Kingdom Creamery of Vermont, a growing multi-generation family-owned dairy and ice cream company,  is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Dairy Production Assistant to join our production team. 

Pay: Starting at $18/hour, commensurate with experience
Schedule: Full-time, 4–5 days/week; overtime after 40 hours; some weekends during busy season

Benefits (after 6-month probation):
Paid vacation and sick time, health insurance, retirement benefits

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing, packaging, and order fulfillment of dairy products

• Operate production equipment following food safety and quality standards

• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas

• Work collaboratively to meet daily production goals

• Interact professionally with coworkers, customers, vendors, and distributors

Qualifications

• Reliable, accountable, and self-motivated

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods

• Food processing experience preferred; willing to train the right candidate

Growth

Training provided with opportunities for advancement in pay and professional development.

Fat Sheep Farm is hiring for a farmhand. This is a unique position. While we produce a lot of food, we are also a farm stay business. We need someone who enjoys traditional farm work, as well as enjoys talking to all kinds of people.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to learn everything we do on the farm, including milking sheep; helping with lambing season; growing and harvesting vegetables, berries, grapes, and grain corn for popping and milling; and maintaining our farm stand.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to learn all aspects of an agritourism business, wants to live in a beautiful place, and is willing to work hard in all weather conditions. There are a couple of other people who work and live on the property and we enjoy having a friendly relationship with everyone. It's an "all in the family" approach to the workplace. Everyone has their privacy but it is not uncommon that we would head out together to listen to some music or celebrate a birthday.

Housing on site. It's a private studio apartment, with full kitchen, a great view out a big window, and a private entrance. 

This is a seasonal position which could start as early as April 1 (or a bit later), and would run through at least September, with the option to stay a couple more months. We are currently planning on a four day workweek, 8 hours per day, which would be Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. These workdays are non-negotiable. If someone were interested in working five days/week, we would be open to adding another day as well.

On our website, www.fatsheepfarmvermont.com , you can find the many area attractions and things to do which you would have ample opportunity to enjoy. Our Instagram page, @fatsheepfarm, also gives you a flavor of the farm life here.

You must be able to lift 50 pounds and be willing to approach the work with a positive attitude, sense of humor, and a commitment to be efficient, flexible, and helpful.

Please include with your application:

(1) your resume;

(2) a cover letter that is specific as to why you would like to work with us

(3) three references.

We are hoping to finalize our choice in the next month or so, so please respond as soon as possible. Thank you for considering applying.

Bear Roots Farm

Seeking: Farm Assistant

Bear Roots Farm is  355 acres of mixed fields, woods, pastures and marsh resting between Barre and Williamstown VT. Bear Roots Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm, producing 20+ acres of vegetables,  with an extensive 90+ acre cover crop rotation. We grow over 100 varieties of vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. We produce year round using high tunnel greenhouses and grow 100,000+lbs of storage crops. Our produce is distributed through our year round farm store, ”The Roots Farm Market,” in Middlesex, VT  and through our regional wholesale distribution. We are a small but efficient, productive team that works together to ensure the farm operates with ease & good flow.

We are looking for a part time/full time farm assistant to join the Bear Roots Farm team.  This position is dynamic and the employee will work closely with the farm owner to assist in a variety of tasks.  Most of the work will be spent managing orders- wholesale and retail. This looks like spending time in the wash/pack room, washing, packing & labeling vegetables for distribution, including doing deliveries.  This person will also manage the admin side of wholesale- sending a weekly availability list, corresponding with vendors & invoicing with quickbooks.  On other days, this position includes greenhouse work like seeding and transplanting according to the yearly crop plan.  This year, we’ll begin to have nursery offerings at the Roots Market. This position will act as a liaison between the Farm and the Nursery at the Market, overseeing the seedling inventory.  There are also opportunities to assist with tractor work (for the right person).  

Responsibilities 

• Maintain and establish wholesale accounts, communicate with customers via email/phone and administer invoices using quickbooks
• Oversee wholesale and farm market packout including washing, weighing, packing and labeling of all products  
• Delivering to wholesale sites and our farm store
• Assisting farm owner with seeding & transplanting schedules
• Communicate and coordinate with store staff about produce & seedlings
• Oversee seedling management at the Roots Market- deadheading, organizing & labeling
• Potential to assist farm owner with tractor operations: field work (disc, plow, seed, spread, fork lift) 

Qualifications and Qualities

• 1-3 seasons working in food systems- preferably vegetable production, horticulture, or grocery
• Strong communication (oral and written) skills, positive attitude, solution-oriented
• Strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail
• Self-starter, self-disciplined, goal orientated 
• Ability to share and accept feedback in a team environment
• Ability to use (or willingness to learn) Quickbooks & Google docs/sheets
• Passion and interest in working/learning about small-scale, low-input, sustainable horticulture
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively both independently and as a team member with minimal supervision 
• Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Commitment to the full 2024 season (march- december) with the opportunity to continue through the winter if it’s a good fit
• Ability to frequently lift 25-50 pounds
• Position is based in rural VT, so you must have reliable transportation 

Compensation

• $18/hour -$20/hour
• Potential for farm housing
• Access to farm-grown produce
• Seasonal/Year-Round 

To apply please submit a brief letter of interest, a resume, and two relevant references to Jon: [email protected] 

Our vendor application is open and live on our website at www.WaitsfieldFarmersMarket.com until March 1st. Please consider applying or reach out directly if you have any questions.