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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A 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.
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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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Just 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.
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Joe'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.
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