Green Mountain Farm-to-School (GMFTS) is a leader in the growing farm-to-school movement in Vermont. Our mission is to strengthen local food systems in Vermont by promoting positive economic relationships, education, and access between schools, farms, and communities.
We create and sustain healthy communities by working across the food system with capacity building, resource development, and technical assistance through our Farm-to-School program, Farm Direct food hub, and Lunchbox food truck.
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Thank you to our 2024 premier sponsors – The Abbey Group, Community National Bank and Jay Peak!
Our work is made possible because of a network of businesses, institutions, organizations and community members who are in partnership with us.
You can view all our supporters here. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please contact Catherine at ccusack@gmfts.org
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This Valentine’s Day week, we teamed up with the VT Department of Health’s WIC program to host a fun and informative food workshop at the Barton Library. Participants learned how to prepare healthy, no-bake treats using locally-grown root vegetables from @deeprootorganiccoop and @petes.greens 💕
We kicked things off by making Carrot Cake Bites, followed by delicious Chocolatey Beet Balls. Packed with nutritious ingredients like dates, oats, and nuts, these energy-packed bites were a hit with the kids! The best part? It’s simple—just blend the ingredients in a food processor, roll into balls, and you’re done! The kids especially enjoyed rolling the treats into different coatings.
One parent shared, “What a great snack! I’m always looking for quick, healthy options for my kid, and this was so easy to put together.”
Thank you the Barton Public Library and Vermont Department of Health - Newport for helping us make local food more accessible to families.

Cold season got you down? @wilsonfarmvermont has got you covered with wellness tonics like Fire Cider and Elderberry Syrup, and hand-crafted medicinal tea blends like Anti-inflammatory, Breathe Deep, and Habitual Bliss. ☕️
Wilson Farm is a small-scale Certified Organic farm in Greensboro, VT. Founded in 2015, the farm grows perennials and herbs to produce tea and herbal concoctions for their on-site Apothecary. Owners Brenden & Lindsay Beer seek to increase awareness of the medicinal properties of plants through ancestral knowledge, while maintaining the highest quality standards of herbal medicine. They hand-harvest, dry and process every batch with great care to achieves its greatest healing potential. Their fields of herbs and flowers don’t just look & smell wonderful- they also provide expansive habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects.
In addition to medicinal tea blends & wellness tonics to support the body, Wilson Farm creates herb-infused ice cream to nourish your spirit as well. Learn more at wilsonfarmvermont.com
You can find Wilson Farm products at their farm stand in Greensboro, @therootsfarmmarket , @thegennyvt , and other small retailers throughout the Northeast Kingdom.
“Funding for creating a sustainable local food system was made possible in part with a Rural Business Development Grant from USDA Rural Development.”
#sustainableagriculture #organic #supportlocalfarms

It’s carrot season in Vermont! 🥕 These delicious root vegetables have managed to stay fresh throughout the winter thanks to their belated harvest time and tolerance to freezing temperatures.
Last week, kindergarteners at Orleans learned about carrots first-hand, helping prepare our Harvest of the Month Taste Test: Maple Roasted Carrots and Crispy Chickpeas with a Lemon Garlic Yogurt Sauce. Although a mouthful to say, 77% of students who tried the taste test either liked or loved the recipe!

ACT NOW TO PROTECT VT KIDS FROM HUNGER
Governor Scott has proposed to repeal Universal School Meals, which would negatively impact Vermont kids, families, and farms. Hunger Free Vermont has put together a page with straightforward steps you can take to advocate for this critical program. Please help spread the word and call the Governor today!
hungerfreevt.org/protect-universal-school-meals
Link also in our bio.

This week, the Revitalizing Troy Teen Cooking Club at Troy School made vegetable lo mein with a side of marinated tofu. The recipe made good use of carrots and onions gleaned by Salvation Farms. The group learned a few new terms this week, including “julienne” and “garnish”. They were also introduced to tofu for the first time ever - hesitant at first, the group found it to be quite delicious when fried in a maple-hoisin-garlic sauce!
It’s already week 4, and these students are really stepping up their game, with 100+ meals prepared and donated so far to community members in North Troy. 🥰

This Valentine’s Day, indulge your senses with decadent chocolate from @prophecychocolate 🍫🥰
Located in Morrisville, Prophecy Chocolate sells several ethically sourced and uniquely delicious chocolate bars. Their intriguing ingredient lists include chilies, maple sugar, dandelion root, marshmallow, and even black pepper. Owner Mateo lived in Peru for three years, learning how to cultivate and process cacao using traditional methods. A mission-driven business that adheres to Indigenous farming practices, Prophecy Chocolate supports restorative and reforestation projects in regions impacted by environmental destruction. 🌳🌲
You can find Prophecy Chocolate at @therootsfarmmarket , @wilsonfarmvermont , @humbleheart_homestead , and other small retailers throughout the Northeast Kingdom, or buy direct from their storefront!
From bean to bar, Prophecy Chocolate crafts only the finest products. This is a chocolate you’ll want to indulge in. Learn more at: prophecychocolate.com
Funding for creating a sustainable local food system was made possible in part with a Rural Business Development Grant from USDA Rural Development.

This January, Troy School’s Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 2nd Grade classes visited the Nulhegan Education and Cultural Center in Holland to learn about the Nulhegan band of the Abenaki tribe! Students learned traditional Abenaki songs and dances, learned how to play Abenaki winter games like “snow snake,” and ate cornbread from grounded corn. Thank you to Miss Lucy Neel and the NECC for hosting our students and teaching them about our region’s Indigenous communities.

The Revitalizing Troy Teen Committee made shepherd’s pie this week at Troy School, using local ground beef from @breezyacresfarmvt in Montgomery and local potatoes, carrots, and onions gleaned by @salvationfarmsvt 🥕🧅🥔The group got to practice their knife skills, in addition to relying on their own taste buds to season the mashed potatoes and meat filling.
The students also figured out the cost of the recipe by multiplying the ingredients by the price and adding it all up. #lifeskills
These meals will be distributed to families in the community of North Troy.
