Farm Forest Viability Program News Today

When Ellen Bisett DeRiggi bought the White House Inn in Wilmington, she and her business partner planned an extensive renovation. But when they applied for a small business loan, it got held up. DeRiggi couldn’t afford to miss the summer season. She found help through VEDA, an economic development lender that assists growing Vermont businesses bridge financing gaps. (Paid Post)

The Northeast State Foresters Association recently released five new comprehensive reports on wood markets in the Northeast, detailing strategies for market retention and opportunities for growth. A summary of the reports findings was provided in a recent webinar hosted by the lead researchers. Additionally, two free mobile apps designed to help Vermont loggers and sawmills enhance their business operations were recently released: LoginVT for logging businesses and iSawVT for sawmill bus...