Workshop: Build a Cob Pizza Oven

Contact Name
Maggie Joseph
Phone Number
802-265-0555
Details

New Village Farm (Shelburne, VT) is excited to offer a new two-part workshop around cob oven construction.

 

Join us on Sundays, May 19 & May 26th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm to learn how to build your own earthen bread and pizza oven from clay and sand. We will explore the entire construction process from foundation to roof, and spend the days building a simple, functional, beautiful earthen oven. This workshop includes hands-on construction, lecture, and presentations covering building fundamentals that include siting, design, structure, moisture protection, materials selection, heating and insulation. The weekend workshop will be lead by educator, grower, and ecological designer Mark Krawczyk of New Haven, VT. You can learn more about him and his work at keylinevermont.com and valleyclayplain.com.

This program is geared towards adults and mature teens. If you have a child under 15 who would like to come, please let us know.

 

 

Agroecology Tree Planting Work Brigade!

Join us Friday, May 3rd, from 9am - 3pm at Foote Brook Farm, 641 VT-15 W, in Johnson, VT for a tree planting work brigade! We will be transitioning riverbank farmland impacted by the 2023 flooding into a riparian buffer zone to increase climate resiliency and adaptation on the farm. Work brigades are a popular education tool used around the world to strengthen communities, build trust and solidarity through collective labor, connection, mutual aid, and knowledge sharing.

ACORN-VT's Farmer Climate Network Working Bee Brigade at Frog Hollow Farmstead

Help Janis and Jason of Frog Hollow Farmstead prep their high tunnel. Tasks include moving topsoil, spreading compost, and making rows. Lunch provided!
These working bee brigades are meant to gather farmers and food producers, as well as interested community members, to complete neccesary on-farm projects and engage in peer-to-peer learning sessions.

ACORN-VT's Farmer Climate Network Working Bee Brigade at Stone's Throw Farmstead

Join Jess and Connor of Stone's Throw Farmstead for planting a diversity of cut flowers, sheep shearing, and wool skirting! A taco lunch will be provided. 10AM - 2PM. 
ACORN-VT's Farmer Climate Network Working Bee brigades are meant to gather farmers and food producers, as well as interested community members, to complete neccesary on-farm projects and engage in peer-to-peer learning sessions. 

Couple looking for land with housing to create a small farm/market garden/education center

Contact Name
Rob Terry
Details

My wife and I are looking for land with housing to rent (and possibly purchase) to start a farm and education center. Our dream ever since we got married in Arlington 30 years ago was to return to Vermont to start a small farm and live a life more connected with nature. I am a self employed designer and my wife is a teacher. I have worked in greenhouses, on flower farms and on my grandparent’s farm since I was a kid. We’ve always had a garden wherever we lived. We have a passion for growing food and feeding people. We created and funded an organic school garden that we ran for 10 years at the school where my wife worked as the librarian.  We wish to combine my passion for growing and her passion for literacy and nature to create a resource for the community. 

We sold our home in CT last November and are currently renting in Windsor County. We are hoping to find farmable land with housing that is available immediately so we can start building our dream and get our hands in the soil.

Please contact me if you have something available or if you would like more information about us.

Thank you!

Looking for Farm Crew Members at Champlain Valley Hops

Contact Name
Mae
Details

Champlain Valley Hops is seeking hard working individuals to join our spring farm crew!  Our spring season runs from mid April to late June. Spring crew members will be given the opportunity to return for hop harvest, which runs from mid August to late September.  

Spring activities consist primarily of “stringing” and “training”. Every season, new strings are hung from the top of our 18 ft trellis across the 30 acres that we have in production. Hops are perennial plants and the season's newly emerging bines are then hand trained to grow up those strings. Like most farm work, these tasks are repetitive and physically demanding but rewarding for the right individuals that enjoy physical activity and the great outdoors. 

Ideal candidates are available full time, M-F, 8~5 from mid April through late June. Spring crew members will be invited to return to work for hop harvest from mid August through late September. Candidates seeking part-time work will be considered on a case by case basis.
JOB REQUIREMENTS / DESIRED SKILLS

  • Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks
  • Desire to get your hands dirty
  • Detail oriented
  • Dedicated, positive attitude
  • Works well as part of a team
  • Adequate clothing and footwear for the frequently changing weather
  • Safety mindset: understanding and adherence to safe work practices

COMPENSATION: Hourly $18.00 + seasonal bonus based on hours worked and performance

ADAM'S BERRY FARM: hiring for multiple positions

Contact Name
Adam Hausmann
Phone Number
802-578-9093
Details

Adam's Berry Farm in Charlotte, VT is hiring for multiple positions. We are a 57 acre certified organic berry farm with an emphasis on wholesale. We also host pick your own berries and flowers, host events on the farm, have a farmstand and produce a value added treats with our fruit. We love to work hard, have fun and eat lots of berries and popsicles. 

We are hiring for the following positions and you can learn more on our website

https://www.adamsberryfarm.com/jobs

  • Harvest and Field Crew

  • Morning Harvest Crew 

  • Farm Stand Crew

  • Value Added Production and Kitchen Lead

  • Farm Maintenance Crew

  • one person to help with Burlington Farmer's Market on Saturdays 6:30-3pm (2-3 times/month)