The Intervale Center’s
Food Enterprise Center
The Intervale Center as a Resource
Consulting Overview
The Intervale Center supports organizations around the world that are looking to replicate or learn from our programs. We have been a leader in the development of community food systems since 1988. Our impact on these food systems has been significant, from our work of land restoration to our support of organic farming. We established Vermont's first CSA; Vermont's first large-scale composting center; and Vermont's first bareroot tree nursery. We also help farmers develop stronger businesses and sell through innovative, collaborative marketing and distribution systems.
"The land we purchased is located in an area of high development pressure. We wanted to protect these 193 acres as the agricultural working land it had been for hundreds of years. Intervale Center staff is sharing their experience with us in every phase of development to help us create a farm incubator program for the benefit of all North Carolina citizens. We couldn't do it without them." -Louie and Jackie Hugh, Raft Swamp Farms, Raeford, North Carolina
We've watched interest grow in our work from communities in the U.S. and around the world. We've responded by supporting others who want to lear nabout and replicate this work to benefit community food systems everywhere. We offer our expertise to help individuals, organizations, and communities interested in our work by providing the following services:
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Intervale Center Tours
One-hour guided tours take guests through our historic farmstead, to our greenhouse complex and farmer barn, with stops at Intervale Compost and Intervale Community Farm. Along the way, we share the history and evolution of Intervale Center work, with special emphasis on current programs. Tours typically take 1 hour and are best for groups of 5-7 people. More details available on request. $90/hr. Contact Joyce Cellars (joyce@intervale.org)
Program-Specific Consultation
We offer one-on-one support for the development of your food system work. If you would like to discuss a particular program, our staff is available to spend 15-20 minutes sharing our work and answer your questions. Extended consultation can be arranged with program staff for $90/hr. Contact Mark Cannella (Success on Farms) at mark@intervale.org; Sona Desai (Intervale Food Hub) at sona@intervale.org; Julie Rubaud (Farms Program and New Farms for New Americans) at julie@intervale.org; or Mike Ingalls (Intervale Conservation Nursery) at mike@intervale.org.
Extended Sessions at the Intervale Center
For more extensive information, Intervale Center staff will spend a day with your organization. An 8-hour day includes an in-depth discussion with our Executive Director, presentations by program staff, an extended tour, and meetings with farmers. We also include up to 4 hours of follow-up consultation. Pricing is dependent on the number of Intervale Center staff participating in your session. Prices start at $1,500/day. Contact Executive Director Travis Marcotte at travis@intervale.org.
Speaking Engagements and Support at your Site
We have presented our work in the U.S., Canada, and Japan. These visits are customized by client, and we will work with you to put together a program that fits your needs. We encourage you to partner with other organizations in your region; this is an excellent way to generate community interest in your work and bring stakeholders together. Pricing available upon request. Contact Executive Director Travis Marcotte at travis@intervale.org.