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 The Vermont Farm Show was incorporated in 1957  On behalf of Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont
and has gotten better every year. 2018 is no exception. Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, I want to
If you are interested in agriculture, this is the place to welcome you to the 2018 Farm Show. This event
visit. Whether you milk 500 Holsteins or two goats you celebrates the wonderful people, animals, products and
will find something to improve your operation. Every places that make up Vermont agriculture. Your visit
commodity is included from maple companies for sugar will reinforce that Vermont agriculture is a wonderful
makers who tap 50 to thousands of trees to beekeeping and vital part of Vermont’s culture, environment and
supplies for any size hive owner. If you are a goat, horse, economy. Many issues face the agriculture community
or sheep farmer, there are many informative booths for but we are focused on helping our farmers. This
you to visit too. Exhibitors are eager to share valuable wonderful event celebrates our past but also keeps us
information with everyone interested in agriculture. focused on the future. I want to personally thank all
There are over 150 companies and organizations inside those who continue to work for the public benefits of
the Robert E. Miller Expo Center whether you run a large farming while taking on the challenges we face.
or small operation. Don’t forget the equipment outside! I also want to thank and congratulate the Farm Show
The farm show provides a venue for many agricultural Board for their hard work to bring us this event every
organizations to meet. Groups present this year include; year. From the Capital Cook-Off to Consumer Night,
the VT/NH Christmas Tree Association, VT Beekeepers this event celebrates our connection to each other, our
Association, FFA, Vermont Farm Bureau, VT Sheep and communities, environment and land. The Agency will
Goat Association, Cabot Creamery, VT Beef Producers continue its efforts to support Vermont agriculture
Association, plus various organic and conventional by creating affordability, assisting the vulnerable, and
organizations. growing the economy. Vermont is a wonderful place to
The Buy Local Market is great place to sample local live, work, play, and farm! Let’s keep moving forward to
foods. Be sure to look at the entries for the best maple, support our state.
honey, fiber, Christmas trees, hay and forage competitions. Enjoy the Show!

Dave Martin, President Anson Tebbetts, Secretary
Vermont Farm Show Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets VTFS

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Students get real-
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Thanks to the Vermont Farm Show and its vendors for their hands-on learning in
annual support of the 2+2 Farms Scholarship Fund! every major.

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