This full-day event is designed for those who are curious to learn more about navigating and influencing the legislative process, as well as gain access to members of the agricultural committees. Attendees will build skills, connections, and experience to confidently and effectively advocate for the wants and needs of themselves and their communities.
Hello, everyone!
Shelburne Farms is seeking seasonal Farmyard Educators to work in the Children’s Farmyard (CFY) from April 23, 2024 - October 23, 2024. The CFY is an outdoor educational space that is open to the public and school groups seven days a week, May through October. The goal of this public program is to educate and connect visitors to agriculture in a safe, engaging, and hands-on environment. The CFY is part of our campus that supports our mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future.
If you are interested, please visit our website to see the complete job description as well as other available jobs.
https://shelburnefarms.org/about/join-our-team/seasonal-farm-based-educ…;
If you have any questions, please contact Cat Parrish at [email protected]
Hourly: $16
Work Schedule: 3-5 days a week (including weekends and holidays)
Application Deadline: Positions are open until filled.
The life of a Farm-Based Educator at the Children's Farmyard:
-Establish and foster connections to farm and food systems through safe, engaging, hands-on interactions with agriculture.
-Greet and orient diverse audiences to the farmyard including day visitors from around the world, overnight inn guests, school groups, and summer campers.
-Staff our cheesemaking and information hub, educating guests about our cheesemaking process and serving as a source of information for our day visitors.
-Lead Sun To Cheese tours which are a 2 hour behind the scenes look at our dairy and cheesemaking operations.
-Lead engaging and interactive presentations and activities for large groups throughout the day.
-Care for our Farmyard animals.
-Assist visitors with safe and educational animal interactions.
-Assist with garden tasks while engaging visitors in your work.
-Work with and mentor youth Work and Learn participants (ages 9-18) through positive role-modeling.
Because of climate change, it can be more difficult than ever to plan for meeting the water needs of your crops. Answering questions around the nuances of crop water needs, how to identify and utilize appropriate water sources, and how to know if your water supply will be sustainable into the future are all becoming more challenging to answer. In this forum, Dr. Rahcel Schattman will discuss how to acquire the information needed to develop climate-resilient farm water plans and cover emerging opportunities for improving water management strategies in diversified cropping systems.
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Jaime Garzon focused on soil fertility in grasslands and climate-smart hayland management. His presentation will be followed by a facilitated farmer-to-farmer discussion on how you and your peers are managing your soil fertility. Come to listen, share your experiences, ask questions, troubleshoot, and be inspired about new systems that may make your own farm more climate resilient.
Join us for a summit on the future of regional dairy.
What does dairy look like in 10 years? We see a future where:
Dynamic weather patterns brought about by a changing climate pose new challenges to producers throughout the Northeast. Among them is the question of how to appropriately manage nutrient availability in response to increased weather volatility. In this forum, Becky Maden will discuss how to proactively approach nutrient management decision making leading up to and throughout a season. With a focus on understanding the ways in which extreme weather patterns impact farm fertility, we will explore how to apply farm management strategies to better build resilience into crop production systems.
I'm working to start a small-batch ice cream company and am looking to buy a used small vat dairy pasteurizer and/or chart recorder for sale that meets PMO standards.
Similar to the 4-gal tabletop pasteurizer from MicroDiary, but I am open to any other makes and models that meet legal requirements.
Thank you for any leads you might be able to provide!
We are looking for a motivated, reliable, hard-working, and detail-oriented person to join our farm family! This position is primarily dedicated to creamery production and cheesemaking. We are looking for an experienced and driven individual, but are willing to train the right person. The ideal candidate is passionate about farming and our mission, committed to this place and the local agricultural community, and is a kind person who is excited to maintain a positive work space with our team. Candidate must be a good communicator, organized, and committed to producing high quality dairy products on a small Vermont farm. Aside from creamery production, this position has potential to grow into a management position to include management of creamery and crew, as well as sales and marketing.
Position description:
This position is 30-40 hours/week. Must be available a minimum of 4 days a week, Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri. More hours available on Wednesdays and weekends doing farmer’s markets, farm chores, and milking. Competitive pay and benefits. Potential housing in a 1 room cabin available for the right person, included in compensation. Commitment to working a minimum of 1 year with Sweet Rowen.
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Skills Needed:
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To Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected]
As grant recipients of the Farm Innovation and Alternative Management grant from the DBIC, a group of pasture-based dairies will be hosting a virtual roundtable to discuss the practices implemented through that program.
Please save the date and register here: EventBrite
Ananda Gardens is hiring full time farm team members for this growing season!
The position starts mid-April and goes until mid-November. Duties include harvest, transplanting, washing, and packing.
Our farm grows 2+ acres of vegetables for a 150 member CSA and restaurants/ caterers/ wholesale in the Montpelier area. We are passionate about growing amazing food in living soil using science and evidence based best practices.
The right candidate will be able to learn quickly, follow procedures, and be able to hear and incorporate feedback. Building grit, cooperating with a team, and maintaining motivation working alone are crucial to succeed in this job. See our website www.anandagardens.com to learn more about the farm.
Pay is competitive, and you will eat very well all season long with a weekly share of produce and discounts on bread, mushrooms, and other add-ons. To apply for this position, you must be able to lift 50 lbs and be physically capable of working a full day moving and on your feet. We move fast and cover a lot of ground in a day:)
To apply please send a resume and 3 references to [email protected]
