Happy Summer Season to All!

I know this is the busy season for farms everywhere so I will put a short description and a longer one.

Short Version

My name is Amy and I have been working within organic agriculture for over 12 years. Most of my experience has been working on farms  and also managing food cooperatives in the winter months. We are wanting to make the move to Vermont to be closer with family and I am planning ahead to make sure there is enough opportunities in agriculture out there for me. We are at the beginning stages of planning our move, but with our lease being up in March 2027, I am starting the journey of looking for possible future employment. Any leads or tips for someone entering the community is appreciated !

Longer Version:

My name is Amy and I am a farmer, with over 12 years experience working on farms around Michigan. I attended Michigan State University’s Organic Farmer Training program when I was 20 and have been madly in love with local food systems ever since. I have explored many areas of the local food system, even managing a food cooperative and serving on the local food council, but farming has always been my number one love. I have experience with both vegetable and flower farming but admittedly veggie farms are my favorite. I also have experience with Nubian goats and leading goat hikes within the community back home. Needless to say, agriculture and local food systems are my deepest passion. I have heard such wonderful things about Vermonts food systems and  would feel so honored to be a part of it in the future! If anyone has any suggestions of where to apply, housing, or any other opportunities within the agricultural community, please contact me! I would be more than happy to share my resume and references with those interested. I look forward to building a community with my fellow hard working and passionate agrarians! 
Thank you

Love great food, making people feel welcome, and being part of a team? Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center is looking to hire multiple Farmstand Crew members with strong attention to detail and a passion for providing excellent customer service during the busy season.

Spend your days surrounded by organic vegetables, flowers, farm-made baked goods, and local products while helping customers connect with the food we grow and the local food system we're proud to be part of!

As a Farmstand Crew member, you'll:

• Assist customers with purchases and process payments using our point-of-sale system
• Learn about our organic produce, plants and flowers, prepared foods, and CSA program
• Stock beautiful produce displays and keep the farmstand looking its best
• Work alongside a friendly, supportive team in a fast-paced, community-centered environment

If you're interested, there are also opportunities to represent Cedar Circle at local Farmers' Markets, and/or work as a barista in our Hello Café.

Schedule: Full-time or part-time (20–40 hours/week). Our greatest needs are weekday opening and closing shifts, with optional Thursday evening and Saturday morning farmers' market shifts.

Previous retail or cashier experience is helpful but not required. We're happy to train the right people.

Apply today at https://cedarcirclefarm.isolvedhire.com/jobs/.

The Bennington County Conservation District is seeking a Project Manager to lead the development of the Bennington Veteran Incubator Farm (BVIF).

This is a unique opportunity to help build a new agricultural enterprise that supports veterans, strengthens the local food system, and creates pathways to long-term farm ownership and leadership.

About the Program

The Bennington Veteran Incubator Farm is a two-year initiative on 12 acres of leased land that provides hands-on training, mentorship, and market access for veteran farmers. Participants work together to build a cooperative business that can stand on its own after the startup phase.

Check out the farm site on overyield HERE

What You’ll Do

As Project Manager, you’ll serve as both a leader and a collaborator. You’ll work closely with veteran farmers, community partners, and mentors to guide the program forward.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development of the cooperative farm and organizational structure
• Recruiting and supporting veteran member farmers
• Coordinating farm planning, operations, and infrastructure development
• Managing communications, outreach, and community events
• Writing grants and managing project funding
• Building partnerships with technical service providers and mentors
• Supporting cooperative decision-making and leadership development
• Leading farm work days and hands-on activities

This role includes $20,000 in annual base compensation from BVIF in addition to the support package available through a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA service term. That includes a $24,962 living allowance paid bi-weekly by AmeriCorps, plus eligibility upon successful completion for either a $7,395 Education Award or a $1,800 end-of-service cash stipend. The position may also include a $750 relocation allowance for eligible members relocating to Vermont, as well as access to a health reimbursement plan through IMG Global.

Who We’re Looking For

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing fieldwork, leadership, and big-picture planning.

Required:

• Must be a military veteran (preferably discharged within the past 10 years)
• Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g., Squad Leader, Lead Petty Officer, or similar)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred:

• Interest or experience in agriculture
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Experience with grants, fundraising, or project management
• Comfort working in both office and outdoor settings

You don’t need to be a lifelong farmer—enthusiasm, reliability, and a desire to build up your community matter  most.

Work Environment

• Mix of office, field, and community work
• Opportunity to operate and learn farm equipment
• Flexible, mission-driven work culture

Why Join Us?

This position is an opportunity to:

• Help fellow veterans transition into farming
• Build a cooperative business from the ground up
• Gain leadership and entrepreneurial experience
• Make a lasting impact on Vermont’s working lands and food system
• Be part of a supportive, values-driven team

If you’re ready to grow food, grow leaders, and grow community, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply on Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/job/farm-project-manager-3d51d19e5a486d1e

Minifactory (restaurant, bakery & grocery) homes V Smiley Preserves (jam company) in downtown Bristol, Vermont. This hybrid cafe, bakery, grocery and production model hums with daily activity.

The kitchen is non-traditional and collaborative. We believe that kitchen work is exciting, meaningful, creative and a great fit for all kinds of folks.

V Smiley Preserves makes honey sweetened preserves. We specialize in intricate textured flavors, making no-added pectin preserves, investing in our local foodshed, and supporting organic growing practices. Preserves & local fruit feature throughout the menu.

The wonderful town of Bristol Vermont is located in Addison County. The area is agricultural and adjacent to the mountain communities of Lincoln and Starksboro. We are a 40 minute drive to Burlington, 25 minutes to Middlebury.

Job description

We’re hiring a skilled, creative baker / pastry chef to helm the baking program at Minifactory. Our location has homed a bakery for almost 5 decades and the community's appreciation for pastry and baking is immense.

You'll step into a well-organized system built by a veteran pastry chef who is moving on after four years at Minifactory. The system is yours to learn and gradually morph around your strengths and interests while working with V Smiley to craft a pastry case that emphasizes seasonality and fruit and aromatics especially

Our ideal candidate likes to work independently but understands themselves to be a part of the V Smiley Preserves / Minifactory organization and enjoys ancillary roles. You are the morning time lead in the space, setting the tone in the kitchen, greeting/checking in deliveries, keeping counterfolks informed about menu, etc. You are a pivotal part of our leadership team at Minifactory.

Who You’ll Work With

• Baker's assistant
• VSP Production Lead – head jammer at VSP
• Minifactory Cooks
• V Smiley (Head Cook of Minifactory, Owner of VSP)

You manage: Assistant baker

You report to: V Smiley

ROLE

o Overseeing and fulfilling upon daily output of biscuits and 14-18 additional baked goods (tea cake, danish, cookies, scones, brioche, potentially croissants) and monthly bakes of gluten free bread for the kitchen

o Testing + creating products for the pastry case

o Coordinating with savory cooks

o Tying output to seasonality

RESULTS

o A baking program that speaks to a large clientele from grain free or gluten free to folks who don’t like super sweet to traditional bakeshop offerings - we want to make sweetness available to as wide a group as possible

o Foster communicative and upbeat work environment

o Stimulates excellence in both the individual and group

o Minimizes food waste

REQUIREMENTS

o A love of learning (both through self teaching and co-workers)

o Wide range of skills and interests from laminated doughs to keenness for working with alternative flours and sweeteners

o Likes working with aromatics and herbs/spices

o Have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

o A love for being part of a team and using a strengths based approach

o Highly organized

o Quick, efficient, multi-tasking and attentive to detail

o Community minded

Some of our baking influences: Charlie Dunmire, Nigel Slater, Pam Corbin, Tandem, Thalia Ho, Camilla Wynne, Magnus Nilsson, Claudia Roden, Aran Goyoaga, Fany Gerson.

Compensation

• Wages are based off an hourly wage + tips. Pay range is 58,000-67,000/yr
• Two weeks paid time off, 3 weeks after 2 years
• Employee CSA
• Staff meals
• Employee discount
• Seasonal bonuses

Apply at vsmileypreserves.com/jobs

Thank you so much!

UTV, restaurant equipment, machine shop equipment, building materials, furniture, tools & more.

Preview: Monday, August 17, 11AM–1PM

Auction Closes: Thursday, August 20 at 10AM

Thomas Hirchak Company • 802-888-4662 • [email protected]

Auction Link:

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