Mediation for Agriculture-related meetings, conflicts, and situations.
Full list: Resources Farmers
SolarWrights solar energy incentives for farmers
Incentives for Vermont Farmers who want to use renewable energy technology on their farms.
CISA Marketing Tip Sheets and Wholesale Readiness Tip Sheets
July 13, 2006 (links updated 9/23/09)
Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) announces a series of marketing tip sheets, “Marketing to Enhance Farm Viability,” provides valuable information on a variety of topics for growers and agricultural businesses. The tip sheets include information from our work with Local Hero members and the expertise of experienced farmers, including several active in the Women in Agriculture Network. To view and download the tip sheets, visit our web site:
Marketing Tip Sheets:
http://www.buylocalfood.org/page.php?id=110
Wholesale Readiness Tip Sheets:
http://www.buylocalfood.org/page.php?id=109
Agricultural Resource Links
http://nffc.net
The National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC), provides a voice for grassroots groups on farm, food, trade and rural economic issues to ensure fair prices for family farmers, safe and healthy food, and vibrant, environmentally sound rural communities here and around the world. The NFFC (founded in 1986) represents family farm and rural groups in 30 states whose members’ face the challenge of the deepening economic recession in rural communities caused primarily by low farm prices and the increasing corporate control of agriculture.
http://farmaid.org
By raising awareness and funds with an annual signature music concert and by awarding grants and by developing funding programs for farmers and rural service organizations, Farm Aid is helping to keep family farmers on their land. Farm Aid’s goal is to bring together family farmers and citizens to restore family farm – centered agriculture.
http://nofa.org
The Northeast Organic Farmers Association is a non-profit organization of 4,000 farmers, gardeners, and consumers working to promote healthy food, organic farming practices and a cleaner environment. NOFA has chapters in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
http://nofavt.org
NOFA Vermont is a non-profit association of farmers, gardeners, and consumers working to promote an economically viable and ecologically sound Vermont food system for the benefit of current and future generations.