Congratulations to the 38 farm and forest businesses receiving advising services and nearly $900,000 in funding to support long-term viability and improve water quality from the Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program. As a program of the Vermont Housing & … Continue reading
In addition to Farm Aid’s work throughout the year to build a thriving family farm-centered system of agriculture, Farm Aid funds family farm and rural service organizations through an annual grant program. We thank Farm Aid for their continued support … Continue reading
Congratulations to the 96 farmer recipients of the New England Farmer Microgrants Program (NEFMP). The program, sponsored by American Farmland Trust (AFT), addresses some of the barriers farmers face across New England, such as access to land, resources to expand production on … Continue reading
In working to build a thriving family farm-centered system of agriculture, Farm Aid also funds family farm and rural service organizations through an annual grant program. Farm Aid announced that it distributed nearly a million dollars in grant funding in … Continue reading
NH Association of Conservation Districts has announced it’s next grant round of the NH Farm Future Fund. The 2022 application cycle has opened! The mission of the NH Farm Future Fund is to provide funding for farm viability planning in … Continue reading
Retiring New England farmers have identified a need for help to prepare for, plan, and navigate the complex process of farm business succession. Over 10,000 New England farmers are likely to exit farming in the next decade. Many want technical … Continue reading
Over 10,000 New England farmers are likely to exit farming in the next decade. Most lack adequate succession plans. Farmers need skilled and knowledgeable technical advisors who can work as a team to support and guide the complex planning process. … Continue reading
NH Association of Conservation Districts, in partnership with the Cheshire County Conservation District, recently announced the NH Farm Future Fund 2021 grant recipients. Since 2020, $190,000 has been distributed to 10 farms, in partnership with 8 NH Land Trusts conserving … Continue reading
Organizations from around New Hampshire are partnering to offer teams of coaches to New Hampshire farms and food businesses to help them meet their business and management goals. Thanks to a grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), administered … Continue reading
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has awarded a general operating support grant of $60,000 to Land For Good. This three-year grant will help with outreach, education, collaboration and direct service to support farm transfer and succession planning in New Hampshire. … Continue reading
