Root 5 Farm has openings for part-time or full-time work and will consider all levels of skill and experience. We're primarily looking for help to harvest, wash, and pack vegetables for weekly CSA boxes.

We can offer long-term opportunities (year-round with benefits) for those looking to pursue a career in organic farming. We also have seasonal positions open for new farmers looking to gain experience.

Full job descriptions listed on our website:

https://www.root5farm.com/employment-opportunities.html

Contact [email protected] with any questions. 

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Turn-key community/market farm operation in a great retail location ready for the right farmer to hit the ground running. Well-established PYO strawberry operation, Year-round Farm store and CSA, and local wholesale accounts.  Long-term lease on 33 acres includes ownership of all buildings on property.

Seven-bedroom 1830s farmhouse comprehensively updated in 2019.  4 barns, including one with town water, electricity, and insulated year-round wash/pack facility. Multiple greenhouses for year-round production. Woven-wire/high-tensile fencing can power electric fence on the entire farm.  Irrigation well and buried waterline brings reliable 75 GPM water to entire farm. Two Solar arrays; multiple walk-in coolers allow extensive storage of root crops. Extensive equipment for organic vegetable, pasture-raised laying hen, and grassfed beef production systems.

Asking price $1,338,280 includes all buildings and improvements, machinery and equipment, and supplies and farm store inventory

Ledgewood Greenhouse High Tunnel For Sale.  $3500  

Deconstructed and ready for easy access roadside pickup in Roxbury VT.

It is a 30x96' high tunnel that we put up 9 arches of- so there is a remaining 60'.  

Call or text Jillian Abraham at 802-999-2573

Retreat Farm seeks one part-time person with the experience, personality, and skills necessary to help care for Retreat Farm’s animal population. This position requires previous experience working with large animals, and preference will be given to candidates with experience managing medical needs for both equines and ruminants; a number of our farm animals are aged and require close attention. The ideal candidate will have experience recognizing signs of various medical problems, and should be comfortable giving medications under the direction of the Manager of Animal Care.

Retreat Farm serves as a vital community resource, stewarding 500+ acres of forest and farmlands, 10+ miles of trails, and a farmstead with eight historic buildings. As a nonprofit, Retreat Farm facilitates a variety of programs to connect people to the land and to one another, and it serves over 80,000 visitors annually.

The Animal Care Assistant reports to the Manager of Animal Care, and is a member of Retreat Farm’s farm, lands, and facilities team, working in partnership with all Retreat Farm staff and occasional volunteers.

Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include care, feeding, and ensuring the health of our resident animal population including an ox (Carlos), a donkey, and goats. Day-to-day responsibilities include feeding, watering, cleaning up after, and helping to monitor the health of the Farm’s current animal population.
 

Requirements:
The ideal candidate:
● has broad farm-based experience including the care and feeding of large farm animals.
● can operate a tractor and skid steer.
● can lift 50 lbs., and lift repeatedly (e.g., when moving loads of hay).
● has strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a farm and lands management team.
● can recognize the signs of various medical problems in large animals, including colic, choke, and bloat.

Instructions for Applying: Please apply through Indeed.com, and share a resume and a statement letting us know why you are a good fit for this position. In addition to work experience, please include any non-paid large animal experience. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, on a rolling basis. The position is open until filled.

https://www.indeed.com/job/part-time-animal-care-assistant-03b1c9f63baf…

Compensation:
● Pay range: $20-22.00 per hour based on skills and experience, 8-10 hours per week
 

Schedule:
● Flexible shifts determined in coordination with all farm staff
● Some weekend shifts will be required
 

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount

Retreat Farm believes employees from diverse backgrounds are critical to achieving its goals. The organization seeks to recruit, develop, and retain staff who reflect the diverse communities it serves. All candidates who meet the qualification requirements are encouraged to apply. Retreat Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.

9 certified organic grass fed Jersey heifers due September, 2023. 1 Jersey/Holstein cross due December. asking $1600.00 each.  Trucking available.

Full-time (40-45 hours per week), seasonal
June 19 - August 18, 2023

ABOUT SUMMER CAMP AT CEDAR CIRCLE FARM

Cedar Circle Farm is hosting our eighth year of our unique farm-based summer program for kids ages 6-11! There are eight individual weeks of camp scheduled from June 26-August 18, Monday through Friday, with a mandatory staff training session June 19-23. The camp day is 9 am-4 pm, and staff time on the farm will usually be 8:00-4:30. We will have a capacity of 30 campers each week, and Lead Instructors will guide a group of about 10 campers during camp activities and farm explorations. Support Instructors will float between groups and activities, to assist Lead Instructors where support is most needed throughout the day. In any given week, the camp program may also include adult volunteers and/or Teen Counselors.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Summer Camp Support Instructor role is for people looking to gain skills in education and build confidence leading groups of children outdoors. Together, our staff work to build a safe environment for learning and fun, and make meaningful relationships with our campers. If you are creative, inclusive, willing to be silly, and passionate about food, gardening, and nature, then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Instructors in daily facilitation of programs designed to encourage campers’ connection to nature, food, and each other through exploration of Cedar Circle Farm
• Directly supervise our campers, and help Lead Instructors to manage groups and resolve conflicts
• Prioritize safety of campers on a working farm
• Collaborate with other staff to create weekly schedule and curriculum that are age-appropriate, diverse, and represent our educational goals
• Participate in daily debrief meetings to share ideas and improve our program
• Aid in preparation and clean up of all aspects of camp programming
• Complete other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with children, and interest in education
• Enthusiasm for experiential, place-based, inclusive education
• Interest in food, gardening, and nature
• The physical and mental ability to care for kids outdoors in all types of weather
• CPR and First Aid Certification (we’ll provide certification if you don’t have it)

COMPENSATION

Hourly rate starts at $14 per hour, with an increase for returning staff. Benefits include access to farm produce and 20% off at the farmstand and cafe.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should fill out our employment application or send a cover letter and resume to Sandi Vincenti at [email protected].

couple looking to relocate to southern Vermont. We have 25 years of farming experience. Vegetables and flowers. We are looking for a small farm in southern Vermont. We want to buy directly from the farmer.