$7.5 Million Available Through the Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program

Submitted by tim on Mon, 11/27/2023 - 05:45

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets has announced that $7.5 million is available through the Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program (AgCWIP) for local and regional partners to provide services for Vermont farms to support the improvement of water quality and climate change mitigation across the state of Vermont.

The Ag-CWIP program supports activities in organizational capacity development, education and outreach, technical assistance, conservation practice surveys, and more. Eligible applicants include individuals, businesses, and organizations who work with farmers to support conservation efforts.

For the complete Request for Proposals, program details, and additional information, please visit the AgCWIP Program Webpage. Applications are due December 20th at 4:30pm.

Learn More and Apply for an AgCWIP Grant

Forest Landowner Transfer
Planning Program

The Forest Landowner Transfer Planning Program provides in-depth ownership succession planning for Vermont forestland owners.

The program focuses on preventing the forest fragmentation that can result from a lack of sufficient land-transfer planning. There is a $75 enrollment fee, after which all services (20-100 hours per client) are free.

To get started, contact Mark Raishart, Forest Specialist, at [email protected] or 802-828-3526.

Application deadline: Rolling

Farm and Food Industry Stakeholder Listening Sessions

The Agency of Agriculture is hosting in-person and virtual listening sessions for the ag community over the coming months. The goal is to hear directly from producers, processors, and distributors; understand needs, priorities, and concerns; and help inform and guide our programs and future grant opportunities.

The first session will be Thursday, November 30th from 5:00-6:30pm in Brattleboro. No RSVP required. More events will be announced soon for early 2024.

Learn more and attend a session!

African Swine Fever Prevention Survey

The University of Vermont is conducting a national survey to understand the attitudes driving biosecurity adoption among swine producers.

Your input is crucial to preventing transboundary animal diseases like African Swine Fever.

This 15-minute survey not only helps protect the livestock industry but also gives you a chance to win one of 60 Amazon gift cards worth $25 each.

Complete the survey

2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

The Request for Applications is now live for the 2024 Vermont Specialty Crop Block Grant Program! Over $200,000 in funds are available to strengthen Vermont’s specialty crop industries and producer associations.

Specialty crops are defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, horticulture crops, and nursery crops.

Learn more and read the Request for Applications. Applications open December 4th.

Application deadline: January 14th, 2024

View the VAAFM Grants Calendar