Partner Member

For Chefs, Farmers, Distributors, Food Producers, Health Care Institutions, Schools and B&Bs

The foundation for VFN membership is based on partnerships between farmers, food producers and chefs. Partnerships symbolize a willingness to work together, to forge individual relationships that benefit farms and restaurants. The agreement substantiates the commitment between a farmer, food producer and a chef to buy and sell fresh Vermont products with each other.

• Listing in our Dining Guide
• Web listing on DigInVT.com
• Web listing on VermontFresh.net
• Marketing opportunities
• Vermont Fresh Network’s newsletter
• VFN tin sign and window decals
• Invitations to the annual forum and other special events
• Invitations to special programs
• Pass code to members only section on website, a private page on the website
• Unlimited VFN logo use
• Voting rights in the organization

For as little as $30, you can join the network and buy 2 Forum tickets at the members-only price of $50 a piece, this means $50 in savings and more than pays for your membership!

If you join at the family rate of $50, you may purchase 4 discounted tickets. The saving to this spectacular event are tremendous!

How to Become a Partner Member

First and foremost, a love and appreciation of Vermont produced food and the desire to espouse the importance of supporting local agriculture.

Farmers

One (1) VFN Restaurant that you agree to sell to on a regular basis.

Health Care Institution and K-12 schools:

1. Four (4) Partnerships with VFN Farmers or Producers that you purchase from regularly
2. Health Care Institutions must participate in Health Care Without Harm Initiative in Vermont

Restaurants/Chefs, Food Co-ops w/cafes, B & B/Inn:

1. Four (4) Vermont Farmers or Producers from whom you frequently purchase local products
2. A minimum of 15% of annual food purchases must be Vermont grown or produced food
3. Your menu must contain Vermont products that represent (3) of the (6) USDA Food Groups year-round
4. You must attend one networking event. (VFN Annual Meeting, VFN Annual Forum, VT Local Food Matchmaker, Host a Farmers Dinner, Hold a face to face meeting with a farm partner either on their farm or in your kitchen.)

Please note: Partnerships must be logged with the Vermont Fresh Network office annually.