Farm First is a free, Vermont-based program providing farmers and their families with support, resources and information to reduce stress. We can help connect you to resources, including technical, legal or financial assistance, as well as to a counselor or trained peer. You don't have to be alone with your challenges. We're good listeners and can help you address the challenges you face. We're here to help.
The Farm First Peer Network is a group of farmers who have been trained in listening skills and accessing resources, and are available to talk-through anything a farmer might be going through.
Peer Support
We're starting a network of farmers throughout Vermont who want to support each other in different ways.
Get Our Help
We welcome your call or email. One of our resource specialists will get back to you and arrange an initial meeting.
Self Assessments
Try our screening tools for alcohol, anxiety, and depression to help you learn more about yourself.
Helping Other States
Farm First also provides assistance to other states.
Farm First News
All Vermont Farmworkers: applications for a one-time $600 pandemic relief payment open
(Haga clic en "Read More" para la opción de idioma español.) Frontline farm workers and meatpacking workers who incurred expenses preparing for, preventing exposure to, and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply online for a one-time $600 relief payment through a USDA program administered by PASA Sustainable Agriculture. Farm First is partnering with PASA to help eligible applicants in Vermont. To learn more and apply for this relief payment in English, Spanish and other language options, click "Read More."
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