POSITION SUMMARY
The Center for an Agricultural Economy seeks a Farm and Food Business Resources program manager to join our Business Resources team at CAE providing comprehensive support to farms and food businesses at all stages of development. Our work includes business advising, assistance with business/farm development projects, support for producers using our incubator kitchens, and guidance on topics such as cash flow management, hiring, capital project planning, food safety, inventory management, strategic decision making, and succession planning.  Success in this role requires the ability to provide practical, constructive feedback and context-specific guidance to farms who are evaluating and navigating a range of opportunities and challenges specific to their business.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy, a willingness to learn through professional development opportunities, have strong listening skills, be skilled in building trust with clients in diverse circumstances, and the ability to adapt to the needs of the client. This position will be part of a statewide network of advisors through an existing partnership with the Vermont Farm and Forest Viability Program.

JOB DETAILS 
Position: Farm & Food Business Resources Manager    
Reports to: Executive Director 
Schedule: 40 hours/week. Hybrid work arrangements considered (2-4 days in the office preferred). Travel required: regular travel to farms, partner events and food production sites.
Compensation: $65,000 to $70,000, depending on relevant experience, 40 hours/week, full time, exempt
Benefits: Health insurance, Health savings account, Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance, Paid Time Off, SIMPLE IRA, phone stipend, professional development

See the full job posting with summary of responsiblities and how to apply on our website www.caevt.org/jobs
 

Painted Tulip Farm is a 2-acre farm located in the in Waterbury Center VT. We are looking to hire for a full or part time postion from now till end of November. We are half hour from Burlington, twenty minutes from Montpelier VT.

  Farm Tasks  include hand weeding, irrigation, transplanting, keeping the flower stand stocked and other general farm projects.  

Looking for an assistant sales personat the Burlington Farmers Market from July 11-  Mid Augst. Tasks include: Loading and unloading, booth set up and selling.  Must be friendly. A farmers market knowledgeable employee will be working with you.

 Our goal is to foster an inclusive workplace rooted in fair practices and equitable compensation.

 Farm ethics: We care deeply about social justice, land stewardship, food access, the community where we live and work and each other. We use organic farming practices. We love what we do and are looking for a hardworking, industrious, fun person to round out the team. 

Learn more on our website: https://paintedtulipvt.com/

We are retiring and selling our organic milling and bagging equipment.We would prefer to sell the equipment as a package: 

• 12" Meadows stone mill (5HP, single‑phase)

• 55‑gal Tumble Drum mixer

• Logical Machines S4 weigh‑fill system

• W‑300T heat sealer

• grain‑bag sewing machine

• 3‑bay stainless sink

• food‑grade pails w/ Gamma lids and lots of other misc. 

Clean, well‑maintained, organic‑ready.

Contact: [email protected]

We are calling on all radical roots and revolutionaries to help us celebrate growing food as a form of rebellion through art and music. Join our crew of gardeners, farmers, and educators as we march in the July 4th parade in Warren, VT! 

Art Gatherings
When: Tuesday, June 30th and Wednesday, July 1st, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Under the community tent at Living Tree Alliance Collective Farm
Details: We will be making floats, signs, and costumes. We’ll provide garden salad, condiments, art supplies, and an adventure playground for creativity. Please bring something to throw on the grill!

Parade Day
If you can’t make the art parties, you can still join us at the parade. We will send out a recording of our songs and chants so you can practice on your own.
Meeting Time: 9:00 AM in Warren. We are also happy to help coordinate carpools.

Stay with Us
Living Tree Alliance is a collectively run farm and regenerative agriculture center in Moretown, VT. If you are traveling from afar, please reach out for information regarding our Parade Preparation Farm Camp or overnight accommodations.

RSVP
Please RSVP to [email protected] or text Melanie at 802-503-9774 for more information.