Do you believe that agriculture can help heal the planet while supporting farmers and eaters? Do you feel that we need to move towards a more just and sustainable food system and that we have all the tools we need to make that happen?
We are currently soliciting self-nominations or suggestions of excellent candidates for NOFA-VT’s Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors is the governing body of NOFA-VT. Our board meets throughout the year to oversee and discuss the activities and strategic direction of NOFA-VT.
We have a majority farmer/farmworker/food systems worker-led board, and that remains important to us in our board composition.
To make a nomination, email NOFA-VT’s Executive Director Grace Oedel at [email protected].
What is a Board of Directors?
The Board of Directors is the governing body of NOFA-VT. Our board oversees and discusses the activities and strategic direction of NOFA-VT to ensure that our organization stays laser-focused on its mission. The Board meets 4 times/year with optional committee work in between full-board meetings. Board members serve 3-year terms.
Why Serve on NOFA-VT’s Board?
- Influence the direction of Vermont’s organic farming movement!
- Ensure NOFA-VT is delivering on its mission: promoting organic practices to build an economically viable, ecologically sound, and socially just Vermont agricultural system that benefits all living things
- Connect with other people working on issues you care about
Note: We provide a small stipend of $575/year as well as child care and travel reimbursement to board members in an effort to make board service more accessible.
Who Is NOFA-VT Looking For?
We are seeking a diversity of experiences and perspectives across the agricultural system.
We have a majority farmer/farmworker/food systems worker-led board, and that remains important to us in our board composition.
We’re eager to hear from anyone who is interested in serving, and we’re especially interested to hear from people who:
- work on farms but don’t own farms
- have interacted with local food access programs in a variety of ways
- have personal or professional land access experience
We Want to Hear From You!
To learn more about the experience of serving on the board or formally express your interest in a board seat, please email Grace Oedel, NOFA-VT Executive Director, at [email protected].