Grant Program Environment

To develop sustainable solutions that improve the outlook for Vermont’s small farmers through incubation projects, training, education, and advocacy.

To create an educational program that will provide children with hands-on experiences that help them understand the challenges involved in sustainable management of forests and farms.

To conduct a strategic visit of European chemicals policy experts to the United States and provide technical assistance and training for advocates, government officials and industry leaders who are working to develop new chemicals policies in the United States.

To improve the economic viability of farmers by building a coalition of area farmers’ markets and expanding consumer awareness of and demand for local foods.

To replicate a recent study of sperm counts in agricultural areas, associated with higher body burdens fo herbicides and insecticides commonly used in Missouri agriculture.

To provide general support.

To achieve the virtual elimination of mercury use and emissions in New England by 2010, thus preventing future human exposures that result in damage to neurological functions.

To ensure that policies maximizing the role of clean renewable power and energy efficiency in New England’s electricity system are implemented.

To implement a multi-year strategy for eliminating and cleaning up persistent toxic chemicals in the State of Washington.

To strengthen federal regulation of agricultural biotechnology.