Supporting farmers across Vermont
Sandy Bottom Farm, by photographer Scott Cherhoniak.
At the Intervale Center we are committed to supporting and strengthening Vermont's food system in a way that balances the needs of people and planet.
For two decades, our Farm Business Planning team has worked closely with the Farm and Forest Viability Program to deliver farm business education across Vermont. Over the years, our team has supported hundreds of farm and food businesses to grow and thrive through one-on-one business planning and coaching, financial planning, land access services, succession planning, and other technical assistance.
In 2023 alone, our team has worked with 113 farms across Vermont, including 34 new or beginning farmers and 35 farmers that are working on long term land tenure through either the leasing or purchasing of land.
Farmland access, climate change, and labor shortages are just a few of the obstacles facing Vermont producers today. Help us continue to support farmers in the face of these challenges and lead the way for climate resilient agriculture and ecosystems in Vermont, we can't do it without you!
Head Over Fields Farm, by photographer Corey Hendrickson. Photos were taken as part of marketing services provided by the Farm Business Planning team.
Have you heard of Vermont Land Link?
Vermont Land Link is a statewide matching service for farmers seeking land. The service is managed by the Intervale Center's Farm Business Planning team with guidance and partnership from organizations and agencies that are a part of the Vermont Farmland Access Task Force.