Climate Change and AI Resources

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Flooding Safety Tips in 16 Languages

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Meteorological Study of the Flood

Montpelier Police Statement

Vermont 211 Disaster Resources

Vermont.gov Flood Safety Tips

Vermont Agriculture Recovery Task Force – Extreme Weather Impact & Recovery

Outreach to farmers during floods 

  • NOFA-VT Farm Sales + Distribution Matchmaking Tool
    • Connect with other farmers as folks navigate market disruptions due to the flood. If you have lost sales/distribution channels or equipment, make a note in the spreadsheet. Conversely, if you are able to take extra products at your farmstand/CSA/other sales outlet, can assist with distribution, or have equipment to share, please share that as well. People who have matching needs and resources to share are encouraged to connect directly.
  • Mental Health Resources from Farm First 
    • This unprecedented disaster has had an enormous impact on Vermont’s farmers and farmworkers, both personally and for their business. If you are experiencing a high level of stress, we encourage you to reach out to Farm First. Farm First is a free, confidential resource to help farmers and their families reduce stress through counseling and connection to other resources.
  • NOFA-VT’s Farmer Emergency Fund
    • The NOFA-VT Farmer Emergency Fund is available to assist Vermont certified organic and NOFA-VT member commercial farmers (join membership here) who are in financial need after having been adversely affected by natural and unnatural disasters. Farmers may request up to $5,000 in grants that do not need to be repaid. As the community continues to provide aid through this fund, we will disperse money directly to farmers. 
  • Vermont Community Foundation Farm Disaster Relief Grant Program
    • A new Vermont Community Foundation (VCF) grant program will provide up to $10,000 directly to farmers affected by the devastating flooding this summer. They have set aside up to $1 million from their VT Flood Response & Recovery Fund 2023 for these grants. Learn more about eligibility and apply on their website
  • Emergency Loans from the VT Farm Fund
    • The Center for Agricultural Economy offers emergency loans up to $10,000. This is a zero percent interest loan, payable over 24 months with a flexible payment schedule. Qualifying applicants must be Vermont farmers or food producers who have suffered a devastating loss due to an unexpected natural disaster that puts their farm or farming career in danger.

Link to more specific resources: https://agriculture.vermont.gov/flood