Hi all,

I have a little flower farm in Montpelier called Old Time Flowers.  I’m looking for a small piece of land to buy to relocate my micro flower farm and build my homestead in Vermont!  Also open to a long-term lease options.  

Ideally looking for 1-5 acres of farmable land, quiet location near a town with good community vibe and marketing opportunities, semi-affordable, not super remote.  Interested in collective farming with other folks too.  

Please get in touch if you have land or ideas!

Thank you!

Jenny

Old Time Flowers

(406) 224-1721

https://www.oldtimeflowers.com

About the Opportunity

Seeking an individual for a combined Farm Hand and Herbal Assistant position.  

In 2023, we incorporated Chantry Farm, a 15+ acre oasis in Brattleboro, Vermont. For the last seven years our emphasis has been on creating a lasting impression on the earth and our community by growing medicinal herbs, utilizing organic and applied biodynamic practices and principles.  We are driven by a deep commitment to nurture our land to create quality herbal medicine for the health and happiness of all.

We are currently looking for someone 30-40 hours per week who is professional, hardworking, dedicated, and committed to working with us for at least our full season from (April 1-November 1, 2024). The ideal candidate would be a motivated individual who can work effectively with others and who is looking to work on an organic and biodynamic farm; additionally, our new team member would have a passion for herbalism, ayurvedic medicine, and a desire to work with a naturopath and an arborist who together have over 50 years of combined experience.    

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Opportunity to work on a small but expanding diverse herb farm, and experience learning about organic and biodynamic practice
• A potential opportunity for long-term employment and growth

Job Requirements:

This job requires someone who is able to multitask, has core values pertaining to punctuality, exudes a strong work ethic and shows up with a positive can-do attitude. 

Other important requirements for this position:

• Reliable transportation
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Physical strength and flexibility to do farm work and be able to lift 50 lbs. 
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in a group or independently.

Below are examples of what the work and day to day responsibilities will consist of:

 As a Farm Hand your work will include:

• outdoor manual labor activities
• cultivating earth and plants
• planting
• weeding
• harvesting
• processing

As an Herbal Assistant your work will include:

• assisting in the production of all things herbal, including- custom herbal blends, extracts, essences, oils and many other products.
• light clerical duties pertaining to our herb business.  

Love What You Do…

Our core guiding principle and hope for our 2024 season is to work with others who love what they do.  We are very excited about our upcoming season and look forward to a positive and collaborative experience on our farm.  

Please forward your resume and list of 3-5 references to: [email protected]

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center in East Thetford is hiring Kitchen Assistants to join our team, full-time or part-time, May through December. The growing season on the farm provides a fantastic assortment of organic fruits and vegetables to work with daily.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining a clean, neat and organized work station
• Following recipes to create prepared foods for our café and farmstand
• Preparing and packaging cold salads and lunch offerings for farmstand
• Processing fruits and vegetables for preserving
• Collaborating on weekly and monthly menu for the dinner share and farmstand
• Following all established safety and health inspection protocols

To read the full job description and to apply, visit https://cedarcirclefarm.org/about/job/kitchen-assistant.

The farm kitchen at Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center in East Thetford prepares fresh baked bread, pastries, rolls, cookies, coffee cakes, tarts, quiches, muffins, and scones for the farmstand and Hello Café daily. We highlight our in-season fruits and vegetables and pride ourselves on using local and organic ingredients. 

The Assistant Baker position is for 2-3 days per week, including weekend days if necessary. Additional hours are available, if desired.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing the morning bake (cookies, muffins, bread)
• Preparing backstock of doughs (cookie, scones, pie & pizza doughs)
• Assisting the Lead Baker with pies, teacakes, bars, rolls and other baking tasks
• Maintaining a clean, neat and organized work station
• Following all established safety and health inspection protocols

To read the full job description and apply, visit https://cedarcirclefarm.org/about/job/part-time-assistant-baker.

Length of position:  March - October

Hours:  Total weekly hours for this position averages to 8 hours per week and may fluctuate between 6 to 10 hours per week. Activities will be scheduled during weekday evening hours between 4-7pm, typically 1-2 evenings per week, primarily from April-June. The workload during the month of May will likely be close to 15 hours per week and will include some Saturday morning commitments. Candidates must be available in these time frames to be considered for this part-time, seasonal position.

Position Summary:  Vermont Garden Network oversees a management and support system to deliver garden education programs at selected housing sites, working with residents and housing management to enhance food gardens, provide garden leadership and management support, and teach gardening and related skills tailored to meet the needs of each site. The Regional Garden Coordinator reports to the Garden Education Manager at VGN and works closely with Property Managers to provide support for community gardens at three housing sites in Washington County (Barre, Waitsfield, Warren) and three housing sites in Bristol (in neighboring Addison County). 

See full job description here.

Length of position:  March - October

Hours:  Total weekly hours for this position averages to 8 hours per week and may fluctuate between 6 to 10 hours per week. Activities will be scheduled during weekday evening hours between 4-7pm, typically 1-2 evenings per week, primarily from April-June. The workload during the month of May will likely be close to 15 hours per week and will include some Saturday morning commitments. Candidates must be available in these time frames to be considered for this part-time, seasonal position.

Position Summary:  Vermont Garden Network oversees a management and support system to deliver garden education programs at selected housing sites, working with residents and housing management to enhance food gardens, provide garden leadership and management support, and teach gardening and related skills tailored to meet the needs of each site. The Regional Garden Coordinator reports to the Garden Education Manager at VGN and works closely with Property Managers from Addison Housing Works to provide support for community gardens at six housing sites in Addison County (Middlebury, Vergennes, Waltham). 

See full job description here. 

Food Connects is a rapidly growing food systems nonprofit based in Brattleboro, VT. We are expanding our team and currently hiring for 4 positions: 3 in our Food Hub and 1 on our administration team. See more info and apply by clicking on the jobs linked below or check out our employment page HERE. Questions? Feel free to email HR: [email protected].

OPEN POSITIONS

• Grants and Fundraising Manager
• Food Hub Procurement Coordinator
• Food Hub Warehouse Coordinator
• Food Hub Driver

About Food Connects: 

Food Connects is a dynamic non-profit organization with strong roots in the community and a commitment to challenging the status quo while transforming the food system. We think organizational culture is just as important as the job you’ll be doing, so we are dedicated to living out our organization’s core values: 

• We challenge the status quo by taking risks, acting boldly, and learning from our mistakes to transform the food system.
• We commit to pursuing justice, fostering inclusivity, and practicing equity.
• We believe in the possibility of BOTH equitable access to nutritious food AND producer viability.
• We cultivate a culture of learning, care, creativity, transparency, honesty, and humility within our team and with our partners.

We know that collaboration and strong relationships are vital to building a vibrant and healthy community and that we can only fulfill our vision when we invite everyone to the table. We prioritize equity and inclusivity at every step, from our values to our culture and transparent pay structure. We focus on employee wellness with a $20/hr minimum wage, significant PTO package, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan contribution, life insurance, short-term disability insurance and a 15% staff food discount. Hybrid remote work is also available for Procurement and Grants Manager positions linked above. Our goal is to provide you with the tools to do your job and the trust to get your work done in a way that works for you.

Please read on to get to know more about Food Connects’ 3 pilot programs, and we hope to see your applications!  

The Food Hub delivers source-identified local and regional food from over 125 farms and value-added producers to over 280 wholesale customers in Vermont, Western New Hampshire, and Western Massachusetts. Currently, we have trucks on the road for pickups and deliveries 5 days per week. We have an online e-commerce platform for customer ordering and are implementing a new ERP system for administrative control of the sales flow. The Food Hub is experiencing rapid growth and will expand operations, infrastructure, and delivery schedule over the coming year.

The Farm to School (FTS) program supports school implementation of food, farm, and nutrition education, strengthening their school nutrition programs. Vermont Harvest of the Month is a program run by Food Connects and two other non-profit organizations in Vermont to promote seasonal eating, encourage nutritious diets, and support the local economy. We provide ready-to-go materials for the classroom, cafeteria, and community that promote the use of local, seasonal Vermont foods. 

Mint condition Atosa MCF8723GR Black Cabinet Two Glass Door Merchandiser Reach-In Cooler

Only 18 months of use in my farm stand. Super clean. On casters. Digital temp control. Interior lighting. Located in Middlebury. $2500 firm.

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