FCNRCD

What is a food forest?   Food forests are perennial gardens made up of diverse plantings of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants, structured to mimic forest ecosystems. They are designed to be self-sustaining, resilient, and biodiverse to provide long-standing, edible plants that will feed and educate the community while supporting many additional ‘ecosystem services’. While supplying the community with a reliable food source, they also support wildlife by providing diverse habitat (food and...

The Franklin County NRCD is hiring a full-time (40 hr/week) Tree Planting and Sale Intern. We will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is mid-April 2026 and anticipated end date is early June 2026. Salary: $20/hr, no additional benefits or paid time off associated with this position. Only digital applications will be accepted without prior arrangements. Send cover letter and resume to Lauren Weston, FCNRCD District Manager, at...

District staff spend considerable time traveling throughout Franklin County to meet with farmers, visit restoration sites, attend meetings, and conduct fieldwork. Occasionally, we pass a roadside stand selling flowers. Some stands might have a farm name; others might just have a chalk board sign with the prices listed. In most cases, it is clear that these farms are incredibly small scale and likely managed by one person. Who are these farmers, and what are the needs of Vermont's flower...