About Our Farm:

We are a certified organic pasture based dairy that milks around 45 mixed breed cows. Our on-site creamery turns their milk into award winning cheeses and yogurts. We also run a small raw milk CSA through our farm store for the local community. Along with the dairy, we raise a herd of ~50 whey fed heritage breed pigs. Our farming practices put the long-term health of the animals and the land at the top of our priority list (because we know that THIS leads to producing the best products).

 

Job Position:

We are looking for a full time livestock manager to manage essential functions of our dairy farm and pig program. On a given day, this could look like:

• milking shift, cow chores, monitoring cow health
• driving into town to pick up food scraps for pigs (only on certain days)
• feeding the pigs (some days, also driving the tractor with the whey tank)
• monitoring pig health, inspecting pig enclosure, and making repairs
• wash bulk tank
• setting fencing for next pasture in the rotation
• tractor work (depending on time of year, haying, spreading manure, moving round bales)
• driving to satellite pastures to monitor/feed/water heifers and dry cows
• afternoon pig feeding/chores

 

This position involves coordinating with employees in the creamery, the farm store manager, as well as working with/managing fellow farm employees.

 

Employment Classification:

Year-round, full-time salaried position

von Trapp Farmstead is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Essential Job Functions Include:

This job requires working outside in all sorts of weather.

Year-Round

• Farm Chores (ie picking up food scraps in town and feeding the pigs, feeding/watering the cows, and milking shifts)
• Maintaining milking equipment & bulk tank
• Animal husbandry 
• Monitoring & responding to animal health
• Working with local farrowers to source piglets
• Tractor work
• Repairing animal enclosures, feeding troughs, permanent fencing, etc.
• Processing firewood
• Assisting with farm building projects

 

Seasonally

• Haying (we put up all the hay to feed the cows through winter)
• Fencing rotational pastures

• Felling trees in our forest for firewood
• Tractor work - moving round bales, spreading manure, etc.

 

Ideal Qualifications:

• Can lift 50+lbs on a regular basis
• Written and spoken fluency in English
• Preference for local applicants (possibility of on-farm or transitional housing)
• Valid driver’s license (this job requires driving the farm truck)
• Experience working with cows and/or pigs
• Milking experience required
• Animal husbandry experience required
• Experience driving tractors is required
• Comfortable managing other employees
• Experience with chainsaws and comfort safely felling trees is preferred
• Flexibility/willingness to work weekends required. (We strive to give every employee 2 days off, at least one weekend day off, each week).
• Willingness to learn, to know when to ask for help or to ask questions, and a self-starter.

 

Benefits include:

• Competitive wages ($50k-$60k salary depending on experience and job responsibilities)
• Paid time off for all employees working 18+ hours/week
• IRA matching retirement plan
• Weekly cheese or yogurt and raw milk (sometimes also beef & whey-fed pork!)
• 25% discount on all items sold through our farm store 

 

To apply:

Email a description of relevant experience, 3 references, and why you want to work with us to [email protected]. You may also include a resume, though it is not required.

 

 

About Our Farm:

We are a certified organic pasture based dairy that milks around 45 mixed breed cows. Our on-site creamery turns their milk into award winning cheeses and yogurts. We also run a small raw milk CSA through our farm store for the local community. Along with the dairy, we raise a herd of ~50 whey fed heritage breed pigs. Our farming practices put the long-term health of the animals and the land at the top of our priority list (because we know that THIS leads to producing the best products).

 

Job Position:

We are looking for a full time livestock manager to manage essential functions of our dairy farm and pig program. On a given day, this could look like:

• milking shift, cow chores, monitoring cow health
• driving into town to pick up food scraps for pigs (only on certain days)
• feeding the pigs (some days, also driving the tractor with the whey tank)
• monitoring pig health, inspecting pig enclosure, and making repairs
• wash bulk tank
• setting fencing for next pasture in the rotation
• tractor work (depending on time of year, haying, spreading manure, moving round bales)
• driving to satellite pastures to monitor/feed/water heifers and dry cows
• afternoon pig feeding/chores

 

This position involves coordinating with employees in the creamery, the farm store manager, as well as working with/managing fellow farm employees.

 

Employment Classification:

Year-round, full-time salaried position

von Trapp Farmstead is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Essential Job Functions Include:

This job requires working outside in all sorts of weather.

Year-Round

• Farm Chores (ie picking up food scraps in town and feeding the pigs, feeding/watering the cows, and milking shifts)
• Maintaining milking equipment & bulk tank
• Animal husbandry 
• Monitoring & responding to animal health
• Working with local farrowers to source piglets
• Tractor work
• Repairing animal enclosures, feeding troughs, permanent fencing, etc.
• Processing firewood
• Assisting with farm building projects

 

Seasonally

• Haying (we put up all the hay to feed the cows through winter)
• Fencing rotational pastures

• Felling trees in our forest for firewood
• Tractor work - moving round bales, spreading manure, etc.

 

Ideal Qualifications:

• Can lift 50+lbs on a regular basis
• Written and spoken fluency in English
• Preference for local applicants (possibility of on-farm or transitional housing)
• Valid driver’s license (this job requires driving the farm truck)
• Experience working with cows and/or pigs
• Milking experience required
• Animal husbandry experience required
• Experience driving tractors is required
• Comfortable managing other employees
• Experience with chainsaws and comfort safely felling trees is preferred
• Flexibility/willingness to work weekends required. (We strive to give every employee 2 days off, at least one weekend day off, each week).
• Willingness to learn, to know when to ask for help or to ask questions, and a self-starter.

 

Benefits include:

• Competitive wages ($50k-$60k salary depending on experience and job responsibilities)
• Paid time off for all employees working 18+ hours/week
• IRA matching retirement plan
• Weekly cheese or yogurt and raw milk (sometimes also beef & whey-fed pork!)
• 25% discount on all items sold through our farm store 

 

To apply:

Email a description of relevant experience, 3 references, and why you want to work with us to [email protected]. You may also include a resume, though it is not required.

 

I bought a paperpot transplanter starter kit, and i'm finding that its not a great fit for my farm system, so i'm looking to send it along to a new home. The transplanter is in Athens, VT, but i'm willing to travel some to meet you if you're coming from farther to purchase.

This starter kit includes:

1 Paperpot Transplanter
1 Drop Seeder with two top plates:
Top Plate – 5.0 mm
Top Plate – 2.8 mm
1 Dibbler
1 Spreader Frame
1 Set Spreader Bars
50+ Paperpot Germination Trays
3 Cases of Paper Chain Pots
2 Cases – 2″ Chain Pots
1 Case – 4″ Chain Pots

 

$3k for this set new, plus this comes with some extras! I'm asking $2200. Make me an offer :)

 

 

Vermont Compost Company’s mission is to enhance and protect the soil, to help restore community food security. Based in Montpelier, VT, Vermont Compost Company has been making and supplying premium compost and soils to professional growers across the country for over 30 years, and all ingredients used in our products have been approved for certified organic production.

We are seeking an experienced Front End Loader Operator to join our team. The Front End Loader Operator is a member of the compost operations team and plays a critical role in the creation of our compost-based products. 

The Front End Loader Operator will participate in moving compost feedstock, building and turning compost windrows, and transporting compost for production in a safe and efficient manner.  Additional duties may be assigned as needed. Success in this role will require 5 years of front end loader experience, the ability to work effectively in a team environment, and a willingness to work in various weather conditions.

Preferred qualifications for this position include five years of experience operating an excavator and knowledge of compost making practices. 

This is a full-time position with an pay range of $20 - $25  per hour plus a generous benefits package including health, dental and vision insurances; a Simple IRA retirement plan with company match; short and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; employee-pricing; and paid time off.

The position is based in Montpelier, VT and most work will be performed during regular business hours, Monday - Friday; work outside of regular business hours will occasionally be required.

To Apply: Please submit your application materials (resume and cover letter) to [email protected], or mail to Vermont Compost Company, 1996 Main Street, Montpelier, VT  05602.

Vermont Compost Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, HIV-positive status, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship status, veteran/military status, crime victim status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all of VCC’s terms and conditions of employment.

 

Vermont Compost Company’s mission is to enhance and protect the soil, to help restore community food security. Based in Montpelier, VT, Vermont Compost Company has been making and supplying premium compost and soils to professional growers across the country for over 30 years, and all ingredients used in our products have been approved for certified organic production.

Vermont Compost Company is seeking a Fulfillment & Food Residuals Crew Member to join our team. The Fulfillment and Food Residual departments each play a critical role in the creation and distribution of our compost-based products. This position holds responsibilities in both departments, including collection of food scraps, distribution of totes, and bagging/palletizing products. This is an entry level position that provides room for professional growth to candidates actively seeking to expand their skill set.

The Crew Member will participate in loading and unloading of materials, as well as operate a box truck (non-CDL), front end loaders, and mechanical packaging equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. Success in this role will require the ability to work effectively in a team environment, a willingness to work in various weather conditions, and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 60 lbs and maneuvering heavy totes. A valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred qualifications for this position include two - five years of experience in production, warehouse and/or fulfillment operations, knowledge of heavy equipment and capabilities, and knowledge of mechanical systems and compost making practices; however, candidates with any combination of experience and skills likely to provide the skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.

This is a full-time position starting at $18 per hour plus benefits, including health, dental and vision insurances; a Simple IRA retirement plan with company match; short and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; employee-pricing; and paid time off.

The position is based in Montpelier, VT and most work will be performed during regular business hours, Monday - Friday; work outside of regular business hours will occasionally be required.

Please submit your application materials (resume and cover letter) to [email protected], or mail to Vermont Compost Company, 1996 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.

Vermont Compost Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, HIV-positive status, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship status, veteran/military status, crime victim status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all of VCC’s terms and conditions of employment.