Vegetable and Fruit Farming
Information, Services and Support for Vermont's Organic Vegetable and Fruit Growers
The Organic Vegetable and Fruit Technical Assistance Program assists Vermont vegetable and fruit growers to:
- Determine if Certified Organic management is suited for their farm resources and goals.
- Design economically viable & ecologically sound whole farm plans to transition to and sustain Certified Organic management.
- Learn skills, tools and management strategies that will sustain and improve Certified Organic management goals.
- Provide management information, training and consulting to Certified Organic farmers.
This website can give you information on good organic management practices as well as how to transition your farm to organic. Scroll down to find more information on programs, resources and materials.
Services which the Assistance Program Provides Include:
- Visits to farms considering transitioning to organic production
- Information on the economics of organic production
- Business planning
- Green Mountain Growers Revolving Loan Fund
- Workshops for farmers and service providers
- Books, articles & links to other sites
- Information on current National Organic Standards can be found here
Funding sources for the NOFA-Vermont Organic Vegetable and Fruit Technical Assistance Program include:
- The John Merck Fund
- Vermont Farm Viability Enhancement Program
Contact us:
NOFA-VT, PO Box 697
Richmond, Vermont 05477
Phone: 802-434-4122