Vermont Farmers Market Association
GPTKB entity
Statements (66)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Farmers Market
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| gptkbp:activities |
Organizing farmers markets
|
| gptkbp:advocatesFor |
Rural development
Environmental sustainability Local food systems Food security. |
| gptkbp:collaboratesWith |
Local communities
Educational institutions Local artisans |
| gptkbp:conducts |
Research on market trends
Surveys of market participants |
| gptkbp:encourages |
Consumer education
Healthy lifestyles Youth involvement in agriculture Diversity in farming Sustainable consumer choices |
| gptkbp:encouragesParticipationIn |
Farm-to-table initiatives
|
| gptkbp:engagesIn |
Community outreach
Policy advocacy Local food policy discussions |
| gptkbp:established |
2000
|
| gptkbp:facilitates |
Networking opportunities for farmers
Community-supported agriculture programs |
| gptkbp:focus |
Supporting local farmers
|
| gptkbp:goal |
Promote local agriculture
|
| gptkbp:hosts |
Workshops and events
Volunteer_opportunities |
| gptkbp:hostsEvents |
Seasonal festivals
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Vermont Farmers Market Association
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Vermont
|
| gptkbp:membership |
Farmers_and_vendors
|
| gptkbp:offers |
Cooking demonstrations
Marketing assistance Internship opportunities Community engagement activities Resources for farmers Workshops on food preservation Grants for farmers |
| gptkbp:offersPrograms |
Nutrition assistance programs
|
| gptkbp:participatesIn |
Farmers_market_week
|
| gptkbp:promotes |
Food sovereignty
Healthy eating Seasonal eating Farmers market accessibility Culinary_education |
| gptkbp:provides |
Technical assistance
Information on local food sources Market management training Access to local food Networking for local chefs Information on seasonal produce availability |
| gptkbp:providesAccessTo |
Local produce
|
| gptkbp:providesInformationOn |
Market regulations
|
| gptkbp:providesSupportFor |
New farmers
|
| gptkbp:providesTrainingFor |
Food safety standards
|
| gptkbp:supports |
Local economies
Organic farming practices Sustainable farming practices Food justice Community health initiatives Food access initiatives Cultural food traditions Local food entrepreneurs |
| gptkbp:type |
Non-profit organization
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| gptkbp:website |
www.vtfma.org
|
| gptkbp:worksWith |
State agencies
|