Upcoming Events
Local Food in Practice: Restaurant & Farm Partnerships
Running April through September 2026, this event series explores real-world connections for the restaurant market channel through farm tours, restaurant visits, industry meet-ups, and a live webinar.
All events are FREE. Registration is required. See below for information about each event.
Local Food in Practice: Restaurant & Farm Partnerships is a free event series for Vermont farmers and restaurant buyers, is funded through a USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant held by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets.
Farm Tour: Root 5 Farm
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.
Farm Tours: Vermont Wine
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.
Farm Tour: Lemon Fair Honeyworks
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.