Berkshire Agricultural Ventures

Berkshire Agricultural Ventures is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the development and viability of local farms and food businesses. Our mission is to build a thriving, resilient, and equitable local food economy across the Berkshire-Taconic region. Berkshire Agricultural Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Our Values: BAV is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. These values are intertwined with our mission, and we know that there is more work to be done to make the local food system just and equitable for all. BAV is committed to shifting our own practices through listening, learning, and organizing with our community. Read our full statement.

Berkshire Agricultural Ventures was founded as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2017 by individuals who saw the beautiful natural landscape and rolling farmlands of the Berkshires as a treasure meant to be preserved for generations. BAV’s founding members believed that by establishing access to flexible financial and technical resources (a service that did not exist before in this region), farmers and local food businesses alike would have the opportunity to grow and in turn build a thriving economy centered around local food production.

BAV’s mission aligns with the New England Food Vision, which states that by the year 2060 New England has the potential to produce 50% of the food its communities consume, creating a future where our regional food system supports healthy food for all, sustainable farming, and flourishing communities. To achieve this, BAV supports the initiatives laid out in a recent report by New England Feeding New England, which aims for 30% of food consumed to be produced locally by 2030. Berkshire Agricultural Ventures’ work is driven by this aspiration. Learn more about Our Initiatives and the successes of the clients we serve.