Resources: Information, Education & Technical Assistance

Extension Service of the University of Vermont

23 Mansfield Ave.
Burlington, VT 05401-3323

Offices provide Soil Test Kits, Forage Test Kits, Farm Account Books, information on local 4-H Clubs and general information regarding livestock, crops and other ag concerns.

www.uvm.edu/extension/

General information: (802) 656-3131

For further information and a listing of local and other offices go to: www.uvm.edu/extension

Center for Sustainable Agriculture

23 Mansfield Ave.
Burlington, VT 05401-3323

(802) 656-5459
Fax: (802) 656-8874
E-mail: sustainable.agriculture@uvm.edu
Web site: www.uvm.edu/sustainableagriculture
Contact: Linda Berlin, Director, (802) 656-0669

Operating through the University of Vermont and the State Extension service, offers information and services relating to farming, land use, productivity and sustainability.

Programs include:

New England Agricultural Statistics

53 Pleasant St., 2nd Floor
Concord, NH, 03302
(603) 224-9639
E-mail: nass-nh@nass.usda.gov
www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/New_England/

A division of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Source for statistical information on all manner of agricultural activity.

Vermont Farm Viability Enhancement Program

Provides a team approach for existing farmers to assess their enterprises with business planning. Includes funds for consulting and participants are eligible to apply for implementation funds. Contact: Ela Chapin, Program Director, (802) 828-2117, ela@vhcb.org, www.vhcb.org/viability.html

Vermont New Farmer Project

Information, education and technical assistance for Vermont’s beginning farmers. Sponsored by UVM Extension. (866) 860-1382 (toll free in Vermont) or (802) 223-2389 E-mail: newfarmer@uvm.edu   www.uvm.edu/newfarmer

Northeast Organic Farmers Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT)

39 Bridge St, PO Box 697, Richmond, VT, 05477, (802) 434-4122 Contact: Enid Wonnacutt, info@nofavt.org www.nofavt.org A wealth of knowledge regarding organic growing of produce and livestock. Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs), Farmers’ Markets, and apprenticeship programs. Certification information. Library; book catalogue. Workshops, conferences, apprenticeship program.

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

116 State Street, Montpelier, VT, 05620 (802) 828-2430, agriculture.vermont.gov/ Regulates, assists with planning and promotes agricultural activity within the State. Monthly publication, Agriview. Contact the following departments for specific needs:

Secretary of Agriculture: Chuck Ross, (802) 828-2430
State Veterinarian: Dr. Kristin Haas, (802) 828-2426
Dairy Programs Chief: Dan Scruton, (802) 828-3836
Director, Meat Inspection and Dairy Section: Randy Quenneville, (802) 828-2426
Agriview: Faith Raymond, (802) 828-1619

Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese (VIAC)

VIAC is the nation`s first and only comprehensive center devoted to artisan cheese. It provides technical consulting services to cheese makers in Vermont and New England. Workshops will be offered as needed. VIAC faculty and staff focus on current issues facing the artisan cheese industry such as food safety, state and federal regulations, and cheese quality.

Vermont Cheese Council

This is a trade organization to advance the production and image of premier cheeses from the state. Dedicated to the production and advancement of Vermont Cheese (866) 261-8595, info@vtcheese.com www.vtcheese.com

Vermont Technical College

Associate and Bachelor Programs in Diversified Agriculture and Animal Science. www.vtc.edu