BAV Offerings
Berkshire Agricultural Ventures prides itself on our flexibility compared to traditional lending groups.
Our nimble services allow BAV to support and grow economic opportunities for for-profit and nonprofit entities. BAV meets entrepreneurs’ needs by offering comprehensive, one-on-one, technical and business assistance, flexible financing options including grants, low-interest loans, and other resources.
Our services are available to farmers and food makers in the Berkshire-Taconic region of: Berkshire County, MA; Columbia and Dutchess Counties, NY; and Litchfield County, CT. Visit Our Reach to see an interactive map of completed projects supported by BAV.
In addition to these core services BAV has developed targeted programs that address pressing issues in the agricultural sector. Read more on the program pages listed below.
If you would like to learn more about our programs and how BAV can help your business, submit an inquiry and a member of the team will follow up with you.
Core Services
Provides targeted, one-on-one assistance geared to take our clients’ business to the next level.
Provides local food businesses both targeted support & a flexible alternative to traditional loan offerings.
Grants are awarded to a wide range of projects, providing quick & essential relief to BAV’s clients.
Programs
Aims to alleviate bottlenecks in the local meat processing supply chain. Learn about program’s origins & critical importance to Berkshire-Taconic livestock farmers.
BAV understands the vast potential agricultural practices hold as a natural climate solution. We look to support climate mitigation strategies for farms as they adapt.
An economic development and food access initiative that provides a consistent, annual funding stream to match customer SNAP benefits at farmers markets.
Support BAV
Help us on our mission to build a thriving local food economy. Your support helps us keep our services affordable and interest rates at or near 0% for farmers and food entrepreneurs.