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

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

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

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

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

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

Price: Free