My husband has cancer and I am spread too thin between my animals and caring for him.   I really do not want to give up my animals.   I’d love to find someone who would like to lease  the barn and animals for at least the summer.   There are goats, horses, cows in milk, a milking machine,  tons of chickens.   If anyone is interested please reach out.   I’m located in Woodbury.

Selling a brand new, never-used 45-gallon vat pasteurizer. Also pictured are additional equipment available for sale. Contact for additional product details.

Food Connects is a rapidly growing food systems nonprofit based in Brattleboro, VT. We are expanding our team and currently hiring for 2 positions in our Food Hub. See more info and apply by clicking on the jobs linked below or check out our employment page HERE. Questions? Feel free to email HR: [email protected].

OPEN POSITIONS (apply via link)

• Food Hub Outside Sales Specialist 

• Food Hub Warehouse Coordinator.  

About Food Connects: 

Food Connects is a dynamic non-profit organization with strong roots in the community and a commitment to challenging the status quo while transforming the food system. We think organizational culture is just as important as the job you’ll be doing, so we are dedicated to living out our organization’s core values: 

• We challenge the status quo by taking risks, acting boldly, and learning from our mistakes to transform the food system.

• We commit to pursuing justice, fostering inclusivity, and practicing equity.

• We believe in the possibility of BOTH equitable access to nutritious food AND producer viability.

• We cultivate a culture of learning, care, creativity, transparency, honesty, and humility within our team and with our partners.

We know that collaboration and strong relationships are vital to building a vibrant and healthy community and that we can only fulfill our vision when we invite everyone to the table. We prioritize equity and inclusivity at every step, from our values to our culture and transparent pay structure. We focus on employee wellness with a $20/hr minimum hourly wage, significant PTO package, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan contribution, life insurance, short-term disability insurance and a 15% staff food discount. Hybrid remote work is available for administrative and sales positions. Our goal is to provide you with the tools to do your job and the trust to get your work done in a way that works for you.

Please read on to get to know more about Food Connects’ 3 pilot programs, and we hope to see your applications!  

The Food Hub delivers source-identified local and regional food from over 125 farms and value-added producers to over 280 wholesale customers in Vermont, Western New Hampshire, and Western Massachusetts. Currently, we have trucks on the road for pickups and deliveries 5 days per week. We have an online e-commerce platform for customer ordering and are implementing a new ERP system for administrative control of the sales flow. The Food Hub is experiencing rapid growth and will expand operations, infrastructure, and delivery schedule over the coming year.

The Farm to School (FTS) program supports school implementation of food, farm, and nutrition education, strengthening their school nutrition programs. Vermont Harvest of the Month is a program run by Food Connects and two other non-profit organizations in Vermont to promote seasonal eating, encourage nutritious diets, and support the local economy. We provide ready-to-go materials for the classroom, cafeteria, and community that promote the use of local, seasonal Vermont foods.

The Intervale Center seeks a dynamic, mission-driven Food Access Manager to join the Food Hub Team. The Food Access Manager implements year-round free food distributions, works on program development with the Food Hub Manager, and participates in local and statewide conversations around food security. The Food Access Manager is responsible for coordinating gleaning efforts, managing the Fair Share CSA, and organizing winter pop-up distributions. An ideal candidate has a minimum of two years’ experience in program or project management, strong experience working in farming or food systems, and excellent communication skills.

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. The complete job description with application instructions can be found at https://www.intervale.org/join-our-team.

Experience life on a diversified organic farm in central Vermont with part time work in exchange for housing (your own cabin) and board (meals in the farm kitchen, often shared and featuring mostly farm raised and bakery produced food and ingredients).

Monthly-long or up to the full season stays considered. Expect to learn about food and farming, help out where needed with poultry, fruit and veggies, farm and campground maintenance, and assist hosting campers on occasion while still having time for your own explorations.  A small stipend is included.

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for someone to join our livestock crew. Basic responsibilities include daily livestock chores, egg washing, and helping with farm building and cleanup projects. In the summer it will also include fencing, moving animals, and broiler chicken processing,

We are open to being flexible with hours. Some weekend hours are required. 22-30 hrs/week, with the possibility of more in the summer.

This job also has the potential to transition into a management position, with the right candidate taking over day to day management of our layer flock.


The ideal candidate should:
Have some previous farming experience
Be able to work efficiently
Be comfortable interacting with a variety of farm animals
Be able to work both solo and in groups
Be willing to learn, but also be confident to take initiative with tasks
Be able to problem solve on your own
Be able to work long hours on your feet, lift 50 lbs
Have some familiarity with tools
We are willing to train the right candidate regardless of experience.


Pay starts at $16/hr.

The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE), based in Hardwick, VT, seeks a Delivery Driver for our CAE Farm Connex program. We are hiring for both a part-time and full-time year-round position that is crucial to our day-to-day operations of CAE’s dynamic and expansive distribution program. CAE Farm Connex provides cold-chain freight service for farmers and food producers who may be “too small” or “too rural” to access other distribution channels. CAE Farm Connex headquarters is physically based in Hardwick, where its operation spans 6 days per week, and up to 20 hours each day. As a CAE Farm Connex driver, you will be part of a team operating our fleet of 5 delivery vehicles in service to our 21+ weekly routes, aggregating and delivering local products in 13 of 14 counties within the state of Vermont and in some adjoining areas of western New Hampshire. CAE Farm Connex provides services to farms, 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!

JOB DETAILS
Position: Farm Connex Delivery Driver
Reports to: Food Hub Operations Manager
Schedule:
Fulltime: 3-4 days a week, 32-40 hours per week
Parttime: 1-2 days a week, 8-20 hours per week
Compensation: Hourly rate starting at $20.50+ ; Non Exempt/regular position
Benefits:
Fulltime: Health Insurance and Health Savings Account, SIMPLE IRA, Employee assistance program, Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance, quarterly phone stipend, paid time off, professional development compensation
Parttime: SIMPLE IRA, Employee assistance program, quarterly phone stipend, paid time off, professional development compensation

Minimum Qualifications: As dictated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), as required to fulfill duties specific to this role, the minimum requirements include: being age 21+ at the time of application, possessing a valid driver’s license, a clean motor vehicle record, the critical faculties required to safely operate a commercial vehicle, and ability to pass a CDL medical exam. Be able to interpret signage, converse, take instructions, and record information in written and/or spoken English.

To apply: Please review our full job posting on our website for instructions on how to apply. Let us know if you have any questions!