Grant Program Environment

To help Vermont farmers extend the growing season by exploring the technology of wood-fired greenhouse production.

To improve on-site interpretation of the new milking parlor and grass-based dairy system for farmers and other visitors to Shelburne Farms.

To build public support and citizen activism for environmental protection in Maine, with an emphasis on dioxin contamination, air quality and Northern Forest stewardship.

To demonstrate the feasibility of raising stocker cattle in Vermont as a profitable option for open land management.

To create a New England regional network to educate people about the dangers of dioxin exposure and link this work nationally.

To conduct a public education campaign on environmental issues, focusing primarily on toxic pollution and energy policy.

Public education campaign on environmental issues.

To support the environmental education and stewardship activities in Vermont.

To maintain grassroots momentum and assist in implementing the action plans developed at the national Third Citizen’s Conference on Dioxin and Synthetic Hormone Disrupters.

To provide financial and technical assistance to citizens groups working toward sustainable practices in the Northern Forest of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.