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.
Read MoreNicole applied for a VFF Emergency Loan when the farm's lease was unexectedly cancelled, essentially leaving the farm with no property to grown on. The loan enabled Seedfolks to locate water and drill a well, prerequisites for farming their new piece of leased land.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreWhen a fire destroyed the neighbor's barn that Good Heart was using for storage and seed germination, Katie and Edge lost both their belongings and much needed space. A VFF Emergency Loan helped the couple recoup their material loss, as well as contributed to a new planned facility.
Read MoreFamily-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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreA powerful late May hail storm took out the majority of Andy's spring crops, as well as summer transplants ready to go in the ground. A VFF Emergency Loan aided the farm's recovery and positioned it for growth by providing funds to invest in equipment and a greenhouse.
Read MoreMade 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.
Read MoreJust before the peak sales season for Elmore Roots, Tropical Storm Irene washed out their entrance road, rendered their orchard inaccessable and mangled a greenhouse that protects vulnerable young fruit plants from freezing temperatures. Recovery from their $85,000 loss needed to begin immediately and an interest-free emergency loan from the Vermont Farm Fund helped that effort.
Read MoreJoe's Brook actually suffered two major flooding events in 2011, the second of which was Tropical Storm Irene. With decreased income and extraordinary expenses, a VFF Emergency Loan enabled Eric and Mary to purchase supplies, seeds and propane so that they were in a position to start fresh in the spring.
Read MoreAfter losing their leased processing facility to fire, Paul Lisai appealed to the VFF to help him rebuild a new creamery on his family's land. He is now selling his gently pasteurized, grass-fed milk to local retail outlets including the Capitol City Farmers’ Market in Montpelier.
Read MoreTropical Storm Irene nearly destroyed all that Lisa Kaiman had built at Jersey Girls Dairy over the previous twelve years. An Emergency Loan from the Vermont Farm Fund helped stabilize the farm and enabled Lisa to continue with plans to install a pasteurizing system.
Read MoreThe floods of Tropical Storm Irene dealt Arethusa a potentially devastating blow, covering all of their crops under silt and water. A VFF Emergency Loan helped the farm pay its bills while it regrouped for the 2012 growing season.
Read MoreAfter Tropical Storm Irene decimated the remaining harvest at Hartshorn Farm, a zero percent VFF Emergency Loan enabled Dave to pay off his high rate seasonal operating loan. Dave was free to focus on the farm’s recovery instead of financial default.
Read MoreWhen the Connecticut River flooded the MacLennan's fields, it took out their crops and left behind an insidious disease that would prevent them from planting vine crops on the land for 4-5 years. A VFF Emergency Loan helped them manage their debt and expenses, enabling them to stay in business.
Read MoreWhen the Connecticut River overflowed its levies the morning after Tropical Storm Irene, a makeshift dam couldn't stop the flood waters from ruining all the crops at Harlow Farm. A fast Emergency Loan from the VFF helped get the farm through the winter.
Read MoreHit hard by Tropical Storm Irene, Jericho Settlers Farm sought an Emergency Loan to pay their operating expenses and provide a positive cash flow until the next growing season.
Read MoreThis small community farm was devastated by Irene. With 100% of their crops lost, the Tyrrells were emotionally and financially drained by the storm. Unable to qualify for a conventional loan, the VFF stepped in with a 0% interest, no hassle loan in time to buy cover crop seed and other supplies.
Read MoreKingsbury Market Garden, a two year old diversified farm with a special relationship with the Vermont Foodbank, lost a good portion of their soil and crops to the storm waters of Irene. A VFF Emergency Loan helped them rebuild their soil and regain growing capacity.
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