November 2014 Blog Posts

November 25, 2014

SNAP To It: NOFA-VT’s Response to FINI Funding

In September, the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced that they would be making $31 million available in an effort to increase the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients by making these items more...

November 6, 2014

Human Resources and Labor Management for Farmers

Every producer knows that their team can make or break their business. In addition to being a critical element of any agricultural business, labor also typically comprises the greatest business expense. However many farmers are drawn to their work because they love the production process, not...