Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont

Working for an organic food system that is ecologically sound, economically viable, and socially just

[Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont @NOFAVT]

Know someone who should steer the future of Vermont's organic agricultural movement? We're recruiting new board members! Learn more and share your nominations here: https://t.co/oOLlaUARTP

[Michelle Brown @SevenDaysJobs]

Certification Specialist #hiring @NOFAVT #vt https://t.co/WBdFvj4ChF via @SevenDaysJobs

[Frederic Thys @fredthys]

Superb reporting by @ehcotton 1 problem: no one is really monitoring whether large "organic" dairy farms in other parts of the country are really grazing their cows in pastures. https://t.co/JU1sr9JBuV via @vtdigger

[Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont @NOFAVT]

Between erratic weather events due to climate change, food insecurity made worse by the pandemic, shifting markets (i.e. Horizon) and more, we'd love to hear some farmer voices on next week's @vermontedition talking about what's up in ag. Hit up @mikafrak and @VPR_Connor's DM's!

[Mikaela Lefrak @MikaelaLefrak]

Hi Vermonters! We are starting to work on our first @vpr @vermontedition shows, and we need your help. THREAD:

[ShelburneFarms @ShelburneFarms]

VT Farm to School Movement Roundtable: @SenatorLeahy & @SecVilsack visited Shelburne Farms to announce their continuing support for #FarmToSchool & applauded VT for leading the way @VT_FEED @NOFAVT @VTAgencyofAg @VTEducation @FoodConnectsVT @Kids_Gardening https://t.co/gyaVHhuXbt

[Jolie Sherman @jshermnews]

@Danone, owner of Horizon Organic, plans to cut ties with New England dairy farms due to transportation costs.

This affects 28 dairies in #VT. 🐄

@VTAgencyofAg is creating a task force to help them.

https://t.co/7l3dr1TfC4

[Michelle Brown @SevenDaysJobs]

Local Food Access Coordinator #hiring @NOFAVT #vt https://t.co/tMJjCXBDhk via @SevenDaysJobs

[Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont @NOFAVT]

@FamilyFarmCo @DanoneNA @Horizon_Organic Thanks for amplifying! And we'll for sure let folks know what actions they can take as we continue listening to farmers about what they need. Stay tuned. ❤️

[Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont @NOFAVT]

We will keep our members and broader community updated as this situation evolves. Please stay tuned and support your local organic farmers. (end)

[Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont @NOFAVT]

Our statement on the recent news of Danone/Horizon Organic canceling contracts with 27 #Vermont dairy farms, and why this is a critical moment for the future of Vermont dairy... a thread. 1/12

[Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont @NOFAVT]

The result is a market flooded with a lower-quality and cheaper organic product, making it impossible for small and medium scale organic farms to compete and thrive. 11/12