THE UPPER VALLEY CONVIVIUM

The Upper Connecticut River Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont is a unique bio-region created by the Connecticut River; it is loosely defined to include the towns north and south of the junction of I-89 and I-91. Our distinctive features include the Connecticut River, rolling hills, and varied terrain leading East to the White Mountains in New Hampshire and West to the Green Mountains of Vermont.

The new Upper Valley Convivium will focus on appreciating and embracing the local food chain. We have a wide variety of farmers and food producers here, including dairy farmers, cheese makers, orchardists, fruit growers, artisan bakers, organic vegetable growers, and producers of grass-fed beef, lamb, pork, and free-range chickens. We hope to inspire and educate the local community by encouraging them to think about their food sources, and prepare foods using honest, appropriate methods.