Bennington farmer protects land to expand goat dairy business
Conservation helps beginning farmer secure 80 acres and improve former agricultural land First-generation farmer Becca Knouss has conserved her 82-acre farm in the Pleasant Valley area of Bennington with the
Read More The Vermont Farm Show Hires Contractor for Statewide Stakeholder Engagement Process
The Vermont Farm Show hired Momentum Communication of Montpelier to coordinate and execute a statewide, stakeholder engagement and information gathering process to define the future of the Vermont Farm Show
Read More VHCB Water Quality Grants - Applications Open December 3
The Farm & Forest Viability Program of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board has grant awards available for on-farm capital improvement projects that have a positive impact on water quality
Read More Vermont State University Breaks Ground on New Meat Processing Facility
Vermont State University (VTSU) has announced the construction of a cutting-edge meat processing facility at its Randolph campus, set to open in May 2025. Named 1787 Butchery, the facility will
Read More Green Mountain Smokehouse: Supporting Local Farms with Custom Butchering.
At Green Mountain Smokehouse, we are proud to offer professional butchering services for local farmers, specializing in processing pork, beef, and more. We are located in Windsor VT right on
Read More Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center Receives $3.75 Million for Organic Dairy Promotion
New USDA funding will expand school and youth program access to organic dairy products October 28, 2024 | Vernon, VT – In an event held at a Vermont organic dairy
Read More 2024 Short Course in People's Agroecology a Success!
¡Brigada! The 2024 Short Course on People’s Agroecology in Vermont From October 3 to October 9, dozens of local farmers, farmworkers, organizers and activists gathered in Greensboro Bend, Vermont, for
Read More Field to Fork: Educators look to invigorate farm-to-school movement in Franklin County
Farmers, educators and community members met to invigorate the farm-to-school movement in Franklin County, discussing obstacles and next steps. Read the full St. Albans Messenger story here
Read More Specialized Business Support with the Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program
As weather cools down and the growing season comes to a close, you may be looking ahead to the long or short-term needs for your business. The Vermont Farm &
Read More Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District Hosts First Annual Locally Led Conservation Meeting & Community Dinner!
Are you an agricultural producer, forest landowner, micro-gardener, or conservation- minded person residing in Caledonia County? From Sheffield to Ryegate, we want to hear from YOU! Join us over a free catered dinner to provide your perspective on how federal NRCS money should be allocated to address conservation issues at the local level! Part of the public input step of the NRCS Local Funding Pool process.
Read More Working Lands Enterprise Initiative Grant Applications Open
The Working Lands Enterprise Initiative (WLEI) is opening applications for two different grants for Vermont agriculture, food, and forestry businesses and organizations. Service Provider & Producer Association Grants - Applications
Read More Green Mountain Smokehouse Butchering Services
At Green Mountain Smokehouse, we are proud to offer professional butchering services for local farmers, specializing in processing pork, beef, and more. We are located in Windsor VT right on
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