Working Lands Enterprise Board Announces $750,000 in Available Investments

“The Working Lands Enterprise Initiative is critical for our Vermont farm and forest economies. The program demonstrates a strong partnership between the public and private sectors, led by the Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation, and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development. This is an important use of funds to strengthen our working lands economies here in Vermont,” said Gov. Phil Scott.

“The Working Lands Program is stronger than ever. It's growing the Vermont economy. We are entering our 6th year of this program, with more than $750,000 to invest in farm, food, forestry, and wood product businesses and service providers. If you are a Vermont working lands business or service provider, we encourage you to apply,” said Secretary Anson Tebbetts, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets.

Learn more about the grants program, get links to the requests for proposals, applications and find out deadlines at http://workinglands.vermont.gov/apply/rfp.

Recorded Informational videos are posted athttp://workinglands.vermont.gov/video for 24/7 viewing.