Annual Producers' Meeting

Join us on January 10, 2025 at Sterling College!

16 Sterling Drive, Craftsbury
Simpson Hall, 1958 Room

The annual meeting is open to all certified producers (farmers and processors) and those interested in organic certification standards. Lunch will be provided. It is important that certified producers attend this meeting and represent the interests of their operation in the certification process.

Please RSVP by Jan 7th by emailing info@vermontorganic.org or calling our office at 802-434-3821.

During this year's annual meeting, we'll cover the following topics:

• New VOF Standard Updates: The Review Committee has clarified VOF policies concerning the organic maple guidelines and will present new changes for organic livestock producers. These policies will be presented and discussed. In addition, VOF is looking for producer feedback on the use of black plastic on farms.
• Budget Discussion & Fee Increase: VOF is proposing a 5% certification fee increase to balance the 2025 budget. Please note that we continue to seek alternate funding sources to offset producer fees. We have secured $91,604 in grant funding for 2025, which is $15,000 more than in 2024. NOFA-VT is also paying most overhead costs.
• Updates & Reports: Come and hear important updates on the National Organic Standards,and policy issues that affect organic producers.

We invite you to review the proposed 2025 Standard Updates in advance of the meeting. Please take the time to carefully read the changes and understand how they might affect your operation:

2025 Standard UPDATES