The Intervale Center’s
Food Enterprise Center
Sharing Our Experience
Intervale Consulting provides customized technical assistance and resources to organizations around the world that seek to replicate our programs.
The Intervale Center has been a leader in the development of community food systems for more than 20 years. Our impact on these food systems has been significant, from our initial work at land restoration to our support for organic farming. We established Vermont’s first CSA; Vermont’s first large-scale composting center; and Vermont’s first bareroot tree nursery. We are also currently helping farmers develop stronger businesses and sell through collaborative marketing and distribution systems.
The Intervale Center has developed a national reputation, and is an oft-cited model for agricultural development. In the past year alone we have hosted groups from British Columbia, Maryland, California, North Carolina, New York, India and Scotland seeking inspiration and information about our work. Recently we’ve worked with a select number of these organizations to replicate Intervale-style programs.
“The land we purchased is located in an area of high development pressure. We wanted to protect these 193 acres as the agricultural working land it had been for hundreds of years. Intervale staff is sharing their experience with us in every phase of development to help us create a farm incubator program for the benefit of all North Carolina citizens. We couldn’t do it without them.”
-Louie and Jackie Hugh, Raft Swamp Farms in Raeford, North Carolina
As we’ve watched the interest in this kind of work grow, we have become more deliberate about expanding our impact beyond Vermont’s borders. Intervale Consulting works with county governments, non-profit organizations, university extension services and private sector organizations to assist them with tailoring the Intervale Center model to match their unique site requirements.
Intervale Consulting provides:
- Tours of the Intervale Center - our staff will guide you through our 350 acres in Burlington, Vermont for a detailed discussion of our programs and history;
- Speaking Engagements - Topics highlighting specific Intervale programs and lessons learned;
- Extended Visits to the Intervale Center - Intervale staff will design a one or two day agenda for in-depth discussion of topics relevant to your specific project;
- Travel to Client Sites – Customized visits can include formal presentations by Intervale staff, SWOT analysis of your project, and strategic planning, as appropriate;
- Hotline support -This ongoing support benefits clients developing their own programs who find they need on-going technical assistance; and
- Resource materials – We provide access to resource materials, including our Farms Program Application packet and Farms Program Manual.
To learn more about Intervale Consulting and how we can assist your organizations, contact Andrea Tursini by email or (802) 660-0440 x105