RESOURCES
Virginia FAIRS has an extensive database of resources as well as information from our partners. Whether you are looking for a white paper discussing strategies to retail your meat, or simply want to know what a grant application looks like, explore our library!
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Use our contact form to let us know!
Library
We have white papers, presentations, and how-to guides from FAIRS and our partners available digitally. Looking for a physical copy? You can request one through the contact form.
Business Center
Our virtual business center has online programs and educational courses to help you start out your business development journey on the right foot. Check out these programs for more information!
Useful Links
VAFAIRS has a variety of partners that have the information you need. Click below to find out more!
Technical Resources
Agritourism Resources
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Business Planning
Farm Credit’s Knowledge Center
Small Business Development Centers
Farm Production & Conservation Resources
United States Agriculture Marketing Service
United States Natural Resources and Conservation Services
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Farm Transition Resources
University of Wisconsin- Farm Succession & Estate Planning
Renewable Energy
Financial Resources
Loan and Grant
Natural Capital Investment Fund
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
Total Action for Progress- Financial Services
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Small Business Administration
Virginia Department of Small Business
Virginia- Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund
Informational Resources
Get Connected
Cooperative Development
USDA Rural Development – Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development
Starting Your Farm
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
University of Wisconsin- Beginning Farmer & Enterprise Development
Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Virginia State University Small Farm Outreach Program