Earth Energy Dowsing
Earth Energy Dowsing - an advanced dowsing class
Soil Health Evaluation Workshop for Farmers
Are you a farmer or gardener interested in increasing production, reducing inputs, and improving resiliency to both drought and excessive rainfall?
It all starts with understanding what's happening underneath your crops!
Join us for a hands-on, in-field workshop focused on essential soil health assessments to understand both the potential and limitations of your farm's greatest asset.
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Full-Time Position Fleet Specialist and PT Driver
Contact Name
Maggie Aldrich
Phone Number
802-689-8347
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FULL TIME POSITION- Fleet Specialist and Part-Time Driver
Food Connects is a non-profit organization in Brattleboro, VT, serving the local community by
delivering local and regionally produced food and educational and consulting services aimed at transforming regional food systems. Founded in 2013, Food Connects (FC) catalyzes food systems change by connecting the next generation with their food, regional farmers with new markets, and school chefs with regional food.
The Food Connects delivers source-identified, regional food from over 125 farms and value-added producers to over 280 wholesale customers in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Western Massachusetts. Currently, we have vehicles on the road for pickups and deliveries 5 days per week.
This is a full time position that is partly fleet maintenance and part-time driver. The hours are Monday to Friday, and typical working hours are between 6am to 5pm with some flexibility between these hours.
Position Summary
The Fleet and Driver position will be responsible for light vehicle and facility maintenance that includes some route driving. This position requires general mechanical skills with the ability to problem solve and willing to work in a team environment.
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience in one or more of the following types of roles:
- Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
- Facility repairs and maintenance
- Farming/Manufacturing
- Other applicable experience
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal: in person, over the phone, email, text.
- Strong organizational skills to ensure accurate and detailed records.
- Must be 21 years old (legal requirement for operating DOT-registered vehicles).
- Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card. CDL not required.
- Must be reliable and have reliable transportation to work.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment at times and meet scheduling deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications, but not required
- Experience driving box delivery trucks / straight trucks or other comparably-sized vehicles. Note that our trucks DO NOT require a CDL. Experience in logistics and/or food distribution.
- Knowledge of basic food safety regulations.
- ServSafe Certified.
- Experience operating pallet jacks and forklifts.
- General knowledge of veggies, fruits, or other locally-produced items.
- Familiarity and alignment with Food Connects’ mission and organizational culture.
- Existing relationships with local food producers.
- Familiarity with the geographical area of delivery services.
Physical Demands
- Ability to repeatedly lift and move products (up to 50 lbs).
- Ability to operate pallet jacks and lift trucks in the warehouse.
- Ability and willingness to drive delivery vans and trucks.
- Ability to drive continuously for a full workday.
- Ability to work and drive in various weather/temperature conditions.
- This position entails some use of a desktop or laptop computer, sitting or standing at a desk workstation.
Compensation
- This is an hourly, non-exempt position, starting at $22.00 per hour.
- The following benefits are offered after a 90-day introductory period:
- Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and holiday pay
- Short-term disability insurance (for employees working 20+ hours p/week)
- Life insurance (for employees working 20+ hours p/week)
- Access to vision and dental insurance
- 15% employee discount on food purchases.
- 2% retirement contribution
Marshfield Housing Opportunity
Contact Name
Ric Cengeri
Phone Number
8028635625
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Marshfield: Small farm owner looking for guest who can occasionally take over morning and evening feedings of animals (horses, goats, chickens, dog, cats). No smoking, no pets. $200 plus utilities. 802-863-5625 or HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, references, background checks required. EHO
Certified organic lambs
Contact Name
Meadow Squier
Phone Number
3023326116
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We have seven 2025 lambs for sale. Born in April they will be ready to go in a couple weeks. They are dorper/khahatadin crosses, six ram lambs and 1 ewe lamb. $250 each or $1600 for the whole group.
1986 Wood-Mizer Lumber Mill Model LT40 for Sale
Contact Name
Anika Adams
Phone Number
207-347-9236
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Roughly 1,600 hours (hour meter stopped working a while back). Electric feed and up/down. Onan engine. New battery. Good condition. Located in Woodbury, VT.
$8,000 OBRO
Crêpe Night
Crêpe Nights are seasonal monthly gatherings, held on the 1
CAE now hiring Just Cut Production Staff
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The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE), based in Hardwick, VT is now hiring for our Just Cut production team! This position will begin as a part time position, 2 days per week, Monday and Tuesday, and has the potential to become a full time, benefited position in another month. Just Cut is an essential connection between food growers, buyers, and eaters. Our team purchases, inspects, washes, and prepares Vermont-grown produce for institutional kitchens both large and small. By partnering with local farmers, food buyers across New England, and a regional delivery network, we help to ensure the viability of Vermont’s working landscapes and provide greater accessibility of high-quality produce to all markets. This job is working in an industrial kitchen setting where safe food handling practices, working closely with a team, and attention to detail are required. The ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly and work on your feet all day is a necessity.
JOB DETAILS
Position title: Just Cut Production Staff
Reports to: Just Cut Program Manager
Schedule: 8 to 4, Mondays and Tuesdays to start. Full time would be Monday through Friday, 8 to 4.
Compensation: $19/hour, non exempt, 16 hours/week to start with potential for 32-40 hours/week
Benefits: Part time benefits: Paid Time Off, SIMPLE IRA, quarterly phone stipend, professional development compensation. Full time benefits: Health insurance, Health savings account, Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance if weekly average exceeds 32 hours
Essential Functions:
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to follow all food safety protocols and best practices
- Ability to follow instructions, and receive feedback
- Operate (with training) industrial processing equipment
- Clean and sanitize equipment and kitchen
- Ability to follow SOPs
- Dress in required production footwear, uniform, hair & beard nets, other necessary kitchen safety gear
Additional Responsibilities:
- Participate in check ins and quarterly conversations with a supervisor
- Contribute to a positive cohesive team culture that is welcoming, affirming, and connected
- Respond to work phone calls, texts, and emails
- 6 month review process to reassess compensation and responsibilities
Physical Demands/lifting requirements:
- Work in commercial kitchen setting
- Bending, twisting, lifting, and reaching
- Standing and walking: the ability to stand for up to 8 hours a day
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and repeatedly, occasionally up to 80 lbs
- Pushing and pulling carts up to 600 lbs
- Repetitive use of hands
- Fine motor skills for cutting, mixing, stacking, food prep, and similar activities
- With proper training, use manual and electric pallet jacks to occasionally maneuver raw and finished products throughout warehouse, freezers, and cooler space
Mental demands:
- Ability to take directions quickly and efficiently
- Ability to follow established procedures and SOPs
- Attention to detail
- Awareness of workflows and processes
HIRING PROCESS
We will review all applications starting July 7, and will accept applications until the position is filled. Selected candidates will have an initial phone interview, followed by a tour of Just Cut’s kitchen space and in person interview. Candidates will be asked to provide references. CAE is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. CAE will make any reasonable accommodations needed for individuals with disabilities during the interview process and for our staff. For accommodation inquiries, please contact our Adminops Manager at [email protected]
TO APPLY
Email [email protected] with your resume and include “Just Cut Production Staff” in your email subject line. Please share a brief letter of interest with your thoughts on any life or work experience as it relates to this position. Let us know if you have any questions!
Review our full job posting at caevt.org/jobs
Cold and Frozen Storage Now Available For Rent at the CAE Food Hub in Hardwick!
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The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE) is proud to offer storage to farmers and food producers, at our new facility. Farm Connex has refrigerated and frozen storage available. Conveniently located in Hardwick, Vermont, the state-of-the-art facility, the Food Hub, can easily accommodate all types of delivery vehicles. Producers can reduce their carbon footprint by taking advantage of this climate forward facility that is fossil fuel free with zero carbon emissions. Long and short term storage is available. Please reach out to [email protected] to learn more.
The Center for an Agricultural Economy supports rural communities and working landscapes by building a more interconnected local food system.
Farm Connex is a local food logistics and transportation partner that helps with all aspects of self-distribution. We service locations in the first and last mile of Vermont, connecting our producers to a larger base of regional consumers. We go where you grow.
The Food Hub is a groundbreaking, climate-forward facility that houses a robust community kitchen, administrative offices, and four huge storage spaces for dry, refrigerated, root, & frozen goods available to our producers. Farm Connex operates out of this hub. Building food system resilience.
