Vermont Grown, Producer Owned

Rooted in the spirit of the plant and the rich culture that has kept it, we recognize deeply the power that can be derived from sharing and collaboration over competition. Just like our diverse, sustainable farms and grows, we hope to foster an ethic of mutualism with our fellow craft producers in Vermont.

Too many small producers are trying to do everything alone — sales, compliance, logistics, administration, outreach, and growth — while operating on thin margins in a difficult economic environment.

We believe there is a better way.

Our member-owned cooperative allows producers to work together, share costs, and build the kind of infrastructure that small businesses often cannot create on their own.

As a producer-owned business, it is designed to serve its members directly by supporting:

Shared operations
Market access
Administrative systems
Long-term business stability

Our goal is simple: keep more small producers active, connected, and resilient. We are already well on our way to bringing this new opportunity to the farmers and producers of Vermont. Now we just need your support to bring this vision to life.

Your donation will help fund essential startup needs such as legal and accounting support, licensing and compliance costs, insurance, financial systems, and the basic infrastructure required to begin operations. Every dollar helps us move closer to launching a cooperative that is practical, member-owned, and built for long-term impact.

This campaign is about more than starting a business. It is about creating a shared support structure that gives small Vermont producers a better chance to remain viable, work together, and build a stronger future. It is about preserving local craftsmanship and facilitating a human-centered economy in our great state.

Thank you for believing in this vision and helping us build something better, together.

*Vermont Producers Joint, Inc. is a for-profit Vermont business corporation. It is not a nonprofit organization, charitable entity, or tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to this campaign are irrevocable gifts to a for-profit entity. Contributors will receive no equity interest, ownership stake, membership, product, discount, or any other benefit in return for their contribution. Contributions are not tax-deductible as charitable donations. By contributing, you acknowledge that you are making a voluntary gift to support the startup operations of a for-profit Vermont producer collective and that you have no expectation of receiving anything of value in return.

Vermont Producers Joint

Your donation helps launch a Vermont producer-owned cooperative designed to expand opportunity, build shared infrastructure, and support the long-term success of small local producers.

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