Pennywise Pantry Wednesday, October 3, 2018 – 6:00pm to 7:00pm City Market, Downtown Store (map) With this interactive and hands-on tour, participants will learn how to shop for affordable, fresh, long-lasting, and nutritious foods at City Market. We will begin by exploring the Produce and Bulk departments, learning a simple method for finding the best […]
Continue readingSAVE THE DATE Fair Trade Campaigns National Conference March 8-10, 2019 | Chicago, IL In March 2019, Fair Trade Campaigns will welcome hundreds of local, national and global leaders in the Fair Trade movement to downtown Chicago. Join us for two and a half days of inspiring keynotes, hands on workshops and opportunities to grow […]
Continue readingJob Posting: Program Associate, Double Up Food Bucks New York Field & Fork Network is seeking a qualified individual to assist in the management of the Double Up Food Bucks program. Double Up Food Bucks is an innovative way to encourage low-income consumers to use their federal food assistance (SNAP) benefits to purchase fresh produce. The […]
Continue readingGood afternoon, As many of you have heard, on October 28th, Vermont First, Farm to Plate, and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture are hosting the Taking Root Student Symposium at the University of Vermont. This symposium is designed for all Vermont college students to celebrate farm to institution and learn about what it means to chart a career […]
Continue readingDrop In: Healthy After School Snacks Thursday, September 13, 2018 – 3:30pm to 5:30pm Community Room, South End Store (map) Swing by our Community Room at our South End store for some healthy after school snacks. Feel free to grab a snack to go, or stay for a demo. We will be making a number […]
Continue readingIn Fiscal Year 2017, Champlain College purchased 13.2% local food, as defined by Sodexo’s Vermont First program. See the details of the statewide effort in their recent annual report.
“Fields of Abundance: Sustainable culture and agriculture throughout California” is now accepting applications from current college students. July 15, 2018 is the early application/decision date for the Spring 2019 semester. Interested students should contact: bus@marlboro.edu, or apply directly: www.getonthebus.org/to-apply. If space is available after this date, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis up […]
Continue readingWe are looking to fill one staff position and two AmeriCorps VISTA positions. Vermont Commodity Program Manager Responsible for food hub operations, related training program, and partnerships ~ food safety, product quality, operational safety and efficiency, training individuals with barriers to employment, support program growth, and more. More info here. Gleaning VISTA Work with our regional gleaning program […]
Continue readingI’m writing to share an opportunity to take your Fair Trade advocacy to the next level. We’re hiring eight Fair Trade Campaigns Fellows to support our regional networks. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone looking for a flexible, part-time position supporting Fair Trade and gaining experience in community organizing, volunteer management, communications, and leadership. Learn […]
Continue readingDirector of Programs, Farm to Institution New England Location: Flexible; must have home office Posted: Apr / 25 / 2018 ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION Farm to Institution New England (FINE) serves as the backbone for the growing and dynamic network of nonprofit, public, and private entities working collaboratively across six states to mobilize the power of New England […]
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