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Vermont Farm and Forest Viability Program
The mission of the Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program is to enhance the economic viability of Vermont farms and forestry enterprises.
U.S. Small Business Administration
This page provides small and midsize producers valuable resources and program information about access to capital, land management and conservation practices, managing risk, finding local markets, and other educational resources.
U.S. Small Business Adminstration, Write Your Business Plan
Learn how to write a business plan quickly and efficiently with a business plan template.
UVM Extension
UVM Extension integrates higher education, research and outreach to help Vermonters put knowledge to work in their families and homes, farms and businesses, towns and the natural environment.
Vermont New Farmer Project - Farm Business Development
An access point to all the organizations, services, and educational opportunities for Vermont's new and aspiring farmers.
Capital Continumm
Located in the Farm to Plate Strategic Plan by the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, illustrates the entire realm of financing available.
U.S Department of Agriculture
The United States Department of Agriculture is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, rural economic development, and food.
USDA's Small and Mid-Sized Farmer Resources
This page provides small and midsize producers valuable resources and program information about access to capital, land management and conservation practices, managing risk, finding local markets, and other educational resources.
Natural Resources Conservation Service
A list of web-based resources for access to natural resources conservation services available to Vermont farmers.
Vermont Small Business Development Center
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
The ACCD encompasses three major state departments and many programs that serve the Vermont public by enhancing the Vermont business climate, marketing Vermont to tourists and others, and strengthening our communities in a wide variety of ways.
Regional Planning Commissions
Through a combination of environmental and economic planning strategies, VAPDA fosters a community environment that provides for the needs of both residents and our natural surroundings, today and for generations to come.
Vermont Land Link
Buy, Lease, or Sell Agriculutural Land (underwritten by the Lamoille Economic Development Corporation)
Northern Community Investment Corporation
NCIC provides capital and expertise to strengthen businesses, communities and employment opportunities across New Hampshire and Vermont.
Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Put the power of the Vermont Chamber to work for you.
National Good Food Network
The National Good Food Network brings together people from all parts of the rapidly emerging good food system – producers, buyers, distributors, advocates, investors and funders – to create a community dedicated to scaling up good food sourcing and access
Center for Sustainable Agriculture
The Center for Sustainable Agriculture advances sustainable food and farming systems in Vermont and beyond. They cultivate partnership, support innovative research and practices, and inform policy to benefit Vermont communities and the UVM campus.
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont works to promote a more viable and just Vermont food system.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
Discover how farmers and ranchers are working with SARE to improve the sustainability of U.S. agriculture.
Building Sustainable Farms, Ranches and Communites
A guide to Federal Programs for sustainable agriculture, forestry, entrepreneurship, conservation, food systems and community development.