The Vermont COVID-19 Agriculture Assistance Program (VCAAP) Agriculture & Working Lands Application is open to eligible farmers, meat and poultry processors, slaughterhouses, farmers markets, food businesses, forest products businesses, and producer associations. Use this flowchart to determine if your business or organization is eligible for assistance.

The following resources are identified for general informational purposes only and are compiled with publicly available information or with information provided by sources that are publicly obtainable. Please view this document as only a starting point for individual research. The user should always directly consult the provider of a potential resource for current program information and to verify the applicability of a particular program. Resources listed without a Deadline are usually available for applications on an ongoing basis.

This document provides information about how to apply for a Vermont COVID-19 Agriculture Assistance Program (VCAAP) payment through Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM). This application is for businesses in the dairy sector, including both producers and processors.

Please find an overview of the VCAAP dairy assistance application process.

The guidelines were developed by the Eastern States Exposition department directors, and then vetted through West Springfield Health Department Director, Jeanne Galloway. The guidelines have not addressed mobile housing, lodging or attendance capacity of the grounds/buildings for NON- FAIR events. The guidelines for these components have not been released by the state. The Big E guidelines will evolve, as the rules change and ALL elements will be developed in partnership with the Town of West Springfield.

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