MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A new opportunity for small farms looking to change up their operations.
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets recently announced a $150,000 grant to help small farms diversify or transition from one form of farming to another. Small farms can receive up to $15,000 for their projects.
State Director of Agriculture Development Abbey Willard hopes the grants give small farms the freedom to take big steps.
“Take some of those risks of transitioning or adding a new aspect to their business that they may not have had the cash flow or the confidence to try on their own,” Willard explained.
The grant application is open now through March 4.