Vermont Farmers Food Center

06/04/2026

The Online Market is open for the week!

What's on the menu this week? Eggs! 🍳🥚

We currently have four of our local farms supplying eggs for the weekly market, and we love all the colors, shapes, sizes packed in every carton! Pictured here is the flock from Thrall Road Maple. You really can't beat farm fresh eggs for their taste, color of the yolk, and knowing that those chickens were free range right down the road on a nearby Vermont farm 🥰

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Orders for the week are due Monday at 10:30 AM for easy pickup at VFFC or delivery to your place of work or business!!

06/03/2026

Mark your calendars!

The Farm to Family Coupon Distribution Party is coming up soon, and we encourage folks to plan ahead as coupons go quickly each year. 🍅🥕🌽

Coupons are available on a first come, first served basis and can be used for fresh fruits and vegetables at local farmers markets.

📍 BROC, 45 Union Street, Rutland
🗓 Thursday, July 2
🕛 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

SVCOA will be there with information, resources, and a few goodies to share. We look forward to seeing everyone there and helping connect older Vermonters with healthy local food and supportive services.

Learn more about eligibility here:
https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/f2f

06/02/2026

Summer farmers market season is one of the sweetest times of year in Vermont.

From just-picked vegetables and berries to pasture-raised meats, baked goods, eggs, cheese, flowers, music, friendly faces, and so much more—farmers markets are where local food and community come together.

Check out this year's Vermont Summer Farmers Market Map to find markets near you, and visit nofavt.org/VTFarmersMarkets to explore our full searchable market database.

See you at the market!

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06/01/2026

Are you a creemee person or a fro-yo person? Either way, June’s Harvest of the Month (Dairy) is here to beat the heat and satisfy your cravings. Dairy is a versatile crop that we rely on to produce all kinds of products, from sweet treats like ice cream and whipped cream, to others like cheese, yogurt, and butter.

You can find resources for this month's harvest at vermontharvestofthemonth.org.

06/01/2026

National dairy month is here!

It’s National Dairy Month, and we’re celebrating the "Spring Flush!" 🌿🐄
Have you ever noticed that organic, grass-fed milk looks a little more golden this time of year? That’s no accident—it’s the magic of the Spring Flush.

As dairy animals are turned out onto lush, green pastures for the first time after winter, they feast on new growth that is "flush" with everything nature has to offer. This transition leads to a natural surge in milk supply and a beautiful change in quality:

✨ Deep Yellow Hue: Fresh spring grass is packed with beta-carotenes, giving the milk a richer color and a more complex, delicious flavor. ✨ Better Fat Quality: While the amount of fat stays steady, the quality of that fat improves with the move to fresh forage. ✨ A Seasonal Celebration: Because most northern pastures are ready for grazing by mid-May, June is the perfect time to celebrate the abundance of organic and grass-fed milk!

When you choose organic dairy, you’re tasting the direct result of thoughtful land management and the natural cycles of the seasons. 🌎🥛

Next time you pour a glass of local organic milk, take a look at that golden hue—that’s the taste of spring!

05/31/2026

Here is your weekly reminder that the Online Market is still open but closes tomorrow AM - 10:30!

We mentioned all the great grilling season goodies a few days ago... and now we shine a spotlight on ye old campfire roasting! 🔥Sure, there's the sweet stuff - marshmallows for smores and the fixings that are classic 🍫 - but have you ever tried a roasted cheese curd on a stick? 🧀NO? Well, now is your chance Vermont!

With 6 different flavors of yummy squeaky curds available from Bridport Creamery - the possibilities of melty, bubbly goodness are endless really.😋😆

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05/30/2026

As we prepare for another season of growth, renovations, and expansion at VFFC this summer, it feels especially meaningful to reflect on where it all began.

If you haven’t seen this beautiful short film by Great Jones Productions sharing the origin story of Vermont Farmers Food Center, it’s well worth five minutes of your time, and you may spot a few familiar faces 😊

VFFC has always been built through community effort, vision, and collaboration. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has helped shape VFFC’s past and present, and to all those who will be part of building its future.

Video #2 features the rise of the Vermont Farmers Food Center & the...

05/29/2026

We love seeing the list of veggies getting longer this time of year as our hardworking farmers harvest their spring produce!!

05/28/2026

It's that time of week - the Online Market is open! Grilling season is finally truly upon us, and we've got some great local farmers selling their beef, pork, and lamb and tasty BBQ sauces and rubs to make them even more scrumptious! 🍗🥩

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And if gardening is your favorite way to spend your day - we have a TON more plant starts on the market this week from Evening Song Farm + Boardman Hill Farm!

A reminder that anyone can purchase on our market - whether just for yourself, your family, your neighbor, your restaurant/business/farmstand!