Welcome to the Vermont Tech Market Garden!
About Us
The Vermont Tech Market Garden started in 2007 with the help of students, staff, and faculty. In the first year the garden was solely for volunteers and all time, tools, and seed were donated. The vegetables went home with those who participated and to others in the community. Extra produce was delivered to the food shelf.In 2008 the Vermont Tech Market Garden has increased in size dramatically and will continue to grow with the help of many volunteers. The garden has expanded to around one acre. The plan is to reward volunteers and also start a Farmer's Market once a week to sell produce. Markets will be held on Wednesday evenings from 3:30-6:30 beginning when there is fresh produce to be sold. The goal is to sell enough to maintain the garden, buy seed and tools, and hire some students for summer work.
Practices
The garden is not certified organic, but uses best practices and techniques. We do not use pesticides or herbicides in our garden.
Future Plans
In the future the Vermont Tech Market Garden hopes to continue to expand by adding cut flowers, berries, and other perennial vegetables/herbs. The garden will be an integral part of a proposed new bachelor's degree program in Diversified Agriculture that is planned for fall 2009 enrollment.Mission
The mission of Vermont Tech's Market Garden is to provide healthy food for the college and its surrounding community, and to teach students, staff, and faculty about food production and techniques.