Farmer Grants
Kate Blofson, Born to Swarm Apiaries – $23,170
Novel Approaches Grants
Development of Above and Below Ground Strategies Using Entomopathogenic Fungi and RNAi Technologies for the Control of Root Crop Pests (LNE22-450R)
Victor Izzo, University of Vermont – $199,710
Biochar from Biosolids and Source Separated Human Urine: Soil Health Impacts and Farmer Perspectives (LNE22-453R)
Abraham Noe-Hays, Rich Earth Institute – $175,724
Vertical Bifacial Solar Panels: A Winning Solution for Agrivoltaics and Farmers (LNE22-454R)
Dr. Bruce L. Parker, University of Vermont – $199,998
Partnership Grants
Tillage Reduction Rumble: Crimped Rye vs. Clover Living Mulch…Showdown for the Environmental and Economic Crown (ONE24-445)
Lincoln Fishman, Momentum Ag – $28,845
Research and Education Grants
Capturing Value with Cereal Rye: Growing High Quality Rye in the Northeast for Value-Added Markets (LNE22-437)
Dr. Heather Darby, University of Vermont Extension – $247,241
Online Educational “Hub” for Farmworkers (LNE22-438)
Esbey Hamilton, University of Vermont Extension – $261,372
Supporting New High-Tunnel Vegetable Growers with a Comprehensive Crop Management Approach (LNE22-445)
Dr. Margaret Skinner, University of Vermont – $199,688