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Welcome to the NRCS Vermont state web site.  This site provides information on NRCS programs, news and events, office locations, conservation assistance and planning, and other information of interest to Vermont residents and partners

 

SIGN UP NOW FOR THE NEW HIGH TUNNELS PRACTICE

 

January 19, 2010  - Seasonal High Tunnels is a pilot project under the 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' initiative for farmers to establish high tunnels in an effort to increase the availability of locally grown produce in a conservation friendly way. Seasonal High Tunnels are available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) Program.

 

For more information on this pilot practice available through EQIP visit the Vermont Environmental Quality Incentives Program website. 

For more information on this pilot practice available through AMA visit the Vermont Agricultural Management Assistance Program website.


 

USDA NRCS ANNOUNCES SIGN UP FOR THE 2010 EQIP ORGANIC INITIATIVE

January 28, 2010 - There is over $300,000 available in Vermont to certified organic producers and producers who have applied to become organic. This initiative is available through EQIP. Interested producers are encouraged to apply to their local field office by March 12, 2010 to be considered for 2010 funding. Applications received after this date will be considered for the next round of funding in 2011.

For more information on this initiative available through EQIP visit the Vermont Environmental Quality Incentives Program website. 

    Last Modified 02/09/2010