07 Mar Champlain Housing Trust Partnership Will Create 100 New Homes in Hinesburg
Landowner to donate land to create 100 new homes for sale, including 60 that will be permanently affordable...
28 Feb Farmers protect 280+ acres of river corridor and plant close to 4,000 trees
Montpelier, VT – Nearly eight miles of river and stream frontage have been protected to strengthen flood resilience and clean water, the Vermont Land Trust (VLT) announced today. VLT worked closely with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), seven farms and several partners to...
23 Feb Champlain Housing Trust and UVM Extension to Operate Farmworker Housing Repair Program with Funding Awarded by VHCB
In collaboration with UVM Extension, the Champlain Housing Trust will initiate a new farmworker housing repair program using State funds allocated by the Legislature to the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board. The loan funds may be used for various health and safety repairs and improvements...
20 Dec Viability Program Business Coaching Available!
Are you a farm, food, or forest products entrepreneur trying to take your business to the next level? Thinking about developing a new enterprise? Or considering transitioning your business model or planning for retirement? The Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program can help!...
16 Dec Vermont’s Choiniere Farm Recognized with New England Leopold Conservation Award
At a conference on November 18, Guy Choiniere, a 4th generation dairy farmer from Highgate Center, Vermont, was presented with the 2021 New England Leopold Conservation Award. The award recognizes landowners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife resources in...
22 Nov VHCB Awards $1.9 Million Matched with $2 Million in Federal Funds to Conserve 1,278 Acres of Farmland, Natural Areas, Recreational Land and Forest Land
VHCB Awards $1.9 Million Matched with $2 Million in Federal Funds to Conserve 1,278 Acres of Farmland, Natural Areas, Recreational Land and Forest Land in Bennington, Addison, Chittenden, Grand Isle, and Caledonia Counties ...
14 Oct VHCB AWARDS $8.9 MILLION IN STATE AND FEDERAL HOUSING FUNDS: Construction, Acquisition, and Rehabilitation of 316 Affordable Homes in Caledonia, Windham, Bennington, Washington, Orange, Franklin, and Chittenden Counties
At a meeting on September 29, the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board committed $5.24 million in federal funds and $3.68 million in state funding to acquire, construct, and rehabilitate 316 affordable homes in Newport, St. Johnsbury, Brattleboro, Barre, Bellows Falls, Bennington and Burlington, including acquisition...
27 Aug Addison County Community Trust Announces Funding Awards for Community Wastewater System at Lindale Mobile Home Park
Vergennes, VT—Today ACCT announced funding awards for the construction of a new community wastewater system at Lindale Mobile Home Park in Middlebury, VT....
27 Jul VHCB Awards $2.53 Million in State and Federal Funds to Conserve Nearly 2,000 Acres of Farmland, Natural Areas, and Recreational Land in 9 Towns and to Restore a Historic Community Property
At meetings in May and June, the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board committed $1,694,200 in state funding and $842,000 in federal funds to protect agricultural and recreational land, forestland, and natural areas and to restore a historic community building with a general store and three...
19 Jul COVID-19 Business Coaching Available for Farm, Food & Forest Sector Businesses
Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program, a program of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board, is expanding services to help working lands businesses navigate urgent needs related to COVID-19. Funding to support this programming comes from the State of Vermont, allocated...