COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Killeen Crossroads Farm is a market garden in Shelburne, Vermont that focuses on food production and meal preparation. As a farm-to-kitchen model, we strive to grow novel and delicious herbs, roots and vegetables for home cooks and chefs alike through crafted CSA shares and a modern farm stand. We rotationally graze a small herd of beef cattle and pasture-raise laying hens, chickens, and turkeys. Located among a corridor of impressive farms in the Burlington, Vermont area, we strive to encourage healthy soils through ecologically-based growing methods on terraced and irrigated production beds. Through our specialized CSA shares and modern farm stand, our goal is to provide community members with unique, ethnically-diverse and nutrient-rich ingredients and instruction for home meal preparation. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Killeen Crossroads Farm seeks an experienced and collaborative farmer that is also passionate about food preparation. As the Assistant Market Gardener, they should be knowledgeable of, and committed to, sustainable farming practices that improve the health of soil and water, and a desire to manage a ~2-acre vegetable and flower farm. Our ideal candidate knows how to create the well-organized market gardens that they admire, the neatly arranged rows, the multitude of colors, and the vibrance of heirloom vegetables. They love to photograph bountiful harvests, drool over baskets of rainbow-colored eggs, and know the pleasure of hard work and bounty that makes people feel full—inside and out. Our ideal candidate also looks forward to spending time getting to know the various residents of our flocks and herd, and will take an active part in helping them flourish. The Killeen Crossroads Farm is located along protected pastoral views in Shelburne, and the design and operation of the farm must contribute to the area’s beauty. 

This is the farm’s fourth growing season, and the Assistant Market Gardener will play an integral role in the establishment of essential production systems and goals, with a keen eye on long term soil and water health. Our ideal candidate seeks to build upon their market farming experiences, by joining a farm dedicated to regenerative agriculture through no till/low till farm practices. The candidate will demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the farm-to-kitchen mission of the Killeen Crossroads Farm, and the linkage between the food they grow and the meals people will eat. 

This candidate will be involved in harvesting and conditioning vegetable crops for sale through a CSA community, wholesale, and point-of-sale farm stand. The market farmer should have experience working with high tunnel and greenhouse crop production. The candidate has demonstrated experience working on a farm through New England weather conditions or in similar climates. 

Working alongside and under the mentorship of Market Garden Manager, this position will assist in all aspects of farm production from propagation, to soil amendments, cultivation, harvesting and sales. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists Market Garden Manager in vegetable, herb and flower production, including propagation, soil fertility, planting, cultivation, harvesting, packing, etc;
• Assists in preparation of terraced production beds including weed suppression, soil amendments, fertilization and irrigation;
• Assists in daily care and management of poultry flocks, tasks include collecting and preparing eggs for the market, preparing and packaging meat for the market, and coop upkeep;
• Serves as primary lead for conditioning and packing crops for sale and maintenance of farm stand; 
• Aids with management of farm stand, online store, and wholesale orders;

REQUIREMENTS

• A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience with the responsibilities listed above, including at least:
• Two or more growing seasons of experience on a sustainable production farm - largely focused on vegetable production and management or 1 or more years of such experience and a degree in sustainable agriculture and food systems (or a related degree). 
• Experience in greenhouse culture management, propagation, direct and potted seeding, and climate control.
• Experience in harvesting, storing and packing vegetables, flowers, and herbs.
• Experience tending to livestock (beef and/or poultry) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with and commitment to participate in a physically intensive work environment. 
• Friendly disposition and willingness to engage with community members and farm customers.
• Reliable transportation and a valid drivers license for use of farm trucks.

COMPENSATION AND WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full-time position during the growing season of April through November (40 hours per week). Work is organized around a largely 7:00am-3:00pm schedule, Monday through Friday inclusive of a paid lunch break. Early starts and longer days are anticipated ~2x per week during the heavy harvest season and heat of the summer. Employment through shoulder seasons will be negotiated. The salary range starts at $17-$19 per hour, commensurate with experience. In addition: Compensation includes vacation days to be identified in collaboration with the farm owners. The employment contract will include a probationary period of 6 weeks. 

APPLICATION DETAILS

Application materials should include:

• A resume that includes prior employment contact names.
• A cover letter that details your attraction to the Killeen Crossroads Farm and its purposes, at this time of your life. 
• A written letter of reference from your previous work at a sustainable production farm. 

Applications will be received until the position is filled. 

TO APPLY:
Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the title format “Last Name, First Name – Assistant Market Gardener Application”

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Killeen Crossroads Farm is a market garden in Shelburne, Vermont that focuses on food production and meal preparation. As a farm-to-kitchen model, we strive to grow novel and delicious herbs, roots and vegetables for home cooks and chefs alike through crafted CSA shares and a modern farm stand. We rotationally graze a small herd of beef cattle and pasture-raise laying hens, chickens, and turkeys. Located among a corridor of impressive farms in the Burlington, Vermont area, we strive to encourage healthy soils through ecologically-based growing methods on terraced and irrigated production beds. Key infrastructure includes two 30x96ft high tunnels, a 30x36 heated propagation house, irrigation, refrigerated storage, walk-in cooler, and an air conditioned farm stand with ample parking. Through our specialized CSA shares and modern farm stand, our goal is to provide community members with unique, ethnically-diverse and nutrient-rich ingredients and instruction for home meal preparation. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Killeen Crossroads Farm seeks an experienced and collaborative farmer that is also passionate about food preparation. As the Market Gardener, they should be knowledgeable of, and committed to, sustainable farming practices that improve the health of soil and water, and a desire to manage a ~2-acre vegetable and flower farm. Our ideal candidate knows how to create the well-organized market gardens that they admire, the neatly arranged rows, the multitude of colors, and the vibrance of heirloom vegetables. They also look forward to spending time getting to know the various residents of our flocks and herd, and will take an active part in helping them flourish. They love to photograph bountiful harvests, drool over baskets of rainbow-colored eggs, and knows the pleasure of hard work and bounty that makes people feel full—inside and out. The Killeen Crossroads Farm is located along protected pastoral views in Shelburne, and the design and operation of the farm must contribute to the area’s beauty. 

This is the farm’s fifth growing season, and the Market Garden Manager will play an integral role in the continued production of essential agricultural production systems and goals, with a keen eye on long term soil and water health. Our ideal candidate seeks to build upon their market farming experiences, by joining a farm dedicated to regenerative agriculture through no till/low till farm practices. They will also oversee and take an active role in managing the farm's livestock. The candidate will demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the farm-to-kitchen mission of the Killeen Crossroads Farm, and the linkage between the food they grow and the meals people will eat. 

The Market Garden Manager will be responsible for managing the growth of vegetables and flowers, and overseeing the management of the cows and poultry. They will lead the harvesting and conditioning of vegetable crops for sale through a CSA community, wholesale, and point-of-sale farm stand. The Market Garden Manager should have at least three seasons of experience working on a farm with high tunnel and greenhouse crop production. The candidate has demonstrated experience working on a farm through New England weather conditions or in similar climates. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans vegetable, herb and flower production, including propagation, soil fertility, planting, cultivation, harvesting, packing, etc;
• Prepares terraced production beds including weed suppression, soil amendments, fertilization and irrigation;
• Oversees daily care and management of poultry flocks, tasks include collecting and preparing eggs for the market, preparing and packaging meat for the market, and coop upkeep;
• Oversees conditioning and packing crops for sale and maintenance of farm stand; 
• Aids with management of farm stand, online store, and wholesale orders;

REQUIREMENTS

• A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience with the responsibilities listed above, including at least:
• Three or more growing seasons of experience on a sustainable production farm - largely focused on vegetable production and management or 2 or more years of such experience and a degree in sustainable agriculture and food systems (or a related degree). 
• Experience in greenhouse culture management, propagation, direct and potted seeding, and climate control.
• Experience in harvesting, storing and packing vegetables, flowers, and herbs.
• Experience managing and tending to livestock (beef and/or poultry) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with and commitment to participate in a physically intensive work environment. 
• Friendly disposition and willingness to engage with community members and farm customers.
• Reliable transportation and a valid drivers license for use of farm trucks.

COMPENSATION AND WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full-time position during the growing season of April through November (40 hours per week). Work is organized around a largely 7:00am-3:00pm schedule, Monday through Friday inclusive of a paid lunch break. Early starts and longer days are anticipated ~2x per week during the heavy harvest season and heat of the summer. Employment through shoulder seasons will be negotiated. The salary range starts at $20-$23 per hour, commensurate with experience. In addition: Compensation includes vacation days to be identified in collaboration with the farm owners. The employment contract will include a probationary period of 6 weeks. 

APPLICATION DETAILS

Application materials should include:

• A resume that includes prior employment contact names.
• A cover letter that details your attraction to the Killeen Crossroads Farm and its purposes, at this time of your life. 
• A written letter of reference from your previous work at a sustainable production farm. 

Applications will be received until the position is filled. 

TO APPLY:
Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the title format “Last Name, First Name – Market Garden Manager Application”

ooking for up to 2 more members for our farm team at Ananda Gardens for the 2025 growing season. Come join our amazing team and help grow food for up to 150 families through our CSA and local restaurants and markets. This position is from April-October/

Looking for up to 2 more members for our farm team at Ananda Gardens for the 2025 growing season. Come join our amazing team and help grow food for up to 150 families through our CSA and provide produce to local restaurants and markets. This position is from April-October/November.

We are looking for people who are passionate about gardening and farming, have an excellent attitude, and can work quickly moving from one job to the next for the length of the workday. Tasks are very varied but will be focused on planting, garden care, and washing and packing produce.

We pay good hourly wages for farm work, and everyone gets a share of vegetables each week. Working here you can expect to learn a lot about no till gardening and perennial crop care and find a great place to work.

Hiring field worker for 2025 season

May-Oct.  Possibilities for April & Nov.

We are located in Morrisville, VT.  Grow over 100 varieties on cut ornamentals for wholesale.

We are a small crew that loves working hard both together as a team and performing solo tasks.  Preferred experience farming/gardening and some plant/horticultural knowledge, but willing to train if you're willing to learn!

This is a day job.  

full & part-time opportunities

pay based on experience

Please reach out if you're interested!  Website has more info.  Hope to hear from you!

We are a 25 acre, highly diversified (40+crops), organic vegetable farm managed by a team of 10 apprentices and experienced growers. We focus our production towards our bustling farmers markets in Washington D.C. To meet market demand, we strive to consistently produce high quality produce every week using season extension and succession plantings. We also sell many amazing veggies, fruits, and foods from our neighbors in the country. 

With a 50-year history, we are constantly striving to improve our systems and be sustainable with regards to our soil and environment, our people, and our business.

Our apprentices are trained to manage a variety of crops and jobs on the farm. While apprentices spend a significant amount of time transplanting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting, and marketing, the primary role of each apprentice is to manage their areas of responsibility. Each person has the opportunity to engage in learning about organic vegetable production, marketing fresh produce, people/labor management, and problem solving. The farm is well developed and established, offering a great opportunity for beginning farmers to learn from seasoned farmers.

Previous work on farms and/or outdoor physical labor is helpful but not necessary. Enthusiasm, work ethic, organization, communication, and willingness to work as a team are qualities that make for a successful apprenticeship. Compensation includes a monthly salary plus full room and board.

Please visit www.newmorningfarm.net/employment for more information about the apprenticeship and to apply. 

Root 5 Farm (Fairlee, VT) is known for our high-quality organic vegetables, organized and efficient workflow, and dedication to customer satisfaction. We provide a positive and engaging work environment, with opportunities for flexible scheduling when needed.

​As an established farm with over 20 years of experience, we're committed to supporting continual learning and skill building on our farm. We're focused on fair wages and a safe, supportive work environment. We're currently hiring for our harvest crew!

Morning Harvest Crew
Part-time, 7am-noon, minimum 10 hours/week.
Opportunities to work additional days or hours if interested.
late April-late November
$17/hour
 

• This is a part time, seasonal position that has a particular focus on harvesting produce (cutting salad greens, bunching herbs and roots, bulk harvesting peppers, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, and more!)
   
• Must be adaptable to working in various weather conditions, have the ability to lift and carry moderately heavy loads, and have the physical stamina and flexibility to perform repetitive tasks while standing or kneeling.

Interested? Visit our website to submit your application:

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