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Vermont Agricultural Food and Markets Agency Applications are now open for the Capital Equipment Assistance Program (CEAP). The Vermont Division of Agriculture, Food and Markets Water Quality has funding for new or innovative equipment.
The funds are used to reduce agricultural water surface runoff, improve water quality, reduce odors from phage application, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and more.
We welcome applications from Vermont farms that need to comply with the required agricultural practices, custom operators, nonprofit organizations, and phosphorus extraction equipment manufacturers.
Examples of qualifying equipment include conservation tillage equipment, tillage drills, roller crimpers, precision farming equipment and more.
Generally, the program covers 90% of the cost of the device with different limits depending on the type of device. Applicants are limited to one application per individual practice/organization/entity.
Applications close 1 November. For more information on funding, approved instruments and other details, please click here.
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Farm, food and forestry businesses can apply for Working Lands Enterprise Initiative Business Enhancement Grants now!
The Working Land Enterprise Board is requesting a $450,000 grant that will allow Vermont farm, food and forestry businesses to invest in business improvement initiatives such as markets, infrastructure and workforce development.
Business Enhancement Grant award amounts range from $20,000 – $35,000. The Business Enhancement Grant was formerly known as the Standard Business Grant.
Visit the Working Lands website for more information. There is a Q&A webinar on September 15th at noon. Register here.
Application opens: September 23
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The big E is coming! From September 16th to October 2nd, visit the Streets of the States during the Big E, the only show in America where more than one state participates.
Along this educational trail, you’ll see stunning replicas of each New England state’s original statehouse on real state-owned land.
The Vermont Building will be filled with a long list of Vermont vendors including Eden Ice Cider, Halladay’s Harvest Barn, Bergamot + Amore, Triline Land, Nomad’s Kitchen, KIS Kombucha and more.
Vermont Day is Saturday, September 24th. Last year, nearly 170,000 people attended Vermont Day at the Big E, so get your tickets soon!
Big E: September 16 to October 2
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The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets is holding a virtual question-and-answer forum for those interested in on-farm slaughter.
Join Julie Boisvert, Head of Meat Inspection, for an overview of information, to address misconceptions and an open and welcoming Q&A session.
This is a free online session. Please click here to call Microsoft Teams or call +1 802-552-8456 and use the conference ID 100 265 603#. For people joining a group call on a computer, the password is 8CFfoh.
Q&A Session: September 15 at 7:00 pm ET
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Join the VT Grass Farmers Association and UVM Extension for a demonstration and overview of Vermont Ripsowers.
Vermont Ripsower is a combined soil, seed and liquid biostimulant injection. It aims to improve yield, pasture quality, topsoil, biodiversity and more.
Attendees will get an overview of the theory and basic history of ripping, see the results, and learn how to operate the recorder properly.
This free demonstration takes place at Larson Farm in Wells, Vermont. Registration is required.
Premiere: September 14th at 10:00am ET
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