Mission
To make strategic investments and develop policy recommendations that support a resilient and sustainable farm, food, and forest economy in Vermont.
Vision
Our shared working landscape is the foundation of Vermont’s evolving culture, vibrant economies, healthy ecosystems, and sense of place.
Strategies
- Strengthen working lands business viability and resiliency by providing access to capital.
- Increase working lands business’s knowledge, skills, and profitability by investing in an array of business support services.
- Increase investments and business supports to historically underserved and/or marginalized communities by reducing barriers to submitting successful grant applications.
- Improve the operating environment for VT’s agriculture and forestry businesses by serving as a credible and trusted voice to raise awareness and collaborate with partners about laws, regulations, and policies that impact working lands businesses.
Approach to Change
The infographic identifies the systemic factors that will influence and create progress towards the above goals.
Click here to view a pdf version of the WLEI approach to change graphic below.
