Maple Open House Weekend is an opportunity for maple lovers to visit sugarhouses across the state to experience the magic of maple. These events are free and open to the public.
Peruse the Maple Map to plan your route and make the most of your weekend.
Know which region you'll be visiting already? Check out our special Open House Weekend Maple Tour Itineraries for tour routes to make the most our of your time!
Bread and Pastry Bakers typically start between $17.50 - $19.00 per hour, with clear opportunities to increase pay as they develop proficiency and consistency in the role. Core bakers earn $20.50 - $24 per hour, and our most experienced team members can earn up to $28.00 per hour over time. Pay is based on prior experience, demonstrated skill, and progression toward proficiency. Advancement into the core range reflects consistent quality, efficiency, and the ability to work independently across bread production.
All are invited to visit our sugarbush for a celebration of sweetnes
The draft animal power network is looking for a ford 8N for an educational workshop as part of the 2026 field days at Shelburne Farms in October.
The plan is to hold a workshop on converting a ford 8N to a horse or ox-powered PTO forecart— something that can spin a PTO shaft driven by the wheels of the tractor moving over the ground—no fossil fuels involved.
Our ideal tractor would have a bad engine but good tires and would come as a donation to Dap-Net (501c3 tax deductible). We’re also open to purchasing a tractor that fits this description if needed.
Please reach out to Dani at [email protected] if you have a tractor that fits this description. Thanks!
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Conservation 101 is a one-day training designed to explore how conservation practices function on working Vermont farms, and why they matter beyond the farm gate.
This session will provide a high-level overview of watershed planning, grazing systems, floodplain management, and working lands stewardship. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how these practices improve soil health, protect water quality, reduce flood risk, and strengthen farm resilience.
Stone's Throw Farmstead grows diversified organic vegetables and cut flowers on a 3/4 acre in Vermont's Green Mountains in the sweet little town on Shrewsbury. We serve our community through the Rutland & Ludlow Farmers Market, our seasonal farmstand, a flower CSA program, the VFFC Farmacy Program and other wholesale accounts. While we focus on quick, high-profit greens and roots, we also grow cut flowers and a variety of other fun vegetables. We value producing high quality, nutritious, and inspiring food for our community in ways that leave this land better than we found it.
We are proud to be a tractor-free, human-powered, and human-body friendly farm. We celebrate the skills, care, and grit it takes to grow good food and our successes along the way.
While we are still a young farm (2026 will be our fourth growing season), we are eager to build up from our team and expand our productivity this year. We work closely with each other and strive to have fun while we learn and grow (professionally, personally, and something delicious).
This season we're hiring one to two folks with prior farm experience to work at least 30 hours per week. Additional part time positions are also available for 16-24 hours per week. Both positions would feature a regular schedule of dynamic work including field work, harvesting, processing, and greenhouse work for both veggies and flowers.
Please visit our website for greater detail on the work available. If you have a particular interest or skill set, please let us know when applying. We're happy to shape a position thats a good fit for your interests, skillset, and schedule. Folks with prior farming experience are strongly preferred, but all interested applicants are encouraged to apply.
Generally, the positions start in May and finish at the end of October. Some earlier and later work opportunities may be available.
What we offer:
A respectful, supportive, & fun work environment
$16-20/hour depending on experience
Paid lunch break and mid-morning break
All the veggies you can smell and flowers you can eat
Once a month lunch prepared by us (and we're not half bad cooks!)
$50 gear stipend
Birthday treats (and random treats all season long)
Farmstand Discount
Flexible, accommodating schedule
Opportunities for personal learning & professional growth
Working here, you'll gain experience in the field, farmers market, greenhouse, and wash/pack room. Each week, you'll enjoy a regular schedule of dynamic responsibilities depending on the day of the week. Plug transplants into freshly prepared soil, trellis the tomatoes, or harvest baskets and baskets of fresh veggies and flowers for our weekend farmers markets. We strive to create a welcoming and joyful workplace for folks to enjoy farming and growing food for their community. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply even if you don't meet the outlined qualifications on the website.
Looking forward to working with you this season!
Cheers!
Jess and Connor
Vermont Mountain Elderberry is for sale! We have been in business for 15 years, but are ready to move onto other ventures. This is a family owned business, based from Fletcher. Our elderberry syrup is on the shelves in over a dozen stores including all Healthy Living and City Market locations. We have an active website with steady sales. This business has been a great side business for our family. It's a profitable business, which could augment your other income. There is a lot of potential for growth. I have been the main operator of the business, but don't have the time to grow it, as my construction business takes most of my time. I would love to see this business continue on in your capable hands. Contact me to discuss if interested. I would be happy to explain the business, go over the books and see if we can strike a deal.
Hello! We are researchers at the University of Vermont studying the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture. We are looking for farmers and growers to share their perspectives and experiences with technology through a short survey. You do not need to have any experience with AI tools to participate. The survey should take about 10-15 minutes to complete, and participants will receive $25 for their time. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to access the survey. Thank you for supporting this research! Please contact Liza Greene at [email protected] or Kate Mays at [email protected] with any questions.
