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Contacts:
Kelly Loftus, Agency of Agriculture, (802) 828-3829
David Mace, Commerce & Community Development, (802) 828-5229
Monday, March 17, 2008
WAITSFIELD – Governor Jim Douglas on Monday announced nearly $209,000 in Historic Preservation Barn Grants that will be awarded to 23 farms to help preserve these iconic structures.
Standing before a barn at the historic Von Trapp Dairy Farm that will receive a new roof courtesy of a $10,000 grant, the Governor noted that the program benefited two of Vermont’s most important industries, agriculture and tourism.
“Martin and Kelly von Trapp and other owners of barns in rural Vermont should be praised for their commitment to repairing historic barns so they can continue as parts of our working landscape,” Governor Douglas said. “I am very pleased that the state can assist them in preserving these magnificent structures for future generations.”
The grant program, administered by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation, provides owners of agricultural buildings with matching funding of up to $10,000 for a variety of capital repairs. Eligible projects include repairs to roofs, foundations, walls, sills and overall stabilization.
In making decisions on funding, the Vermont Advisory Council on Historic Preservation prioritizes projects that ensure the continued use of significant agricultural buildings in critical need of repair.
“The competition for these grants is very strong, because there are so many more worthy projects than we have funding for,” Governor Douglas said.
Since its inception twenty years ago, the program has provided more than $1.3 million and leveraged many millions more to bring new life to roughly 200 historic agricultural buildings.
“Vermont has a rich agricultural heritage which is easily identified by the historic barns that decorate our rural landscape,” said Agriculture Secretary Roger Allbee. “Governor Douglas is dedicated to enhancing the agricultural industry in Vermont and through these grants and other programs, some of the state's most cherished barns will be refurbished to protect this symbol of Vermont’s rich farm tradition and its future.”
“Every year we lose barns to a variety of conditions, but we must do what we can to preserve this important piece of our history,” Douglas said. “Vermont’s rich agricultural heritage and working landscape not only draws visitors to Vermont but contributes to strengthening our agricultural and specialty food industries.”
For more information, visit the Division for Historic Preservation site at: http://www.historicvermont.org/financial/barn.html
| TOWN |
COUNTY |
PROJECT |
COST |
AWARD |
| Topsham | Orange | Calhoun Dairy Barn | $25,000 | $10,000 |
| Greensboro | Orleans | Greensboro Barn | $25,300 | $10,000 |
| Clarendon | Rutland | Hawkins Barn | $21,400 | $10,000 |
| Waterville | Lamoille | Locke Family Farm Horse Barn | $25,875 | $10,000 |
| Barton | Orleans | Racehorse Stable | $19,950 | $9,975 |
| Isle La Motte | Grand Isle | Harmon Noble Barn | $16,650 | $8,375 |
| Middlebury | Addison | Eddy Farm Corn Crib | $21,400 | $10,000 |
| Peacham | Caledonia | Elkins Tavern Barn | $28,190 | $10,000 |
| Shrewsbury | Rutland | Beaver Meadow Farm Barn | $18,691 | $9,000 |
| Coventry | Orleans | Reed Farm Dairy Barn | $20,000 | $10,000 |
| Leicester | Addison | Blue Ledge Farm Barn | $19,600 | $9,800 |
| Richmond | Chittenden | Betty's Barn | $23,700 | $10,000 |
| Grand Isle | Grand Isle | Ferry Watch Inn Barn | $22,880 | $10,000 |
| Albany | Orleans | Hillside Farm Dairy Barn | $25,500 | $10,000 |
| Hartford | Windsor | Stonecrest Farm Barn | $10,482 | $5,241 |
| Canaan | Essex | Baum Farm Carriage Barn | $20,000 | $10,000 |
| Waitsfield | Washingon | von Trapp Farm Dairy Barn | $24,000 | $10,000 |
| Irasburg | Orleans | Malshuk Barn | $17,650 | $5,000 |
| Chester | Windsor | Mosher Farm Barn | $55,491 | $10,000 |
| South Hero | Grand Isle | Alsop Barn | $15,150 | $7,575 |
| W. Windsor | Windsor | Schreibman/Clay Farm | $40,000 | $10,000 |
| Newfane | Windham | Mantel Farm Barns | $26,000 | $10,000 |
| Mount Holly | Rutland | LaBozza Barn (MHBPA) | $8,000 | $4,000 |
| | Total |
$530,909 |
$208,966 |
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