“I wish you were around 20-years ago when we put most of our houses… We’d be so much happier today!”
— Andrew Knafel | Clear Brook Farm
“Mike swore like a sailor, and he and his right-hand man brought the kind of grit that got the job done. Their vibe reminded me of a cross between firefighting heroes and the punk shows at Asbury Park I went to as a teenager. The type of chivalry and angst needed to do the type of anarchist work that this small scale farming stuff really is. ”
— Nicole Burke | Golden Well Farm
“I didn’t get a chance to say how much I appreciate your finishing everything up so quickly; it’s a testimony to your professionalism. Apologies in advance if you get more challenging projects when I tell people you’re a great problem-solver. It was a pleasure to work with both yourself and Kyle.”
— Jen Lewis | Half Wild Farm
“I run an educational farm at an institution of higher education as the sole staff person and primary educator. The intricacies of high tunnel construction and maintenance are something that I have no skill nor time to cultivate the skill to do myself. Being able to call upon VRGC is crucial to our farm for construction and maintenance as we embark on engaging the next generation of young people in the skills and knowledge necessary to continue producing food, medicine, and economies from the land. Mike and his staff were willing to work directly with our students in the process, too, which was an invaluable learning experience for them. We are extremely grateful to VRGC’s hard work and dedication.
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— Kristyn Achilich | The Farm at Saint Michael's College
“Mike does great work in sometimes difficult conditions, fast and done right. It’s really important to have competent builders of complex greenhouses like ours.”
— Alan LePage | LePage Farm
“The level of professionalism, scheduling, and commitment that Mike and VRGC bring is amazing! In an already overworked and stressful growing season, having access to a local, honest, reliable contractor like VRGC is priceless! I will certainly be using them for all my future greenhouse needs. ”
— Colemann Colburn | Fresh Roots Farm
“We love Vine Ripe, and would use Mike again in a heartbeat! He saved us so much time and headache — and gave us a structure we trust. We are very happy customers.
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— Shannon Varley | Strafford Village Farm
“Having Mike’s expertise and assistance in constructing my 2 caterpillar tunnels this year was definitely a game changer for my farm. I had planned to put them up myself with the help of my husband. Although I know I would have achieved that goal, I know that it would have taken me SO much longer and the end result would not have been the same quality. We will definitely be hiring Mike in the future as we continue to expand our farm.
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— Abby Matson | Diddle & Zen Farm
“VRGC’s work has been expert, reliable, and consistent. Availability is always clear and Mike has never not shown up as promised. He’s a great team leader/coordinator and his skill at working with volunteers and part-timers I have provided for the projects has saved me money and made the construction projects that much more a success. I appreciate his integrity and creativity and have recommended him to others whenever they ask me about hoophouse construction.
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— Peggy Newfield | Newfield Herb Farm
“VRGC is a huge boon to growers of all sizes. As a small scale grower, having the expertise of VRGC saved us huge amounts of time, stress, and ultimately money in having it done right the first time by a professional.”
— Rita Champion | Stitchdown Farm
“VRGC has been an integral part of our farm’s early development. Being able to hire a reliable, local, high-quality contractor to build our high tunnels has allowed us to devote our time to our own work during the critical growing season. Mike of VRGC listens to our goals and analyzes our growing system to ensure we have the highest quality construction for our business. ”
— Andrew & Annie Paradee | Long Winter Farm
“Mike was great to work with on our community hoop house project, willing and able to lead a team of volunteer helpers who were super excited and had very little idea of how to put together our Harnois High Tunnel Kit. Mike really made this community project possible. Someday we hope to add a second hoop house and we will definitely call Mike for help at that time.
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— Bethany Dunbar | Community Programs Manager, Center for an Agricultural Economy
“Mike has come to our farm on two separate occasions for multi-day greenhouse repair and improvement projects. Both times his work and creativity was exceptional. We have now contracted to build 3 more tunnels with VRGC this spring, and are excited to continue the relationship!”
— Oliver Levis | Earth Sky Time Community Farm
“Mike and his team are top notch!! I recommend them each and every time I can! Thank you for all that you do for our state!!!”
— Travis Rittenhouse | Midnight Farm
“A HUGE shout out to Mike Feiner for helping us build these tunnels! We would be absolutely nowhere without his tunnel building skills, and truck full of very well labeled tools.”
— Taylor Hutchinson & Jake Mendell | Footprint Farm
“Mike was great to work with, prompt, knowledgeable and finished on schedule and within budget!”
— Ann Hazelrigg and Terence Bradshaw | University of Vermont
“It was a pleasure to work with Mike Feiner of Vine Ripe Construction. He is very organized and systematic, resulting in a quick and efficient job building my high tunnel. I plan to use him again in the near future for another greenhouse project.”
— Jaiel Pulskamp | Kettle Song Farm
“After receiving funding for my NRCS hoop house I was excited but nervous about taking on the task of actually putting it up. I knew I could not do it by myself. Mike put my mind at ease and he was a pleasure to work with. He worked with my partner, a neighbor and myself to construct my new hoop house. It allowed me to continue farming and it was up before I knew it!”
