Water is life - and the ability to source, collect and distribute water is essential to the well-being of our farms and homesteads. During the past few years in New England, we’ve been increasingly experiencing the challenges that come with irregular precipitation patterns like flooding and drought. These realities make clear the imperative to place water as a central aspect of our our land use designs.
Learning to design land use patterns with topography in mind helps to ensure conscious and careful soil and water management. While we are very intentional about the use of heavy machinery in our work, these tools are remarkable in their capacity to reshape the landforms we tend to improve access; mitigate existing resource concerns; direct, capture, or divert surface runoff; and build more resilient working landscapes.
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Hiring Immediately: Farm Connex Delivery Driver! Join our dynamic team of drivers! Farm Connex drivers are responsible for safely transporting and delivering local food, daily truck inspections, and communicating with dispatch. CAE Farm Connex operates 7 days a week and provides services to farms, value added food businesses, retail stores, public and private schools, institutions, distribution centers, and other food hubs, keeping the literal wheels turning for our local food system and economy! This part time position is an average of 25 hours a week, alternating Saturdays and early start times required. Drive non-CDL box trucks, we are willing to train the right person. Starting wage of $22/hour, applicants must meet minimum qualifications as a driver. Check out the full job posting and how to apply at www.caevt.org/jobs
July 14, 2026
July 13, 2026
We are seeking a farm sitter for 3-5 day stretches on our diversified farm in Grand Isle, VT with the first dates for hire late July.
Daily tasks include providing water/food for a tiny flock (two chickens and two ducks) and an outdoor cat. Crops will also need to be watered and berries harvested daily during the growing season. These could be completed within around 4 hours/day leaving you the rest of the time to enjoy the area (we are a 4-minute drive to the lakeshore for swimming and central to many Island points of interest). You are welcome to stay at our home or come by twice a day (AM/PM) if that is preferable.
Daily compensation DOE (e.g., open to hiring on for additional farm tasks, too).
I live in an 1870's schoolhouse in South Londonderry. I am in the downstairs but the whole upstairs is unoccupied. The kitchen and living room are downstairs and shared. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms and a spare bed in the hall, plus a full bathroom. I have a dog, 2 cats, 7 sheep and a flock of chickens and quail. A pretty peaceful existence. We are on a back road and there's plenty of land to explore.
I am an older woman, self reliant and work at a nearby farm. I envision either one or two renters or a small family. I would welcome help with fencing if that fit.
Call or text 802 375 4807 or email [email protected]
Thanks, Mimi
The Opportunity
Together, these districts serve approximately 2,000 students. This is an exciting opportunity for regional producers to sell to local schools on a practical scale and through a collaborative partnership.
Epping School District is seeking availability and pricing for the following products:
● Vegetables: Carrots, potatoes (waxy or floury), and onions
● Fruit: Apples and pears
● Protein: Chicken drumsticks, chicken thighs, chicken wings, and chicken breast
How to Respond
Responding is simple! You can view the full request on Epping School District's website. To respond, please fill out the questionnaire on page 6 and the product list on page 8. Producers may respond for one item, multiple items, or all items.
You can email the completed documents to [email protected] or mail/drop them off at 213 Main Street, Epping, NH 03042.
Deadline
The deadline for responding is Tuesday, July 28 at 11:00 am ET.
