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Farm Beginnings
Launch or grow your sustainable farming business alongside other aspiring and beginning farmers.
Farmer Cohorts & Mentorship
NOFA-VT facilitates long-term learning cohorts and mentorship pairings for farmers to assist in their growth and development through knowledge sharing, hands-on experience, and network building. Learn more about the different peer-learning opportunities below.
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Journey Farmer
Continue developing your farm business alongside other early-stage farmers with programming shaped to your interests.
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Organic Transition Mentorship
If you're a long-time organic farmer with experience to share or you're just starting to consider implementing organic practices, we can connect you with a mentor/ee.
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Jack Lazor Memorial Soil Health Stewards
Increase your understanding of soil health and climate resilience and form relationships with other soil health enthusiasts. There are two Soil Health Stewards cohorts: one for livestock and dairy farms and one for vegetable farms.
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Agricultural Educators Cohort
Gain the skills, resources, and network you need to host field trips, increase your comfort with hands-on activities, and develop relationships with local classrooms. Note: This is a one-year program for a 2023-24 cohort.
Looking for specific assistance in developing or transitioning your farm?