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Co-founders Jacob Freedman, Alex Gemme and Nathaniel Klein graduated from Middlebury and launched Treeline Terrains in 2021. Photo by Erica Houskeeper.

Forestry Staff Articles

December 10, 2021

Connecting People to Place, Middlebury Grads Return to VT to Start Woodworking Business

By Christine McGowan, Vermont Forest Industry Network When three friends at Middlebury College couldn’t find…

Founder Francie Caccavo created Olivia’s Croutons in 1991. She started the company in her kitchen with the Butter & Garlic flavor that were sold in brown bags and hand-stamped. Photo by Erica Houskeeper.

Ag & Food Business Coaching Staff Articles

November 1, 2021

For Olivia’s Croutons Founder, Coaching is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

Back in 1991 when Francie Caccavo started Olivia’s Croutons, she was simply a young mother…

Derek O’Toole works in the woods with his horses in Northfield. Photo by Erica Houskeeper.

Forestry Staff Articles

October 27, 2021

Third Branch Horse Logging Finds Niche for Low-Impact, Sustainable Horse Logging in Vermont

By Christine McGowan, Vermont Forest Industry Network Brad Johnson would like to see wood products…

Joe and Rebecca Pimentel plan to grow their company slowly and organically, with a strong focus on quality and consistency. Photo by Erica Houskeeper.

Ag & Food Business Coaching Staff Articles

September 27, 2021

Slowing Down to Go Fast: Luce Farm Wellness Rides the CBD Wave

When Rebecca and Joe Pimentel moved to Vermont, they envisioned a life of organic farming…

The DeltaClimeVT Energy 2021 cohort of entrepreneurs from seven start-up companies from around the U.S. and Canada participated in the virtual four-month business accelerator program.

Energy Press Releases

July 26, 2021

Neothermal Energy Storage Wins DeltaClimeVT Energy 2021

DeltaClimeVT Energy 2021 climate economy business accelerator graduates cohort and announces Neothermal Energy Storage as…

Forestry Staff Articles

April 29, 2021

A Vermonter’s Approach to Sustainable, Affordable Housing

By Christine McGowan, Forest Products Program Director at Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Ten years ago…

Forestry Staff Articles

March 9, 2021

Rugged Ridge Grows Sugarbush, Business in Pace with the Forest

By Christine McGowan, Forest Products Program Director at Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund It’s often said…

Trevor Allard of Allard Lumber in Brattleboro, VT with logs

Forestry Press Releases Staff Articles

February 24, 2021

Combined Heat and Power at Allard Lumber Saves Money, Jobs, and Environment

By Christine McGowan, Forest Products Program Director at Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund When the water…

Jim Lovinsky, Sylvacurl, East Hardwick, VT

Forestry Staff Articles

December 4, 2020

Wood Curl Packaging Reduces Waste, Supports Healthy Forests and Local Economy

By Christine McGowan, Forest Products Program Director at Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Resourceful Vermonters have…

Mike Rainville of Maple Landmark of Vermont

Forestry Staff Articles

November 30, 2020

Maple Landmark, America’s “Local Toy Company,” Rooted in Family, Forest

By Christine McGowan, Forest Products Program Director at Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Mike Rainville, founder…

Ag & Food Business Coaching Staff Articles

November 19, 2020

The Optimistic Caterer: Sugarsnap Keeps On Cooking

Her business vanished virtually overnight, but with creativity and coaching, Sugarsnap Catering is back stronger…

Forestry Staff Articles

October 6, 2020

Loggers and Lagers: How Healthy Forests Help Brew a Better Pint

By Christine McGowan, Forest Products Program Director at Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund The story of…

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Connecting People to Place, Middlebury Grads Return to VT to Start Woodworking Business

For Olivia’s Croutons Founder, Coaching is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

Third Branch Horse Logging Finds Niche for Low-Impact, Sustainable Horse Logging in Vermont

Slowing Down to Go Fast: Luce Farm Wellness Rides the CBD Wave

Neothermal Energy Storage Wins DeltaClimeVT Energy 2021

A Vermonter’s Approach to Sustainable, Affordable Housing

Rugged Ridge Grows Sugarbush, Business in Pace with the Forest

Combined Heat and Power at Allard Lumber Saves Money, Jobs, and Environment

Wood Curl Packaging Reduces Waste, Supports Healthy Forests and Local Economy

Maple Landmark, America’s “Local Toy Company,” Rooted in Family, Forest

The Optimistic Caterer: Sugarsnap Keeps On Cooking

Loggers and Lagers: How Healthy Forests Help Brew a Better Pint

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