Learn about FSA and NRCS Programs

Event Description:

This session will help farmers learn about Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs. Come to hear from a farmer and their NRCS Conservation Planner, FSA staff, and get support on-the-spot in filling out necessary paperwork to be eligible for funding. Content includes:

• Introductions
• FSA Overview
• NRCS Overview
• Q&A + conversation with an area Farmer and their Conservation Planner
• Complete USDA paperwork with support from FSA staff (Optional - 1 to 2pm)

*Lunch is included for participants of this event.

Session Options:

There are multiple location options for this event. At registration, you will select only one.

Brattleboro:

• Date: 3/5/36 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Location: Brattleboro Extension Office: 130 Austine Drive, Suite 300, Brattleboro, VT

Middlebury:

• Date: 3/17/26 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Location: Middlebury Extension Office: 23 Pond Lane, Suite 300, Middlebury, VT

St. Johnsbury:

• Date: 3/24/26 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Location: St. Johnsbury Extension Office: 374 Emerson Falls Rd., Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

Williston:

• Date: 4/2/26 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Location: Williston NRCS Office: 94 Harvest Ln, Ste. 203, Williston, VT

Saint Albans:

• Date: 4/7/26 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Location: St. Albans Extension Office: 278 S Main St, Ste 2, Saint Albans, VT

Morrisville:

• Date: 4/9/26 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
• Location: Morrisville Extension Office: 29 Sunset Drive, Suite 2, Morrisville, VT

Price:

Free

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For all questions, please contact Rachel Stievater at Rachel.Stievater@uvm.edu.