Emerging Themes From Conversations About Alternative Land Access
April 1, 2026
April 1, 2026
Lazy Dog Farm is a progressive, certified organic dairy in Orwell, Vermont, where thoughtful management, strong animal genetics, and a deep respect for land and livestock create an efficient and rewarding place to work. Our 50 cow herd is bred for both high production and excellent type and has been rotationally grazed for over 15 years, reflecting our strong foundation in pasture management, animal nutrition, and forage production. We produce our own high quality hay to support herd health and milk quality, and manage 470 acres of hayland, intensively grazed pasture, and conserved wildlife habitat with a focus on sustainability, precision, and continuous improvement. As a family run operation, we value teamwork, attention to detail, and pride in doing things well while maintaining a strong quality of life. If you are passionate about cows and enjoy hands on work, Lazy Dog Farm offers an engaging opportunity to grow your skills and be part of a farm investing in its future. Willing to train a motivated and dependable individual. Email your resume to [email protected]
We farm within complex, interconnected natural and human systems, so we farm with multiple goals in mind. We farm to produce nutritious food, maintain healthy soils and water, create robust and equitable local food systems, foster biodiversity, build climate resiliency, and achieve climate stability. We honor the land, the animals, and the people who tend to both.
We know that food brings people together. By growing, serving, and sharing it, we build community with the land and with one another, making it possible for us all to move us toward a sustainable future.
Shelburne Farms is currently hiring for the following roles who will help share this work:
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Understory Farm is a small cut flower farm in the Champlain Valley of Vermont, where we grow five acres of flowers and foliage for wholesale markets and our local community.
We are a small team of 4-5 people where we strive to produce beautiful cut flowers and do meaningful work in a positive environment.
We are currently looking for one more person, in a part time or 3/4 time capacity, to work with us in 2026. This job starts first of May and goes through September.
Pay is commiserate with farming and flowering experience and ranges from $18-20/hr
This job is for someone passionate about flowers, farming, working outside, caring about kindness and cultivating an uplifting atmosphere in within a team setting.
Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center in East Thetford, Vermont is hiring a number of seasonal roles across all departments, from the farm kitchen to the vegetable production fields and beyond. Join our nonprofit, certified organic farm dedicated to education, research, and community!
To read the full job descriptions and apply, visit our job site at https://cedarcirclefarm.isolvedhire.com/jobs/. Positions will remain open until filled!
Join Humble Heart Summer Campers for a weekly pay-what-you-can farmers market to raise money for our Free Community Fridge Project. Your participation helps our 3 - 8 year old hosts promote food and social justice initiatives as they share the life giving, nutrient dense food they helped cultivate on our farm! Our goal is to raise $1100 this summer and install our first Free Community Fridge, available to our community 365/days a year.
New efforts are emerging across the country to restrict what foods people can buy with SNAP (3SquaresVT) benefits through policy change. Numerous states are moving forward with these policies, with encouragement from the federal administration. Vermont leaders are considering similar restrictions on certain foods purchased with 3SquaresVT.
Join Hunger Free Vermont and the Vermont Foodbank on April 6th from 1-2 pm on Zoom to learn: