Author Archives: Beth Holtzman

About Beth Holtzman

Beth Holtzman is outreach and education coordinator for the UVM New Farmer Project the Women's Agricultural Network.

Gleanings from the 2013 Direct Marketing Conference

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Beth Holtzman

“The 8th annual NOFA-VT Direct Marketing conference this month offered a wide variety of workshops that provided expertise, experiences, and opportunities to stretch your mind with new ideas and directions for farmers in the state to expand,” says Elizabeth Theriault, … Continue reading →

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Journey Farmer Program: Supporting Start-Up Success

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Beth Holtzman

Vermont’s new Journey Farmer Program is a two-year program designed to support beginning farmers who are in the first few years of running their own enterprise. Offered by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT), the program provides resources … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Deadline for Vermont Farm Women Fund Grants

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Beth Holtzman

For it’s upcoming fall 2011 award cycle, the Vermont Farm Women’s Fund will make three kinds of awards, including a special category to assist flood-impacted farmers. The application deadline is Nov. 8, 2011. Vermont farm women may apply for Business Development funds, Leadership Development funds or … Continue reading →

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