University of Vermont Women’s Agricultural Network (WAgN)

Established in 1995, the University of Vermont Women’s Agricultural Network (WAgN) aims to increase the number of women owning and operating profitable farms and agriculture-related businesses, and their profile in leadership positions throughout agriculture.  To do so, WAgN provides education, technical assistance, and networking opportunities to women starting or enhancing farms and ag-related businesses.  It also coordinates The Vermont Farm Women's Fund (VFWF), which provides financial assistance not readily available elsewhere to help Vermont women farmers improve their businesses and/or become more involved in agricultural policy development.