Community Farm & Agricultural Resource Center
New Farmer Initiative
Workplace Farm-share Delivery Program
Green Mountain Food Hub
Locally Grown Guide
Grow the Longest Extra Row
Annual Farmersʼ Gathering
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Community Farm & Agricultural Resource Center
The Community Farm and Agricultural Resource Center will be a land-based business incubator where new farmers can hone agricultural skills and test the viability and feasibility of their start-up endeavors.
“Agriculture is woven into Vermont’s heritage and it’s vital that it be part of our future. The establishment of a community based farm, where new farmers can learn their trade, grow their businesses and network with other farmers, is a huge step in securing Rutland County’s agricultural future.”
Greg Cox, Owner of Boardman Hill Farm and RAFFL board president |
The Center will allow new farmers to focus on building their markets and distribution systems, developing a strong business plan, and determining efficient and effective growing techniques. This will ensure that when they do make the transition from the incubator farm to a farm of their own, they will be investing in an economically viable, pre-existing business.
In addition, the Center will provide opportunities for the public to reconnect with farming and food production. Community gardens, gardening and re-skilling workshops and the ability to visit farms located at the Center will all be a part of this exciting project.
We continue to search for 100+ acres of farmland upon which to locate the Center. Contact us if you know of just the right spot to locate this project. |
