If you are interested in being contacted by a UVM Extension farm business educator to learn more about this program, please fill out the form below.
The Clean Water Initiative Program (CWIP)
UVM Extension farm business educators are available to work with dairy and livestock, as well as non-dairy farm owners to assess and plan for business changes to meet water quality goals. Farm owners can work one-on-one with a business educator to evaluate the feasibility and impact of changes facing the farm and business. Topics for business support include:
- Cash flow and budget analysis
- Current business situation analysis
- Assessing the adoption of new practices and new investments
- Short and long term strategic planning
- Farm transfer or exit planning
- Referrals to other in-depth business planning programs when necessary