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Farm Business Transfer Planning for Vermont Dairy Producers

  • Award Amount: $19,425
  • Regional Center: Northeast Extension Risk Management Education Center
  • Grant Program: 2009 Unrestricted Risk Management Education

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Project Overview

This project addressed the financial and human risk factors associated with dairy farm business transfers. We worked with 50 Vermont dairy producers, one-on-one and in small groups, on issues related to farm transfer planning. Producers with dairy management teams and the two young dairy producer discussion group members were key focus areas. This project also followed up with producers who had attended introductory transferring the farm workshops and did a direct mail to the ~ 1100 VT dairy producers in VT. This project provided VT dairy producers with guidance material for developing a farm transfer plan and implementing positive change as well as a catalyst for action - cost share for professional fees. For producers to have successful farm transfers they need a plan and help along the way. We worked with producers who were interested in moving forward with a farm transfer.

Number of Participants: 50

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