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Eligibility Day event for farmers, Aug 13, 12-5 PM at Arlington Common, VT. Info on USDA assistance programs. QR code for details.

Eligibility Day at the Arlington Common

Are you applying to assisance programs with the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) or other NRCS programs such as EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives…

Introducing the Bennington Veteran Incubator Farm event on January 18, 2025, training veterans in farming.

Introducing the Bennington Veterans Incubator Farm: January 18, 2025

Be Part of Something Groundbreaking: The Bennington Veterans Incubator Farm Launch!

This is a poster for an event on stormwater management by Bennington County Conservation District, scheduled for August 11th, including a QR code for registration.

Community Resilience Symposium: Stormwater

As many of you are undoubtedly aware, our community suffered a horrible loss this past week. June Cooper, daughter of Jonothan and Kate Cooper of…

Community Resilience Symposium: Wetland Restoration

For anyone unfortunate enough to miss the first Community Resilience Symposium this past Saturday at the Hildene Farm in Manchester, this is your next…

Event at Hildene Farm on Nov 11 about using VT Ripsower to improve soil health, biodiversity, and water management. Lunch included.

Community Resilience Symposium: Community Economics & Locally Controlled Watershed Management

Just one month ago, a passionate and dedicated group of citizens of Bennington County heard from top experts in environmental conservation…

Workshop on the VT Ripsower for water conservation and community building, October 5 at Larson Farm, Wells, VT. $30 fee.

Harnessing the Vermont Ripsower: Healing our Watershed Homes

- Flood Resilience: Equip your farm with the Ripsower to combat the challenges of flooding, ensuring your crops remain protected and thrive.

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Announcing the Results of the First Annual Community Resilience Forum

The image shows a resource packet for the 1st Annual Community Resilience Forum in Bennington County, dated September 23, 2023.

Community Resilience Forum Resource Packet

We're very excited to present the Community Resource Packet for the First Annual Community Resilience Forum! Check it out.

Coordinating for Cleaner Waters: Bennington County's Partnership in Southwest Vermont

The Bennington County Conservation District (BCCD), in collaboration with Rutland NRCD and Poultney Mettowee NRCD, is honored to announce its…

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The Vermont Ripsower

In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the Vermont Ripsower stands out as a beacon of innovation. This multifunctional implement is not just a…

Funding Alert: Agricultural Incentive Programs

Attention Bennington County farmers! The Bennington County Conservation District is excited to announce multiple funding opportunities available for…

Vermont's Organic Cost Share Certification offers up to 75% reimbursement for certification costs, deadline Nov. 1st.

Funding Alert: Organic Cost Share Certification Program

Vermont's Organic Reimbursement Program: Here's the Deal

Community Resilience Forum

Join Us at the Bennington County Community Resilience Forum!

The image promotes the "4th Annual From the State House to the Farm House" event for legislators to engage with the farming community, September 9-13.

Bennington County Statehouse to Farmhouse Event

The Bennington County Conservation District is reaching out to invite you to the local “Statehouse to Farmhouse” event scheduled for Sept. 13th from…

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BCCD to Help Coordinate Southwestern Vermont Agriculture Meetings

The Bennington County Conservation District is partnering with the Poultney Mettowee and Rutland NRCDs to coordinate Southwestern Vermont’s…

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Advanced No-Till Workshop

The Bennington and Poultney Mettowee Conservation districts and UVM Extension present an Advanced No-till Workshop.

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BCCD Receives Vermont Community Foundation Grant

Bennington County Conservation District recently received a $ 2,998.80 grant from the Vermont Community Foundation’s Spark Connecting Community grant…

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AOP Bridge Design Funded

With support from the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) and the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC), BCCD has…

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