Feeding for the Future: Implementing Grain Feeders on Organic Dairy Farms

Join UVM Extension at Rockbottom Dairy Farm for a hands-on discussion and field demonstration exploring the integration of grain feeders into an organic dairy system. This on-farm event will highlight the decision-making process, design considerations, and management strategies that come with introducing grain feeders on pasture-based organic dairies.

Participants will hear directly from the Rockbottom team about their goals, challenges, and lessons learned through the implementation process. Topics will include:

Harvest Fest Open House

After several years on hiatus, Harvest Fest — VFFC’s signature community celebration — is back! Join us at Farmers Hall for an evening of good food, connection, and shared purpose as we gather to celebrate the people and partners who have helped transform our industrial past into a vibrant, food-centered future.

From stories of the past to visions for the future — the evening will include site history from local historians, updates on VFFC's renovation journey, and remarks from local community leaders on VFFC’s role in Rutland's future.

544 sq foot Commercial Foodprep space with potential wholesale to Cafe on permises

Contact Name
natalie blake
Phone Number
4013395444
Details

Fire Arts Vermont, located on the busy tourist Route 30 just outside Brattleboro downtown, now known for the Fire Arts Gallery, and Fire Arts Cafe, recently undergoing a name change to the West River Cafe, announces the vacancy of a 544 sq foot space with 120 shared space with three bay sink, to be leased as a possibly food prep space to sell wholesale on location to the West River Cafe. 

 

Fantastic potential to be a part of a vibrant community loved space. 

 

 

Intervale Center is hiring - Administrative and Communications Assistant

Contact Name
Chelsea Somerville
Phone Number
802-660-0440
Details

Administrative and Communications Assistant

The Intervale Center seeks a dynamic, mission-driven Administrative and Communications Assistant to join our team.

The Administrative and Communications Assistant supports the Center’s staff to create a welcoming and highly productive organization and executes communication strategies to share the full story and impact of the Intervale Center programs, place, and enterprises. They implement website updates, share social media posts, send email newsletters, collect photos, and develop materials. They greet visitors, manage office equipment and supplies, coordinate staff scheduling and meetings, organize tours, support volunteerism, and accomplish other important administrative tasks as needed.

Status: Full-time (40 hours per week); Hourly; Non-exempt; Permanent; Year-round

Compensation Range: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Short- & Long-term Disability, Life Insurance; 401k with 3% match; generous time-off benefits, cell phone stipend, and discounts with business partners

Application Process and Timeline:

Position start date: January 12, 2026

Deadline to apply: November 12, 2025

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to [email protected].

Intervale Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity of experience, background, and perspective to enrich our work.  Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

See the full job description here