Catalyzing Regional Dairy Workforce Grant

Dairy Business Innovation Center

• To expand dairy workforce development programming, including apprenticeships, internships, and other training programs

• Awards will range from $20,000 to $100,000

• 25% cash or in-kind match

• Applications due June 5th

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Vermont Farmworker Housing Repair Loan Program

Agency: Champlain Housing Trust

 

Year- round Programs

 

Best Management Practice (BMP) Program & Engineering Services 

Agency: Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets

Deadline: year-round

 

Pasture and Surface Water Fencing (PSWF) Program

Agency: Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets

Deadline: year-round

 

Seeding and Filter Strip (SFS) Program

Agency: Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets

Deadline: year-round

 

Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)

Agency: Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets

Deadline: year-round

 

Other Resources

 

2025 Guide to Assistance for Agricultural Producers of Vermont

Developed by Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District. Applicable statewide and to various ag-related sectors. 

 

Farm Service Agency

Programs available to Vermont farmers.

 

New Farmer Project

Developed by UVM Extension to help new farmers access resources, plan, and problem solve.

 

Farm First

Free service for Vermont farmers and their family members to access resources that can help in overcoming personal and work-related issues that cause stress. 

 

Vermont Farm Fund

Loans available to Vermont farmers and food producers.