Our goal at Vermont Soy is to source all of our organic and non-GMO soybeans directly from Vermont farmers. This helps to diversify farming revenues, it keeps Vermont's agricultural lands active and healthy, and it supports sustainable agriculture and local economies. The UVM Extensions Program is the catalyst behind Andrew and Todd's mission of buying local beans.

In 2006, UVM and Vermont Soy hosted a farmer's forum to educate Vermont farmers about soybean agriculture. UVM Extension partnered with interested farmers, as well as High Mowing Seeds in Hardwick, to conduct soybean trials and source agricultural equipment. Through collaborative efforts, UVM, High Mowing Seeds and Vermont Soy provided several seed varieties for farmers to grow. This helped to determine which specific bean varieties that prove Vermont-hardy based on soil conditions and geographic regions. 

Currently, Vermont Soy  partners with Jack and Ann Lazor of Butterworks Farms in Westfield, VT, and Chad, Phil, Denis, and Greg Bouchard, of Bouchard Family Farms, in Franklin, VT.  Butterworks Farms is one of Vermont's original organic farms, and the Bouchards have recently diversified their farm to focus on Organic Soybean production -- growing, cleaning, storing, and selling. 

Grow with us! We encourage local farmers to learn about this value-added cover crop.