Join us at The Tillerman for a visit designed for local farmers and restaurant staff. You will leave with practical knowledge to strengthen your partnerships, improve supply chain connections, and bring more fresh, locally sourced flavors to Vermont tables.

This event is not part of the Local Food in Practice series, but it may be a great fit for restaurant buyers looking to connect with local producers.

The Vermont Specialty Food Association is hosting the first-ever VSFA Producer Expo on May 4, 2026 in Montpelier, VT — a new B2B trade show connecting Vermont producers with buyers, retailers, distributors, chefs, and industry partners.

Chef Adam Monette of Cafe Monette in St. Albans and farmer Kyle Doda of 1000 Stone Farm in Brooksfield will share how they build and sustain meaningful working partnerships. Together, we’ll discuss how relationships begin, what makes collaboration successful, and how they navigate communication, pricing, seasonality, and expectations.

Come to Pearl Street Pizza on May 26th from 4-6 pm for an event designed for local farmers and restaurant staff. The Pearl Street Pizza team will share how they approach purchasing, menu planning, and working with local producers, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how sourcing decisions are made in a busy restaurant setting.

Explore the Intervale’s diverse edible landscape, while learning about the Intervale’s ethical foraging framework. Tour plantings of Aronia berries, Hazelnuts, Elderberry, Pawpaws, and Mulberry. Seasonal highlights include Knotweed and Garlic Mustard, offering a hands-on look at foraging and harvesting practices.

Join us on June 16 from 4–6 pm at The Putney Diner for a restaurant visit designed for local farmers and restaurant professionals. Enjoy light refreshments while connecting with fellow food system peers and engaging in open conversation.

Walk the fields at Root 5 Farm during one of the most abundant weeks of the Vermont growing season. Owners Danielle Allen and Dana Benner will guide restaurant staff and buyers through the farm as July hits its peak . Come see what's growing, ask questions, and get a firsthand look at what will be on your menus through late summer.

Connect with Vermont’s local food community at Shelburne Farms for a casual industry meet-up. Enjoy snacks and refreshments while meeting fellow restaurateurs, farmers, and food producers. Exchange ideas, share challenges, and explore opportunities to strengthen local food networks and collaborations. This event is designed for professionals in the restaurant and agriculture industries to build relationships and support Vermont’s vibrant local food system.

Snow Farm Vineyard/Ellison Estate Vineyard

This will be a dual tour of wineries to learn about cold-hardy varietals and local wine production. We'll also have a limited tasting at each.

Step inside Lemon Fair Honeyworks to see how Vermont honey is made from flower to jar. Discover the craft behind local honey and how it can inspire your menu. Gain hands-on insight to support local sourcing and bring authentic flavor to your restaurant.