The association is your link to trade shows, seminars, legislation and industry events. Through the VSFA newsletter, you are kept up to date on all that is going on in the specialty food world.
One of the most valuable benefits of the association is the connection to other Vermont specialty food companies. Our mentoring program connects business owners with each other to share knowledge and experiences.
Additonal benefits include:
Subscription to Shelftalk, the VSFA's official newsletter;
Listing in the VSFA Sourcebook, a publication of the membership;
Listing on the VSFA Web Site;
Representation at select industry trade shows;
Member Socials
Member email listserve
Association advertising campaigns;
Associate membership in the Vermont Grocer's Association which offers insurance, credit card processing programs and much more;
Advocacy for the indsutry at the state marketing level, at the Department of Agriculture, in the legislature and at the Governor's office;