According to the USDA agricultural census, there are more than 7,000 farms in Vermont today, totaling over $673,000,000 in sales, annually. In terms of production dollars, dairy leads the state, followed by maple. But Vermont’s agricultural landscape is rich and diverse, and goes much deeper than these two commodities.
A rise in specialty crop production and value-added processing in recent years has not only added to the state’s agricultural economy, it has created new and exciting opportunities for the next generation of Vermont farmers. Vermont leads the nation in direct-to-consumer farm sales, with more farmers markets, CSA’s, and farm stands per capita than any other state in the nation. We also have more cheese-makers, per capita, than any other state.
Food enthusiasts will enjoy the Vermont Farm Show's Buy Local Market, which will showcase foods and products from Vermont farms from all four corners of the state.
The Buy Local Market gives Vermont producers the opportunity to engage with new customers through sampling and conversation. As well it provides customers a unique time to learn about new products and purchase goods from around the state. At this market, one can find ice creams, cheeses, wines, beers, meats, fruits, vegetables, maple syrups, honeys, and more. A number of vendors also specialize in handmade crafts, like textiles, candles and jewelry—all the best products under one roof.
A rise in specialty crop production and value-added processing in recent years has not only added to the state’s agricultural economy, it has created new and exciting opportunities for the next generation of Vermont farmers. Vermont leads the nation in direct-to-consumer farm sales, with more farmers markets, CSA’s, and farm stands per capita than any other state in the nation. We also have more cheese-makers, per capita, than any other state.
Food enthusiasts will enjoy the Vermont Farm Show's Buy Local Market, which will showcase foods and products from Vermont farms from all four corners of the state.
The Buy Local Market gives Vermont producers the opportunity to engage with new customers through sampling and conversation. As well it provides customers a unique time to learn about new products and purchase goods from around the state. At this market, one can find ice creams, cheeses, wines, beers, meats, fruits, vegetables, maple syrups, honeys, and more. A number of vendors also specialize in handmade crafts, like textiles, candles and jewelry—all the best products under one roof.
2020 Buy Local Market Vendors
2020 Buy Local Market Vendors:
Ash Grove Farm: wool, yarn, knitted clothing, woolen crafts
Bees On Broadway: Vermont honey, beeswax products, and herbal soap
Center for an Agricultural Economy: local food system nonprofit based in Hardwick
Earth Rhythm Herbal: herbal tinctures, teas, oils, syrup and glycerin, CBD body products
Fairy Tale Farm: fresh and aged cheeses, sheep milk gelato, yarn and blankets
Good Body Products: body care products, salves, scrrubs, scents, oils, CBD products
goodMix Foods: superfood breakfast blends
Goodrich's Maple Farm, LLC: infused maple syrup
Happy Bird Poultry Farm, LLC: raw and smoked chicken, pork, beef products, smoked cheese and butter
Hell's Gate Distillery: spirits produced exclusively from farm-grown produce
High Goose Farm: black currant and berry concentrates, purees, syrup and jams
Huard Family Farm: goat meat, meatballs, goat milk caramels, soap, tea
Hurricane Flats: farm-grown popcorn
It's Arthur's Fault: sauces, caramels, hot fudge
Kimball Brook Farm (GMOC): organic milks, cheese, iced teas, and lemonade, CBD-infused beverages
Kingdom Creamery of Vermont: ice cream, butter
Libity Bits (Vermont Amber Candy Co.): snacking toffee in unique sweet and savory flavors
Live Forever Foods: locally sourced, organic, plant-based pre-packaged meals
Morrill Mountain Fruit Farm, LLC: fruit pate sourced from farm-grown fruit
Moultroup Valley Farm: frozen grassfed beef
Mt. Mansfield Creamery, LLC: farmstead, handcrafted raw milk cheeses
Northeast Kingdom Hemp Inc.: CBD oil tinctures and body products, maple nips
Nothin' But Curd: fresh cheese curds and fresh cheese spreads
SBFK Inc. (Sugar Bob's Finest Kind): smoked maple syrup, maple sriracha, barbeque sauce
Singing Spindle Spinnery: clothing, yarn, fiber, knittingfelting kits
Smugglers' Notch Distillery: vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, bourbon, barrel-aged syrup
Snow Farm Winery, LLC: tastings and bottles of farm-produced wine
Two Gramma's Farm: Shetland wool products, yarn and roving
Woodland Knits: felted and knitted wool hats and accessories
...and more!
Ash Grove Farm: wool, yarn, knitted clothing, woolen crafts
Bees On Broadway: Vermont honey, beeswax products, and herbal soap
Center for an Agricultural Economy: local food system nonprofit based in Hardwick
Earth Rhythm Herbal: herbal tinctures, teas, oils, syrup and glycerin, CBD body products
Fairy Tale Farm: fresh and aged cheeses, sheep milk gelato, yarn and blankets
Good Body Products: body care products, salves, scrrubs, scents, oils, CBD products
goodMix Foods: superfood breakfast blends
Goodrich's Maple Farm, LLC: infused maple syrup
Happy Bird Poultry Farm, LLC: raw and smoked chicken, pork, beef products, smoked cheese and butter
Hell's Gate Distillery: spirits produced exclusively from farm-grown produce
High Goose Farm: black currant and berry concentrates, purees, syrup and jams
Huard Family Farm: goat meat, meatballs, goat milk caramels, soap, tea
Hurricane Flats: farm-grown popcorn
It's Arthur's Fault: sauces, caramels, hot fudge
Kimball Brook Farm (GMOC): organic milks, cheese, iced teas, and lemonade, CBD-infused beverages
Kingdom Creamery of Vermont: ice cream, butter
Libity Bits (Vermont Amber Candy Co.): snacking toffee in unique sweet and savory flavors
Live Forever Foods: locally sourced, organic, plant-based pre-packaged meals
Morrill Mountain Fruit Farm, LLC: fruit pate sourced from farm-grown fruit
Moultroup Valley Farm: frozen grassfed beef
Mt. Mansfield Creamery, LLC: farmstead, handcrafted raw milk cheeses
Northeast Kingdom Hemp Inc.: CBD oil tinctures and body products, maple nips
Nothin' But Curd: fresh cheese curds and fresh cheese spreads
SBFK Inc. (Sugar Bob's Finest Kind): smoked maple syrup, maple sriracha, barbeque sauce
Singing Spindle Spinnery: clothing, yarn, fiber, knittingfelting kits
Smugglers' Notch Distillery: vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, bourbon, barrel-aged syrup
Snow Farm Winery, LLC: tastings and bottles of farm-produced wine
Two Gramma's Farm: Shetland wool products, yarn and roving
Woodland Knits: felted and knitted wool hats and accessories
...and more!
