Dear Veg and Berry ListServ, Reminder: Applications are open once again for the Vermont Family Farmer of the Month award. Each month, this fund makes a financial award of $10,000-12,000 to a Vermont farmer for a project that will improve the viability of the farm. Awards recognize farmers whose businesses are contributing to a resilient Vermont agricultural landscape and demonstrate environmental stewardship and innovation. *Applications are due September 27th* for November, December, January and February awards. Learn more and apply at vermontfamilyfarmeraward.org <https://www.vermontfamilyfarmeraward.org/apply>. The Vermont Family Farmer of the Month is a fund administered by NOFA-VT in partnership with VHCB Farm & Forest Viability Program, Shelburne Farms, and the Vermont Grass Farmers Association. -- Kayla Strom (she/her) Farm to School Coordinator NOFA-VT <https://nofavt.org/> | VT FEED <https://vtfeed.org/> PO Box 697, Richmond, VT 05477 802.434.7176 (office)