Castanea Foundation, Inc.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Castanea Foundation, Inc. is to conserve and protect agriculturally productive and environmentally significant lands and water resources throughout Vermont and select areas of New York.
The Foundation particularly emphasizes conservation projects that promote economically viable and environmentally sound farm enterprises. The Foundation's underlying belief is that the health of the region's agriculture is essential to the future health of rural communities in Vermont and New York.
The Foundation undertakes projects directly in support of its mission, and works collaboratively with landowners and state and local partners to achieve its goals. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant proposals.
Geographic Focus
The Foundation operates throughout the State of Vermont, with a
priority given to projects in the watershed of Lake Champlain and
Southwestern, Vermont and Hoosick River and Batten Kill watersheds of
Washington and northern Rensselaer Counties, New York.
Goals
- Increase the amount of conserved land in the region
- Increase the number of economically viable and environmentally sustainable farms
- Strengthen the local and regional food economy via direct connections between the producer and the consumer
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