Berkshire Agricultural Ventures helps farmers implement climate-smart practices in its service area through technical assistance, financial support, outreach, and education. Supported projects include soil health improvements, no-till and cover cropping, season extension, energy efficiency, agroforestry planning and implementation, on-farm pollinator habitats, on-farm water management and irrigation efficiency, business planning and market analysis, and supplemental funding to enhance NRCS and other grant programs.
Eligibility
Farms in BAV's Berkshire-Taconic service area: Berkshire County, MA; Columbia and Dutchess Counties, NY; and Litchfield County, CT.
Details
Organization
Financial Instrument
Grant
Stackable with Other Programs
Stackable — Provides supplemental funding to enhance NRCS and other grant programs.
Terms
Grants and technical assistance for climate-smart practices. Award amounts are not published; intake is contact-driven with no fixed deadline. Includes supplemental funding designed to enhance NRCS and other grant programs.
Application Instructions
Fill out BAV's inquiry form to connect with the Climate Smart Agriculture program team.
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Updated September 2, 2026
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