MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets is developing a series of in-person and virtual listening sessions for the agricultural community over the 2023-2024 winter. Our primary goal is to create space with Vermont’s agricultural producers, processors, and distributors; hear directly about their experiences, needs, priorities and concerns; and utilize this feedback to inform and guide our programs and future funding opportunities. We welcome your participation in one or more gatherings!
2023 Listening Sessions
November (in-person)
- When: November 30th from 5:00-6:30pm
- Where: Brattleboro Food Co-op Community Room, Brattleboro, VT
- Counties served: Windham and Windsor counties
- Co-host: Food Connects
December (in-person)
- When: December 4th from 5:00 – 6:30pm
- Where: Agency office in Williston at 94 Harvest Lane, Williston, VT
- Counties served: Chittenden and Washington counties
December (virtual)
- When: December 18th from 12:30pm – 2:00pm
- Register here
2024 Listening Sessions
Stay tuned as we finalize details for the 2024 listening sessions!
January (in-person)
- When and where – two sessions with details TBD
- Counties served: Lamoille, Caledonia, Orleans, and Essex
February (in-person)
- When and where – three sessions with details TBD
- Counties served: Addison, Bennington, and Orange
March (in-person)
- When and where – two sessions with details TBD
- Counties served: Franklin, Grand Isle, and Rutland
Questions or Feedback
If you have questions about this process or want to offer input, please reach out to Sarah McIlvennie at Sarah.McIlvennie@vermont.gov or 802-261-5866.
There is no need to RSVP.
–Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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