Vermont Grass Farmers Association
We are dedicated to furthering the use of managed livestock grazing to create healthier soils, cleaner water and financially and personally sustainable farms.
Organizational goals include:
Enhancing soil health, improving water quality and assuring biodiversity
Building farmer‐to‐farmer connections
Upholding the viability and resilience of Vermont’s pasture-based livestock farms.
Raised to Restore Video Series
Meet the Vermont grass farmers restoring the land and raising flavorful, nutrient-dense food. Shop with them, and your food dollars keep circulating right here at home.
Find a Vermont Pasture-based Farmer Near You
Farmer Wisdom Video Series
Upcoming Events
2026 Luminary Roadshow with Joshua Greene of Trees for Graziers
120 folks attended the three stops of the New England Luminary Roadshow to learn about silvopasture from Joshua Greene of Trees for Graziers. Sessions included practical recommendations on incorporating trees into grazing systems, from layout and species selection to planting and long-term maintenance. Watch the innovative technique Trees for Graziers uses to keep livestock off of newly planted trees, while still allowing for even grazing and easy field access. Find more resources about silvopasture establishment at treesforgraziers.com.
Northeast Grazing and Livestock Conference Recordings
January 2024 - We collaborated with other grazing-focused organizations to hold a region wide conference in 2023 and 2024 and 2026.
The conference is the largest of its kind in New England, gathering over 300 participants from the northeast for two days of networking and educational workshops. Programming will prioritize peer-to-peer farmer networking and practical implementation of managed grazing practices.
View all the great farmer panels, presentations, and keynotes from the past 3 years as well as the 2022 Vermont Grazing and Livestock Conference.