05/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/28/2026 13:40
Statewide Initiative Connects Visitors to Authentic Farm and Food Experiences
May 29, 2026 | Montpelier, VT - The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) today announced the launch of Seek & Savor, a statewide agritourism marketing campaign designed to connect visitors with Vermont's authentic farm and food experiences.
Funded through a Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP) grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS), the campaign will run through fall 2027 and aims to increase visibility, visitation, and engagement with Vermont farms, food producers, and agritourism destinations.
As part of the campaign, visitors can explore agritourism experiences across the state through expanded content on VermontVacation.com, making it easier to discover farms, food trails, and seasonal activities.
"Vermont's farms are at the heart of our communities, economy, and identity," said Anson Tebbetts, Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets. "Seek & Savor gives visitors and Vermonters a chance to experience the people, products, and landscapes that make Vermont unique. From farm stands and maple producers to cheesemakers and farm stays, this initiative helps shine a light on Vermont's rich agritourism economy while supporting the farmers and small businesses behind it."
Campaign Activities
Over the next 18 months, Seek & Savor will promote Vermont agritourism through a coordinated set of marketing efforts, including:
Supporting Vermont Farms and Businesses
To support participation, VAAFM has developed a suite of resources available to Vermont farms and agritourism businesses, including:
All resources, along with campaign updates, are available at https://agriculture.vermont.gov/seeksavor .
Vermont farms and businesses are encouraged to ensure their offerings are listed on VermontVacation.com and to incorporate the campaign into their own marketing efforts.
Contact:
Kristen Carrese | VAAFM Marketing & Export Lead
[email protected] | 802-522-3742