Agriculture Resources

Resources, information, and support for farmers and land-stewards

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Financial and Technical Assistance Opportunities

RNRCD provides agricultural technical assistance to farmers and producers within Rutland County in partnership with Poultney Mettowee NRCD…

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What are the RAPS?

The Required Agricultural Practices (RAPs) are VT state standards to which farms in the state must be managed to reduce the impact of agricultural…

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Nutrient Management Planning

A Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) is a budget of nutrients on your farm that is required for all farms that are CSFO or lager in Vermont.

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Cover Crops

NRCS definition: Grasses, legumes, and other forbs planted for seasonal vegetative cover.

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Soil Samples

How to take a soil sample:

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Organic Growers

Rodale Institute Resources - downloadable resources from the Rodale Institute on organic growing and business logistics.

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Climate Adaptation

The USDA's regional climate hubs provide up-to-date information and resource on climate change, local impacts, and research into strategies for…

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Riparian Buffer Planting

Please reach out for assistance, we would love to help!

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Supporting Pollinators

Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation's Pollinator Conservation Resources for the Northeast

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Growing herbs?

The Vermont Herb Grower's Initiative is a farmer-led project to develop a collaborative network for Vermont's commercial culinary and medicinal herb…

Act 59 (30 by 30)- What is it and what does it mean for us?

January 2026 Draft Framework