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.
Bonus Resource: VSFA Producer Expo
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.