Still caught in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene five years hence, Lisa Kaiman of Jersey Girls Dairy applied to the VFF for a second $10,000 Emergency Loan. This time the loan helped to complete the approved river embankment repairs to stem the continual loss of land from the initial storm.

Nicole applied for a VFF Emergency Loan when the farm's lease was unexectedly cancelled, essentially leaving the farm with no property to grown on. The loan enabled Seedfolks to locate water and drill a well, prerequisites for farming their new piece of leased land.

When a fire destroyed the neighbor's barn that Good Heart was using for storage and seed germination, Katie and Edge lost both their belongings and much needed space. A VFF Emergency Loan helped the couple recoup their material loss, as well as contributed to a new planned facility.

A powerful late May hail storm took out the majority of Andy's spring crops, as well as summer transplants ready to go in the ground. A VFF Emergency Loan aided the farm's recovery and positioned it for growth by providing funds to invest in equipment and a greenhouse.

Just before the peak sales season for Elmore Roots, Tropical Storm Irene washed out their entrance road, rendered their orchard inaccessable and mangled a greenhouse that protects vulnerable young fruit plants from freezing temperatures. Recovery from their $85,000 loss needed to begin immediately and an interest-free emergency loan from the Vermont Farm Fund helped that effort.

Joe's Brook actually suffered two major flooding events in 2011, the second of which was Tropical Storm Irene. With decreased income and extraordinary expenses, a VFF Emergency Loan enabled Eric and Mary to purchase supplies, seeds and propane so that they were in a position to start fresh in the spring.

After losing their leased processing facility to fire, Paul Lisai appealed to the VFF to help him rebuild a new creamery on his family's land. He is now selling his gently pasteurized, grass-fed milk to local retail outlets including the Capitol City Farmers’ Market in Montpelier.

Tropical Storm Irene nearly destroyed all that Lisa Kaiman had built at Jersey Girls Dairy over the previous twelve years. An Emergency Loan from the Vermont Farm Fund helped stabilize the farm and enabled Lisa to continue with plans to install a pasteurizing system.

The floods of Tropical Storm Irene dealt Arethusa a potentially devastating blow, covering all of their crops under silt and water. A VFF Emergency Loan helped the farm pay its bills while it regrouped for the 2012 growing season.

After Tropical Storm Irene decimated the remaining harvest at Hartshorn Farm, a zero percent VFF Emergency Loan enabled Dave to pay off his high rate seasonal operating loan. Dave was free to focus on the farm’s recovery instead of financial default.

When the Connecticut River overflowed its levies the morning after Tropical Storm Irene, a makeshift dam couldn't stop the flood waters from ruining all the crops at Harlow Farm. A fast Emergency Loan from the VFF helped get the farm through the winter.

Hit hard by Tropical Storm Irene, Jericho Settlers Farm sought an Emergency Loan to pay their operating expenses and provide a positive cash flow until the next growing season.

This small community farm was devastated by Irene. With 100% of their crops lost, the Tyrrells were emotionally and financially drained by the storm. Unable to qualify for a conventional loan, the VFF stepped in with a 0% interest, no hassle loan in time to buy cover crop seed and other supplies.

Kingsbury Market Garden, a two year old diversified farm with a special relationship with the Vermont Foodbank, lost a good portion of their soil and crops to the storm waters of Irene. A VFF Emergency Loan helped them rebuild their soil and regain growing capacity.