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