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Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month

November is National Native American Heritage Month, and as it comes to a close we reflect and pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans of our region. There is still time to celebrate through events, projects, and organizations to support this November and beyond;

The Abenaki Land Link Project is a partnership between the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk - Abenaki Nation, Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont, and the Vermont Farm to Plate Network's Rooted in Vermont program. The Land Link Project provides indigenous seeds to gardeners, homesteaders, and farmers around Vermont who are dedicating land to grow and harvest food for Abenaki citizens.

Learn more and get involved with the Abenaki Land Link Project and the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk - Abenaki Nation through Abenaki Helping Abenaki Inc. a 501(c)3 Non-Profit created by the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki, whose programs include the Nulhegan Food Security Programs, Abenaki Land Link Project, and Abenaki Bison Project.

Hear from a panel of Native American business owners at a workshop offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as they share their small business stories, how they pivoted during the pandemic, and the SBA resources they used to start and grow their businesses. Free webinar on November 30, from 1-2 p.m. Learn more about the event and register today
WLEI Grant Pre-Applications are Due Dec. 6

The Working Lands Enterprise Initiative (WLEI) Supply Chain Impact and Market Level Infrastructure Grants Pre-application is due on December 6th.

Projects can focus on areas such as infrastructure improvements, supply chain partnerships, research and design for operation/product development. Supply Chain Impact Grants range from $25k-$75k and Market Level Infrastructure Grants range from $75k-$250k. For more detail on how to apply for funding see the WLEF Funding Opportunities Webinar video. For any further questions, please reach out to program lead Lynn Ellen Schimoler.

Pre-Application Deadline: Dec. 6
Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association Maple Conference 2021

The University of Vermont Extension and Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association are pleased to host the 2021 Vermont Maple Conference Week.

This year's conference kicks off on Dec. 8 with the first of nine online sessions over a three-day period. Attendees also can register for a day of in-person sessions at Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center on Dec. 11. Daily sessions will be of interest not only to sugar makers but also to foresters who work with maple producers and forest landowners looking to lease to a producer. Registrations start at just $10.
 

Maple Conference: Dec. 8-11
Compost Operator Certification Training

Vermont Compost Operator Certification Training will be offered as a fully remote certification program again this winter. Hosted by Compost Technical Services, and presented by the VT Agency of Natural Resources (ANR), this workshop will provide participants with a Compost Operator Certificate, which meets the requirements of ANR for small, medium and large compost facility site operators. Current or future compost site operators will be certified to manage composting facilities handling food scraps or animal mortalities in Vermont. Course cost is $30

Webinars: Jan. 20, 27 and Feb. 3
NIFA Community Food Projects Grant

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) is soliciting applications to fund two types of grants; Community Food Projects and Planning Projects.

Community Food Projects are designed to support the development of community-based food projects. The purpose of Planning Projects are to complete a plan toward the improvement of community food security. Awards can be up to $400,000.

Application Deadline: Dec. 20
DBIC Technical Assistant Grant Applications Due Dec. 7
View the VAAFM Grants Calendar
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