Calling all future innovators! Agrotek is a FREE, one-day, youth-led conference, exploring the latest in agriculture and technology.

Connect with passionate speakers, engage in hands-on activities, and discover how science and innovation are shaping the future of farming.

📅 Date: June 28th 2025

📍 Location: Killington Grand Hotel, Killington VT

💡 Who Can Join? Youth age 14-18/ grade 9-12 who are interested in agriculture, sustainability, and technology!  

🔨 What Are the Workshops About? Anything that combines ag and tech – it depends on the presenters! For example: welding, cell biology, waste management, weaving, healthy soils, precision agriculture, natural dyes, systems thinking, seedkeeping, sensors, herd health, genetics...

Don’t miss this chance to learn, network, and be inspired. Sign up now! Youth can apply to lead a workshop, or pre-register to attend the conference!

AgroTek is a program of the University of Vermont Extension 4-H.

QUESTIONS? Contact [email protected] or [email protected]

P.S. Just a heads up to avoid confusion: yes, there are two totally separate youth-led conferences this year. It’s a great educational model!  

The AgroTek Conference focuses on agriculture and technology, will take place at the end of June after school gets out, and is led by Vermont 4-H. Meanwhile, the FEAST Summit (see attached flyer) focuses on Food Education and Sustainable Thinking, will take place on Wednesday May 28th, and is led by the VT Farm to School and Early Childhood Network.  

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Our growing Produce department features a vast and always changing array of fresh produce, a large majority of which is locally-sourced or organically grown, and all of it is offered at a competitive price. We are seeking a Produce Buyer to join a team known for its excellent customer service skills and enthusiastic knowledge about fruits, veggies, and more.

What You'll Do:

• create and maintain well stocked inventory through strategic ordering
• negotiate fair prices with vendors to reach our sales goals
• build effective and mutually beneficial vendor relationships
• create vibrant merchandise displays
• track product movement
• take initiative to identify and resolve problems to support a positive and professional work environment
• receive and stock product with frequent lifting of 50 lbs

What We're Looking For:

Our ideal candidate:

• Has proven experience in purchasing, negotiating, and margin management.
• Is proficient in Excel and confident in analyzing data to drive decisions.
• Possesses knowledge of natural foods, retail grocery, and Co-ops (or a strong desire to learn!).
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment while staying organized and detail-oriented.
• Is passionate about customer service and providing an exceptional shopping experience.
• Product knowledge: Understanding ripeness, seasonality and shelf life.
• Visual and creative skills: Design and implement vibrant, eye-catching merchandise displays.

Why Work With Us?

At our Co-op, we offer:

• Competitive pay and a supportive, inclusive company culture.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including group health insurance, optional vision and dental coverage, 20% store discount, profit-sharing bonuses, 3+ weeks PTO, and more.
• Opportunities to learn something new every day in a growing, community-focused workplace.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role. If you're ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to a team that values community and quality, we'd love to hear from you!

Hourly rate $20.25-$25 depending on experience.

$1,000 hiring bonus available. $500 pays out after 90 days of employment. $500 pays out after 1 year of employment.

Learn more and apply today at middlebury.coop/careers