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Policy and guidance on requesting a fee for service or denial of service from the Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Rural Business Service, the Rural Housing Service, or the Rural Utilities Service.

The 1990 Farm Bill created the 2501 Program to help underserved farmers, ranchers and foresters who have historically experienced limited access to USDA programs and services. Grants are awarded to community-based and non-profit organizations, higher education institutions and eligible tribal entities.

The Disaster Resource Center provides information on how to prepare for, recover from, and build resilience during disasters and emergencies. Includes critical resources covering drought, pest and disease, weather events, and fire.

A newsletter that is weekly during the growing season with crop conditions, pest alerts, news, events, and detailed articles on everything from pest management to labor issues to post-harvest best practices.

An educational program that improves the ability of Extension professionals and others to give management advice to farmers and ranchers based on a whole-farm analysis of their operation.

This book explains is one of the best resources to help growers learn how to use cover crops reduce erosion, improve soil health, suppress weeds, manage nutrients, and increase farm profitability over time.

A guide to high tunnel and greenhouse production, covering structure types, fertility management, variety choice, pest and water management, economics, and post-harvest handling.

Explores how changing weather patterns affect U.S. agriculture and how farmers can assess climate risks and adopt practices that improve resilience while meeting sustainability goals.

This book helps growers and advisors manage crop rotations to improve soil health, control pests, and build profitable farms that support farm families.

Publications, tipsheets, and videos to help farmers use cover crops, green manures, and alternative soil amendments to reduce synethetic inputs and increased self-reliance.

An online recordkeeping system for organic vegetable growers to track planting, harvests, inputs, pest management, packing, sales, and invoicing.

Research-based, farmer driven information about practicing sustainable agriculture on your farm. Topics to browse include Farm Business Management, Animal Production, Pest Management, Sustainable Communities, Soil Management, and more.

Whole-Farm Revenue Protection offers a single insurance policy covering all farm commodities, including specialty and organic products. For any farm with up to $17 million in insured revenue, or those marketing to local, specialty, or direct markets.

A summary of USDA Rural Development's dozens of financial assistance programs, including energy and business programs.

NY FarmNet provides free, confidential financial and personal consulting for New York farmers, farm family, or agribusiness employee, including a 24/7 helpline and on-farm support.

The Vermont NRCS webpage contains Vermont-specific information, tools, and resources related to conservation. You can find news, funding support, technical and programmatic information, contact information, success stories, event listings, and more.

A toolkit for urban farmers covering start-up costs, land access, access to capital, mentorship, infrastructure, production strategies, applying for grants, market development, and indoor growing systems.

NRCS payment rates by state, county, and conservation practice activity.

A summary of the effects of climate change on agriculture, agriculture's role, and mitigation; it describes pathways to mitigate climate change, while simultaneously building resilient systems to help farmers and ranchers adapt to unpredictable climate disruptions.

Maps and current vs historical data for the northeast, including precipitation trends, pest maps, and many more analytical resources.

A pool of funds to distribute directly to farmers as grants to fund projects that will improve longer-term resilience on farms.

NOFA-VT’s website offers funding resources, events, certification info, mentorship, advocacy, classifieds, and tools to connect farmers and consumers.

A free, confidential Vermont service helping farmers and families manage stress and challenges, with referrals to counselors, resources, and agricultural support programs.

An article on a small-farm's approach to no-till practices, including tarping, mulching paths and beds, intercropping, use of plastic mulch and weed mats, flail mowing, and more.