Why do we buy foods locally?
• The food is fresh and natural
• Support the local economy
• Environmentally-sensitive practices
• Because we can …
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AMERICAN FLATBREAD
American Flatbread is a return to bread's roots, an endeavor not to mass-produce bread but to explore the possibility of how good bread can be. Waitesfield, VT. Flatbread Pizza |
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APPLE RIDGE FARMS
The farm has grown into a functioning orchard and buffalo ranch. Although the orchards were existing on the property, the buffalo herd was grown over time, and has come to be a primary focus of farm operations. Shoreham, VT. Buffalo Meat. |
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BEN & JERRY'S
Ben & Jerry's is founded on and dedicated to a sustainable corporate concept of linked prosperity. Waterbury, VT. Fred's Famous ( B+J seconds) ice cream & Peace Pop seconds for special events. |
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BLACK RIVER FISH & PRODUCE
They assist local growers not only by buying first from them but also by hauling goods from more than 80 local farms and specialty food producers to regional markets. Springfield, VT. Produce & Seafood
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BLUE LEDGE FARMS
Established as a goat dairy in 2000 and became a cheese operation in 2002. Leicester, VT. Goat Cheese |
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BLYTHEDALE FARM
For over 100 years, the old barn at Blythedale Farm has been a focal point of the village of Cookeville, Vermont. A much newer barn houses the 40 or so Jersey cattle in their herd. These cows supply all of the milk for Blythedale Farm's Cheeses: Vermont Brie, Camembert Vermont, Green Mountain Gruyere, Cookeville Grana and Jersey Blue, Corinth, VT |
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BOYDEN FARMS
Boyden Farm beef is a healthy, natural alternative to industrially-raised meats. The Farm raises all its own feed -- corn and soy sillage, hay, and pasture grasses. Ground Beef, Cambridge, VT |
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BURLINGTON FOODSERVICE
BFC's local independence and the newest member of Reinhart Foodservice Team. and still provides us with the best of both worlds; Global Sourcing & Local Service. Colchester, VT. Primary vendor |
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CABOT CREAMERY
There's efficiency and strength when we work together." That's the principle on which the Cabot Creamery Cooperative was founded by the farmers of Cabot, Vermont in 1919.
Cheese, Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese, Yogurt |
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CHAMPLAIN ORCHARDS
They aim to produce the best-tasting apples possible, and to take good care of the earth while we're at it. Shoreham, VT. Apples |
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CIDER JACK
Launched in 1994, is a bold, crisp hard cider that is great for any occasion. Middlebury, VT.
Hard Cider |
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FARMER'S DINER
The mission of TFD is to increase the economic vitality of local agrarian communities. Barre, VT. Bacon, Sausage & Ham |
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FRANKLIN FOODS
Nestled in Enosburg Falls, Vermont, the state's dairy capital, Franklin Foods began producing cheese in 1899 using fresh milk and cream from nearby farms. Enosburg Falls, VT. Cream Cheese, Flavored Cream Cheese Dips and Spreads, Baker's Cheese, Mascarpone and Organic Cream Cheese.
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GLEASON'S FLOUR
Organic pastry and bread flour. Bridport, VT
Stone-milled whole wheat bread flour, pastry flour, wheat berries, |
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GRAFTON CHEESE
Cheesemaking traditions in this historic village date from the nineteenth century when dairy farmers gathered together in a cooperative to make their surplus milk into cheese. Grafton, VT. Cheddar Cheese |
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GREEN MOUNTAIN BLUE CHEESE
Over the centuries many abandoned farming, but a line of Bouchers remained in active agriculture. Rene Boucher moved his family to Vermont to farm in the 1940's. His son Gilbert, the youngest of eleven brothers and sisters, took over all responsibilities at age 14; he increased the milk herd from 16 to 180 cows and the land base from 45 to 1,000 acres. Today, two of Gilbert's four sons, Daniel and Denis, perform the daily operations, raise the calves, and grow the crops - and they now milk only 110 animals. Highgate Center, VT. Blue Cheese |
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HAPPY VALLEY ORCHARD
Fresh apples, and cider when in season, located just 2 miles from our campus on Quarry road. Owned by Stan, and Mary Pratt. Middlebury, VT. Apples & Cider |
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HILLSBORO SUGAR WORKS
We strive to combine environmental conservation with the adoption of sensible innovation. We are currently the largest certified organic maple producer in Vermont. Starksboro, VT. Maple Syrup |
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KOFFEE KUP BAKERY
Since 1964, what started as a six-person shop in a metal building has morphed into a 38,000-square-foot operation in several cobbled-together buildings with 130 employees. Burlington, VT. Bread, Donuts |
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LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHOCOLATES
The union of the rich history of making fine chocolate, the heritage of craftsmanship, and the wonderful flavors of Vermont is accomplished every day at our factory, producing sweet indulgences with pride that goes into each bite. Burlington, VT
Middlebury Logo Chocolates |
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LEDGEND FARMS
Vermont farm-raised Fallow Deer. Middlebury, VT. Venison |
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LEWIS CREEK FARM
Since 1981 they have been developing and practicing methods of sustainable farming. Starksboro, VT. Seasonal Fresh Produce |
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LONG TRAIL BREWING CO.
By combining the best domestic ingredients available with pure Vermont water, Long Trail proudly produces an extraordinary Family of Fine Ales. Bridgewater Corners, VT
Beer |
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MAPLE MEADOWS FARM
The Devoids pride themselves on being small and providing high quality service and products to local consumers. Salisbury, VT
Eggs |
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MEDITERRANEAN DELIGHTS
Strives to educate both the retail and foodservice markets in regards to healthier lifestyles via healthy eating - through all-natural, certified organic & kosher foods. Saxtons River, VT. Hummus |
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MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE ORGANIC GARDEN
The garden is located on Route 125 directly west of Bicentennial Hall and was created in 2002 by students who use College produced compost to fertilize vegetable crops grown on the site. Produce is sent to Dining Services in summer and fall. Produce |
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MISTY KNOLL FARM
The Misty Knoll Farm is a family owned and operated farm devoted to producing the finest range poultry and poultry products as an alternative to other meat and meat products. New Haven, VT. Poultry |
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MONUMENT FARMS
Monument Farms Dairy has been run by the James family since its beginning in the early 1900's. Monument Farms Dairy is a processor-handler. That is, they milk the cows and process and package the milk on-site. Milk is packaged within several hours of being processed. Weybridge, VT. Milk |
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NPC PROCESSING
Meat processing plant. Burlington, VT
Steak, Sausage, Chicken, Pork |
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OTTERCREEK BREWERY
Otter Creek beers are craft brewed with the finest domestic malts and hops available. Middlebury, VT. Beer |
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PAUL MAZZA'S FARM
Essex, VT
Produce
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PEASLEE'S POTATOES
As a 3rd Generation family farm owned and operated since 1930, we believe in the quality of our product especially since our name is on the bag! We “bag to order” and hand select to maintain the highest level of freshness and quality!
Guildhall, VT, Potatoes |
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PROVISIONS INTERNATIONAL
Specialty food, some imported, many special grains. Whiteriver, VT |
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SHADOW CROSS FARM
Manufacture eggs Butter or cream processing services, Milk processing services, Egg processing services, Cheese processing services, Dairy and eggs processing. Colchester, VT
Cheese |
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SHELBURNE FARMS
Our award-winning cheddar cheese is made from the fresh, untreated milk of our purebred Brown Swiss cows, together with salt, rennet, and starter culture. Shelburne, VT. Cheddar Cheese |
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SPEEDER & EARL'S
All of our beans are roasted in small batches of under 25 lbs. on an "as needed" basis. Burlington, VT
Specialty Coffees |
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STOWE'S SUGAR WORKS
Ripton, VT
Maple Syrup |
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SUNJA's FINE FOODS
Oriental foods. Waterbury, VT 05676
Sushi
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SUNRISE ORCHARDS
Located in Cornwall, VT
Apples |
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SWITCHBACK BREWERY
Within the large 6,300 square foot room are rows of stainless steel vats, a walk in refrigerator and stack upon stack of kegs. Unlike most breweries, one employee runs this entire production seven days a week: President and Brewmaster Bill Cherry. Burlington, VT. Beer |
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TAYLOR FARM
Taylor Farm is a 180 year old farm in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Our family has operated the farm for the past 16 years. Our herd consists of 40 Holstein and Jersey milk cows, each individually named and cared for in a traditional tie-stall barn. Londonderry, VT. Cheese |
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THISTLE HILL FARM
Aged alpine raw milk cheese handmade on the Putnam family farm in North Pomfret, Vermont, from the certified organic milk of their grass-fed Jersey cows. Pomfert, VT. Tarentaise Cheese |
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TWIG FARM
A small goat dairy and cheese making business run by Michael Lee and Emily Sunderman that produce award-winning aged raw milk goat cheeses. All of our cheeses are made by hand and patiently aged in our aging cellar. Cornwall, VT,
Goat Cheese |
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VT BUTTER & CHEESE CO.
Launched in 1984, Vermont Butter & Cheese Company still follows the path Bob and Allison took years ago - crafting artisanal dairy products in the European style through a vital link with local farms. Websterville, VT. Goats cheeses, marscapone |
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VERMONT AYR
The two most important ingredients in their cheese recipe is a good splash of Vermont’s fresh air along with the sweet milk from their Ayshire Cows. The cheese is handmade by the Crawford Family and cheese maker Maria Trumpler. Crawford Family Farm, Whiting, Vermont. Farmstead Cheese |
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VERMONT FRESH NETWORK
Encourages farmers, food producers and chefs to work directly with each other to build partnerships. Building these regional connections contributes to stronger local communities and their economies. Montpelier, VT
We are members. |
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VERMONT FRESH FOODS.
Premium All-natural pasta products
Proctorsville, VT |
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VERMONT HERB & SALAD COMPANY
A four season family farm commited to preserving Vermonts rural working landscape. We grow a wide variety of culinary herbs and salad greens, offering them in both retail and bulk packaging. Benson, VT. Culinary Herbs |
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VERMONT MORNING
We make and develop food that has great taste and remarkable texture. No sugar, no salt, no preservatives. Waitsfield, VT. Multi Grain Hot Cereal |
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VERMONT SOY
Indulge yourself in creamy tasting organic soymilks available in Original, Vanilla, Unsweetened and Chocolate! Hardwick, VT. Soy Milk, |
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WILCOX BROS.
They offer a large variety of flavors, and make special flavors at our request for our special theme dinners. Manchester, VT. Ice Cream |
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WINDFALL ORCHARD
Cornwall, VT
Apples |
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WOOD CREEK FARM BEEF
Hosts a herd of beef that is raised to make the most tender, juicy, flavorful & tenderest meat. Bridport, VT. Beef |