmail.com

Springfield Community MarketPeople’s Bank Parking LotSaturday 10am–1pmJune 1–October 5James Fog • 802-738-5272jfog@vermontel.netspringfieldonthemove.net

Windsor Farmers’ MarketState St., on the GreenSunday 11:30am–2:30pmJune 2–October 27Cecile “Ceil” Corliss • 802-698-3360cjdem39@yahoo.comwindsorfarmersmarket.blogspot.com

Woodstock Market on the GreenWoodstock Village, Rte. 4Wednesday 3pm–6pmJune 12–October 9Lalita Karoli and Cathy Emmon • 802-457-3555; 457-2508lalitakaroli@yahoo.comwoodstockvt.com

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* Other products / product notes (noted by directory number) 1. Vegetable seedlings 8. Black turtle beans 9. Corn silage, haylege 10. Shell corn 12. Kombucha 13. Raw almond butter, coconut butter, cashew butter, macadamia & cashew butter, peanut butter 14. Melons, berries, currants 16. Corn silage 20. Hops, seedlings, turkey 23. Potatoes & pumpkins 25. Hops

Addison County

Addison 1 Garden Art LLC*759-2294, Paul Mahan • • • •

2 Harrison’s Homegrown759-2605, Patrick & Melanie Harrison • • • • •

3 Mike’s Farm759-2764, Mike Eastman • • • • •

Bridport 4 Blissfull Dairy, LLC758-5005, Andre & Lydia Vorsteveld • • • • •

5 Cary Family Farm758-5060, Russell Cary • • •

6 Champlain Acres758-2396, Henry & Donna Lawton & Family • • •

7 Desautels Dairy758-9230, Andre & Laurie Desaultels • • •

8 Gleason Grains*758-2476, Ben & Theresa Gleason • • • • • • • • • • • • •

9 Heavenbound Farm*349-8829, Ginny & Harold Welch • • • • • • • •

10 Morgan Hill Farms*758-2473, Jerry & Cheryl Connor • • • • • •

11 Singing Brook Farm758-2445, Robert, David & Will Huestis • •

Bristol 12 Aqua Vitea* www.aquavitea.com352-1049, Jeffrey Weaber & Katina Martin • • •

13 Infinite Organics* 497-7073www.vermontrawnutbutter.com, Seo Lee •

14 The Last Resort* www.lastresortfarm.com453-2847, Eugenie Doyle & Sam Burr • • • • • • • • • • •

Cornwall 15 Hibernia Farm LLC462-2434, Rene & Donna Audet •

16 Rowe Crest Farm*462-2609, Daniel Rowe • • • • •

17 Severy Farm377-1236, Joseph Severy • • • •

18 Tillman Family LLC 462-3510www.moonlitalpacas.com, Carol & Cass Tillman • • •

19 West Street Dairies462-3651, Randy & Jean Quesnel • • • • •

Ferrisburg 20 Flower Power Vermont* 877-3476www.flowerpowervt.com, Anne & Ed Matthews • • • • • • • • • • • •

Leicester 21 Gildrien Farm www.gildrienfarm.com247-4699, Caitlin & Jeremy Gildrien • •

22 Oliver Hill Farm247-3479, Suki Fredericks & James Maroney • • • • •

23 Stoney Lonesome Farm*247-5920, James Ellefson & Lesley Wright • • •

24 Taconic End Farm 247-3979, Annie Claghorn & Catlin Fox • • • • • •

Middlebury 25 Addison Hop Farm* 989-4214www.addisonhopfarm.com, Kristofer Anderson •