At the Forefront of Innovation
“As farmers, we have a huge impact on the environment. Farmers are essentially responsible for managing hundreds of thousands of acres in Vermont, and we need to be mindful of that,” says organic beef farmer Ramsay Mellish.
Read Ramsay's StoryFarming for the Future
"I want to make sure that when I'm done farming, there's still something here that can be enjoyed and used," says Pauline Stevens of Golden Russet Farm.
Read Pauline's StoryGood for Farmers, Good for the Environment
"You figure out a better way to do something that's not only good for the environment, it's also good for you," says dairy farmer Allan Brisson of manure injection. "It can't get any better than that, can it?"
Read Allan's StoryMore Than One Way
"At the end of the day, a good farmer has good management practices. It's not that they're big, small, organic, or conventional," says organic dairy farmer LeAnna Compagna.
Read LeAnna's StoryOur Story & Mission
We are farmers. We know that some of the best things in life start with a single seed, and with care and cultivation, can flourish into something much larger and grander. And so it can be said of us. We started as a little seed of an idea between a handful of farmers in 2012. With the help of UVM Extension staff in Middlebury, Vermont and a Conservation Innovation Grant from Vermont Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), we became the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition. Our purpose is to assist all farmers in implementing innovative agricultural practices that enhance water quality, soil health, climate smart farming, and their economic resiliency in the Champlain Valley.
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LATEST NEWS
Featured Farmer: Nick DeGraaf, DeGraaf Dairy
DeGraaf Dairy has been a member of the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition since 2014 For the past year, we’ve been
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Featured Farmers: Dan & Elyse Wulfkuhle, Wood’s Market Garden
Dan and Elyse Wulfkuhle’s experience as Vermont farmers can be measured in months, but their passion for organic farming and
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Latest Posts
Featured Farmer: Nick DeGraaf, DeGraaf Dairy
October 23, 2023
Featured Farmers: Dan & Elyse Wulfkuhle, Wood’s Market Garden
August 21, 2023