Homestead/Pasture/Cropland for sale central VT

Contact Name
Karin Carestia
Phone Number
4359629617
Email
[email protected]
Details

53 acre parcel of mixed forest, pasture, and cropland with farmhouse, garage/workshop, shed, and pond for sale.  This property is located 8 minutes from I89 off the Northfield/Williamstown exit, but offers a tranquil slice of beautiful VT.  The farmhouse was built in the early 1800's but has had a series of renovations making it a comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with ample family space and formal dining and living rooms.  Outstructures include a generously sized 2-car garage with attached, heated workshop space, plus a shed with run-in, and an attractive, new chicken coop sized for roughly 15 birds.  The pond offers a refreshing respite from outdoor activities and chores.  Existing perennials include 4 mature apple trees, blackberry/raspberry bramble, rhubarb, and newly planted blueberry bushes and hazel nut trees.  The tillable field area (3 acres) offers prime farmland soil (Buckland loam), and the surrounding pasture is Colrain stony fine sandy loam.  We are preferring to sell but would potentially also consider owner financing.

Looking for a great housing opportunity!?

Contact Name
Ric Cengeri/HomeShare Vermont
Phone Number
8028635625
Email
[email protected]
Details

Waterford: Share light-filled, spacious farmhouse with 50-something cheesemaker. Seeking help w/farm & livestock from a country-savvy someone. Opportunity to grow flowers for profit at on-site farmstand! Furnished upstairs BR. $650/month + $50 for utilities. No smoking. Pets considered. 802-863-5625 or HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, references, background checks required. EHO.

Maple Open House Weekend

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! 

 

Red Hen is hiring bread & pastry bakers!

Contact Name
Randall George
Amy Smith
Phone Number
8022235200
Email
[email protected]
Details
As we gear up for our busy summer season, Red Hen is hiring for two full-time roles. Please see the descriptions below, and feel free to email [email protected] with any questions or to submit your resume and letter of interest.
 
Bread Baker – We are looking for a bread baker to join our team. This role includes preparing and mixing natural and yeasted ferments, hand-forming dough, and baking bread in a hearth oven. It is a very physical position that requires lifting up to 50 lbs regularly, standing for the duration of the shift, and repetitive use of hands, wrists, arms, and back.
 
Pastry Baker – We are also hiring a pastry baker. This role includes mixing and laminating doughs and baking pastries to Red Hen’s quality standards. Strong attention to detail, communication, and teamwork are essential. The role also requires lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods.
 

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.

Full-time positions include excellent benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement contributions, and more. Learn more about these roles, pay, and benefits on our jobs page:
https://www.redhenbaking.com/about/jobs/
 
Red Hen Baking Company 
961 US Route 2
Middlesex, VT 05602
 

Sugar and Shmooze

All are invited to visit our sugarbush for a celebration of sweetness and hope as we honor the spring equinox. Our annual event is open to all ages and will include tapping trees, baking bread over the fire, and participating in our pageant to wake up Mother Earth.

The day will also feature face painting, music, and maple syrup for sale. We encourage you to come dressed as the sun, migrating birds, or sprouts.

The event is pay-what-you-can, either in advance or at the door. We look forward to celebrating the arrival of spring with you!

ISO Ford 8N w/ bad engine

Contact Name
Dani Grover
Phone Number
(703) 965-7636
Email
[email protected]
Details

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! 

Hiring: Part-time seasonal farm work opportunity, Chelsea, VT

Contact Name
Christine McCue
Phone Number
8024951804
Email
[email protected]
Details
We are looking for part-time, seasonal help on our small farmstead dairy and creamery- Fern River Farm in Chelsea, VT (www.fernriverfarm.com). If you or someone you know is interested, please email [email protected] and we can setup a time to discuss. Thank you!
 
Job Description:
Schedule: 1-3 days a week, 6-8 hours per day
Seasonal- between about April - November, but can be flexible
Pay: $20/hr + farm products
 
About our farm:
  • Regenerative agriculture practices with a heavy focus on environmental conservation
  • We will be milking 5-6 Jersey cows, we are raising 5-10 beef yearlings/calves a year; we have about 40-60 sheep total a year, and we will be milking 18-24 of those sheep and raising some lambs for meat. We also have a horse & a donkey.
  • We rotationally graze ~30 acres of pasture
  • Hillside property with a few hundred feet of elevation change from the barn to the upper pastures
  • We make cheese usually 3-4 days a week, field work is usually 2-3 days a week, and 1-2 farmers market days per week
  • Work is mainly with 1 of the farm owners, who manages the farm. The other co-owner works full-time off the farm, but may be onsite occasionally weekly.

Work Description:

  • Assisting with moving and setting fencing for livestock rotational grazing
  • Filling and moving troughs for water, minerals, feed, supplements, etc.
  • Supporting pasture management activities such as brush clearing, removing undesirable plant species, mowing, repairing fencing, etc.
  • Assisting with livestock handling and health checks, help with administering medications or vaccines as needed
  • If interested, opportunity to help with milking, creamery, and cheese care, but not required.
  • Other farm activities as interest and time allow.
Preferred experience:
  • Some livestock handling, even if not specifically with cows and sheep
  • Some exposure to portable electric fencing
  • Comfort with driving an ATV/UTV
  • Tractor experience is a plus

Working requirements/conditions:

  • Outdoor work in all weather conditions
  • Exposure to biting insects and ticks
  • Ability to walk/hike on hilly and uneven terrain
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (bags of feed, minerals)
  • Comfort with and desire to handle livestock
  • Interest in regenerative/sustainable agriculture practices

 
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