The Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association

VTFGA is Vermont’s oldest agricultural trade organization. It was formed in 1896 as the Vermont State Horticultural Society.

Recognized by Vermont’s Secretary of State as a Domestic Non-profit Corporation, VTFGA is organized to plan, develop, implement, deliver and coordinate programs and services which promote the growth and production of tree fruits and to better the conditions of fruit growers in Vermont. Our by-laws can be found at VTFGA bylaws

Why belong to VTFGA?

VTFGA provides marketing and promotion support for its members through its website and Facebook page. As an organization, VTFGA is also committed to helping our industry deal with the many challenges we face—in Washington, DC, in Montpelier, VT, and in our respective orchards and markets.

Current VTFGA Board of Directors

Name Office Orchard/Business Term ends*
Jessika Yates President Yates Family Orchard

Monkton

2026
Mark Boyer Treasurer Boyer’s Orchard

Monkton

2026
Stephanie Lowe Secretary Woodman Hill Orchard

Vergennes

2026
Jim Bove Director Chapin Orchard

Essex

2026
Casey Darrow Director Green Mountain Orchards

Putney

2027
Tom Smith Director Mad Tom Orchard

East Dorset

2027
Erin Robinson Director Scott Farm

Dummerston

2028
Moriah Cowles Director Shelburne Orchard

Shelburne

2028

U.V.M.’s Dr. Terence Bradshaw serves as an ex officio advisor to the Board