Program Information Materials
Application Materials
You may opt to fill out either printed or online applications. Complete and return all components by May 31, 2023 by mail or email.
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Option 1: Paper version of applications
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Resident Application (Each interested and eligible resident needs to fill one out.)
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Please encourage residents to complete the online version of the application if they are able. If they are not able to, Coordinators may act as a proxy for resident applicants. This allows Coordinators to fill out the online application on behalf of the resident, with their permission.
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To designate a proxy, the Coordinator may obtain a statement from the resident through text or email, such as the following: “I, (applicant/participant name) designate (housing site coordinator/other name) to be my Senior Farm Share proxy to fill out an application to receive fresh local food for free."
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Coordinators should send this record to NOFA-VT through email, scan, or physical mail.
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Option 2: Online version of applications
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Housing Site Application (online version linked here)
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Resident Application (online version linked here)
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Site and Resident Applications must be submitted electronically (via the linked Google Forms above, or emailed to [email protected]) or postmarked to NOFA-VT (P.O. Box 697, Richmond, VT 05477) by May 31, 2023. If you choose to submit printed applications, they should be sent all together. Applications will be considered on a first come first serve basis, so we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Contact Johanna Doren: (802) 434-7162 or [email protected] with questions.
Application Process
- Site Coordinator reviews application materials.
- Site Coordinator completes Housing Site Application.
- Site Coordinator makes copies of Resident Application and distributes to senior residents (³ 60 years) and disabled adults, if the housing site meets the requirements of the Eligibility Guidelines for Younger Adults with Disabilities form.
- Residents complete Resident Application.
- Site Coordinate collects Resident Applications.
- Site Coordinator submits Housing Site Application, Eligibility Guidelines for Younger Adults with Disabilities form, and all Resident Applications to NOFA-VT by May 31, 2023. Send electronically to [email protected] (use subject line: "Senior Farm Share Application for [Name of Housing Site]") or by mail to P.O. Box 697, Richmond, VT 05477.
Application Review and Notification
- NOFA-VT reviews Housing Site Application for completeness and eligibility for younger adults with disabilities to participate, if applicable.
- NOFA-VT reviews Resident Applications for completeness and eligibility.
- NOFA-VT notifies the Site Coordinator in early June if the housing site has been approved to participate in the Senior Farm Share Program, along with a list of approved applicants.
- NOFA-VT provides the Site Coordinator with the contact information for the CSA farm the housing site will be receiving CSA shares from.
Share Distribution Process
- Site Coordinator contacts the CSA farm to determine the following:
- If shares need to be picked-up or if they can be delivered
- If the program will be 5 - $10 shares or 10 -$5 shares (or some other variation)
- What type of vegetables and fruits seniors prefer and what the farmer can offer
- If shares will be individually bagged or provided in bulk
- Organizing a farm or farmer visit, if possible
- Site Coordinator submits Share Distribution Plan document to NOFA-VT.
Share Pick-Up Process
- Participants initial the Weekly Pick-Up Tracking List each week when they pick up their share.
- Site Coordinator distributes newsletter and other materials provided by NOFA-VT to residents during share pick-ups.
End of Year Reporting
Site Coordinator completes the following and submits them to NOFA-VT
- Site Coordinator Survey
- Weekly Pick-Up Tracking List
If you experience any issues with residents or farmers during the season, please contact Johanna Doren immediately ([email protected] | 802-434-7162).
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