GREAT BARRINGTON, MA
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)BERKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL VENTURES INC, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $665K, a strong 31% operating margin.
BERKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL VENTURES' MISSION IS TO SUPPORT LOCAL FARMS AND STRENGTHEN LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS. WE PROVIDE BUSINESS ASSISTANCE, FLEXIBLE LOANS, AND STRATEGIC RESOURCES TO FARMERS AND FOOD PRODUCERS IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MA; LITCHFIELD COUNTY, CT; AND COLUMBIA AND DUTCHESS COUNTIES, NY. IN 2024, WE PROVIDED OVER $420,000 IN LOANS AND SERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 CLIENTS WITH WELL OVER 2,000 HOURS OF BUSINESS ASSISTANCE. OUR WORK HAS AN IMPACT ON OUR LOCAL ECONOMY AND COMMUNITY BY HELPING FARMS GROW AND THRIVE, EXPANDING ACCESS TO LOCAL FOOD, AND KEEPING LAND IN AGRICULTURE.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: ORGANIZATION PROVIDES BUSINESS AND OPERATIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AREA FARMS AND FOOD BUSINESSES TO IMPROVE BUSINESS AND LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM RESILIENCY. SERVICES INCLUDE...
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: ORGANIZATION PROVIDES BUSINESS AND OPERATIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AREA FARMS AND FOOD BUSINESSES TO IMPROVE BUSINESS AND LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM RESILIENCY. SERVICES INCLUDE COHORT-BASED LEARNING AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, WORKSHOPS, BUSINESS PLANNING, GRANTWRITING, ONLINE RESOURCES, CLIMATE RISK ASSESSMENTS AND ADAPTATION RECOMMENDATIONS, FINANCIAL READINESS, AND OTHER ENGAGEMENTS.
MARKET MATCH - ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO 11 AREA FARMERS MARKETS TO PROVIDE MATCHING DOLLARS FOR ELIGIBLE FOOD PURCHASES MADE WITH SNAP AND OTHER FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMS. PROGRAM INCREASES...
MARKET MATCH - ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO 11 AREA FARMERS MARKETS TO PROVIDE MATCHING DOLLARS FOR ELIGIBLE FOOD PURCHASES MADE WITH SNAP AND OTHER FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMS. PROGRAM INCREASES CONSUMER PURCHASING POWER, SALES TO LOCAL FARMERS, AND VIABILITY OF LOCAL MARKETS.
LENDING: ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LOW-COST, FLEXIBLE LOANS TO FOOD PRODUCERS THROUGH REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS, ADDRESSING UNDERSERVED NEEDS FOR LOW-COST CAPITAL FOR NECESSARY CAPITAL INVESTMENTS. TYPICAL...
LENDING: ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LOW-COST, FLEXIBLE LOANS TO FOOD PRODUCERS THROUGH REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS, ADDRESSING UNDERSERVED NEEDS FOR LOW-COST CAPITAL FOR NECESSARY CAPITAL INVESTMENTS. TYPICAL LOAN PURPOSES INCLUDE BRIDGE LOANS FOR REIMBURSEMENT BASED GRANTS, WORKING CAPITAL, AND EQUIPMENT LOANS.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2025 | 2024 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $2,132,615 | $1,942,943 | +0.1% |
| Expenses | $1,467,493 | $1,643,640 | -0.1% |
| Net Income | $665,122 | $299,303 | +1.2% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| MARYANN TEBBEN | PRESIDENT | 10.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK RASMUSSEN | VICE PRESIDENT | 5.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN SCHAEFFER | TREASURER | 10.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DON PERDUE | CLERK | 5.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM GARDNER | DIRECTOR | 5.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID VALICENTI | DIRECTOR | 5.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA PAGE | DIRECTOR | 5.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL MORIARTY | DIRECTOR | 5.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA FREUND | DIRECTOR | 5.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIMI BEAVEN | DIRECTOR | 5.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEG BANTLE | DIRECTOR | 5.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN BERGMAN | DIRECTOR | 5.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA BUSANSKY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
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$99,250 | $0 | $99,250 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,132,615 | $1,467,493 | $3,168,944 | $665,122 |
| 2024 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2023 | $1,499,229 | $1,354,230 | $2,102,645 | $144,999 |
| 2022 | $1,691,955 | $1,153,507 | $1,736,009 | $538,448 |
| 2021 | $1,451,156 | $993,269 | $1,616,175 | $457,887 |
| 2020 | $282,799 | $433,504 | $654,933 | $-150,705 |
| 2019 | $528,324 | $410,473 | $889,141 | $117,851 |
| 2018 | $892,147 | $522,116 | $809,127 | $370,031 |
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