Thanksgiving
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If you are gathering this week to eat a harvest meal and share gratitude, we hope you’ll joi
If you are gathering this week to eat a harvest meal and share gratitude, we hope you’ll joi
We are a 25 acre, highly diversified (40+crops), organic vegetable farm and farmers markets managed by a team of 10 apprentices and experienced growers. We focus our production towards our bustling farmers markets in Washington D.C. To meet market demand, we strive to consistently produce high quality produce every week using season extension and succession plantings. We also sell many amazing veggies, fruits, and foods from our neighbors in the country.
With a 50-year history, we are constantly striving to improve our systems and be sustainable with regards to our soil and environment, our people, and our business.
Our apprentices are trained to manage a variety of crops and jobs on the farm. While apprentices spend a significant amount of time transplanting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting, and marketing, the primary role of each apprentice is to manage their areas of responsibility.
Each person has the opportunity to engage in learning about organic vegetable production, marketing fresh produce, people/labor management, and problem solving. The farm is well developed and established, offering a great opportunity for beginning farmers to learn from seasoned farmers.
Compensation includes: $1100+/month salary, full room, full board, paid sick leave, bonus, and paid registration to meetings and conferences
Previous work on farms and/or outdoor physical labor is helpful but not necessary. Enthusiasm, work ethic, organization, communication, and willingness to work as a team are qualities that make for a successful apprenticeship. Compensation includes a monthly salary plus full room and board.
Please visit www.newmorningfarm.net/employment for more information about the apprenticeship and to apply.
2019 season video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK4EWqDhC98&feature=emb_logo
West River Farmers Market in Londonderry, Vermont, seeks a responsible, dedicated manager for the 2024 outdoor season.
A small amount of paper work is required starting mid- winter, but as an independent contractor the successful applicant will be running our outdoor market from Memorial Day to Indigenous Peoples Weekend, 9-1 on Saturdays.
WRFM is a mature market of 30 years standing. Fresh local food, abundant prepared foods and a roster of accomplished artisans combine to make this approximately 45 member, producer-only market a focal point for the surrounding communities.
To learn more about this opportunity, please email your interest to [email protected]
It's been a big year for the Crop Cash Program and the Crop Cash Plus pilot.
See the position description below for our Food and Farm Program Director Position, if you're interested please apply on our website. (see instructions in position description under " How to Apply." No calls please.
Program Overview
The Vermont Youth Conservation Corps’ Food & Farm Program is a dynamic youth development, diversified agriculture and food security initiative. At VYCC, we believe in the power that food has to connect us to the land, our community, and each other. We engage young people in organic farming and food education on our historic 400-acre campus in Richmond, Vermont. Annually, the program produces 12 acres of organically certified vegetables and meat and eggs from hundreds of pasture-raised chickens which are all distributed to over 400 families through our nationally recognized Health Care Share project.
The Heath Care Share is a public health initiative that connects Vermont families who experience barriers to accessing locally grown produce or have a diet-related illness with a weekly vegetable share they pick up at partnering medical centers. Each year the program provides employment opportunities to youth and young adults from Vermont and around the country who assist in the daily operations of the farm. Additionally, the program has a robust food education component that connects the work we do in the field and the food on our plates, by preparing lunch from the farm every workday in the summer and sharing celebratory meals sourced from our farm with the larger community.
Position Description
The Director of the Food & Farm Program leads an experienced and passionate team in managing an organic farm where young people engage in agriculture, food security, food preparation, and community building. This compassionate leader will create the conditions for staff members to design responsive and impactful programs where young people and communities care for each other and the land that feeds us.
The Food & Farm Program and its team is in a strong place, with a robust network of alumni and partners supporting its success. The new Director will bring experience, networks, and an innovative spirit to the VYCC team to build on the success and impact of the current program and continue its innovation and development. This position requires a passion for working with young people, education and food justice, a strong practical knowledge of farm and food systems, a deep commitment to community food security, and a collaborative and creative mindset.
Essential Functions
Organizational Leadership
Program Leadership
Program Administration
Partnerships and Revenue
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
About Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
The VYCC is a 501c3 nonprofit focused on engaging young people in service, work, conservation, and agriculture. Since 1985, VYCC staff have provided valuable work and learning opportunities to youth and young adults from across the country and from nearly every town in Vermont. Our model is strong and simple: young people, working together, guided by highly trained leaders, completing priority projects in conservation and agriculture.
Excellence and Equal Opportunity at VYCC
VYCC is committed to being an organization that is inclusive and welcoming for all employees, volunteers, and community members.
Our Workplace
This position is based out of the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps Headquarters Office at the historic West Monitor Barn, in Richmond, VT. Our office is a collegial, bustling, and fun open office atmosphere, which offers staff opportunities to interact and collaborate. Staff members can balance working remotely and on-campus in collaboration with their team schedule, tasks and all-staff gatherings. Successful staff are able maintain focus and productivity, balance personal initiative and independence, and plug into our team in ways that help us do our best work as an organization. Staff enjoy the perks of the Farm at VYCC and forest campus year-round, as well as the happenings of nearby downtown Richmond.
Compensation & Benefits:
· Starting salary for this position is $75,000, commensurate with experience. Exempt from overtime.
· Medical and dental insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) with matching contribution; disability and group life insurance
· Simple IRA with matching contribution (once eligibility criteria are met)
· Annual paid time off (PTO), paid sick time
· One-week paid closure in November for all staff (in addition to PTO)
· Ongoing professional development
· Annual gift card to the VYCC farmstand (organic produce and eggs)
How to Apply
Please complete our VYCC General Application (http://bit.ly/VYCCapp), to which you’ll upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Leah Mital at [email protected]. No calls, please. Position is open until filled.
Updated 11.15.23
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. All of the listed functions are important and are in no particular order. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Full and Part-Time, Seasonal (Anticipated length of position: December – April 2024)
Weekends and Evenings
Wage scale 6: Starting pay $17, plus $250 sign-on bonus.
Position Summary:
High Mowing Organic Seeds is a leader in the organic seed, farming, and food community. We value our unique opportunity to meet the growing demand for professional-quality organic seeds.
Do you want to be part of a fun-loving group with diverse interests, brought together by our common love of growing, on any scale, all while appreciating the importance of sustainable agriculture? Then consider applying to join HMOS Operations by packing, picking, or shipping seed and related products.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual with good communication skills and a team player mindset. Candidates will need to be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds frequently, be on their feet most of the day, use handheld scanners and measurement tools, and perform fine motor tasks efficiently and precisely. Evening and weekend availability is a must.
We are offering a $250 sign-on bonus to applicants who are hired for these open positions. You must work at least 80 hours for High Mowing to be paid the sign-on bonus.
Fulfillment Responsibilities:
Packing Responsibilities:
Desired Qualifications:
To Apply: If you are interested in joining our team of fun-loving individuals brought together by our love of sustainable agriculture, please come to our job fair. You will be able to tour the campus, meet potential coworkers, and interview on the spot. The fair will be held on our Wolcott campus at 76 Quarry Road on Thursday, December 7th from 4-6pm. If you can't make the fair but are interested in joining our team, please email resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please put the job title (Fulfillment Team Member or Packing Team Member) in the subject line. No phone calls please. We look forward to meeting you!
Position: Livestock Farmer
Reports to: Livestock Manager
Compensation: $20 per hour
Benefits: Housing available, PTO
Schedule: 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. This is a year round position.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Working with our team to execute daily tasks including:
Skills
We are looking for people committed to our mission and procedures with these abilities:
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. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
To apply:
Send a resume and cover letter with three references to [email protected]
We're a small family with a big dream: transforming our 100-acre homestead into a resilient, regenerative, diversified family farm. We're committed to sustainable, organic, and permaculture practices, and we're looking for a dedicated, experienced and collaborative Farm Manager to help us make this dream a reality.
Our hill-farm property has multiple ponds, a small orchard, 20 acres of pasture, and over 90 acres of hardwood forest and sugarbush. These natural features provide a diverse range of agricultural and ecological opportunities we’d love to explore. With power and water in the barn and workshop, and potential housing on the property, suitable for an individual, couple, or family, we're ready to take the next step in our journey.
The Opportunity:
We are in search of a passionate individual, couple, or family to partner with us. The role extends beyond traditional farming responsibilities to encompass comprehensive management of the homestead, with a strong focus on establishing a self-sufficient and resilient lifestyle. As part of our farmstead, you'll not only contribute your skills but also have the opportunity to share in this lifestyle.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Why This is a Great Opportunity:
This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced farm manager, dedicated couple, or a family. Nestled in South Woodstock, VT less than 10 minutes from the idyllic village of Woodstock - rated by Conde’ Nast magazine as “the most beautiful small town in America”, our farm enjoys the beauty of Vermont's countryside and is situated within a wonderful family-friendly community, complete with top-rated schools, a wealth of cultural opportunities, a national park, Killington Ski Mountain, and countless nearby amenities.
As an integral part of our farm, you'll share in the potential bounty of our homestead. We are committed to nurturing the land and cultivating a diverse range of fresh, sustainably-grown vegetables, fruits, and pasture-raised meat and eggs. Our dream is to share this future harvest with those who contribute to our farm's growth and success. This means you'll have the chance to be a part of the journey towards providing wholesome and delicious produce and protein, fostering a deep connection with the future fruits of your labor.
Commitment:
We are looking for a candidate committed to seeing through the execution of the vision outlined above. This position is envisioned as a full-time role, while adapting to the seasonal nature of farming. We are also open to part-time arrangements for highly efficient candidates with a track record of exceptional performance.
Compensation:
We are open to different compensation arrangements, including hourly pay, BYO housing, or on-site housing in exchange for work. We’re open to involvement in profit-sharing of farm goods sold after covering operational costs, as well as full access to the farm's produce and products. Compensation will be discussed with the right candidate based on experience and goals alignment.
How to Apply:
If you are a skilled farmer, a dedicated couple, or a family looking to immerse yourself in a sustainable, resilient life in the beautiful setting of South Woodstock, VT and if this opportunity aligns with your passion and experience, we'd love to hear from you. Please send us the following:
A letter telling us about your background and experience and why you would love to be considered for this opportunity.
We're excited to welcome a dedicated Farm Manager to our team and collaborate in the growth of our homestead to create a resilient and abundant future together.
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