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On the Rise: Brattleboro Schools Break Records (and Bread!)

A Vermont school nutrition specialist slices local rolls made with local grains on a green cutting board.

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June 25, 2026

Bringing the Farm to Seniors’ Doors

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April 7, 2026

A Mid-Session Update on NOFA-VT's Policy Priorities

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March 16, 2026

2025 Local Food Access Impact Report

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January 21, 2026

Farmworkers, Dairy Industry Celebrate New Partnership

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October 3, 2025

Building a Better Supply Chain for Schools

Thristan Coke, a Vermont school nutrition professional, makes pizza from scratch with local, organic grains at the Westminster Center School. Photo by Kimberly Kaufman

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October 3, 2025

Crop Cash PLUS Increases Buying Power for Vermonters at Farmers Markets

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August 5, 2025

When Federal Cuts Undermine Local Progress: The Termination of LFSCC and Its Impact on Vermont’s Farm to School Community

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July 14, 2025

State Policy Wins in the 2024-25 Session and What’s Next

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June 9, 2025

Feeding Kids Is Our "Bread & Butter"

A food service professional from Windham Northeast Supervisory Union prepares a pizza from scratch using local, organic flour from Nitty Gritty Grain Company

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April 11, 2025

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