May 5, 3:00pm - 7:30pm: VT FEED Farm-to-School Workshop at Green Mountain College. Join Farm to School enthusiasts from Bennington, Addison and Rutland counties to celebrate the rapidly emerging Farm to School programs and initiatives in our region. Come gather ideas, resources and support to foster strong and sustainable Farm to School programs in your community. Click here to register.
*Green Mountain College, Poultney.

May 4, 7:30pm: "Local Food, Local Rules: Creating Food and Farming Policies that Work for your Community" Discussion with Bob St. Peter. This Thursday join RAFFL as we learn about Sedgwick, Maine's decision to declare food sovereignty. One of the movement's organizers, Bob St. Peter, will discuss why and how his town recently passed the Local Food & Community Self-Governance Ordinance exempting direct food sales from state and federal licensing and inspection requirements. The event is free for all and sponsored by RAFFL, Rural Vermont, and Green Mountain College.
*Sidenote: If you can't make it to Thursday's presenation, Bob St. Peter is also giving the keynote address at Rural Vermont's annual meeting tomorrow (May 4) in Richmond, VT. See their website for more details.

May 12, 7:30am - 6:00pm: VBSR 21st Annual Spring Conference "Building on Our Strengths: What makes a great place to do business?" Be part of an exciting day of inspiration, workshop discussions, displays by the business community, an extensive silent auction, and much more. One of the workshops will focus on Rutland's revitalization, as discussed in the film "The Blood in this Town." Speakers include Steve Costello( Central Vermont Public Service), Mark Foley, Jr. (Foley Services and MKF Properties), Art Jones (Great Jones Productions), Tara Kelly (Rutland Area Farm and Food Link), Jim Sabataso (Sustainable Rutland), Michael Smith (Pine Hill Partnership), and moderator Paul Costello (Vermont Council on Rural Development). Register by clicking here
*University of Vermont Davis Center, Burlington.