Outreach

For more information contact: Steve Gourley

USDA Can Help

November 2006 by Anne Hilliard

A publication describing services available from three USDA agencies in Vermont: the Natural Resources Conservation Service; Farm Service Agency; and Rural Development.

Two versions available:  French/English and Spanish English

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French/English (side 1&2) (PDF 482 KB)

Spanish/English (PDF 372 KB)

Help for New Farmers Now On the Web

March, 2004 by Anne Hilliard

A resource guide developed specifically to provide assistance to new farmers is up and running on the web. A "Resource Guide for Vermont’s New and Aspiring Farmers" is the result of a collaboration of agricultural organizations to better serve new farmers and to strengthen collaboration and communication among people and organizations that serve new farmers.

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New Farmer Website:

Fruit and Vegetable Growers

What the Farm Bill Can Do For You

by Anne Hilliard

USDA's Farm Bill conservation programs can provide Vermont vegetable and berry producers with technical and financial assistance to enhance sustainability and address natural resource issues.

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Organic Producers

What the Farm Bill Can Do For You

by Anne Hilliard

USDA's Farm Bill conservation programs can provide Vermont organic producers, and those transitioning to organic agriculture, with technical and financial assistance to enhance sustainability and address natural resource issues. 

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