Bedded Pack Workshop with Dr. Marcia Endres at Deer Flats Farm, West Pawlet

Join us for a workshop led by bedded pack expert Dr. Marcia Endres, professor of Animal Sciences at the University of Minnesota. This in-person event will be held at Deer Flats Farm in West Pawlet, VT, with farm owners Mandy and Richard Hulett giving a tour of their bedded pack barns.

Bob Thompson of NRCS will share information about bedded pack management in Vermont, as well as financial support programs available. Attendance of this workshop fulfills NRCS's bedded pack training requirement to apply for funding for bedded pack barns.

Scott Farm Harvest Dinner

Are you ready for the best meal you'll have all year? Our friends at A Vermont Table have put together an exclusive one night only 5 course farm-to-table dinner designed to pair perfectly with our Scott Farm hard cider collection. We'll enjoy the splendor of Scott Farm as we eat and build community together while supporting the local food systems that tie us to our very special Vermont home.

Community Farm Days (4/4)

A celebration of community and Vermont agriculture featuring: Maple Wind Farm

Presentations on:

Farms Lead Healing our Watershed Homes

Building Community Care through Yoga

Ripsower and Land Care Cooperative

Pasture Walks - Demos - Farm Grill Lunch available 11-1 - BIPOC Affinity Space - Art experiences - Community Roundtable Discussion

 

In partnership with Interlace Commons, Land Care Learning, and New Perennials.
Made possible b tundins trom USDA and Senator Sanders

Community Farm Days (3/4)

A celebration of community and Vermont agriculture featuring: Green Mountain Girls Farm

 

Regenerative Farm Tours

Open Farmstand, Recipe Sharing & Tastings

Climate Farmer Art Exhibit

Cider Pressing, Sensory Walk,

Kimchi Making

Fall Orchard Care

Fifth Quarter Exploration

BIPOC Affinity Space

Vermont Ripsower Demo

 

In partnership with Interlace Commons, Land Care Learning, and New Perennials.
Made possible by funding from USDA and Senator Sanders

Community Farm Days (2/4)

A celebration of community and Vermont agriculture featuring: Larson Farm

 

12:00-1:00 Abe Collins speaks on soil health and the environment

1:00-2:00 Lunch and Discussion: How do we foster neighborliness and connection within our watershed and foodshed in our diverse community?

2:00 -2:30 VT Ripsower Demonstration

2:30 - 3:00 Tour of the farm and creamery

3:00-3:30 Bring cows in from pasture for afternoon milking

3:30 - 3:45 Observe cows being milked

3:45-4.00 Closing comments, guest response

 

Community Farm Days (1/4)

A celebration of community and Vermont agriculture featuring: 
Does' Leap Farm

10:00 Pasture Walk + Border Collie Demonstration

11:00 Beekeeping Workshop w/James Key

11:30 Farms Lead Healing our Watershed Homes w/Abe Collins

12:30 Free Cheese Tasting and Music w/ Rusty Bucket. Bring a picnic or preorder sausage sandwiches!

1:00 Ripsower Demonstration

 

In partnership with Interlace Commons,, Land Care Learning, and New Perennials.
Made possible by funding from USDA and Senator Sanders

AUCTION: Heavy Equipment, Trucks & Tools of the Trades (1526)

Contact Name
Cathy Morneault (Advertising) - Thomas Hirchak Company
Phone Number
8006347653
Details

Online Auction Closes: Tuesday, October 24 @ 10AM
Preview: Wednesday, October 18 from 11AM-1PM - By Appointment - Email [email protected] 
Item Removal: Friday, October 27 from 9AM-4PM - By Appointment - See Link on Final Invoice
Location: 131 Dorset Lane, Williston, VT 05495 

Over 500± Lots of Heavy Equipment, Automotive, Tools, Garden Equipment, Plumbing, and Sporting Goods Items. Highlights include: John Deere Crawler Bulldozer, New Holland Lx 885 Turbo Skidsteer, 2023 AGT Industrial Mini Excavator, Bobcat Skidsteer, 30'x16' Paint Booth, 2014 15' Deck Sure-Trac Tandem Axel Beaver Tail Trailer, Kubota 900 UTV, 2008 Ford F550 Super Duty V8 Powerstroke Diesel, 2003 GMC C5500 Duramax Diesel Boomtruck, and SO MUCH MORE!

Direct Link to Auction: https://www.thcauction.com/auction/1526-heavy-equip/

Thomas Hirchak Company
Visit THCAuction.com for auction terms and link for online bidding.


The information contained herein is taken from sources deemed to be correct. The auctioneer makes no claim or warranties as to its accuracy. This is not an offering or solicitation in any state where prohibited by law. Announcements date of sale take precedence over previous information. State Auctioneer License Numbers: VT: 057-0002420, 057-0000426, 057-0002287; NH: 3058 &6153; MA 3363; ME: AUC1656; PA: AU006273

Vermont Chicory Fest

Show us your chicory pizzaz! Come down to the Old North End for our third annual Chicory Festival at the ONE Market from 4pm – 6pm as a part of Vermont Chicory Week. Face painting, games, music, taste testings, kid’s coloring session, photo booth/face-in-the-hole (tag us!), and more! You can also pick up our limited edition VTCW tote bag, designed by Tender Warrior Co and locally printed by Pepo Press!

Meat & Seafood Staff

Contact Name
Harley
Phone Number
(802)388-7276
Details

We are seeking full time staff to give amazing service to our customers while supporting our Fresh Meat and Seafood Department. Preparing raw meat, grinding meat and packaging and stocking will support this growing department.

Do you enjoy making someone's day? Do you enjoy work that is like a workout at the gym? Want to learn more about natural, organic and local foods? Perhaps this fabulous opportunity is just right for you. We are seeking staff, interested in learning something new every day to support the needs of our growing Co-op.

Our ideal candidate

  • is passionate about providing excellent customer service
  • enjoys fast paced physical work environment
  • has recent retail and/or food work experience
  • has ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently
  • is knowledgeable of natural foods with a desire to learn more
  • is able to work with and safely handle fresh meat

 

Pay starts at $16.50/hour. Benefits package includes 20% staff discount, 3+ weeks paid time off, group health insurance, optional dental and vision, profit sharing bonus, life insurance, 401k retirement plan, and more. This is a full-time position, hiring for Tuesday-Saturday.

Learn more & apply at middlebury.coop/careers