UVM Extension - Agricultural Business

05/11/2026

New climate-focused factsheet from UVM Extension: https://www.uvm.edu/d10-files/documents/2026-03/climate-change-and-agriculture-in-vermont-4b.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawRuxnhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe87NJEj3PkJ_yt9m4ZR095UgIgVfgbLXFnAVcX8RrrRPxxR2TmJR8U1o8bl4_aem_UZ6aHEvOP7sxeP946fvXOQ

04/20/2026

Each month, the Vermont Family Farmer of the Month fund makes a financial award of $12,000 to a Vermont farmer for a project that will improve the viability of their farm. The award recognizes farmers whose businesses are contributing to a resilient Vermont agricultural landscape and demonstrate environmental stewardship and innovation. Next award deadline is Mon, 5/25.

To learn more and apply visit

Applications are currently open! The deadline to apply for July through October awards is May 25th. Learn More Learn More Awarding Vermont family farmers for their commitment to resilient, sustainable agricultureThe Vermont Family Farmer of the Month Fund makes a financial award to a Vermont family....

04/07/2026

As the 2026 production season gets underway its time to start planning! Business planners from UVM Extension’s Farm and Forest Viability team will begin accepting new clients for program enrollment. Clients receive in-depth one-on-one business planning support in a range of topics including bookkeeping set up, financial planning, marketing support and more! Interested? https://go.uvm.edu/uvmext-farmforestviability

03/13/2026

03/11/2026

Transition & Succession Planning: Designing the Next Chapter
March 17 | 2–5pm
Barr Hill | Montpelier

Planning for the future of your business doesn’t have to wait! Join the Vermont Specialty Food Association and the Vermont Employee Ownership Center for an in-person conversation on business transition and succession planning.

Details and registration here: https://vtspecialtyfoods.org/events/transition-and-succession-planning

01/13/2026

Check out this great recent interview with Ext's dairy management specialist, Whitney Hull:

01/09/26 UVM Extension Dairy Specialist Whitney Hull gives an update on the Vermont Dairy Industry. Goat dairy farming is on the rise and innovations in tech...

12/01/2025

Latest edition of the VT Dairy Update was just published. Read it here:

Rockbottom Farm, the last remaining dairy farm in Strafford, Vermont, recently installed DeLaval Optifeeders through a UVM Extension Dairy Herd Management Demonstration Fund grant. The new feeders integrate seamlessly with the farm’s milking parlor software, helping improve labor efficiency, cow f...

11/22/2025

As the 2025 growing season comes to an end its time to start planning for next year! Business planners from UVM Extension’s Farm Viability team are now accepting new clients for program enrollment. Clients receive in-depth one-on-one business planning support in a range of topics including bookkeeping set up, financial planning, marketing support and more! Interested in assistance? https://go.uvm.edu/uvmext-farmforestviability

11/11/2025

Applications are now being accepted for the Working Lands Enterprise Initiative Business Enhancement Grant through December 11, 2025.
Business planners with UVM Extension’s Farm Viability and Forest Business programs are available to help you prepare the required financial statements and strengthen your application. Don’t wait until it’s too late — reach out to business educator Elisa Clancy at [email protected] to learn how our team can support your business!