The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund is a nonprofit organization committed to nurturing the sustainable development of Vermont’s economy.

We nurture the economic prosperity, ecological health, and social connectivity of people, businesses, organizations and communities in Vermont for the benefit and well-being of all who live here by providing business assistancesupply chain coordinationnetwork development, and strategic planning in agriculture and food systemsforest productswaste managementrenewable energy, and environmental technology sectors.

Our Work
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  • Jasper Hill brings Vermont’s forested and pastoral landscapes together in its award-winning cheeses For a few months out of the year, cambium–a thin layer of wood underneath the bark of spruce trees–can be carefully harvested and sold at a premium to some of the world’s......

  • VSJF continues to provide important leadership for the New England Food System Planners Partnership, a collaboration between seven state-level organizations, six state agricultural, economic and environmental department representatives and Food Solutions New England (FSNE).   NOTE: This story originally appeared in the VSJF Impact Report......

  • Vermont’s forest products industry generates $2.1B in annual economic output in forestry, logging, processing, construction, woodworking, and wood energy. Source: Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation   NOTE: This story originally appeared in the VSJF Impact Report 2024. Click here to read the entire......

  • Vermont is a leader in the nation with its aggressive goals, including requiring utility companies to use only clean energy by 2035. But the system isn’t set up to make the energy transition easy. Adopting new technologies is expensive and requires deep analysis while startup......

  • The vast majority of businesses (93%) in Vermont have fewer than 20 employees, many of which fall into VSJF’s sectors of food and agriculture, forest products, climate technology, and waste management. Supporting these businesses is crucial—they are the backbone of Vermont’s economy, providing a significant......

  • Because agricultural activity exists in every county of the state, in both rural communities and our more urban centers, we all have a stake in our ability to produce more of what we eat every day. Vermont needs a prosperous, food secure, and equitable food......

Events & Resources

JUST RELEASED!
VSJF Impact Report 2024

2024 was a year that reaffirmed the importance of our work and its reach! We hope our commitment to Vermont’s small businesses shines through and inspires you to
support our work.
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Business Sense Training Tools
For Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

Business Sense is a no-fluff source of information that gets right to the heart of what small business owners need: essential tools and informational resources to help your business grow!

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DeltaClimeVT Energy2025

The Application period for Energy 2025 is now closed. The cohort will be announced in February.
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Karin Bellemare unloads a delivery of potatoes at The Roots Farm Market in Middlesex. Photo by Erica Houskeeper.

Technical Assistance Available Through Farm to Plate

The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) and Larklea are offering Regional Food Systems Infrastructure applicants and grantees support and technical services including application support, infrastructure capital and financial planning technical assistance, and ongoing business coaching services.
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Do you love to work outdoors? Enjoy making things with your hands? Love to drive big machines, or want to use technology to solve environmental problems? A career in Vermont’s forest economy could be a great fit for you! Photo by Erica Houskeeper.

2025 Vermont Forest Industry Summit

SAVE THE DATE!
June 19, 2025
Bolton Valley Resort
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14th Annual Farm to Plate Network Gathering

VIDEOS NOW AVAILABLE
Was Held November 20-21, 2024
Killington Grand Resort

VSJF Vermont Sustainability Funders

Become a Funder

Are you interested in funding one of our programs or services? We are seeking funders to achieve our sustainable economic goals as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
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VSJF Vermont Sustainability Clients

Become a Client

Are you interested in becoming a client to grow your business, industry sector, or replicate one of our approaches? We offer a suite of services for businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies.
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Become a Partner

Are you interested in partnering with us to build a thriving economic, social, and ecological future for Vermont? We invite collaboration from diverse stakeholders in all areas of our work.
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