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Sustaining small farms to drive climate solutions Small farms are on the front lines of climate change Our mission is to empower these farms to sequester carbon improve soil health and improve water quality in a rapidly changing economy. We see a challenge and an opportunity. By increasing access to innovative agritech we can help small farms stay financially viable and mitigate climate change. The Institutes proposed pilot program is a most welcome and welltimed addition to our policy tool kit and provision of support services for Vermont dairy farms.