West Farm in Jeffersonville, VT is hiring

Contact Name
Angus Baldwin
Phone Number
802 272 1497
Details
 
West Farm is a 12-acre organic vegetable farm in Jeffersonville, Vermont on leased land conserved by Vermont Land Trust. Our operation encompasses a CSA program, local wholesale accounts, as well as specialty crops for larger regional wholesale markets. We are committed to positive land management through reduced tillage as well as an intensive fertility program to produce the highest quality pest and disease resistant crops we can.

 

We are seeking people with a positive attitude and good energy to join us for the following positions for the 2024 season:

 

Assistant Manager
This position will be responsible for working directly with the farm owner to manage day to day tasks and assisting in directing and supervising the crew.
Applicant must have 3+ years of experience in vegetable production. Work begins in April and goes through November full time with the potential for part time winter work. Must be able to commit to 50-60 hours a week May through September. Applicant must have some experience with machinery (small engines and tractors). Construction and mechanical skills a plus. Pay is $20/hour or more depending on experience and skills.

 

Field Crew
Starting part/full time in April, full time May through October. May be necessary to work up to 50 hours at times in June through September. Work encompasses, field prep, planting, weeding, harvest, washing and packing. Pay is $18/hour.

 

Benefits
All employees receive a CSA share as well as access to other vegetables.
Affordable seasonal housing is available for rent.

 



 

Flower Farmer

Contact Name
Gregory Witscher
Phone Number
802-282-6738
Details

We are currently seeking one more full time and part time employee to round out our team for the 2024 growing season. The ideal candidate is someone with a passion for flowers, farming, values hard work, is self directed, comfortable working both as a team and independently, and is capable of working in all weather conditions outside.We strive to create a work culture that is respectful and kind, fun and focused and full of clear expectations.

When: April-November

Full time position: 35-40hrs/week

Part time position: 20-25hrs/week

Qualifications for this job:

-Have a drivers license

-Able to lift 50lbs

-Experience working on a production farm prefered

-Self directed

-Comfortable with direct communication and feedback

-Reliable and able to show up on time, ready to work

-Good attention to detail

-Committed to working the full season


This job will include task such as:

-Harvesting

-Seeding

-Weeding

-Bouquet making

-Transplanting

-Digging and Planting bulbs and tubers

-Mowing and weed whacking

-Operating some equipment

-Making deliveries

-Contributing to our weekly newsletter and social posts

 

Hourly wage starts at $18/hr-$20/hr depending on experience with a pay raise mid season and bonus at the end of the season. Higher compensation is possible for someone with 3+ years flower farming experience, management capabilities and ability to harvest flowers efficiently and perceptively.

On farm housing is an option and available to rent starting in April.

Please send us an email with letter of interest and resume and we will respond promptly.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!

Seeking: Part-Time Farm Assistants

Contact Name
Jon Wagner
Phone Number
8027600495
Details

We are looking for 2-3 individuals to join the Bear Roots Farm staff.  The farm assistants will work closely with owners (Jon and Karin)  and H2A field crew (Denton and Mario)  to ensure daily operations are complete. This position incorporates  all aspects of the farming operation including wash/pack, seeding, field work, greenhouse work and administrative work.. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to learn or commit to something longer term as a career position. 

We are looking for 2-3 individuals to join the Bear Roots Farm staff.  The farm assistants will work closely with owners (Jon and Karin)  and H2A field crew (Denton and Mario)  to ensure daily operations are complete. This position incorporates  all aspects of the farming operation including wash/pack, seeding, field work, greenhouse work and administrative work.. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to learn or commit to something longer term as a career position. 

Assistant Farmer Responsibilities 

  • Guiding H2A crew with tasks including: interpretation of seeding logs, field maps, daily objectives, and organization in the pack house
  • Maintain and establish wholesale accounts, communicate with customers via email/phone and administer invoices using quickbooks
  • Oversee wholesale and farm market packout including weighing and labeling of all products  
  • Communicate and coordinate with farm market  staff 
  • Delivering to wholesale sites and our farm store
  • Assisting farm owner with the production plan, field map, and seeding schedules
  • Opportunity for tractor work:  (disc, plow, seed, spread, fork lift). 
  • Assist farm owner with on farm projects that may include: basic carpentry, building high tunnels, & general repairs/maintenance

Qualifications and Qualities

Qualifications necessary:

  • Minimum 1  years of vegetable experience
  • Strong communication (oral and written) skills, positive attitude,  solution-oriented
  • Strong work ethic and  attention to detail
  • Ability to share and accept feedback in a team environment
  • Ability to use (or willingness to learn) Quickbooks & Google docs/sheets
  • Passion and interest in working/learning about small-scale, low-input, sustainable vegetable and herb production 
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively both independently and as a team member with minimal supervision 
  • Self-starter, self-disciplined, goal orientated 
  • Must have reliable transportation and be punctual 

Availability

Season Start date- April 1st-May 15.

Seasonal end- mid November

Full-time position may be available for right candidate

 

Teen Farm Fellowship Lead

Contact Name
Kelsey Head
Phone Number
802-785-4737
Details

The Teen Farm Fellowship Lead is part of the Vegetable Production Department and the Education Department at Cedar Circle Farm Education Center, working closely with the Vegetable Production Manager, the Education Programs Manager, and broader CCFEC staff. The Teen Farm Fellowship Lead supports Cedar Circle’s farm operations by coordinating and training a team of students to accomplish farm tasks with a primary focus on planning, performing and overseeing: the washing and packing of produce; high tunnel and greenhouse production; field management; planting and harvesting; and cut flower garden maintenance in an educational environment.

The position plays a role in identifying and coordinating daily and weekly farm priorities for the Teen Farm Fellows and collaborating with the Vegetable Production and Annual and Perennial leadership team. The Teen Farm Fellowship Lead supports Cedar Circle’s education programming by planning and delivering agricultural literacy lessons, both in the classroom and in the field, as well as coordinating service learning projects off site for additional learning opportunities and skills development.

Full-Time, May–August

Read the full job description and apply on our website: https://cedarcirclefarm.org/about/job/teen-farm-fellowship-lead.

Read more about the Teen Farm Fellowship program here!

Small Farm Action Day

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.

Seasonal Farm-Based Educators - Shelburne Farms

Contact Name
Cat Parrish
Details

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. 

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