The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE), based in Hardwick, VT, seeks a Delivery Driver for our CAE Farm Connex program. This is a full-time, year-round position that is crucial to our day-to-day operations of CAE’s dynamic and expansive distribution program. CAE Farm Connex provides cold-chain freight service for farmers and food producers who may be “too small” or “too rural” to access other distribution channels. CAE Farm Connex headquarters is physically based in Hardwick, where its operation spans 6 days per week, and up to 20 hours each day. As a CAE Farm Connex driver, you will be part of a team operating our fleet of 5 delivery vehicles in service to our 21+ weekly routes, aggregating and delivering local products in 13 of 14 counties within the state of Vermont and in some adjoining areas of western New Hampshire. CAE Farm Connex provides services to farms, retail stores, public and private schools, institutions, distribution centers, and other food hubs, keeping the literal wheels turning for our local food system and economy!


JOB DETAILS
Position: Farm Connex Delivery Driver
Reports to: Food Hub Operations Manager
Schedule: 3-4 days a week, 32-40 hours per week
Compensation: Hourly rate starting at $20.50+ ; Non Exempt/regular position
Benefits: Health Insurance and Health Savings Account, SIMPLE IRA, Employee assistance program, Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance, quarterly phone stipend, paid time off, professional development compensation

Minimum Qualifications: As dictated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), as required to fulfill duties specific to this role, the minimum requirements include: being age 21+ at the time of application, possessing a valid driver’s license, a clean motor vehicle record, the critical faculties required to safely operate a commercial vehicle, and ability to pass a CDL medical exam. Be able to interpret signage, converse, take instructions, and record information in written and/or spoken English.

To apply: Review the full job posting on our website and then email us with your resume, cover letter, or letter of interest, and include “Farm Connex Delivery Driver” in your email subject line. We’re interested to hear your thoughts on any life or work experience as it relates to this position. Let us know if you have any questions! Hiring immediately, position open til filled.

Maplehill School and Community Farm is recruiting for a full-time Farm to School AmeriCorps members. The position is a year long commitment, Sept 3rd-Aug 22nd, with a living allowance of $22,100 and an education award upon completion of $6,895. The position offer a wide variety of youth engagement through our farm and garden, culinary programming, various elective and vocational opportunities, and general every day relationship building. You must be 22 to apply with a clean driving record and personal vehicle. Lunch is provided :) 

For more information about Maplehill School and Community Farm, please refer to our website at: www.maplehillschoolandfarm.org

For more information on the position please go to:

https://www.leapinthenek.com/serve

If you have any questions, please contact Vivian Stein at [email protected] 

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Farm to School Member supports:

• Farm to School activities; including daily animal care and assisting youth in learning about & completing farm chores, general farm maintenance as the seasons shift, and leading Harvest of the Month project.
• The Maplehill School Healthy Food Program, which provides healthy, locally grown food to our students and staff year-round, including working with the Farm to Table Coordinator to plan and cook meals as well as working with the Farm Educator to tend the farm and garden.
• Programming around healthy nutrition, culinary life skills, humane animal care and food production basics - including planting, tending, harvesting, preserving crops.
• General programming at Maplehill School including but not limited to attending field trips, mentoring/tutoring students, participating in elective and vocational training and PE activities.

We have two Holstein cows available, one due in July and one on service for early next year. Registered and classified GP and VG. Low SCC and healthy! We also have jerseys and heifers of both breeds that could possibly available as well. Give us a call or email!

Champlain Valley Hops is seeking Harvest Crew Members from mid-August through late September. Come join our team!

Hop harvest is kind of like launching a rocket; there is a lot of careful planning, it goes by really fast, and you only have one chance to get it right. Each of the nine hop varieties we grow has a unique harvest window.  When we determine that a variety is ready for harvest, bines are cut down in the field and brought to our own site processing facility where hop cones are picked, sorted, dried, baled, and moved into cold storage.

We're seeking hard working individuals to join our harvest crew starting mid-August. The harvest crew will assist in loading our picking and sorting machines and doing quality control on sorted hop cones. Some crew members will load and unload drying bays and will be responsible for baling dried cones. All of this work will take place in our on farm processing facility in Starksboro, VT.

Like most agricultural jobs, hop harvest requires long work days and physical, repetitive work. While farming experience is always helpful, it is not required for this position. We will consider any applicant that is hard working, has a positive attitude, and believes they have the physical ability and endurance to do the work.

Hours can vary depending on the weather and cone readiness. Work days average 10 hours (starting at 7 am) and we operate 5-6 days/week for our ~40 day harvest period.
 

JOB REQUIREMENTS / DESIRED SKILLS

• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks
• Ability to be on feet for long periods of time
• Desire to get your hands dirty
• Detail oriented
• Dedicated, positive attitude
• Works well as part of a team
• Adequate clothing and footwear 
• Safety mindset: understanding and adherence to safe work practices
   

COMPENSATION: Hourly - $18.00

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please send a resume and explanation as to why you are interested in this position to [email protected].

Website: ChamplainValleyHops.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/champlain.valley.hops/

Farm Manager

Butterworks is seeking an organized and professional leader to manage all aspects of the farm.  This is an excellent opportunity.  Butterworks is a farm in transition that aims to grow, evolve and remain a Vermont Organic Dairy tradition.  The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for organic agriculture and animal care. This role is essential to making the most important ingredient in Butterworks supreme line of dairy products.  If you are hard-working and a positive leader, we want to hear from you. 

Position Details

Work with Harvest Lead to secure nutritious feed from high yield hay fields and pastures

Work with Herd Lead to ensure animal health and reproductive success

Plan and manage rotational grazing AND winter housing for optimal cow health and milk production

Be fully emersed in all aspects of harvest and animal care

Operate tractors and heavy equipment

Milk cows and provide medical attention

Keep records for Federal, State and Organic inspections

Lead a caring and passionate team

Ensure equipment is in good working condition and properly maintained

Strategize and build efficiencies to lower the cost of milk production 

while maintaining Butterworks values for herd care and soil health

Track and order farm supplies

Onboard and train staff to ensure protocols are followed and the team is safe

Build and maintain relationships with other farms, vendors and customers

Occasional representation at marketing events, conferences and seminars

Work with ownership to strategize and meet key targets

Requirements

0-5 years of dairy experience – will train the right person

Genuine appreciation for animals and the land

Positive disposition

Exceptional references

Good work ethic

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Able to focus and make decisions in stressful situations

Mornings, nights and weekends required

Able to lift 50 pounds