Dave and Lila used a Business Builder loan from the VFF to add grain storage capacity at their farm, decreasing their cost for feed, and invested in a flock of layers to provide additional income.
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When Bill Pearce reached the maximum for on-farm processing of his pastured meat birds, he sought a VFF loan to grow his flock of layers. The loan enabled the Pearces to both purchase additional layers, as well as the infrastrure to keep them on pasture.
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Family-owned and certified organic, Stony Pond Farm found that its expansion and innovation plans had outpaced their ability to generate income from their investments. In a bind, the Webbs applied for a VFF loan that helped them turn the corner and see their innovations begin to pay back to the farm.
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A loan from the VFF fueled an R&D project to create new soup recipes and new processing techniques to use more ingredients from Vermont farms.
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Made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, Scout's Honor Ice Cream was the hit of the Waitsfield Farmers' Market. Owners Johnny Vitko and Sarina Guilisano turned to the VFF for a Business Builder Loan when they were ready to expand their sales channels and take their business to the next level.
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