Working Lands Enterprise Board Awards $2.3 Million to Vermont Farm, Forest, and Food Businesses and Organizations May 29, 2024 51 working lands businesses will focus on expansion, growth and positive economic impacts in rural Vermont Read more about Working Lands Enterprise Board Awards $2.3 Million to Vermont Farm, Forest, and Food Businesses and Organizations
Vermont Agency of Agriculture Takes Action to Combat Non-Native Invasive Plant Species Threat May 16, 2024 Eight new plant species targeted for public awareness and regulation to prevent spread Read more about Vermont Agency of Agriculture Takes Action to Combat Non-Native Invasive Plant Species Threat
Medium Farm Operation General Permit Public Comment Period Open Until June 23, 2024 May 7, 2024 The public comment period opened April 19, 2024 and will remain open through June 23, 2024. Read more about Medium Farm Operation General Permit Public Comment Period Open Until June 23, 2024
DiPietro to Serve on EPA Advisory Committee Addressing National Water Quality Concerns May 2, 2024 VAAFM Water Quality Director Laura DiPietro Will Advise EPA on Effective Management of National Water Quality Programs Read more about DiPietro to Serve on EPA Advisory Committee Addressing National Water Quality Concerns
Agency Receives Record Demand for Maple Grants April 26, 2024 Eleven maple producers received awards from $20,000 to $100,000 Read more about Agency Receives Record Demand for Maple Grants
New $400K LFPA Grants Announced to Eleven Vermont Community Assistance and Food Distribution Organizations April 25, 2024 Local Food Purchase Assistance Program focuses on connecting Vermont farmers to underserved communities across the state Read more about New $400K LFPA Grants Announced to Eleven Vermont Community Assistance and Food Distribution Organizations
First Round of Dig Deep VT Checks Issued to Vermont Farmers Today April 17, 2024 Center for an Agricultural Economy is also offering no-interest loans up to $15K through the Vermont Farm Fund Read more about First Round of Dig Deep VT Checks Issued to Vermont Farmers Today
Agency Announces New Grant Targeting the “Middle of the Supply Chain” to Build Food Systems Resiliency April 17, 2024 USDA Resilient Food System Infrastructure Grant will distribute $3.2 Million to Vermont Businesses Read more about Agency Announces New Grant Targeting the “Middle of the Supply Chain” to Build Food Systems Resiliency
Vermont Spring Manure Spreading Ban Ends April 1st April 1, 2024 VAAFM issuing a spring stewardship reminder to Vermont farmers and custom manure applicators to adhere to the RAP’s. Read more about Vermont Spring Manure Spreading Ban Ends April 1st
Governor Scott Highlights Vermont Maple Industry and Buck Family Maple at Annual Tree-Tapping March 18, 2024 Event celebrates the state’s sweet season and recognizes Vermont’s vital maple industry, culture and quality Read more about Governor Scott Highlights Vermont Maple Industry and Buck Family Maple at Annual Tree-Tapping
