Farmer Resources

ATTRA

Looking for the latest in sustainable agriculture and organic farming news, events and funding opportunities? We feature all that, plus in-depth publications on production practices, alternative crop and livestock enterprises, innovative marketing, organic certification, and highlights of local, regional, USDA and other federal sustainable ag activities.

Center of Sustainable Agriculture

The Center for Sustainable Agriculture was established in 1994 as a unit within the University of Vermont to integrate university and community expertise to promote sustainable farming systems throughout Vermont and the region.

Growing for Market

Growing for Market is a monthly magazine for small scale growers providing information about growing and marketing produce, herbs, and flowers.

Land Link Vermont

Land Link Vermont works to connect beginning and relocating farmers with farmland and farming opportunities in Vermont and to help participants make informed decisions about farm start-up and transfer issues.

MOFGA's 2007 Pest Reports

MOFGA's Organic Crop Specialist, Eric Sideman, PhD, periodically compiles pest reports for farmers and gardeners.

The New Farm

The Rodale Institute’s website reaches out to food producers to exchange valuable “farmer-to-farmer know-how.” the website presents expert resources for crop and livestock production, direct marketing, local food systems, policy campaigns and community-building collaborations.

Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance (NODPA)

NODPA website is a resource for organic dairy farmers, organic milk producers and consumers interested in organic dairy farming and products.

Northeast SARE

Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education provides grants and information to improve profitability, stewardship and quality of life.

Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada (OACC)

The OACC conducts organic farming research and provides knowledge transfer and extension services for organic farmers.

OrganicA

The pages of this site are intended to provide information to New England apple growers who are interested in organic apple production and who want to examine the opportunities of organic production given the shift in cultivars and the new research-generated information that is available.

Restoring Our Seed

Seed-saving, once an essential skill passed from generation to generation by traditional farmers, is almost a lost art. By growing and saving seeds, each of us can become a link to restore food and farming traditions in our own community. Help create a local food community.

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services - Vermont

NRCS puts nearly 70 years of experience to work in assisting owners of America's private land with conserving their soil, water, and other natural resources. We deliver technical assistance based on sound science and suited to a customer's specific needs.