ACORN-VT's Farmer Climate Network Working Bee Brigade at Stone's Throw Farm
Join Jess and Connor of Stone's Throw Farm to plant a diverse lineup of cut flowers, sheep shearing, and wool skirting! A taco lunch will be provided.
Join Jess and Connor of Stone's Throw Farm to plant a diverse lineup of cut flowers, sheep shearing, and wool skirting! A taco lunch will be provided.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Field Coordinator will be an energetic self-starter with overall responsibility for recruiting, onboarding, and supporting grocers and institutional cafeterias in becoming Retail Partners in the NOFFP initiative. Working remotely, the Field Coordinator will solicit and build valuable relationships with retailers located throughout New England and New York. This is a part-time remote contract position with a starting 1-year term and a flexible work schedule. For the right candidate, 40 hours/week is possible when taking on product demos as advertised in the Organic Brand Ambassador position. We hope to fill the positions as soon as possible.
The Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership Field Coordinator assists with Retail Partner program management. This individual will execute the on-the-ground and virtual recruitment process of independent and co-op grocers and institutional cafeterias to sign as official Retail Partners. This individual will be responsible for making 12+ introductory calls/week, hosting virtual sales presentations, visiting general managers and dairy buyers of large and small retailers, and being an ambassador for the Partnership initiative. Keeping detailed contract records, creating professional online presentations, administering the licensing process, and ensuring Retail Partners are well-supported are essential duties.
A Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of related experience are preferred. Exceptional presentation skills (virtual and in-person) are critical to be successful in this position. A valid driver’s license and a reliable personal vehicle are required. The candidate must be located in New England. It is desirable but not essential that this individual be interested in the grocery industry and/or local organic agriculture advocacy and education. Former experience with merchandising, distribution, and production is a plus.
We encourage you to apply and bring your expertise if you're:
Salary: $25-30/hour, depending on experience. This is an independent contractor position offering ~20 hours per week and does not provide benefits. Mileage will be reimbursed at the current IRS rate. Note: for the right candidate, 40 hours/week is possible when taking on product demos as advertised in the Organic Brand Ambassador position. Candidates interested in combining the positions should apply to each separately.
Submit a cover letter indicating why you think you’d be a good candidate for the role, along with your resume, to [email protected]. Please include “Field Coordinator” in the email subject line.
In August 2021, 135 organic family dairy farms across eastern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine were suddenly and unexpectedly notified that their contracts with Horizon Organic and Maple Hill Creamery would not be renewed after the following year. In response to this crisis, the Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership was formed to increase the regional demand for organic milk produced in the Northeast by family farms. Increased demand for regionally supplied organic milk is necessary to save the at-risk farms, build market stability for the dairy industry, and create resiliency in the northeast regional food system as our family farms disappear at increased frequency.
The only long-term solution for these farmers, and all of the region’s organic family farmers, is to encourage consumers, grocers, food co-ops, restaurants, and food service venues to increase their purchases from the brands that purchase milk from the region.
The Partnership’s program has three pillars:
The partnership is fiscally managed by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), a 501(c)3 organization located in Maine.
I am an incoming graduate student at UVM studying plant and soil science. I am looking to live on a vegetable farm within a 30 min - 1 hour drive from UVM's campus starting in July or August. I would love to support the farm operations part-time and as my school/research allows.
I am single, no pets, late 20s, and super eager to learn and grow my farm skills while working hard. Ideally I would like to share some meals and live in community with others living on the farm. I am open to either communal living or standalone apartment. I am clean, transparent, and honest.
My growing experience is one season young but the will is there and I take direction super well. I have research, engineering, business, and carpentry skills that may or may not be helpful to a farm. I have passion for food preservation!
Liliana Bettolo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilianabettolo/
Old Road Farm is looking for one more person to join our amazing farm crew! We are located in Granville, just outside of the Mad River Valley. Ideal candidate will be able to work full-time, Mon-Fri 8-4pm, now through October. Although we are open to part-time work as well. This position will require you to help out on all aspects of the farm, but mostly with field work. We grow a wide variety of crops for wholesale and direct markets so there is a variety of work to be done. We are a young farm growing rapidly so this is a good opportunity for someone with interest in vegetable farming to help develop effective systems. Starting pay is $17/hr for full-time employees, and there is opportunity for pay increase as we train you on our systems.
Responsibilities:
· Harvesting, planting, weeding, washing and packing produce and more
Qualifications:
· Production farm experience strongly preferred
· Reliable and able to show up on time, ready to work
· Able to be outside in all weather conditions (cold, hot, rain, snow)
· Able to lift 50 pounds and be on your feet and knees for long periods of time
· Can work independently for long periods of time but also work well in a team setting
· Able to handle feedback and have a good attitude
· Can work in a timely manner with great attention to detail
Please send resumes to [email protected]
My husband has cancer and I am spread too thin between my animals and caring for him. I really do not want to give up my animals. I’d love to find someone who would like to lease the barn and animals for at least the summer. There are goats, horses, cows in milk, a milking machine, tons of chickens. If anyone is interested please reach out. I’m located in Woodbury.
Selling a brand new, never-used 45-gallon vat pasteurizer. Also pictured are additional equipment available for sale. Contact for additional product details.
Anyone with a backyard, garden, or landscaped area can help wildlife through their landscaping and gardening practices! Learn about wildlife and habitats, plant choice, use of native plants, nest boxes and feeders, and more.
This workshop will be held indoors and includes a PowerPoint presentation.
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Food Connects is a rapidly growing food systems nonprofit based in Brattleboro, VT. We are expanding our team and currently hiring for 2 positions in our Food Hub. See more info and apply by clicking on the jobs linked below or check out our employment page HERE. Questions? Feel free to email HR: [email protected].
OPEN POSITIONS (apply via link)
About Food Connects:
Food Connects is a dynamic non-profit organization with strong roots in the community and a commitment to challenging the status quo while transforming the food system. We think organizational culture is just as important as the job you’ll be doing, so we are dedicated to living out our organization’s core values:
We challenge the status quo by taking risks, acting boldly, and learning from our mistakes to transform the food system.
We commit to pursuing justice, fostering inclusivity, and practicing equity.
We believe in the possibility of BOTH equitable access to nutritious food AND producer viability.
We cultivate a culture of learning, care, creativity, transparency, honesty, and humility within our team and with our partners.
We know that collaboration and strong relationships are vital to building a vibrant and healthy community and that we can only fulfill our vision when we invite everyone to the table. We prioritize equity and inclusivity at every step, from our values to our culture and transparent pay structure. We focus on employee wellness with a $20/hr minimum hourly wage, significant PTO package, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan contribution, life insurance, short-term disability insurance and a 15% staff food discount. Hybrid remote work is available for administrative and sales positions. Our goal is to provide you with the tools to do your job and the trust to get your work done in a way that works for you.
Please read on to get to know more about Food Connects’ 3 pilot programs, and we hope to see your applications!
The Food Hub delivers source-identified local and regional food from over 125 farms and value-added producers to over 280 wholesale customers in Vermont, Western New Hampshire, and Western Massachusetts. Currently, we have trucks on the road for pickups and deliveries 5 days per week. We have an online e-commerce platform for customer ordering and are implementing a new ERP system for administrative control of the sales flow. The Food Hub is experiencing rapid growth and will expand operations, infrastructure, and delivery schedule over the coming year.
The Farm to School (FTS) program supports school implementation of food, farm, and nutrition education, strengthening their school nutrition programs. Vermont Harvest of the Month is a program run by Food Connects and two other non-profit organizations in Vermont to promote seasonal eating, encourage nutritious diets, and support the local economy. We provide ready-to-go materials for the classroom, cafeteria, and community that promote the use of local, seasonal Vermont foods.