ISSUE


PLACE IN FOOD CYCLE

Physical Plant, others

POLICY

Vermont Farm Viability Enhancement Program

POLICY TOOL

Technical & financial assistance provided through educational programs, special funds, and grants.

SCALE

State & Local

ACTORS

State: VT Agency of Agriculture, VT Housing and Conservation Board, and other "state and federal agencies"; Local: "private entities and service groups," farmers, and consumers.

PROBLEMS ADDRESSED

This program is meant to specifically aid small farmers and those who are involved in civic and sustainable agriculture. It is aimed at providing education and technical and financial assistance to this target group.

POLICY GOALS IMPLICATED

Security & efficiency

TOOL CHARACTERISTICS

Not coercive. Not very direct. Not automatic at all. Semi-visible.

EXTENT POLICY SUPPORTS/HINDERS

This program is meant to support civic agriculture specifically. The state of Vermont recognizes the value of its local small farmers and has established this statute and program to specifically target those involved in civic and sustainable agriculture.

ADDITIONAL LINKS

http://www.leg.state.vt.us/statutes/fullsection.cfm?Title=06&Chapter=209&Section=04710