VTVEGANDBERRY List

Re: Responses Re: ISO label gun recommendations

Dominic Pascarelli — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:55:38 -0400

Not sure your application exactly but for dating, packed on date best by
date and lot number we print that on our label with our label printer.

I also have some random date nummeric labelers I got on Amazon and they
work fine.

On Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 7:13 AM Dominic Pascarelli <
dominic@twofarmersfarm.com> wrote: [...]

Responses Re: ISO label gun recommendations

Dominic Pascarelli — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:13:03 -0400

This sounds terribly frustrating.

I have multiple 1136 and they are years old. They get kind of stuck and
won’t spit out every 7th label or something. I opened them up and cleaned
the spikes that spin the label in the front with rubbing alcohol on a qtip.
Helped immensely.

Maybe not helpful info, best of luck!! [...]

VVBGA Pest and Scouting Report (6/12/26)

Vic Izzo (he/him) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:03:24 +0000

Hi all,
I hope that folks are staying hydrated out in the fields as the unseasonably warm weather continues.
As mentioned last week, Colorado Potato Beetle (CPB) adults are moving around and we are now beginning to see both egg masses and small larvae. With the recent warm temperatures, these larvae are likely to feed aggressively and develop rapidly. For growers using insecticides, management is generally most effective when targeting smaller larvae, which are typically more susceptible to control measures than larger larvae. It is also important to note that CPB feeding has the greatest impact on yields when it [...]

Re: Opportunity – Organic Herb Farm Processing Infrastructure for sale + possible 2-acre lease in Craftsbury, VT

Peggy Newfield — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:48:38 -0400

Hi -
I finally did this!! If you look at it in the next few days and have any
feedback I would welcome hearing it!
Stay cool.
🙂🌿❤️

On Fri, Jun 12, 2026 at 5:36 PM Peggy Newfield <newfieldherbfarm@gmail.com>
wrote:

> *Newfield Herb Farm*
>
>
> * 5807 Creek Rd Craftsbury, Vermont 05827*
>
> *Owner/Operator – Peggy Newfield / 203-613-9046*
>
> I am retiring from commercial herb farming and am offering my working
> infrastructure as a package. The infrastructure is currently set up in
> Craftsbury on 2 acres of leased land. Landlord is willing to consider
[...]

Opportunity – Organic Herb Farm Processing Infrastructure for sale + possible 2-acre lease in Craftsbury, VT

Peggy Newfield — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:36:11 -0400

*Newfield Herb Farm*

* 5807 Creek Rd Craftsbury, Vermont 05827*

*Owner/Operator – Peggy Newfield / 203-613-9046*

I am retiring from commercial herb farming and am offering my working
infrastructure as a package. The infrastructure is currently set up in
Craftsbury on 2 acres of leased land. Landlord is willing to consider
leasing these 2 acres to a new farmer who will farm organically. [...]

Re: Trap cropping CPB

Stony Loam Farm — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:35:32 +0000

Below are responses from my earlier post. Update from me: We still haven't flamed them as there has not been a significant hatch of the second gen. The plants are now approaching a foot tall and I'm hedging on torching them given the amount of pressure, and I'm cheap and know that new potatoes aren't far off. I reserve the right to change this thinking and torch them but at this point numbers are low and there hasn't been a massive hatch. [...]

Spare Buckhorn flip totes?

Scott Greene — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:19:10 -0400

Hello Everyone,

Does anybody out there have 12+ 21x15x9 Buckhorn style flip top totes,
preferably green that they could sell us? In new enough condition to go to
the store please. Thank you, take care. Scott, Singing Cedars Farmstead

Burlington farmers market job

Adam Hausmann — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:41:10 -0400

Hi all
We are looking for someone to fill a position on Saturdays at the Burlington Farmers Market, selling berries, popsicles and flowers. The person we hired is not feeling confident. Would any of you have an employee that might be interested in Saturday work? Must be confident driving a small van with a tiny popsicle trailer attached to it. Could start as early as tomorrow.
Thanks
Adam Hausmann
Adam’s Berry Farm
802-578-9093

Seeking Shishito Pepper Plants?

West Farm — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:43:54 -0400

Hi there,

Anyone have Shishito pepper plants left after planting / plant sales?

Looking for up to 50 plants please. Will come pick up

Thanks!
Holly & Angus
West Farm / The Farm Between

ISO label gun recommendations

Dominic Pascarelli — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:02:25 -0400

Folks

We’re looking to replace a Monarch 1136 numeric label gun bc it sucks at
labeling: won’t hold tension on the label roll for more than 25 labels at a
time so it gets all fu almost immediately after manually fixing the
tension.

Do you have one that works flawlessly for 1000s and 1000s of labels? Even
if it was wicked expensive. [...]

Re: RESPONSES - RE: Weighing & Packing

Chris Callahan (he/him) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:54:58 +0000

I wanted to share two other responses.

-

This is from the meat side of things, but we have begun to realize real efficiency and time saving through Lean Manufacturing techniques. In some of the responses that came back, I see a lot of batching. We've realized that the principle of "one-piece flow" (as opposed to batching) has saved us up to 40% time with virtually no re-work. So we do our best to reduce batching and instead carry the product through each stage as one piece if possible and balance the process by moving labor resources to bottleneck points [...]

Extra plants (Toms, Peps, Eggplant ect.) available (Claremont NH)

Winter Street Farm — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:00:31 -0400

Just in case anyone needs to fill in holes. Giant plants, Free to a good
home.

80 assorted 4" pots of tomatoes, mostly heirlooms with some cherry, grape,
hyloom & paste
A little over 200 assorted peppers, a mix of 4 packs and 4" pots.
(hot/sweet/poblano).

Abby (774-454-7637)

extra herb and pepper starts available

Fledgling Farmstead — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:41:44 -0400

We have the following healthy plants remaining. All are in 2.5" pots unless
otherwise specified. Many of the herbs are overwintering perennials, a
perfect addition to your market garden or CSA offerings. Not certified
organic, but all organically sourced seeds/plugs grown in Fort Vee mix.

Located in Tunbridge, VT-- can coordinate a meet-up near White River
Junction, Barre/Montpelier, or I-89 corridor. [...]

Large Red Beets

Sales of Just Cut VFVC — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:28:27 -0400

Just checking to see if anyone is still sitting on large red beets? Large
carrots?
Thanks!

Just Cut Team

Center for an Agricultural Economy <http://caevt.org/>

Sign up for our E-Newsletters <http://caevt.org/newsletters>

*www.justcutcae.org <http://www.justcutcae.org/>*

ISO cultivating shank clamps

Joe O'Grady — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:17:40 -0400

Having a hard time finding these particular clamps....John Deere says they
are "obsolete"...as if.

Figured it worth a shot seeing if anyone has any sitting around in a barn
(looking for up to 3)

Clamps for a 2" cultivating bar, part no. is N182270

Also attaching photos.

Worth a shot, thanks for listening.

Jah Guide and Bless, [...]

200 OG sweet potato slips

Farmers @ Green Mountain Girls Farm — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:08:52 -0400

We have about 200 extra Vermillion sweet potato slips. Arrived yesterday
6/10. 🫀 C from sprout mountain.
Love it if someone wanted them. We are just off 89 NORTHFIELD/WILLIAMSTOWN
exit
Free or small donation/trade welcome.

Laura Olsen, Farm Co-owner

<http://www.eatstayfarm.com/>www.EatStayFarm.com
<http://www.eatstayfarm.com/>
Find photos and stories on Facebook: Green Mountain Girls Farm
<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Green-Mountain-Girls-Farm/111467782199757>
or Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/green_mountain_girls_farm/>
Laura@EatStayFarm.com
802-505-9840

RESPONSES - RE: Weighing & Packing

Chris Callahan (he/him) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:26:57 +0000

Summary of responses:

* Seems like 3 main tiers of operation
* Highly manual (low capital, high labor)
* Hand filling to weight (Easy Weigh, Torrey, etc.)
* 10-60 seconds per bag typical depending on product
* Efficiency comes from:
* Motion optimization
* Batch workflows (fill $B"* (B top off $B"* (B seal $B"* (B label)
* Role separation (filler vs. sealer vs. counter)
* Semi-mechanized (tip scales, simple bag assists)
* Tri-Pak<https://tri-pak.com/> tip scales for carrots/roots
* Ergonomic setups (bag holders, baskets on scales)
* Process improvements (label batching, $B!H (Btouch once, $B!I (B etc.)
* Automated/semi-automated (multihead [...]

Circulation fan responses

Taylor Mendell — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:14:53 -0400

Mostly people were interested in more context, so here's that plus the
responses. Thanks!

*Original question: *
Our electricity bills have skyrocketed lately, and I'm looking for places
to be smarter about energy use. Our high tunnel circulation fans are a huge
piece of that puzzle. I read recently (Orisha) that fans should be turned
*off* above a certain temperature, which made me wonder if folks are
turning fans off in any particular conditions? We turn them off in the
winter if plants are covered, but I assumed always on in the summer was the
way to go...thoughts? [...]

voles eating peppers

heartwoodfable@gmail.com — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:24:24 +0000

Hello listserv, I wonder if anyone has had success deterring small rodents from eating pepper plants. They are ignoring the traps I put out. Hello listserv, I wonder if anyone has had success deterring small rodents from eating pepper plants. They are ignoring the traps I put out. ?

Row Mulcher Rental

Cobble Creek Nursery — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:37:10 -0400

For the second year in a row we rented a row mulcher from Oesco in Western
Mass. It works great, we use wood chips in it to mulch our rows of trees
and shrubs. It is PTO driven and has adjustable speed for mulch output. We
have the unit here at our nursery in Monkton and we are finished with it.
If anyone is nearby and interested in renting it from Oesco while it is up
here you could (with Oesco's permission) come here and pick it up with a
trailer and bring it to your farm to use. This [...]

Looking for sweet / bell pepper & eggplant starts

Bryan Koplow — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:33:58 -0400

Good morning!

I know it's late but...
Once every few years the voles seem to overwhelm our rodent defenses.
We keep greenery as far away as possible. We use irrigation tubes with
traps. Motivated dog by the houses during the day. Pinwheels (which really
seem to work!?)
We have a lot of hawks, owls and weasels.
For us, so far, this is the year that they are winning the war.
We are looking for sweet / bell pepper and eggplant starts to replace the
damage.
Please let me know what you might have as leftovers from your plantings.
I'm also [...]

labor hours?

Firefly Farm at Burke Hollow — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:37:28 -0400

I know it will vary immensely farm to farm, but wondering how people
determine how many labor hours they need in a season. Thank you so much for
whatever you might be able to offer!

Michelle at FFBH
(she,they)
(802)-535-2876
www.fireflyfarmburkehollow.com
@fireflyfarmburkehollow

Weighing & Packing

Chris Callahan (he/him) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:46:04 +0000

I'm curious what people are using for weighing and packing everything from smaller to larger bags. I'm especially interested in more automated systems like multi-head scales or less automated approaches to packing out a lot of small packages that people have landed on?

I'll compile and post.

-Chris

Black Plastic Bulb/Storage Crates for Sale

Emily von Trapp — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 12:37:28 -0400

Full message available at: Black Plastic Bulb/Storage Crates for Sale

Go Fund Me for local farming family

Jane MacLean — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 11:35:06 -0400

Hi folks,
A lovely family in our community is in need during what we can all agree is
a very busy time. Justin and AnnaJo are scaling back production on 2 farms
as a result of this sudden medical situation.
Please share this Go Fund Me
<https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-justin-lalumieres-recovery?attribution_id=sl:ae0cc4e0-2230-4644-8520-3faac195d7b5&lang=en_US&ts=1780937631&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp17_te-amp20_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=sms>
within your community if possible. Anything helps.

Thank you,
Jane

Farm Communication: Tractor to field worker

Chamberlin’s Farm — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 11:03:40 -0400

I just wanted to share a discovery we made on our farm this spring. We
discovered an ease in communication between tractor operator and outside
worker during plastic mulch laying and water wheeling.

Using bluetooth earbuds and having a phone call keeps a hands free, always
connected communication. It seems simple, but we just discovered it this
spring when wanting to keep the window closed on the cab tractor for dust
reasons, as well as minimize the risk of breaking a window lifting and
lowering implements. [...]

Anyone have one of these wheel hoes we could test out?

Taylor Mendell — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 09:58:12 -0400

I want to try this on our soil before buying...anyone have one of
these Terratek
single wheel market gardening weeders
<https://www.terrateck.com/en/cultivation-and-crumbler-wheels/129-476-single-wheel-market-gardening-weeder.html#/74-size-80mm>?
(single wheel with blades, and stirrup behind)

We're in central VT
----
Taylor Mendell
Footprint Farm
Starksboro, VT
www.footprintfarmvt.com

Circulation fans...always on?

Taylor Mendell — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 08:33:55 -0400

Hello,

Our electricity bills have skyrocketed lately, and I'm looking for places
to be smarter about energy use. Our high tunnel circulation fans are a huge
piece of that puzzle. I read recently (Orisha) that fans should be turned
*off* above a certain temperature, which made me wonder if folks are
turning fans off in any particular conditions? We turn them off in the
winter if plants are covered, but I assumed always on in the summer was the
way to go...thoughts? [...]

insect exclusion netting

Dale Ila Riggs — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 03:16:14 +0000

As more and more reports of cucumber beetles and potato beetles come up, and the first reports of Spotted Wing Drosophila come through, remember that insect exclusion netting is a great management tactic for these pests. I have a decent quantity of 6.5' x 320' ExcludeNet 85 gram netting currently available (although it's going fast), a good quantity of 13' x 320' available, and limited quantities of sewn 26' x 320' currently available. ExcludeNet 85 gram netting is an extremely durable netting that will last many years. It's made by Tek-Knit Industries in Montreal Quebec, the original manufacturer of insect [...]

wire hoops

Abdoulaye Niane — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 22:55:24 -0400

Hello everyone,

I'm looking for 72" (or preferably 96") wire hoops for insect netting and
for cutting into staples. The only place I'm having luck finding it is at
johnny's and it seems a bit pricey. Dubois doesn't ship to the US and I
don't have time for a trip north. Does anyone have extra they aren't using
and would like to sell? or know anywhere I can get it? [...]

Refrigerated van for sale As is, needs work

Sales of Just Cut VFVC — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 15:48:38 -0400

FOR SALE:

2018 Ford Transit 350 Turbo Diesel van with a great reefer and reinforced
bed to accommodate extra heavy loads. The reefer is in great shape with
very low hours. The van itself is not running, not inspected and not
registered. It does not start despite batteries being charged. It also
needs brakes and ball joints to pass inspection. We are selling it AS IS.
This vehicle has been out of regular use for the past year and is ready for
you to bring it back to life. [...]

ISO 150# seed potato

Evening Song Farm — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 13:31:21 -0400

Hey folks, I'm looking for about 150# of seed potato if anyone has extra.
I'm near Rutland VT, but will be travelling south to Rhode Island so could
pick up in southern VT, NH, or Massachusetts this weekend. Not picky about
variety!

-Ryan

Extra Flower and Vegetable Starts

Tanama Varas — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 16:18:24 +0000

Hi Everyone,

We have a number of extra flats for sale. Everything organic

100 4inch Defiant Tomato - $2.00 ea bulk deals available
100 4 inch Sungold Tomato - $2.00 ea bulk deals available

72 cell Picnic Pepper - $20
5x 128 Parade Scallions - $20 ea
3x Green Machine Summer Squash - $20 ea
4x Yarrow 72s - $25 ea
2x Celosia 128s - $25 ea
4x Celosia 72s - $25 ea
98cell Zinnia - $25
3x 50cell Blacktail Watermelon $25 ea
4x 72 cell Okra $25 ea
2x Lupines 72cell - $25 ea
2x Strawflower 72cell - $25 [...]

Buckwheat/Millet cover crop

Patrick Dunseith — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 15:41:06 +0000

Anyone have any experience with growing a mix of millet and buckwheat?

I'm looking to fallow for the rest of the year and incorporate early spring next year. Willing to plant winter rye this fall but hoping to mow the millet for regrowth and let it winter kill.

Any suggestion on rates or proportions? [...]

Re: Any extra sweet potato slips

Dog River Farm — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 08:42:45 -0400

Thank you everybody. I’m all set. I found some extra Locally

Sent from the field or woods most likely.

On Sun, Jun 7, 2026 at 7:53 AM Dog River Farm <dogriverfarm@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Looking for 250 to finish a bed. Variety doesn’t matter
> Central Vermont preferred
>
> Let me know what you’ve got
> George
>
> Sent from the field or woods most likely.
>

Responses: Deer Repellent

Terry O'Brien — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

*Original Question: *Any new (or old) repellent products folks are finding
effective?

*Reponses:*
I’d advocate *against* coyote urine, as I’ve learned it’s likely collected
from coyotes held in inhumane conditions. I also don’t believe it’s any
more effective than other deterrents- like most, works for a time and then
the deer grow accustomed.
NHPR looked into the sourcing/ethics question:
https://outsideinradio.org/shows/where-does-coyote-urine-come-from [...]

Vermont CEAP Equipment Grant application deadline July 15

Julie Callahan — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 13:52:57 +0000

The Capital Equipment Assistance Program (CEAP) is now open for applications!
CEAP is a competitive grant program from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. This program funds up to 90% of the purchasing cost of field equipment for water quality improvements on farms. Visit https://go.uvm.edu/ceap for examples of equipment previously funded on vegetable farms and program details.
This year, CEAP applications are due July 15, 2026. This deadline is several months earlier than prior years.
To apply, applicants will need to: [...]

iso pumpkin plants

Full Belly Farm — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 05:15:31 -0700

Looking for some extra pumpkin plants to fill out. Preferably jack
o'lantern varieties.

Thanks
Stephen

Any extra sweet potato slips

Dog River Farm — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 07:53:01 -0400

Looking for 250 to finish a bed. Variety doesn’t matter
Central Vermont preferred

Let me know what you’ve got
George

Sent from the field or woods most likely.

ISO Sweet Potato Slips 500-600

Andrew Knafel — Sat, 6 Jun 2026 15:31:52 +0000

Hi we are short about 500-600 sweet potato slips. Looking for some in the vicinity of the SW corner of Vermont. Covington preferred, but I am not choosey.

Thank you!
Andrew

Andrew
Andrew Knafel
Cell:802-688-4611

Fwd: Tomato plants

Patrick Healy — Sat, 6 Jun 2026 08:36:24 -0400

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Patrick Healy <patrickh468@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Jun 6, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Subject: Tomato plants
To: <vtvegandberry@list.uvm.edu>

Tomato plants ready to go into the soil. 4 inch pots. $3.00 each except for
Norfolk Purple Cherry which are $10.00(donation) each

Found in Marshfield but can be delivered to Montpelier on Monday

8 Norfolk purple

4 Sakura

12 Esterina [...]

Re: My 4 Sons backpack sprayer

Sara Farnsworth — Sat, 6 Jun 2026 08:32:00 -0400

I’d like it and can pick it up today

Sara Farnsworth

On Sat, Jun 6, 2026 at 8:31 AM Jenny Monfore <ohmylittledarlin@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Selling my My4Sons battery operated backpack sprayer. I've used it maybe
> a dozen times on my small flower farm. In great condition, only has basic
> nozzle attachment.
>
> Here's the link to the new one:
> https://my4sons.com/products/m4-battery-powered-backpack-sprayer?srsltid=AfmBOoogPTE8ISq0IIseG5MkZdeXnMJN1IpAkQ_dRXB4g0hd7x-L7IcL
>
>
> Asking $150. Pick up in Montpelier, VT.
>
> Thanks!
> Jenny Monfore
> Old Time Flowers
> (406) 224-1721
>
>
>
>

My 4 Sons backpack sprayer

Jenny Monfore — Sat, 6 Jun 2026 08:30:57 -0400

Selling my My4Sons battery operated backpack sprayer. I've used it maybe a
dozen times on my small flower farm. In great condition, only has basic
nozzle attachment.

Here's the link to the new one:
https://my4sons.com/products/m4-battery-powered-backpack-sprayer?srsltid=AfmBOoogPTE8ISq0IIseG5MkZdeXnMJN1IpAkQ_dRXB4g0hd7x-L7IcL

Asking $150. Pick up in Montpelier, VT.

Thanks!
Jenny Monfore
Old Time Flowers
(406) 224-1721

Tomato plants

Patrick Healy — Sat, 6 Jun 2026 08:27:27 -0400

Tomato plants ready to go into the soil. 4 inch pots. $3.00 each except for
Norfolk Purple Cherry which are $10.00(donation) each

Found in Marshfield but can be delivered to Montpelier on Monday

8 Norfolk purple

4 Sakura

12 Esterina

14 Siberian

9 Sun Sugar

10 Orange Zinger

Email – patrickh468@gmail.com
--
Patrick Healy, MPA, NECC, Director Green Mount Cemetery
802-223-5352 802-279-6957 (cell)cemetery@montpelier-vt.org,
patrickh468@gmail.com [...]

Pepper plants

Jacob Mills — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 17:52:35 -0400

ISO of about 100-120 bell pepper plants to go in greenhouse

Let know what’s available
18025357268
Thank you Jacob Mills

VVBGA Pest and Scouting Report (6/4/26)

Vic Izzo (he/him) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 19:44:41 +0000

Hi all,
Generally, it looks like pest distributions are starting to align more closely with previous years as I look back at past seasons. We fell behind a bit with the cooler weather, but things have picked up recently.
Unfortunately, after several weeks of clean plants, we are now starting to see some Spinach/Beet leaf miner eggs in some select plantings in Vermont. No huge outbreaks yet but we now have confirmation that they are flying around in the region. If you have struggled with them in the past, you might want to consider covering any plants you want to [...]

Planting into crimped rye responses

Green & Gold CSA — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 13:48:49 -0400

Lots of helpful tips and some great pictures as well. Thank you to the the
few but very helpful responders to my original question:

*We have been planting our fall brassicas into grown-in-place rye mulch for
several years and love the process EXCEPT for transplanting. Currently we
measure spacing with a tape, auger holes with a drill attachment, then add
amendments (all pelletized) to holes, and mix them in by hand as we're
transplanting. Effective, not efficient. *
*For anyone else out there planting into in-situ mulch:*
*-How are you amending? Obviously it's difficult to incorporate them
without disturbing the [...]

Shishito Peppers/ 1020 Flat 20 inch soil blocks/ 50 Blocks

Michelle Pomeroy — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 13:38:33 -0400

Peacham Greens has an extra 1020 flat of *certified organic Shishito pepper*
starts available—*50 plants* per flat in 2-inch soil blocks, and they're
ready to plant. Shoot us an email if you're interested.

Eric & Michelle Pomeroy

*Peacham Greens*

Farm Office: 802-447-4510

peachamgreens.com <https://www.peachamgreens.com/>

238 Slack Street
Peacham, Vermont 05862

2nd annual cuke beetle giveaway!

Old Friends Farm — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 12:33:38 -0400

Hi Everyone,

Back by popular demand - it's our 2nd Annual Cuke Beetle Giveaway!

Unlimited supply of beetles in excellent, mating condition, free to a good
home.

Happy June,

Casey

Farmers' Market Vendors

Paul Mazza — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 09:09:58 -0400

Good morning and happy Friday everyone!

I hope you all are well and are having a stellar Spring! This season we are
hosting an on-farm farmers market and were looking for more interested
vendors to join us. Our first farmers' market will be on Friday, June 26th
from 4-8pm and will take place roughly once a month (with the other dates
TBD as of now). We are looking for some more agricultural vendors (though
not any of the produce we grow-- we have that covered :). Looking for
chicken producers, cheese makers, jammers, picklers, or even folks that
grow more [...]

Onion trays available, broccolini, jalapenos, tomatoes, squash etc., central vermont

heartwoodfable@gmail.com — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 12:58:11 +0000

Hello there,1 tray each of Talon, Patterson and Walla Walla available. Also some other starts left from a plant sale after Saturday... Broccoliniz Chard,, cukes, tomatoes, zucchini, etc .. inquire for details.
thanks,,CarinBarnard VT

Free plants

Dog River Farm — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 08:07:42 -0400

Extra plugs come and get them
6 red kuri in 72 trays
1 black magic dino kale 128 tray
6 fennel 128 tray
Ready to plant
Also red norland seed potato 20 lbs

Central Vermont
Sent from the field or woods most likely.

Discounted Trays Organic Plants/Central VT

Jeff Guerin — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 20:21:49 +0000

Hi!
List of discounted trays below. Great size, ready to plant. Certified organic. $25/tray. 18/tray 3.5” pots. You pick up Monday or later. Located in Marshfield.

Jeff
Friends and Neighbors Organic Farm
802-279-1734

* 1 black beauty eggplant
* 2 success pm yellow squash
* 2 green zucchini
* 1 cocozelle zucchini
* 2 Waltham butternut
*
1 tuffy acorn
* 2 carmen pepper [...]

AFT Pig Roast

Ryan Karb — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 22:18:23 +0000

Hi VT Veg and Berry folks,

We're getting farmers and the folks who work with them together for a day of good food, good company, and nothing on the agenda. It's free and we still have room on the guest list

Prosperity Partners at American Farmland Trust is hosting a Pig Roast & Potluck on Saturday, June 13, 12–7 p.m. at The Brewery at Four Star Farm in Northfield, MA (I know it's in MA but its just straight shot down 91). Whole pig, chicken, goat, lamb, and roasted vegetables over the fire. Bring a potluck side, a folding chair, [...]

Food Connects is Hiring – Multiple Positions – Brattleboro, VT

Food Connects Procurement — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 16:25:17 -0400

**Food Connects is hiring for multiple positions.**
Food Connects is a rapidly growing food systems nonprofit based in
Brattleboro, VT. We are expanding our team and currently hiring for 3
positions in our Food Hub: Driver, Logistics Specialist & Administrative
Coordinator. See more info and apply by clicking on the jobs linked below
or check out our employment page HERE
<https://www.foodconnects.org/employment>. Questions? Feel free to email
HR: hr@foodconnects.org.
OPEN POSITIONS [...]

LGD pups available early July

Emma Ricci — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 17:21:57 +0000

Full message available at: LGD pups available early July

Looking For Red Cabbage

Sales of Just Cut VFVC — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 09:35:22 -0400

Looking for 500 lb of red cabbage if anyone still has any.
Thank you!

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Germination chamber for sale

Nathan Bacon — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 09:21:02 -0400

$500 - Selling our DIY germination chamber. Made it out of an old 2-door
freezer on wheels. Glass doors make it easy to see when trays start to
germ. Currently set up to hold 32 1020 trays at once can fit as many as 40.
Email me for more info and photos if interested.

Wheel Spacer sourcing?

Patrick Helman — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 07:04:37 -0400

Hello friends, before I drop $500 online, I thought I would see if anyone
has a friendly local machinist they have worked with for manufacturing
wheel spacers (I am in NW VT, so Burlington/St. Albans areas preferred).
In this specific case, I am making a JD 850 usable for row crops by
widening out the front wheel spacing 3 inches each side. An online search
suggests that no manufacturer is supporting an 80s vintage tractor for
front wheel spacers, though there are a couple of options by matching
specifications. I'd prefer to buy locally anyways. If there are any
responses [...]

Trap cropping CPB

Stony Loam Farm — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 00:39:14 +0000

We've been overrun by CPB the last few years. No spray works anymore. Tried moving as far as possible but on thirty acres it's not far enough. They finish the potatoes and then move onto the eggplant. Little devils.

This year I'm trying a trap crop planted on the perimeter of the field, with this year's crop on the far side. We planted some Red Norlands two weeks after the trap went in, and are delaying the rest of the main crop for another minute. I'm planning to flame weed the trap plants in hopes of nuking the first gen, [...]

St. John’s wart

Nicole D'Agata — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 12:40:02 -0400

Any herbalist interested in st. Wart I have several plantings that are
expanding exponentially. Would love if you could come to the farm in
Waterbury center and dig some, for your herbal farm / patch / garden.
Definitely organic. Other items I have are heaps of stinging nettle and
motherwart.
Thanks

Nicole D'Agata
Owner and Lead Designer
The Painted Tulip, Flower growers & Floral Design, Waterbury Center, VT
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ISO Groundcherries

NVCP — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:04:55 -0400

Hi All,

New Village Community Partners is looking for about 30 groundcherry
starts to fill out our kid’s garden for summer camp programming. We are
located in Shelburne, but happy to travel a bit for these!

Cheers,
Renee

2 trays onions available

heartwoodfable@gmail.com — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 13:00:28 +0000

Hello folks, we've got three trays onions available, about 250 each . One Patterson, 1 Talon. Nice big, healthy.
$25 each
Located in Barnard
Reach out if you are interested!Carin

Cherry tomato, Tulsi, Shishito Pepper, Sage: Certified Organic Plant starts

Michelle Pomeroy — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 08:37:22 -0400

Good morning! - We have certified organic plant starts ready. All plants
come in a 4-inch pot sleeve.

What’s Available:

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Tulsi / Holy Basil - 20 plants available
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Cherry Bomb Cherry Tomatoes - 30 plants available
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Shishito Peppers - 20 plants available
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Sage - 5 plants available
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Moskovitch Tomatoes - 3 plants available

Pricing:

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Orders under 5 plants: $4.50 each
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