Join industry experts for a conference devoted to no-till production and cover crops.
The agenda is being finalized and here are a few of the confirmed speakers:
John Wallace, Associate Professor of Weed Science from Penn State
Odette Menard, Regional Advisor, Soil Conservation, Canada
Rafiq Islam, Research Scientist at The Ohio State University
Join fellow certified producers for a delicious lunch and discussion about organic in Vermont. New standards, including maple, will be open for conversation, with presentations from local experts. Have your voice heard and share some organic camaraderie!
The NOFA-VT Winter Conference provides a valuable opportunity for farmers, homesteaders, gardeners, earth tenders, land stewards, educators, students, policy-makers, and other food system activists to participate in our vibrant community event by sharing ideas, resources, and skills.
This year's theme is Growing Together!
Check out the event page for all of the latest information and registration (launching in January), including the keynotes, workshops, children's conference, exhibitors, special activities, and more.
Join UVM Extension and the Northern Grain Growers Collaborative for a day of learning.
The agenda is being finalized and here are a few of the confirmed speakers:
Erik Andrus, Boundbrook Farm in Vergennes, VT
Mark Bernard, Barnyard Organics in PEI Canada
Matthew Dewavrin, Moulin des Cedres in Quebec
Thor Oechsner, Oechsner Farms in Newfield, NY
Laura Vallie, Washington State University Bread Lab
8:000 Registration, Refreshments, Visit Trade Show
10:00 President’s Remarks. Justin Rich, Burnt Rock Farm, Huntington
10:20 Farmers in their Fields 2024. Vern Grubinger, UVM Extension
10:40 Flooded in July: What We Did, What We Learned. Eric Skovsted, Joe’s Brook Farm, Barnet
11:00 Infrastructure Decisions for a New Market Garden. Hannah Doyle, Boneyard Farm, Cambridge
11:20 From Interns and Apprentices to H2A. Suzanne Long & Tim Sanford, Luna Bleu Farm, S. Royalton
Join us as we bring together flower growers across the North for an exciting 2-day conference for learning and sharing fresh ideas, strategies, tips, and resources for growing in colder climates. The Flowering In The North (FITN) conference will be geared for all flower growers, so whether you’re an experienced farmer or just starting out; whether you’re a sole operator of a small farm or if you’re part of a large-scale operation, you will take away valuable information to help you grow. This is a great opportunity to network as well as explore the vibrant city of Portland, Maine.
December 19, 2024
Need some cheap extra refrigerated space? Come salvage my fully functional, insulated, walk in cooler complete with coolbot and air conditioner. The deal is you get it all for free but you have to take it apart and remove it--some handyness required. You can likely salvage the walls and door but it is not a kit-build so you'd need to be somewhat skilled. I'm moving away from refrigerated product and want the space but don't have the time. You could also take it apart without an intention to keep the walls/door and just keep the air conditioner and coolbot but you'd have to remove the stuff. Pictures available upon request.
Farmers are used to solving problems, and Vermonters are good at stepping up to help in hard times. But as climate emergencies continue, farms need reliable and sustainable state-based support to remain resilient. This session, our legislators can take an important step toward agricultural resilience by creating a climate impact recovery fund for farms. Land-based work like farming will be deeply impacted by a changing climate, and those impacts will have a ripple effect on food security for all Vermonters.
Are you looking for an exciting and meaningful opportunity utilizing your passion for farming and education to help your community? Come join a dynamic team dedicated to reducing food waste and expanding equitable and reliable access to fresh foods! Willing Hands, an Upper Valley non-profit, is looking for a Farm Manager to lead our garden program.
Job Summary: Willing Hands’ Farm Manager is responsible for directing all tasks related to growing produce in Willing Hands’ gardens and orchards along with engaging volunteers and the community in the organization's mission and organic farming. This position will be expected to create and execute a farm management plan that produces roughly 50,000 pounds of food each year. The Farm Manager is a core key ambassador for the organization and is expected to engage and teach volunteers, groups, Willing Hands staff, and the public about Willing Hands mission and organic agriculture. This position will engage, coordinate, and lead volunteer groups who provide the bulk of our labor force, support communication with garden partners, and manage crop and volunteer data to show the impact of this work. This position will supervise up to three seasonal employees or interns and work closely with both the Director of Programs and the Operations Manager to ensure that Willing Hands' goals and objectives are met. The Farm Manager is a year round, non-exempt position with seasonally variable hours: April-October - 40-45 hours per week and November-March 20-30hrs/week, for a total of 1664-1850 hours a year.
Key Accountabilities:
Learn more and apply here!
