Payment for Eco-System Services Working Group Report to Legislature Released January 16, 2023 Group developed a vision for a payment program which will increase carbon storage, nutrient, soil, and stormwater retention, water quality outcomes Read more about Payment for Eco-System Services Working Group Report to Legislature Released
Vermont Natural Resources Board Releases Report on Potential Accessory On-Farm Business Act 250 Jurisdiction Changes January 14, 2023 The Natural Resources Board is responsible for administering Act 250 Read more about Vermont Natural Resources Board Releases Report on Potential Accessory On-Farm Business Act 250 Jurisdiction Changes
Vermont Farmers Reminded to Report Surface Water Usage for 2022 to the Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets January 13, 2023 Reporting forms are available online or by request; reports due January 31 Read more about Vermont Farmers Reminded to Report Surface Water Usage for 2022 to the Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Vermont Pay for Performance Program Application Now Open for Farms January 5, 2023 Program provides performance-based payments to Vermont farmers for reducing phosphorus runoff Read more about Vermont Pay for Performance Program Application Now Open for Farms
Farmers a Force in 2022: Reflections on a Year Gone By December 27, 2022 As we pull out our 2023 calendar, we reflect on the year that was, and the year to be. Vermont Agriculture continues to grow and adapt. Read more about Farmers a Force in 2022: Reflections on a Year Gone By
NE-DBIC Opens Supplemental Grant to Increase Resiliency for Northeast Organic Dairy Farms December 16, 2022 $450,000 in grant funds will support organic dairy farms after 2021 milk contract cancelations Read more about NE-DBIC Opens Supplemental Grant to Increase Resiliency for Northeast Organic Dairy Farms
$50K Now Available for Trade Show Assistance Grants December 16, 2022 Working Lands Enterprise Initiative supports Vermont agriculture and forestry business trade show activity Read more about $50K Now Available for Trade Show Assistance Grants
Winter Manure Spreading Ban Begins at Midnight Tonight December 15, 2022 Annual Requirement Part of Agency Strategy to Protect State’s Natural Resources Read more about Winter Manure Spreading Ban Begins at Midnight Tonight
HPAI Confirmed in Backyard Flock of Non-Commercial Birds in Lamoille County December 8, 2022 Officials cite the need for continued vigilance and bio-security efforts in Vermont Read more about HPAI Confirmed in Backyard Flock of Non-Commercial Birds in Lamoille County
$900K Now Available in Dairy Farm Innovation and Alternative Management Grant December 1, 2022 Funding Opens Today through Northeast Dairy Business innovation Center Read more about $900K Now Available in Dairy Farm Innovation and Alternative Management Grant