A fact sheet from the Intervale Center about their highly regarded “Farmer Equipment Company” a.k.a. IFEC. Farmers who participate in the Intervale's Farms Program cooperatively own and manage equipment and infrastructure on site. This fact sheet explains the history, membership, management, and operations of this innovative model in a concise and accessible format.

An example of farmer application forms created by the Intervale Center Farms Program.

Docuement that outlines policies and procedures for using Intervale Farm Equipment Cooperative (IFEC) farm equipment and greenhouses. Includes IFEC responsibilities, safety procedures, maitenance, fuel, work requirements, and conflict resolution.

Policy document from the Intervale Center that outlines protocols to ensure the health and humane treatment of animals kept on Intervale property. Includes specifics on feed, storage, buildings, and liability.

Lease agreement template between the Intervale Center and a participating farm. The Intervale Center will lease farmland, storage space, equipment, greenhouses, water wells, water pumps and other farming tools to the farm.

Document from the Intervale Center that outlines the land use protocols that all farms in the Intervale must follow. Includes specifics on cover crops and rotation, compost application, weed/ insect/ disease management, irrigation, testing, reporting, and buildings/ improvements.

Self evaluation form from the Intervale Center, which asks farmers to report on financial goals, production goals, and organic certification.

Farm report survey from the Intervale Center that asks farmers to report on the 2013 season, including marketing, income, labor, land use, and growing practices.

The Intervale Center's yearly survey for farmer participants to report metrics including income, markets, goals, demographics, etc. used to track program outcomes over time.