Find Feed in VT With the Farm Feed-Finder Marketplace

Submitted by tim on Mon, 08/28/2023 - 05:46

Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food & Markets This summer's severe weather, with flooding and persistent rain, has created big challenges for many farmers in putting up, and/or sourcing feed for their livestock. Thousands of acres of hay and corn were lost to the July floods - and the near constant rain has impacted feed growth and kept many famers from being able to access their fields as the ground is simply too wet.

Knowing just how many farmers are facing feed challenges, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM), and the Vermont Agency of Digital Services (ADS) have created an online directory for those looking to buy and/or sell feed. “The constant rain this summer has created a feed shortage for many farmers. This new, free directory is an easy way for those looking for feed to connect with those with feed for sale,” said Anson Tebbetts, Vermont’s Secretary of Agriculture.

Those selling hay, alfalfa, corn, soy, silage, and haylage can easily advertise their feed on the directory and can include details like whether the feed is organic and if the seller can deliver. For farmers looking for feed, the directory provides an easy platform through which they can quickly view availability, location, and pricing.

VAAFM and ADS are encouraging feed sellers from across the northeast and Canada to utilize the site. Registration is free and takes just a few minutes and sellers will benefit from the wide-scale promotion of this resource.

Find or Sell Feed Here

Farm Disaster Relief Grant Program
The Vermont Community foundation has up to $1 million to address the critical needs of Vermont farms that sustained damage from the historic July storms and flooding.

The program will help farms continue or return to production with grants up to $10,000. The application deadline is 5pm on Wednesday, September 6th.

Visit the program page for eligibility requirements and more details.

Deadline to apply: September 6th

Loss & Damage Survey Data
A data dashboard is now available highlighting the scope and range of damage suffered by farmers during the July severe weather and flooding.

You can interact with the dashboard to see the total impacted acreage and damages by county, as well as characteristics of the farms responding such as size, types of damage, and more.

If you have questions about the data please contact Drew Watson, [email protected].

View the survey results

Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program

Applications are open for the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP).

MPPEP provides grants to help eligible producers expand their processing capacity.

You can apply if you are an entity that engages or plans to engage in meat and poultry processing. More eligibility details are available on the program website.

The maximum award is $10 million or 30% of total project costs, whichever is less.

Deadline to apply: November 22nd

Small Scale Commercial Composting Workshop

Join the Caledonia County Conservation Distrct on a tour of Kingdom View Compost on Thursday September 14th from 10am-noon.

Certified organic dairy Farmer Eric Paris of Tamarlane Farm will help participants take an in-depth look at how to take your manure management to the next level.

Multiple guests from state agencies including the Solid Waste Management Program will be on hand to offer in-depth advice.

The workshop is free, RSVP is kindly requested.

Register here

View the VAAFM Grants Calendar