Farmer Cohorts

NOFA-VT facilitates year-long farmer learning cohorts to assist in the growth and development of farmers through knowledge sharing, hands-on experience, and network building. Learn more about the different cohorts below.

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Farm Beginnings

Launch or grow your sustainable farming business alongside other aspiring and beginning farmers.

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Journey Farmer

Continue developing your farm business alongside other early-stage farmers with programming shaped to your interests.

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Jack Lazor Memorial Soil Health Stewards

Increase your understanding of soil health and climate resilience and form relationships with other soil health enthusiasts. There are two Soil Health Stewards cohorts: one for livestock and dairy farms and one for vegetable farms.

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Agricultural Educators Cohort

Gain the skills, resources, and network you need to host field trips, increase your comfort with hands-on activities, and develop relationships with local classrooms. Note: This is a one-year program for a 2023-24 cohort. 

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