Archive for January, 2011

The VYCC is currently hiring Corps Members and Crew Leaders for our 2011 field season!  NOW is the time to apply for either a Crew Leader or Corps Member position!

Interested in Crew Leading? To learn about all of VYCC’s opportunities, please read through our Crew Leading page on our website and then if your interested, submit an application online today.

We hire Corps Members on a rolling basis. To find out more, visit our Corps Member page.  To apply for a position, please fill out our online application found at www.vycc.org/apply.

Positions for both Crew Leaders and Corps Members are limited, so don’t delay – apply today.

If you have questions, call us at 1-800-639-8922 or email info@vycc.org.

Now accepting members for our 2011 growing season ~ Fresh and Local, Horse Powered, Educating tomorrow’s farmers!

Even though the snow is flying and the ground is frozen solid, we are beginning to plan for this upcoming growing season which is sure to be as successful as last. Like last year, we are offering a 20-week summer CSA, a Fall share and a Pasture-Raised Poultry share.

**We are excited to introduce our Frozen Vegetable Winter CSA! A taste of summer in the midst of the winter cold. This consists of a monthly pick-up of frozen vegetables such as broccoli, tomatoes and corn (just to name a few) for 5 months, November – March. Contact Beth Whiting at Maple Wind Farm for more details. 802.434.7257. www.maplewindfarm.com.

Become a member today! Your membership helps support local agriculture, educational efforts and contributing healthy food to the charitable food system.

For an order form please click here.

Summer CSA

• 20 weeks of farm fresh vegetables (June-October)
• Pick-Your-Own Garden – enjoy picking flowers, herbs, cherry tomatoes, beans, peas and hot peppers
• Add-on options available: eggs, maple syrup, bread, cheese
• Weekly newsletter with recipes, farm updates and special events

Fall CSA

• One time pick up in November with ~35 pounds of storage crops such as potatoes, onions, carrots, beets, parsnips, cabbage, winter squash, etc.

Pasture-Raised Poultry CSA

• Enjoy fresh chickens raised on our beautiful pastures
• 2 chickens/month: June, July, August

Frozen Vegetable CSA (details above)

Contact Beth Whiting at 802.434.7257 for more details.

The VYCC’s Online Holiday Auction is a fun way to connect with supporters while raising funds for our youth and conservation programs. All proceeds from the auction directly support our efforts to inspire the state’s youth to become tomorrow’s environmental stewards and community leaders.

The auction will feature a wide assortment of items including gift certificates, ski passes, museum memberships, weekend getaways, and much more!

How you can help:

1. Make a donation! With over 10,000 people visiting the auction website, it is a great way to advertise. Donations can be anything from gift certificates to canoes to donated services…..a bread-making class, a financial consultancy, or a vacation rental. Donations are tax deductible and a great way to show your support for the VYCC.

2. Bid! Bidding will begin on November 26. Instead of elbowing your way through “Black Friday” crowds, visit our Online Holiday Auction and do your shopping from the comfort of your home. Every bid you make will help support the VYCC’s effort to provide meaningful employment opportunities to Vermont’s youth while completing high-priority conservation work.

To support these programs, visit the auction at www.vycc.cmarket.org. Bidding begins on November 26 and will close at noon on December 14.