FARM & FOREST VIABILITY PROGRAM | VERMONT HOUSING AND CONSERVATION BOARD
58 East State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
Eligibility
Farmers, Food Producers, Foresters, Forest Landowners
Hours
Administrative Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
8028285587
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Farm & Forest Viability Program
8002530191
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TTY
8028282217
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Information & Services | Liz Gleason, Program Director
8028283249
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Information & Services | VHCB AmeriCorps
8028283203
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FAX
Websitehttps://vhcb.org/viability
Service area
Vermont state
Offers business advising to eligible farmers, agriculturally-related businesses (including food businesses), forest products enterprises, and forest landowners. A network of advisers provides business planning and technical assistance. The Viability Program also makes grants available on a competitive basis when funding allows.
Last Assured
09/24/2025
Providing organization
VERMONT HOUSING AND CONSERVATION BOARD
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB) is an independent, state-supported funding agency providing grants, loans and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations, municipalities and state agencies for the development of affordable housing and for the conservation of agricultural land, recreational land, natural areas and historic properties in Vermont. VHCB also administers an AmeriCorps program, the Farm & Forest Viability Program, and the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program that provides financial and technical assistance to income-eligible landlords and homeowners in Vermont. Also provides administrative and financial support for the Land Access and Opportunity Board.