House (plus rental dwelling) and 32 acres for sale

Contact Name
Sam
Phone Number
802-236-6771
Details

Beautiful, timber frame house for sale in central Vermont. Two dwellings: one main house with 4br/1.5 bath, elegant kitchen, indoor greenhouse/sunroom with clawfoot tub, handcarved beams, soapstone woodstove. Second dwelling is 3 stories with rental apartment on first floor with vintage cookstove, upstairs bedroom or art/yoga workspace, and attic storage all of which could be converted into one living space or kept separate. 


32 acres: 15 open fields which has been used for hay and pasture and could be for vegetables; 15 woods with burbling brook; swimming pond; fruit trees; perennials; tree-lined driveway and view down the valley. 6 bay shed with wood/mechanic shop with power and woodstove. Has been organic since it was built in the 1970s, biodiverse, ecological, pollinator gardens and more.

Perfect for homesteaders, farmers, or gardeners who want a second unit for renting/ cash flow. Quintessential craft Vermont, really one of a kind place. 

$695,000

Farm Connex Logistics and Transportation

Contact Name
Lotty Roozekrans
Phone Number
8024725362
Details

Partner with Farm Connex for your transportation and logistics needs! 

Farm Connex is a local food logistics and transportation partner that helps with all aspects of self-distribution; aggregation, fulfillment, delivery, and storage. We service locations in the first and last mile of Vermont, connecting our producers to a larger base of regional consumers. Farm Connex shares and supports our local farmers’ and food producers’ passion for their products, communities, and the local food system. Please reach out to [email protected] to learn more. 

Farm Connex delivers throughout Vermont and western New Hampshire several times per week. We go where you grow. 

The Center for an Agricultural Economy supports rural communities and working landscapes by building a more interconnected local food system.

(Photo by Kelly Bogel Stokes) 

 

(1686) Equipment & Tools Online Auction

Contact Name
Thomas Hirchak
Phone Number
8028884662
Details

 

(1686) Equipment & Tools Online Auction

 

Online Auction Closes: Thursday, July 31 @ 10AM

 

No Preview

 

Item Removal (Brandon, VT):

Tuesday, August 5 from 10AM - 2PM

 

Multi-Use Equipment & Winery Auction

Don’t miss this diverse online auction featuring farm, winery, and shop equipment, plus tools, and more.

 

 

 

More Info At:

https://www.thcauction.com/7-31-2025-equipment-tools-brandon-vt

 

Bid Here:

https://www.proxibid.com/Thomas-Hirchak-Company/1686-Equipment-Tools/ev…

 

 

 

Highlights include:

 

🚜 Farm & Outdoor Equipment:

Kubota RTV X1140 UTV

Kubota BH77 Backhoe

Fischer StormGuard 7.5' Snow Plow

Northstar 8000TFG Triplefuel Generator

Husqvarna 155BT Backpack Blower & Rototiller

Craftsman Weed Trimmer, Gas Auger, Mortar Mixer

42"x86" Shop-Made Lawn Trailer

 

🍷 Winery & Brewing Equipment:

(2) Letina 1100L SS Fermenting Tanks (2011 & 2012)

GW Kent 4.4BBL Jacketed SS Pressure Tank

Inox Arte 500L SS Fermenter & Marchisio Open-Top 500L Vessel

SS Cartridge Filter, Yeast Brink, 5-Bottle Filler

Manual Wine Corker, Grifo Bottle Capper, Hydraulic Wine/Cider Press

(26) Cases of 750ml Brown Glass Beer Bottles

 

🧰 Tools, Furniture & More:

Husky 7-Drawer Rolling Toolbox

DeWalt 12" Compound Miter Saw

Office furniture, lockers, whiteboards, and storage

Audio equipment, PEX rolls, irrigation supplies

Dyson V7 Stick Vacuum, PH Tester, Daikin Mini Split

 

 

Perfect for hobbyists, small farms, winemakers, and DIYers—bid online today!

 

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

Seeking a Business Manager

Contact Name
Savitri Bhagavati
Details

Business Manager  

New Learning Journey, Nonprofit organization

 

Position Overview

For more than two decades, Knoll Farm in Waitsfield, VT has been a national refuge for organizers working in social justice and a working family farm, both of which have transformed the field of place-making.

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented business manager, a key leadership role responsible for managing the fiscal health of our $1.2 million dollar nonprofit organization dedicated to social justice. This position ensures that the organization’s financial, administrative, and operational practices align with its mission to connect people to the land and to each other. Reporting directly to Peter Forbes, executive director, the business manager oversees budgeting, financial reporting, HR processes, compliance, and supports organizational development. The business manager will play an essential partner role to the owners of Knoll Farm as it approaches and completes an organizational transition in 2028.

Salary: $65,000 annually (full-time equivalent), including 25 days of paid time off.

 


 

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

  • Oversee all bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and grant allocations.
     
  • Develop and monitor annual and project budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with grant requirements.
     
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
     
  • Manage payroll and benefits administration; maintain accurate payroll records.
     
  • Ensure proper documentation of all expenditures and maintain well-organized financial files.
     
  • Support annual audits and ensure compliance with all regulatory and funder requirements.
     

Strategic and Operational Leadership

  • Assist the Executive Director in developing and implementing strategic business plans and budgets to meet organizational goals.
     
  • Analyze operational data and financial metrics to inform decision-making and improve efficiency.
     
  • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance overall effectiveness.
     

Human Resources and Organizational Culture

  • Support HR functions including hiring, onboarding, maintaining personnel files, and administering benefits.
     
  • Track and report on staff paid time off (PTO) and ensure compliance with employment laws.
     
  • Foster an organizational culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and supports staff growth.
  • Assist with staff appreciation and recognition efforts.

     

Fund Development and Donor Stewardship

  • Assist with grant tracking, reporting, and compliance.
     
  • Support fundraising by maintaining donor records, processing donations, and generating acknowledgments.
     
  • Collaborate with program and development staff to ensure accurate financial tracking of restricted funds.
     

Compliance and Governance

  • Ensure adherence to all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards for nonprofit organizations.
     
  • Maintain up-to-date organizational policies and procedures.

     

 


 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
     
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in nonprofit financial management, bookkeeping, or business operations.
     
  • Demonstrated commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion.
     
  • Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks), payroll systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
     
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
     
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
     
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.

     

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with grant management and compliance.
     
  • Familiarity with donor management databases.
     
  • Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.

     

 


 

Work Environment

  • Full-time, exempt position.
     
  • Hybrid or in-person work environment, as determined by organizational needs.
     
  • Reports to the Executive Director.

     

 


 

Inclusivity Statement
Much of our work seeks to reshape the legacy of place-making. As part of that, we are committed to recruiting, mentoring, and supporting employees who bring different backgrounds, stories, and experiences to this field. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, military backgrounds, protected veteran statuses, or other statuses protected by law.

 


 

Application Instructions
Please submit a resume, cover letter describing your commitment to social justice, and three professional references to [email protected]. The application deadline is July 18. Preferred start date is August 15.