Join dairy innovators from across the country for this year’s Dairy Experience Virtual Forum. Discover new perspectives on the consumer experience and opportunities to increase sales of dairy products nationally and globally. Discover new ideas for moving the dairy industry forward through innovation and collaboration at this five-hour event. Free for dairy farmers, $ 35 for industry.

Event date: July 13

Join the Vermont Specialty Foods Association for their virtual annual spring meeting. This 2.5 hour event will feature a keynote speaker from King Arthur Baking Company, two informative presentations on cost of production and social media, and a valuable opportunity for companies to connect with each other while learning ways to maintain, develop and manage their operations.

Event date: June 9, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The VT Agency for Trade and Community Development Economic Recovery Bridge program provides financial assistance to businesses that have not received state and federal funding due to eligibility constraints and to businesses that may show continued loss. of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible businesses must be domiciled and have their principal place of business in Vermont. Funding will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

Opening of applications: June 7

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of grants of up to $ 4 million to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects. There are two categories under the Competitive Grant Opportunity for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP): planning projects and implementation projects. The maximum grant for each grant category is $ 500,000 and $ 300,000 respectively.

Registration deadline: July 30