Vermont Enterprise Journal The Vermont Company of Agriculture, Meals and Markets is in search of suggestions to additional perceive Accent On-Farm Companies (AOFBs) and Act 143. This mannequin expands alternatives for farmers to diversify operations by means of an AOFB, reminiscent of on-farm gross sales of agricultural merchandise in addition to instructional, leisure, or social occasions.
Whereas this enterprise mannequin is significant to assist long-term viability of Vermont farmers, the present laws might be obscure and varies throughout the state. Due to this fact, the Legislature has tasked the Pure Sources Board (NRB), with assist from the Company of Agriculture, in making ready a report to research present situations, perceive challenges, and provide particular solutions to assist strengthen AOFBs in Vermont.
To assist this work, the Company of Agriculture needs to listen to how farmers and municipal leaders are understanding and implementing AOFBs. If you’re a farmer thinking about or working an AOFB please fill out the “Farmer” survey. If you’re a municipal chief, please fill out the “Zoning” survey.
Please take a second to fill out a survey beneath to share your expertise and concepts by September seventh. We enormously worth your enter – please share far and large!
|
|
The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center is Hiring
The Northeast Dairy Enterprise Innovation Heart (NE-DBIC) is happy to be considerably increasing their crew!
They’re presently filling two new positions; a Grants Coordinator and an Outreach & Content material Specialist. Click on beneath to use!
The Grants Coordinator will concentrate on grants administration, grantee stewardship, and grant reporting. This place is full time and pays $24.93 per hour. Apply here.
The Outreach & Content material Specialist will lead the event and implementation of program outreach and communication technique for the NE-DBIC. This place is full-time and pays $26.42 per hour. Apply here.
Candidates could have the choice to work remotely however should be capable to report back to an obligation station in Montpelier, VT.
Deadline to Apply: August thirty first
|
|
|
Apply for the NOFA-VT Farm Beginnings Program
Functions at the moment are open for NOFA-VT’s Farm Beginnings Program. It is a year-long program for aspiring and starting farmers designed to assist members launch or develop their farm enterprise.
The course is targeted on sustainable agriculture and is led by Vermont-based service suppliers and farmers.
It is a hybrid digital and in-person program. From October-March, members will meet for eight on-line studying modules, together with video lectures, assignments, and dwell digital conferences.
Individuals will enhance their knowlege on all features of farm administration and develop a marketing strategy. In the summertime, members will transition from the classroom into the fields to work one-on-one with an skilled farmer mentor.
The price of this system is $500 and begins in mid October. Apply here.
Deadline to Apply: September twelfth
|
|
|
|
Job Opening at Rural Vermont
Rural Vermont seeks an Operations Director. Rural VT organizes, educates and advocates in collaboration with native and international actions to strengthen the social, ecological, and financial well being of the agrarian communities that join us all.
This place leads day-to-day operations and contributes to communications and growth. Main duties and duties embody monetary studies, payroll, Salesforce, bookkeeping, budgeting, and extra.
The place is 25 hours per week. Starting pay is within the $24-26 per hour vary. Apply here.
Place is Open Till Crammed
|
|
|
Rural Train Safety Reminder
The Ethan Allen Specific is now working from New York Metropolis to Burlington, Vermont will a number of stops all through the state.
This new Amtrak route has trains operating at 59 miles per hour. Please keep away from the tracks and cross solely at designated locations. Many practice crossings in rural areas don’t have gates or lights to warn site visitors of an approaching practice.
The agricultural group must be particularly vigilant because the noise of working gear could make it inconceivable to listen to the practice approaching. The Ethan Allen Specific takes greater than a mile to cease.
Should you see tracks, suppose practice!
View the Company’s PSA here
|
|
|
