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

2023 Farm to Film Fest

Join us for a day of food, films, live music, workshops, thoughtful discussion, dancing and more. 

It matters how farmers farm and eaters eat. Our current food system is not supporting people or the planet – but there is tremendous hope for change. By developing a deeper understanding of regenerative agriculture and the indigenous practices it is rooted in, we can all do our part to support transformational change. 

Hiring multiple positions - Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing

Contact Name
Sarah Wilson
Details

Our partners are Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing are hiring! Seeing how integrated their organization is with ours, we would like to share these openings on their behalf.

More information on the role and the application can be found through this link: https://forms.gle/fVXZEkABg3q7bTFH8.

Starting wage: $18/hour, based on experience 
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm 
Full-time and Part-time positions are available 
Benefits: Health insurance (FT only), paid holidays, vacation/sick time accrual, and a monthly meat benefit, PPE allowance. 

SANITATION WORKER 

The Sanitation Worker oversees the cleaning, sanitizing, and health-safety of the entire facility.  

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

  • - Follows established cleaning procedures to ensure food safety regulation compliance 
  • - Performs sanitation duties in the processing facility, including the slaughter and processing equipment, any safety items, and the walls ceilings, and floors of the facility 
    - Ensures the facility complies with USDA FSIS & HACCP requirements 
    - Other duties as assigned 

Applicant Qualifications:

  • - Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in wet, and hot or cold areas, with slippery floors 
    - Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a group  
    - Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions accurately 
    - Positive attitude and willingness to learn 

MEAT CUTTER / BUTCHER 

The Meat Cutter/Butcher assists with carcass processing and meat packaging. 

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

  • - Butchering animal carcasses using knives, hand saws and blades, and other meat cutting equipment  
    - Daily inspection of carcasses 
    - Confirming requirements federal Bacterial and antimicrobial completion of processed meat  
    - Packaging of meat products 
    - Other duties as assigned 

Applicant Qualifications:

  • - Must be able to lift 50-100 lbs and work in a refrigerated environment 
    - Ability to safely handle and use sharp knives, hand saws, saw blades, and meat process equipment 
    - Willingness to follow food safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment 
    - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow directions as a team member 

 

LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER ASSISTANT 

The Slaughter Assistant performs all tasks related to the humane handling and processing of cows, sheep and pigs.   

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • - Assist with unloading and labeling of all trailered animals 
    - Maintain the health and safety of the animals while penned 
    - Assist in the humane slaughter of all animals 
    - Processing carcasses and hides 
    - Packaging meat products 
    - Cleaning the slaughter and processing equipment, safety items, the facility 
    - Other duties on assigned 

Applicant Qualifications:

  • - Must be able to lift 50-100 lbs and work in a hot, humid environment with strong odors 
    - Ability to take direction and work as a team member 
    - Ability to follow food safety practices 
    - Positive attitude and willingness to learn