Conservation Storytelling & Farm Marketing Consultant – RFB

The state of Vermont, specifically Orleans County and the Newport Center CDP, is soliciting proposals for a Conservation Storytelling & Farm Marketing Consultant through a Request for Bid (RFB) process. The procurement seeks a skilled marketing and communications professional to support local agricultural producers in developing conservation-oriented branding and digital engagement strategies. Key deliverables include conducting producer interviews, creating webpages, generating media content, and implementing comprehensive social media strategies focused on conservation messaging. The consultant will be responsible for crafting compelling digital narratives that highlight the agricultural community's environmental stewardship efforts. Proposals are due by January 2, 2026, with the procurement originally posted on December 3, 2025. The ideal candidate should demonstrate expertise in agricultural marketing, digital communication, and conservation storytelling, with a strong portfolio of similar project work.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions are explicitly stated in the procurement document, the project has a total budget of $30,500, which suggests a competitive bidding environment for qualified consulting firms or independent contractors. The procurement appears open to various organizational structures, potentially including small businesses, independent consultants, marketing agencies, and communication specialists with demonstrated agricultural and conservation communication experience. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and there are no explicit requirements for integration with existing technological infrastructure. The budget range of $30,500 provides flexibility for comprehensive project implementation, indicating the state's commitment to developing robust marketing and communication strategies for Orleans County's agricultural community. Potential bidders should carefully review the full solicitation documents and prepare detailed proposals that demonstrate their capacity to effectively support local farmers' conservation storytelling efforts.