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.  

Hello there,single (with one cat)- handy person naturalist fit hiker would like to find a caretaking or exchange opportunity (rent option barter possible)- on farm or homestead or what have you. Simple quarters, cabin , tiny House, wood stove possibly ,quiet and somewhat private-with in half hour or so of larger town. Lots of skills depending on situation - interested in organic vegetables farming/ herbs crafts- permaculture. Traditional yoga and  art

The Intervale Center is seeking a Sales Manager to join the Intervale Conservation Nursery Team. The ICN Sales Manager is responsible for facilitating relationships with statewide partners, selling products and services, creating nursery targets and propagation goals in partnership with the Operations Coordinator, tracking inventory and sales, and participating in production planning. They work closely with the entire Nursery team, leading the sales of products and services and providing support in the field.

Intervale Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity of experience, background, and perspective to enrich our work. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. The full job description with instructions on how to apply can be found at https://www.intervale.org/join-our-team.

Marketing Content Specialist
Full time, Exempt, Salaried
Salary Range: $37,440-$58,240 Annually

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, and care deeply about the earth, each other, and what we do.
 

If you share these values and want to be part of a fun-loving group brought together by a common love of growing, then consider applying to join our marketing team as our Content Specialist.
 

Our Content Specialist is responsible for creating, writing, and curating content for all
digital and print-based marketing channels, for administering our social media channels,
and for being an active participant in the marketing team’s strategic planning efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, write and create brand-aligned content for our website, email and newsletter campaigns.
• Plan, write and create brand-aligned content for our social media channels, including product posts, category highlights, and re-shared grower posts for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X.
• Perform administrative tasks for our social media channels, including making monthly budget updates, responding to guideline-related product review requests, and responding to communication from customers.
• Write and create WordPress-generated blog content, coordinate with guest bloggers, and respond to customer comments.
• Research, write and edit brand-aligned content for our wholesale order guide, retail catalog, and all other printed marketing collateral including packaging.
• Participate in weekly marketing meetings and weekly summer field training sessions to build product knowledge.
• Collaborate with cross-departmental staff to create engaging marketing content for new initiatives.
• Participate in the creation and management of our brand and strategic planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience with farming or gardening is required.
• Ability to write content that is specific to commercial growers as well as home gardeners is required.
• Experience with social media posting and account management is required. WordPress experience is desirable.
• 2+ years demonstrated experience writing and editing engaging marketing content.
• Flexible writing style to address multiple audiences while maintaining the brand voice.
• Ability to write short copy (and condense large amounts of copy) as needed for social media and digital environments.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, a major in English, Marketing, Communications or similar.
• Excellent attention to detail, as well as computer and organizational skills.
• Experience coordinating complex timelines, events and details; ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Passion for learning and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a close-knit team, with initiative to carry out individual tasks.
• Willingness to ask questions, learn and respond constructively to feedback.
• Sense of humor essential.
• Passionate about working for a mission-driven company or organization.

To Apply:
Email your resume, cover letter, link to portfolio or samples, and references to [email protected]. Please put the job title in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

The Food Bank operates its Cultivating for Community regenerative and education farm initiative on the Food Bank Farm in Hadley. We seek to contract a Vegetable Farm Apprentice for the 2024 growing season (March 18 – November 15) to work full-time alongside our field crew, farm manager and volunteers. This 8-month paid apprenticeship is an intensive educational training program for individuals interested in farming full time and who are ready to increase their farming knowledge to prepare for a career growing vegetables. Apprentices will gain a solid foundation in the skills necessary to manage a small-scale commercial vegetable operation using minimal-till methods.

The Food Bank is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment for all its contracted workers, employees, and volunteers. Emerging Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) farmers are encouraged to apply.

The starting pay for this position is $17.50/hour with the possibility of a higher starting wage based on experience.  See attached job description.

Cheers

Lee

https://www.foodbankwma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Vegetable-Farm-Apprenticeship.pdf

Lee Gadway  (He/Him)

Farm Manager

Cultivating for Community

Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

(413)406-3221