The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE), based in Hardwick, VT, seeks a Delivery Driver for our CAE Farm Connex program. This is a year round position that is crucial to our day-to-day operations 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: General Manager 
Schedule:  30 hrs 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 FMCSA, including but not limited to: be age 21+ at the time of application, possess 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 instruction and record information in written and/or spoken English

TO APPLY
Review the full job description on our website at www.hardwickagriculture.org/jobs, then email [email protected] with your resume, cover letter or letter of interest, and include “FarmConnex 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!

Hello, 

I am looking for a good home for my milking cow and her calf. 

Fedora is a 4-year-old Jersey and has a 3 month old bull calf, Ferdinand. They are both healthy, kind and loving. He is her second calf. They are both A2A2 Jerseys and have a completely grass/hay diet. Fedora was bred AI to sire 7je1874 McComb, an A2A2 Jersey.

Ferdinand has drank from Fedora since birth. I also milked her by hand for the first 2 months and now just milk 1x/week to get enough milk for my family; otherwise, she is feeding Ferdinand. He is strong and healthy. Milking would not be mandatory; however, if someone wants to milk, she is producing enough and there are many way you could work with both of them for that.

He is disbudded and we plan to castrate him, though if someone wants a bull we can forgo that. 

Fedora made about 40#/4-5 gallons per day last cycle. Her milk has beautiful butterfat. She is trained to milking and stands very well. 

I am looking for a new home for them because I have over extended myself in all the other aspects of life and find that I don't have the time I want to be with my livestock. 

I am not in a rush to sell them. I have enough hay for this winter. If someone would like them this winter, I can also sell the hay, all which are square bales, to them. 

Thank you, 

Sara Bachman

Hello Fellow Farmers and Friends,

I am looking for help in my search for a farm here in Vermont or neighboring state. The conventional ways have not been successful and I thought to try a direct approach to farmers and associated individuals.

Ideally I am looking for 100+ acres but I am open to talk about any potential farmland.  This can be in any condition left fallow or currently a working farm. Any situation will be considered so please do not hesitate to share  ideas.

I have all necessary skills to run a farm from animal husbandry to large scale vegetable growing to construction to mechanical to planting crops, etc.… 

I do seek clever financing and/or rent to own.  Any direction and ideas would be so greatly appreciated!! Thank you!

All the best,

Brian Lyttle, D.C.

Reports to: Livestock Manager

Compensation: $17 per hour

Benefits: Housing available, PTO

Schedule: March 18 - November 27, 5 days per week, 40 - 50 hours per week

Carversville Farm Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit that runs a philanthropic, diversified, regenerative, certified organic farm. We grow produce, eggs and meat to the highest standards and donate 100% of our harvests to Philadelphia-area soup kitchens, year-round. Want to join a talented, committed crew in beautiful Bucks County, PA and improve your farming skills while raising chef-quality harvests to give away to communities in need ? Join us!

About the position:

Our livestock team cares for grass fed beef cattle and pastured poultry (laying hens, turkeys, broiler chickens). Duties include collecting eggs, moving fences for rotational grazing, feeding and watering animals + weekly poultry harvest in high season.

Requirements

• 1 year livestock experience preferred
• Experience operating equipment
• Demonstrate record keeping ability
• Poultry processing

Responsibilities

Working with our team to execute daily tasks including:

• Daily chores
• Collecting and washing eggs
• Moving fencing and infrastructure for beef, poultry and goats
• Support record keeping
• Repair, maintenance and cleaning of animal infrastructure
• Hatching and brooding young poultry stock
• Contribute to a safe and orderly working environment

Skills

We are looking for people committed to our mission and procedures with these abilities:

• Work independently and on a team
• Dependable and observant 
• Strong work ethic
• Positive and proactive problem solving skills
• Readiness to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge and experience in good food handling and processing
• Desire to learn
• Flexible in schedule and tasks

This job description covers key responsibilities but does not capture all job duties. We work as a team and there are times we need all hands on deck to accomplish a task. Flexibility is key to joining our dynamic team.

Carversville Farm Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

To apply: 

Send a resume and cover letter with three references to [email protected]

Are you looking to start or increase your fiber herd/flock? Sadly, after nearly 40 years, I must let all of my goats go. I have 5 older does still breed-able, 5 younger does, and several sweet wethers still producing good fiber. There is a mix of registered/unregistered and white/colored for those interested in fiber, grazing or companion animals. Serious inquiries only please.