About Vermont Farm Tours
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Vermont Farm Tours offers guided full-day and half-day culinary excurstions throughout Vermont. Savor Burlington and special events tours are listed on the tour calendar. All other tours are available upon request.
We introduce you to the dynamic farmers and artisan food producers that give Vermont its reputation for quality local food. And did I mention that we enjoy lots of tastings along the way, too?...
Our goal is to provide a delicious and memorable means of connecting you to the story of Vermont. We thoroughly enjoy introducing our guests to favorite farmers and artisans. Food is the foundation for strong communities, and it offers a unique window into our local terroir, the essence of place.
Tours Include- An expert guide with extensive background in the food industry
- Tastings and a 3-course picnic lunch on full-day tours
- All entrance and tasting fees
- Transportation in our van or Prius on full-day tours
- A behind-the-scenes look at Vermont's best food producers
- A canvas Vermont Farm Tours tote bag to fill with goodies
- A greeting card by Burlington artist Megan Humphrey of Sweet Basil Cards (to write your friends about your amazing tour of course!)
Call (802) 922 - 7346 for more information
Meet The Lead Guide
Chris Howell | Founder and Guide
Chris’s love of food, people, and place is rooted in his work as a farmer, educator, and community organizer here in Vermont. His work with Slow Food and area farms has blossomed into a unique culinary tour company.
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“I love people, I love food, and every day I wake up grateful to live here in Vermont, where it’s easy to see the connection between the two.”
For years as a farmer, community organizer, entrepreneur, and food enthusiast, I’ve sought out farmers, brewers, wine and cheese makers, sugarers, and bakers to both eat well and learn about the place I call home. While I personally love the science, lore, and personalities that create real food, the greatest rewards lie in sharing Vermont’s edible stories.
The aha! moment happened when I was listening to Carlo Petrini, Founder of Slow Food, speak at Terra Madre in 2006. He said to the farmers in the audience, “Your story—the one we can taste, touch, smell, and see—is one of the most valuable assets to humankind.” Having experienced the thriving connection between agriculture and tourism in Italy, I knew then that sharing the story of Vermont’s food producers was my calling.
With Vermont Farm Tours, I hope to introduce every tour guest to Vermont’s gastronomic magic through memorable and delicious explorations of the farms and producers that I know and love.
See you in the field,
Chris Howell
Vermont Farm Tours founder
Vermont Farm Tours is locally owned and operated. We are committed to small farmers, local business, and environmental stewardship.
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Read Chris's essay on the importance of local foods in the Burlington Free Press
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Chris on Heritage Radio's Edible Communities Broadcast