Lamoille Economic Development Corp. is committed to market and support farms and value-added agriculture products visibly and effectively.
Learn why land access for farmers is key to regional economic development and how LEDC is helping.
Currently, LEDC is supporting these initiatives:
· Marketing Consulting for Farm and Agriculture-Related Businesses
· Underwriting Vermont Land Link
· Agricultural Promotion and Tourism
Marketing Consulting For Farm and Agriculture-Related Businesses
LEDC offers the services of a Marketing Consultant and Marketing Plan Assistance for farm businesses and value-added agricultural businesses in Lamoille county. Our Agricultural Marketing Specialist has experience with agri-tourism, specialty foods, value-added, direct marketing, and internet marketing. To schedule an appointment contact, Elisa Clancy, elisa@lamoilleeconomy.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call 888-5640.
Underwriting Vermont Land Link
Vermont Land Link helps Vermont’s farm seekers and farm property holders find each other. LEDC provided funding for creation of the website and database, www.vermontlandlink.org visit it to post or search for farm properties and access resources on farm access, tenure and stewardship.
Agricultural Promotion and Tourism
One has only to step into the Stowe Visitor Center to hear that a “visit to a farm” is one of the most popular requests.
LEDC’s two current agri-tourism initiatives are: support of DigInVt.com and the Mount Mansfield Tasting Tour.
The DigInVt.com project, launched by the Vermont Agriculture and Culinary Tourism Council. LEDC funded the translation of the entire website into French The site allows visitors to the website to easily find farms open to the public, farmers’ markets, farmstands, pick-your-own, as well as eateries serving local foods. Visit the website, www.diginvt.com to see if your business qualifies for inclusion on the site, or to plan an agricultural excursion in Lamoille county.
