Home grown herbalist and beekeeper searching for 1-2 acres of partially open, flat land to purchase. Prefer Orange, Windsor or Washington counties. Would LOVE peaceful and friendly, farming/gardening neighbors for collaborating and sharing ideas, projects, produce, etc. I've got a tiny house, and am seeking my homebase and community. Any and all suggestions are appreciated. :) Thanks!

Cheesemaker. Abbott Hill Creamery  of Temple-Wilton Community Farm (NH), seeks an experienced, creative person to manage an established creamery. Compensation $40k-50k salary; Biodynamic vegetables, meat and dairy from the farm; access to local housing if needed. Join a thriving Biodynamic community. More details here. Hiring now for summer or fall 2023.

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE), based in Hardwick, VT, seeks a General Manager for Farm Connex: CAE’s logistics and distribution program provides cold-chain freight service for farmers and food producers who may be “too small” or “too rural” to access other distribution channels. Farm Connex headquarters is physically based in Hardwick, where its operation spans 6 days per week, and up to 20 hours each day. The program coordinates around 22 routes weekly, aggregating and delivering local products in 13 of 14 counties within the state and in some adjoining areas of western New Hampshire. In 2022 alone, our program handled an estimated $12 million worth of local food, and we anticipate that trend to continue upward as we respond to ever-narrowing supply chains.  

 

The primary goal of the Farm Connex General Manager role is to oversee all aspects of Farm Connex including: increasing the accessibility of local food, expanding markets for producers, sustaining client relationships, generating new business, supervising staff and overall business functions, and operationalizing plans and policies to meet strategic growth objectives.

Building community leadership, investing in relationships, and listening to the needs of the community are core principles CAE applies to all of our work. We encourage anyone interested in this position to reach out with any questions they may have before applying. CAE strives to foster an inclusive and supportive staff culture where ongoing learning and growth are supported. This includes ongoing team learning around antiracism and equity in our personal and professional lives.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Position: Farm Connex General Manager 

Reports to:  Deputy Director 

Schedule: 40 hrs/week (on-site; Monday-Friday  8:00am-4:00pm with some evenings/weekends) 

Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 salary/year at full time 40 hrs/week, exempt

Benefits: Generous paid time off, SIMPLE IRA, Qualified Small Employer HRA, Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance, professional development compensation

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Strong business acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset and background in customer service, process management, and/or logistics.

• Demonstrated management and supervisory experience, with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Exceptional problem solving skills and proven ability to multitask.

• Facility with computers, spreadsheets, email, and digital business management tools

• Valid driver’s license.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Food safety management experience

• Strategically savvy in developing and implementing new processes and systems that increase efficiency and allocate resources effectively in a fast-moving environment

• Background in the local food system or agriculture, including familiarity with delivery, distribution, and supply chain development and management

• Excellent project and process management, budget, and financial management skills, with demonstrated track record in achieving sales and budget targets

• Experience in customer service outreach or community engagement; demonstrated ability to establish effective and productive working relationships with diverse groups

• Ability to build and maintain relationships and connections to farmers and local food system partners as well as to effectively build and manage a customer base

 

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Program Administration and Supervision (40% time)

• Directly supervise the Farm Connex Business Manager, Logistics Manager, and the Warehouse Coordinator.
• Support Managers and Drivers in daily logistics and dispatch functions as necessary
• Support Managers in maintaining and updating routes as needed to establish efficiencies in the enterprise. 
• Maintain standards that ensure high quality customer service and employee satisfaction and safety.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations for all aspects of the Farm Connex operations, including food safety protocols.
• Consistent review of Farm Connex financial health (assessment of financial statements, periodic reviews with CAE Deputy Director) 
• Coordinate with Business Manager and administrative staff on grant reporting, financial reporting, tax preparation, insurance, billing questions/discrepancies

 

Client Support and Outreach (% 40 time)

• Build and maintain client relationships & partner relationships (FC, GMFD, IC, Deep Root ect..) 
• Explore opportunities to expand current producer services and seek out new producer relationships
• Conduct strategic review of new and existing client services
• Establish, implement and review strategic sales targets
• Develop and implement marketing strategies 

 

Business Strategic Planning  (% 20 time)

• Work closely with the Deputy Director to establish and operationalize strategic priorities for Farm Connex
• Review and evaluate strategic opportunities to move the business forward; assess challenges and proactively address short, intermediate, and long-term goals, opportunities, and concerns 
• Set short- and long-term sales goals and net income targets; create and implement sales plans to achieve revenue targets
• Identify and implement strategic partnership opportunities with other food hub organizations across Vermont

 

EOE STATEMENT

Building community leadership, investing in relationships, and listening to the needs of the community are core principles CAE applies to all our work. We strive to foster an inclusive and supportive staff culture where learning and growth are supported. CAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or veteran status. 

 

BACKGROUND ON CAE

CAE is a food systems hub in Hardwick, VT whose reach extends statewide and beyond. Our work touches all aspects of the food system in support of rural food businesses, farms, and communities. We work alongside our neighbors and partners to cultivate interdependence, take risks, and initiate change. CAE operates a full-service food hub at the Vermont Food Venture Center, and business advising and technical assistance to farm and food businesses. Our enterprises include Just Cut, a farm to institution program; Farm Connex, a local food delivery service; and Vermont Farm Fund, a revolving farm fund. Our community programs are focused in the greater Hardwick area and include a community greenspace and gardens at Atkins Field; Grow Your Own, a food independence collaboration with the Hardwick Area Food Pantry and others; Place-Based Education partnerships with our local schools; and community organizing for food sovereignty. We invite you to participate in our work to create a rural food system in which everyone has agency, support, and access to local food. 

 

HIRING PROCESS

A hiring team of CAE staff will lead the process. Selected candidates will have an initial phone interview, which may be followed by an interview and tour of CAE spaces.  Interview questions will be shared ahead of time. CAE is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide support in any way to assure everyone's best experience in the hiring process. CAE will take the steps necessary to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations during the interview process and, if hired, subsequent employment. For accommodation inquiries, please contact our Admin Operations Coordinator at [email protected].

 

TO APPLY

Email [email protected] with your resume, cover letter or letter of interest, and include ‘Farm Connex General Manager’ in your email subject line. We’re interested to hear your thoughts on any life or work experience as it relates to this position. Applicants who go on to interview with us will also be asked to provide references. Our application deadline is May 29th, 2023. Initial interviews will begin on or near June 5th. Let us know if you have any questions!

 

 

Free pasture land in Morrisville, VT.  About 50 acres.
Water supply. No chemicals, pesticides. Willing to pay for new fencing, barn.
Great home for sheep, cows, goats, other grazing animals. 
Carrie
203-671-8495
 

10 certified/grassfed springers for sale...

5 - due the spring

5- due late fall

Jersey, Jersey crosses

Job Description:

Downtown Winooski’s part-time (10 hours a week) Farmer’s Market Manager receives $20/hour and will oversee the onsite operation of the Winooski Farmers Market for the 2023 season. The Manager is responsible for providing good customer service to attendees, volunteers, and vendors; independently problem solves issues as they arise, and supervises volunteers. The Manager is required to keep detailed records and provide necessary paperwork to partner agencies including NOFA-Vermont.

Hours:

The position will work closely with the Director of Downtown Winooski as well as board members and other volunteers to plan and prepare for the 2023 season. To start, hours will range from 2-10 hours per week. During the Farmers Market season the position is scheduled for 10 hours per week. The Manager is required to perform 8 hours of “market time” every Sunday, from May 28, 2023 through October 15.

Job Description:

Downtown Winooski’s part-time (10 hours a week) Farmer’s Market Manager receives $20/hour and will oversee the onsite operation of the Winooski Farmers Market for the 2023 season. The Manager is responsible for providing good customer service to attendees, volunteers, and vendors; independently problem solves issues as they arise, and supervises volunteers. The Manager is required to keep detailed records and provide necessary paperwork to partner agencies including NOFA-Vermont.

Hours:

The position will work closely with the Director of Downtown Winooski as well as board members and other volunteers to plan and prepare for the 2023 season. To start, hours will range from 2-10 hours per week. During the Farmers Market season the position is scheduled for 10 hours per week. The Manager is required to perform 8 hours of “market time” every Sunday, from May 28 through October 15. The remaining 2 hours per week is designated for flexible “office time” that may be required for reporting, administrative duties, social media promotion and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities:

·         Oversee Sunday setup and breakdown of market

·         Ensure all state and county regulations are adhered to

·         Answer vendor and consumer questions

·         Problem solve issues and/or disputes

·         Maintain market grounds in a safe and clean manner

·         Coordinate, supervise and support volunteers

·         Organize nutritional education materials, recipes for seasonal and local foods

·         Operate the market’s Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program for SNAP (the former food stamp program) and Debit Sales

·         Consistently communicate market policies, activities, and rules to vendors

·         Solicit & schedule entertainment for market days

·         Promote market weekly via Downtown Winooski’s social media platforms

·         Maintain a list of farmers and vendors, including their contact information and any licenses or permits each vendor possesses based on the products they are selling.

·         Submit monthly market performance reports to Downtown Winooski Executive Director

·         Conduct bookkeeping of market’s weekly income, expenses, and reimbursement coupons

·         Update Farmer's Market manual, resources, and best practices for future seasons

 

Qualifications:

·         Be at least 18 years of age or older

·         Must be able to lift 50 pounds,

·         Must possess computer skills in Word, Excel, e-mail, and social media (Facebook, Instagram)

·         People person with skills in diplomacy and dispute resolution skills

·         Excellent communication & organizational skills

·         Self-motivated

·         Passionate about the community and local agriculture

·         Mature and able to make good decisions

·         Ability to train, supervise, coordinate, and motivate volunteers

·         Some financial knowledge helpful: i.e. budgeting, accounting

·         Prior experience overseeing a farmers market a plus, but not required

 

The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE), based in Hardwick, VT, seeks a Logistics Manager For CAE Farm Connex (FX), our dynamic and expansive distribution program. This position will work closely with FX staff and management to actively support the day-to-day functions of this program in alignment with our larger organizational mission: to build resilience in the local food system. With a proactive approach to problem-solving, an ability to manage complex systems and willingness and ability to provide a high-level of support to a growing team, the Logistics Manager can anticipate playing a vital role in connecting our local farm and food producers with their customers across our robust distribution network. 

Position: Logistics Manager 

Reports to: Farm Connex General Manager 

Schedule: 40 hours/week (on-site; M-F 10am-6pm with potential for some evenings and weekends)

Compensation: $55,000-$60,000 salary/year at full time 40 hrs/week, exempt

Benefits: Generous paid time off, SIMPLE IRA, Qualified Small Employer HRA, Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance, professional development compensation.

CAE is a food systems hub in Hardwick, VT whose reach extends statewide and beyond. Our work touches all aspects of the food system in support of rural food businesses, farms, and communities. We work alongside our neighbors and partners to cultivate interdependence, take risks, and initiate change. We invite you to participate in our work to create a rural food system in which everyone has agency, support, and access to local food. For more information visit  www.hardwickagriculture.org/jobs 

TO APPLY

Email [email protected] with your resume, cover letter or letter of interest, and include ‘Logistics Manager’ in your email subject line. We’re interested to hear your thoughts on any life or work experience as it relates to this position. Applicants who go on to interview with us will also be asked to provide references. Our application deadline is May 22, 2023. Initial interviews will begin on or near May 26th. Let us know if you have any questions!

 

 

The Flack Family Farm is a small, diversified, family farm with a thriving fermented vegetables business. We’re hiring for a seasonal position (May 15-November 15, 2023) with housing included. Work includes assisting with all aspects of vegetable growing: making beds, tedding hay, planting, weeding and fertilizing. In the fall, tasks will shift to harvesting, washing and processing vegetables. The right person will have a willingness to work in all types of weather conditions, be able to lift 50 lbs regularly, creatively solve problems and learn efficient methods for growing vegetables. Opportunities exist to learn about our grass-based livestock and rotational grazing techniques, like assisting with herd and flock moves, setting up and taking down portable fence and moving animals to new pasture. You’ll also learn rural living skills, like cutting and splitting wood, building fires in a wood stove, engaging with seasonal rhythms and cooking with farm fresh foods. 

The housing included with the seasonal position is a rustic cabin with a wood stove, electricity and internet, outhouse, and seasonal cold water. There is an outdoor shower on the farm as well.

Milk, beef, lamb and seasonal vegetables are provided by the farm. The cabin and food are part of the compensation package, along with a weekly salary.