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| 14th Annual Vermont Grazing Conference |
Fairlee |
Jan 22 & 23 |
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Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee |
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Keynote speaker Brian Moyer will highlight the conference theme of Farming for the Modern Market, speaking to the changing economic times and how we are positioned locally to address these challenges. Mr. Moyer became the Executive Director of Rural Vermont10 in July of 2009. For the last six years he has served on the board of directors of Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA), for the last 2 years as the Vice President. He also served as Vice President and President of American Pastured Poultry Producers Association (APPPA). Mr. Moyer and his wife Holley have been farming for twelve years raising broilers, layers, turkeys, sheep, goats and pigs on the pastures of their 27-acre farm in Berks County, Pennsylvania. They marketed their farm fresh food at their farm, through CSAs and farmers markets, and to restaurants.
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Jennifer Colby, VT Pasture Network Outreach Coordinator |
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(802) 656-0858 |
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jcolby@uvm.edu |
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| Vermont Farm to School Awareness Celebration |
Montpelier |
Jan 14 |
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Vermont State House, Montpelier, VT. |
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4:00 - 4:30 pm
Highlights showcased by 2007-2009 Farm to School award recipients
4:30 - 5:00 pm
Vermont Farm to School 2009 Updates
Hear progress since Act 91 passed in 2007 (Rozo McLaughlin Farm to School Bill)
VT Farm to School network progress.
5:00 - 5:30 pm
Governor Jim Douglas & Secretary Roger Allbee, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Presiding, speak about state support of Farm to School efforts.
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| Vermont Farm Show |
Barre |
Jan 26-28 |
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Downtown Auditorium Complex |
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Agricultural displays, farm product contest, annual meeting of commodity groups, farm machinery, commercial farm exhibits. Vermont's premier winter show. |
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Jon Turmel, VT Agency of Agriculture |
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116 State Street, Drawer 20
Montpelier, Vermont 05620 |
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802-241-3545 |
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jon.turmel@state.vt.us |
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www.vermontagriculture.com |
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Tegu Building (across from Morrisville Post Office), Community Meeting Room, Morrisville VT
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Farmers who direct market their locally raised food and farm products need to connect with potential customers. Consumers want to connect with the folks raising their food. The Agency of Agriculture is conducting a seminar to help farmers and others in the farm community learn methods to promote their products and services. |
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Kim Komer |
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888-9218 ext.14 |
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www.vermontagriculture.com |
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| Billings Farm & Museum - Sleigh Ride Week |
Woodstock |
Feb 13 - 21 |
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Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12, Woodstock |
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Horse-drawn sleigh rides, sledding with jack jumpers, and interactive programs each day. In honor of Presidents' Day, make a presidential silhouette and be sure to sample favorite cookies of the presidents! 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
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Billins Farm & Museum |
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(802) 457-2355 |
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bfmdairy@billingsfarm.org |
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| Billings Farm & Museum - Children's February Vacation Programs: A Day at the Farm |
Woodstock |
Feb 16 - 17 |
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Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12, Woodstock |
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Ages 8 - 12. Program offered Tuesday or Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Winter fun on the farm. Enrollment is limited, reservations required. |
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Billins Farm & Museum |
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(802) 457-2355 |
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| Billings Farm & Museum - Winter Warmth on the Farm |
Woodstock |
Feb 18 - 19 |
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Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12, Woodstock |
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Ages 6 - 8. Programs offered Thursday or Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Winter fun on the farm. Enrollment is limited, reservations required. |
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Billins Farm & Museum |
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(802) 457-2355 |
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| Billings Farm & Museum - Winter Weekend |
Woodstock |
Feb 27 - 28 |
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Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12, Woodstock |
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Visit the working dairy farm and tour the restored & furnished 1890 Farm House – a model of efficiency in its day. A Place in the Land, our Academy Award®-nominee film which chronicles the development of the Billings Farm is shown each hour in the theater. 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
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Billins Farm & Museum |
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(802) 457-2355 |
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bfmdairy@billingsfarm.org |
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| Billings Farm & Museum - Farmer Discussion Group: Water Quality Planning in the Ottauquechee/Black Watersheds |
Woodstock |
March 3 |
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Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12, Woodstock |
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A discussion on the agricultural recommendations and actions to address issues and concerns to be included in the Basin Plan. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
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Billins Farm & Museum |
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(802) 457-2355 |
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| Gorgeous Gardens Green Living Show |
Manchester |
March 13 - 14 |
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Riley Rink, Manchester |
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The Gorgeous Gardens & Green Living Show will be held on March 13 & 14, 2010 at Riley Rink, Manchester, Vermont. This show is an opportunity for the public to learn more about a sustainable approach to gardening and home maintenance from the professionals in the green industry. There are 25 seminars to choose from and over 30 vendors to visit.
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(802) 425-5117 |
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www.greenworksvt.org/ |
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| Trapp Family Lodge - Sugar-on-Snow Party |
Stowe |
March 13 |
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The Trapp Family Lodge, 700 Trapp Hill Road, Stowe |
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Sugar-on-Snow party at the sugarhouse,
1-4pm. Free of charge. Sleigh rides
included.
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Trapp Family Lodge |
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(802) 253-8511 |
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www.trappfamily.com |
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| Trapp Family Lodge - Sugar-on-Snow Party |
Stowe |
March 20 |
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The Trapp Family Lodge, 700 Trapp Hill Road, Stowe |
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Sugar-on-Snow party at the sugarhouse,
1-4pm. Free of charge. Sleigh rides
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Trapp Family Lodge |
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(802) 253-8511 |
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www.trappfamily.com |
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| Governor's Tree Tapping |
Middlebury |
March 23 |
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| Vermont Maple Open House Weekend |
State Wide |
March 26 - 28 |
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The Ninth Annual Vermont Maple Open House Weekend will be held at sugarhouses throughout Vermont, March 26-28, 2010. The Open House Weekend is the public celebration of the maple syrup season in Vermont and an opportunity for the public to visit one or more "sugarhouses" throughout the state. Activities during Open House Weekend will be different at each sugarhouse but will include the opportunity to watch maple syrup being made (weather permitting) and often sample maple products. |
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VT Maple Promotion Board |
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(802) 763-7435 |
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www.vermontmaple.org |
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| VBPA Calving and Calf Management Clinic |
Hartland |
March 27 |
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Guy Crosby in Hartland |
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The clinic is hosted by Guy Crosby in Hartland Vermont. Registration begins at 9:00am with the program commencing at 9:15 and concluding at 12:30.
Refreshments will be provided in the morning, but attendees will be on their own for lunch. The clinic is free to members of each sponsoring organization. Non members will be charged $35 to attend and will receive a one year membership to the VBPA. To assist with planning and to reserve a seat, individuals interested in attending should call David Mills at 802-247-8886. Please RSVP by Wednesday March 24th.
Dr Kent Anderson of Valleywide Veterinary Services of Middlebury will be presenting the clinic. Dr Anderson is the Vermont Beef Producers Association consulting veterinarian and also assists with our spring and fall feeder cattle sales Attendees will learn what preparations are necessary to have a successful calving season, the difference between a normal and difficult birth, and when to consult a veterinary in case of calving difficulties.
Other aspects covered will be: neo-natal calf care, the need and use of colostrums, calf management, castration, dehorning, and vaccinations. This program stresses the need for a complete year– round health management program for both brood cows, and calves through weaning. There will be ample opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
If you have any questions please call David Mills at 802-247-8886. As always if you decide at the last minute to attend, we will be accepting registrations at the door. Hope to see you there.
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David Mills |
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www.vermontbeefproducers.org/ |
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| Trapp Family Lodge - Sugar-on-Snow Party |
Stowe |
March 27 |
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The Trapp Family Lodge, 700 Trapp Hill Road, Stowe |
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Sugar-on-Snow party at the sugarhouse
11:00am-3:00pm. Sleigh rides, weather
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Trapp Family Lodge |
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(802) 253-8511 |
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www.trappfamily.com |
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| Poultney Maple Fest |
Poultney |
March 27 |
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Poultney |
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Enjoy the celebration of all things maple. There will be a pancake breakfast, open sugar house tours, horse drawn wagon rides, a maple bake contest, family nature walk, Library story hour, a silent auction, a bag sale at local shops and much more. For more information contact the Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce 802-287-2010. |
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802-287-2010 |
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Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction |
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Approximately 7,000 attendees are expected at this year’s event, a combination educational event/consumer trade show/social get-together for horse enthusiasts from throughout New England, New York and Canada. In recent years it has grown to become a respected resource for everyone in the equine industry to get the latest health and equine care information through 60 seminars and demonstrations. In addition, the indoor Poulin Grain Arena and separate demo pen will provide an up-close opportunity for education and interaction. Children, too, will find a space just for them in the 4-H Kids Korner in the Blue Seal Blue Ribbon Pavilion offering activities, games and information about horses. |
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Champlain Valley Exposition |
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Essex Junction, Vermont 05452 |
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802-878-5545 |
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rlewis@cvexpo.org |
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www.cvfair.com |
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Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12, Woodstock |
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Join us for the spring shearing of the Southdown flock, plus carding & spinning wool, planting the heirloom garden, historic games, and more. Admission includes our 23rd annual commemorative button and children’s art show.
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Billins Farm & Museum |
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(802) 457-2355 |
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bfmdairy@billingsfarm.org |
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Garden Central at The Golden Eagle at 511 Mountain Road, Stowe |
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'Keeping it Green'...we have an array of exciting & informative workshops & presentations by well known gardening experts: from Healthy Lawns, Healthy Waters to Rain Gardens and Backyard Fruits and Berries! Come tour three private gardens. There's no better way to begin a summer vacation than by exploring our many flower, herb & vegetable gardens with an acclaimed collection of gardening experts. And, it is a time for people of all ages to take a moment & smell the flowers. It will be enjoyable & enlightening for all & an event that you don't want to miss! One might say it's a FLORAL FRENZY!
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Stowe Garden Festival
c/o 377 Mountain Road
Stowe, Vermont 05672
(802) 253-7353 |
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Info@StoweGardenFestival.com |
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www.StoweGardenFestival.com |
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Airport Road, Highgate |
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Agricultural and 4-H displays and cattle shows, crafts, games, rides, music, tractor and horse pulling, antique tractor pull, draft horse show and ox pulling, demolition derby. |
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David Blondo |
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30 Spring Steet
Swanton, Vermont 05488 |
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802-868-2247 |
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www.franklincountyfielddays.org |
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Champlain Valley Exposition, Rte.15, Essex Junction |
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Vermont’s largest fair & the state’s largest event, established in 1923. Agricultural displays and 4-H, horse, sheep and dairy shows, fine art and craft sales, giant pumpkins & 50-ton sand sculpture, spectacular midway rides and games, food, free entertainment stages, racing pigs, hypnotist, & bands. Coca-Cola Grandstand features top-name concerts; tractor & truck pull, demo derby and extreme motorcycle show. Open from 10 am to midnight daily |
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Stephen Mease, Communications Director |
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P.O. Box 209
Essex Junction, Vermont 05453 |
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802-878-5545 |
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smease@cvexpo.org |
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www.cvfair.com |
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Shelburne Orchards, Shelburne |
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September 27, 11:00 - 4:00 |
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Start the day with a run through the orchard. Then you can enter, enjoy, or eat the homemade apple pies in the Pie Fest! |
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Nick Cowles |
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216 Orchard Road
Shelburne, Vermont 05482 |
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(802) 985-2753 |
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apple100@together.net |
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www.shelburneorchards.com |
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Juniper Hill Inn, Windsor |
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A chance for Vermont food producers to meet one-on-one with buyers interested in sourcing local foods. The matchmaker event is a series of 10-minute conversations. Buyers will provide information on the types of products they’re looking for prior to the event, and sellers will sign up for meetings based on whose need they can match.
Optional morning workshops will cover topics of distribution, regulation, tracking local foods sales and pre-season planning.
If you are interested in receiving more information, please contact Helen Labun Jordan at Helen.jordan@state.vt.us or (802) 828-3828. This event is free, but reservations are required.
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture thanks the Vermont Fresh Network, Vermont Grocers Association, and Vermont Hospitality Council for their help in organizing this event.
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Helen Labun Jordan |
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116 State Street
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(802) 828-3828 |
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http://www.vermontagriculture.com/buylocal/marketing/matchmaker/index.html |
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