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Funding Available for Conservation Practices – Take Action Now


The Vermont Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced the opening of the ACT NOW fund pool, offering payments to farmers for conservation activities. Farmers can apply for funding for practices like cover crop and nutrient management. The fund allows for pre-approval of applications meeting a minimum ranking score, reducing waiting times. This separate fund pool is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with FY2025 EQIP contracts not subject to payment limitations set by the 2018 Farm Bill.

Dairy and livestock producers in Vermont can learn about funding opportunities at a workshop on February 6th in Norwich. The session will cover eligible projects, funding avenues, and climate-smart agriculture funding. Attendees can build an effective farm description for their applications.

The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing is holding listening sessions across the state in February to develop a strategic plan for Vermont’s tourism industry. Participants can share their thoughts and contribute to shaping the future of tourism in the state.

Tree fruit growers can attend the Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association’s annual meeting on February 21st in Middlebury to learn about disease management and novel uses for plant growth regulators. The meeting will also feature updates from various agencies.

Farmers interested in agritourism can apply for partial scholarships to attend the 40th Annual Vermont Tourism Summit on April 28th and 29th in Burlington.

Upcoming deadlines include the Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant deadline on February 20th and the Big E Vendor Application deadline on March 2nd. Subscribe to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets newsletter for future updates on grants and events.

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