VermontBiz The Farm Agronomic Practices Program (FAP) utilizes state funding to help Vermont farms implement soil-based agronomic practices that:
- improve soil quality
- increase crop production
- reduce erosion and agricultural waste discharges
The FAP program also provides education and instructional activity grants to support outreach regarding the impacts of agricultural practices on water quality and current state agricultural water quality regulations.
Grants are limited to $10,000 per farm operation per State fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th).
Applications for Spring field practices (installed from April 1st to June 30th) are due by April 15th. Click below for more program details and instructions on how to apply!
New England Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
The Leopold Conservation Award honors farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land.
The Sand County Foundation and the American Farmland Trust present the award to private landowners in 27 states.
Nominations may be submitted by or on behalf of a landowner in CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, or VT. The award is $10,000.
Application deadline: June 28th
Made in Vermont Marketplace on April 6th and 7th
The Made in Vermont Marketplace is being held at the DoubleTree Hotel in South Burlington on April 6th and 7th to celebrate and welcome visitors for the solar eclipse.
Vermont companies can register to exhibit their products to an audience of thousands in one weekend. The trade show is dedicated to promoting the great variety of Vermont-made products including furniture, specialty foods, clothing, wines, and so much more! Exhibit booths are still available, register now!
Marketplace: April 6th and 7th
Momo Eating Contest to Benefit the South Burlington Food Shelf
Registration is open for the First Annual Momo Eating Contest hosted by Sherpa Foods. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the South Burlington Food Shelf.
The Contest to benefit the food shelf has a $30 entry fee. Prizes are $100 for first, $50 for second, and $30 for third. The event will be hosted with the aid of Secretary of Agriculture Anson Tebbetts.
Fundraiser: April 13th
2024 Brattleboro Brewers Festival
Celebrate the 15th annual Brattleboro Brewers Festival on May 25th from 12:30-4:30pm.
Over the past 15 years, the Festival has become a highly recognizable tri-state event that raises thousands of dollars for local charities.
The event will include 100 brews & ciders to sample, food & crafts, live music, yard games, and more! Tickets are $39.50. The event is expected to sell out.
Festival: May 25th
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
April
4/2 and 4/3 - Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Summit
4/4 - VAAFM Scale Testing Full Day (Clarendon)
4/5 - VAAFM Scale Testing Half Day (Bennington)
4/5 - VAAFM Scale Testing Half Day (Berlin)
4/8 - VAAFM Scale Testing Full Day (Dummerston)
4/9 - Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting
4/9 - VAAFM Scale Testing Full Day (Windsor)
4/11 - Farm to School and Early Childhood Vision Grant deadline
4/11 - VAAFM Scale Testing Full Day (Colchester)
4/12 - VAAFM Scale Testing Half Day (Morrisville)
4/15 - Spring Farm Agronomic Practices Program deadline
4/24 - VAAFM Scale Testing Full Day (Middlebury)
4/25 - VAAFM Scale Testing Full Day (Derby)
4/26 - VAAFM Scale Testing Full Day (St. Johnsbury)
May
5/2 - VAAFM Scale Testing Full Day (Randolph Center)
June
6/6 - Goat & Sheep Dairy Development Grant deadline
