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.
VTFGA 2020 Meeting & Membership Registration Form
Current VTFGA Board of Directors
Name | Office | Orchard/Business | Term ends* |
Jim Bove | President | Chapin Orchards
Essex |
2022 |
Mark Boyer | Treasurer | Boyer’s Orchard
Monkton |
2022 |
Tom Smith | Secretary | Mad Tom Orchard
East Dorset |
2022 |
Jessika Yates | Director | Yates Family Orchard
Monkton |
2024 |
Stephanie Lowe | Director | Woodman Hill Orchard
Vergennes |
2024 |
Moriah Cowels | Director | Shelburne Orchards
Shelburne |
2022 |
Kevin Lawer | Director | Vermont Orchards
Swanton |
2022 |
Ben Calvi | Director | Woodchuck Cidery
Middlebury |
2023 |
Casey Darrow | Director | Green Mountain Orchards
Putney |
2023 |
*term expires at annual meeting of the year indicated
U.V.M.’s Dr. Terence Bradshaw serves as an ex officio advisor to the Board