Our partners are Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing are hiring! Seeing how integrated their organization is with ours,  we would like to share these openings on their behalf:

Vermont Livestock Slaughter & Processing (VLSP) is a small family-owned business, and our mission is to provide quality service to the livestock industry. As one of the few USDA-inspected facilities in Vermont, we are equipped to slaughter and process beef, lamb, and pork for clients from both in and out of state. We cater to a wide range of clients from private individuals with a few head each year, to commercial producers who require multiple animals processed with regularity. We are a critical part of the forward-thinking farming and food community in Vermont, and across the New England landscape, that supports and celebrates farmers who raise livestock locally through humane practices and pasture-based systems. 

We believe that for local food systems to thrive, it is of utmost importance to operate and support independent, small, local processing facilities. The success of small, adaptable facilities like ours is in many ways the keystone of distributed food systems. By being inextricably linked with small livestock farms in New England, our small slaughter and processing business is a critical part of New England’s sustainable food system. 

Who We Are Looking For: 

We are looking for a team- and detail-oriented Sanitation Controller. Sanitation is a critical requirement for all food establishments, and slaughter and processing facilities are one of the most regulated food establishments in our country. Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing is a USDA FSIS-inspected facility.   

As a growing facility and business, we are looking for a team member that is inspired by the work that we do, and our role in New England’s food system. We are looking for a team member who has an interest in learning, is comfortable with teamwork settings, and can contribute to a positive and friendly work environment. We are looking for candidates with an eagerness to contribute to our continued growth and evolution. 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

As the Sanitation Controller, you will: 

• - Report to the Production Foreman and oversee the cleanliness and health safety of our facility. 
• - Clean the slaughter and processing equipment, and safety items in the facility, as well as our walls, ceilings, and floors.  
• - Accurately interpret USDA FSIS requirements and complete paperwork with attention to detail.  
• - Complete other duties as assigned. 

This position requires self-motivation, attention to detail in both writing and cleaning, and the ability to receive constructive reviews of the work performed. 

In this position, you will be working closely with a USDA FSIS Food Safety Office who is on-duty at all times in our facility. We are seeking a dedicated Sanitation Controller to ensure and affirm that we are meeting the requirements of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). 

Physical Requirements:  

Work will be conducted in wet, cold, and hot areas with slippery floors. This position requires the ability to lift up to 30 pounds. 

Compensation and Schedule: 

$17 per hour depending on experience. 

The current hours for this position are roughly between 7:00am and 3:30pm including lunch and breaks and may be modified as our production throughput increases. A typical work week will be 30-40 hours per week. 

Benefits & Perks:  

Benefits for full-time staff include:  

• - Comprehensive health benefits  
• - Sick leave 
• - Paid time off and company-recognized holidays 
• - Weekly meat benefit 

Application Process: 

VLSP is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided based on merit and business need. If this job inspires you, we encourage you to apply. 

Candidates should send an email with “Sanitation Controller” in the subject line to: [email protected]. 

Please include the following information in your submission:  

• - Cover letter explaining interest in this job 
• - Resume 
• - Available start date 
• - Three professional references with contact information 
•  

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly. 

Our partners are Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing are hiring! Seeing how integrated their organization is with ours,  we would like to share these openings on their behalf:

Vermont Livestock Slaughter & Processing (VLSP) is a small family-owned business, and our mission is to provide quality service to the livestock industry. As one of the few USDA-inspected facilities in Vermont, we are equipped to slaughter and process beef, lamb, and pork for clients from both in and out of state. We cater to a wide range of clients from private individuals with a few head each year, to commercial producers who require multiple animals processed with regularity. We are a critical part of the forward-thinking farming and food community in Vermont, and across the New England landscape, that supports and celebrates farmers who raise livestock locally through humane practices and pasture-based systems. 

We believe that for local food systems to thrive, it is of utmost importance to operate and support independent, small, local processing facilities. The success of small, adaptable facilities like ours is in many ways the keystone of distributed food systems. By being inextricably linked with small livestock farms in New England, our small slaughter and processing business is a critical part of New England’s sustainable food system. 

Who We Are Looking For: 

We are looking for a team- and safety-oriented Meat Cutter/Butcher. You will need a keen eye for detail and organization to maintain and follow records for producer identity and meeting high standards of processing.   

As a growing facility and business, we are looking for a team member that is inspired by the work that we do, and our role in New England’s food system. We are looking for a team member who has an interest in learning, is comfortable with teamwork settings, and can contribute to a positive and friendly work environment. We are looking for candidates with an eagerness to contribute to our continued growth and evolution. 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

As a Meat Cutter/Butcher, you will:  

• - Report to the Master Meat Cutter/Butcher and perform many processing-related tasks. 
• - Work within a team to accomplish or determine pre-operational sanitation inspection and inspect all carcasses that are to be processed that day for defects. 
• - Perform bacterial and antimicrobial treatment completion.    
• - Complete other duties as assigned. 

We seek qualified candidates who identify with the descriptors below, with the experience and skill to match.   

• - Accuracy and attention to detail to meet our food-safety requirements, and to handle multiple producer’s cutting requirements while keeping an organized work environment.    
• - Safe handling of sharp knives, hand saws, saw blades, and meat processing equipment.   
• - Meat cutting experience with beef, pork, and lamb; sawing, splitting, and cutting into smaller portions to facilitate handling. Ability to remove bones and cut meat into standards cuts for marketing.   
• - Value-added processing experience to prepare burgers, sausages, and other meat products.   

Physical Requirements:  

Work will be conducted in a refrigerated environment. This position requires the ability to lift up to 50-100 pounds, regularly. 

Compensation and Schedule: 

$18-$20 per hour depending on experience. 

The current hours for this position are roughly between 7:00am and 3:30pm including lunch and breaks and may be modified as our production throughput increases. This position may require overtime in the fall when harvest is at its peak. 

Benefits & Perks:  

Benefits for full-time staff include:  

• - Comprehensive health benefits  
• - Sick leave 
• - Paid time off and company-recognized holidays 
• - Weekly meat benefit 

Application Process: 

VLSP is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided based on merit and business need. If this job inspires you, we encourage you to apply. 

Candidates should send an email with “Meat Cutter/Butcher” in the subject line to: [email protected]. 

Please include the following information in your submission:  

• - Cover letter explaining interest in this job 
• - Resume 
• - Available start date 
• - Three professional references with contact information 
•  

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly. 

Hi All, 

Beginning of August through November we are looking for full time or part help. One of our team is going back to graduate school. 

Tasks include: weeding, harvesting, relocating perennials, digging up dahlia tubers in November.

 This is typical farm work, like a vegetable farm. 

Please pass along to  people you think might be interested.  Contact: Nicole DAgata, [email protected]

We are located in Waterbury Center. 

Thank you, 

Nicole DAgata

Longest Acres Farm is an Organic, Animal Welfare Approved, Grass-Fed beef farm in Chelsea, Vermont. The farm supplies restaurants locally and in the Boston are with top quality meats. We make our own hay, breed all our own stock and operate a rotationally grazed, management intensive pasture system on 60 acres of increasingly decent grass. 

Additionally, we host events, dabble in agri-tourism, ride horses for fun and make things like soap, firewood and animal huts. A pond and 150 acres of forests and trails provide an added benefit to enjoy while working here. 
 

Roles and Responsibilities

The Tenant Caretaker will live in the 14x26 Timber Frame Cabin and be responsible for two days of chores each week. Additionally, when the Owner travels, the Tenant Caretaker will look after his housepets and home. More specifically, these responsibilities include:

• Summer chores for cows; checking water, moving fence-lines.
• Winter chores for cows; 
  • feeding round bales as needed by tractor or by hand
  • Fixing water issues such as freeze-up
• Monthly chores; assisting catching animals for slaughter
• House-sitting a dog and two cats and a fish tank for head farmer while delivering meat and traveling
• Plowing driveways, depending on skills and experience
• Assisting in events thrown on the farm

Rental Fee, Compensation and Term

The cabin will be rented for $900 per month. The tenant caretaker will be paid hourly at $15 per hour for approximately 4 hours of work each week for farm work and $25 per day of house-sitting. 

The cabin will be available September 20th of 2023 and a 12 month lease agreement will be provided after a two week trial period during which the applicant will work with the Owner and Assistant Farmer to make sure this is a good fit. 

This Job is at-will, part-time and year-round. No other benefits are provided.

Cabin Description

The cabin is insulated with wood floors and a loft, has a full kitchen and bathroom with tub and integrated shower. It has high speed internet and a wood stove for heat (with a backup electric heater). Tenant will be responsible for electricity, internet, propane and phone. Trash, plowing and mowing are provided. Pictures available upon request. Furnished.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ability to lift 50 pounds and run a mile without stopping (not at the same time, lol).
• Comfortable in all weather and in all manures.
• Comfortable with machines, tractors and implements. 
• An engaging and positive attitude
• A love of animals and joyful to be outside
• Reliable transportation
• Well organized, honest and hardworking

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center is a nonprofit, certified organic farm located on over 50 acres of conserved land along the Connecticut River in East Thetford, Vermont. Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture systems for our annual vegetable and flower production and to offering educational programming that builds connections between our food, ecosystems, and community.

Our farm is a community hub with a farmstand, retail greenhouses, a farm kitchen, a coffee shop, a cut flower garden, education programs, and unique CSA options. It’s a place where folks can learn about and deepen their appreciation for organic regenerative agriculture.

We are looking for a responsible, self-motivated, and detail oriented Administrative Coordinator to provide direct support to our Executive Director, carry out general administrative activities, and to assist in daily office needs. This is an exciting opportunity for a hard-working team player looking to make an impact in a community-minded organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Administrative Coordinator (AC) is responsible for executive support and office coordination. The AC works directly with the Executive Director in executing administrative responsibilities and is expected to handle confidential financial or business-related information with professionalism and integrity.

Duties Include:

• • Assist the Executive Director in communication with program partners, insurance providers, donors, and other key stakeholders.
• • Assist the Executive Director in maintaining hiring systems and employee benefit offerings
• • Interact and communicate with the public through answering phones and directing calls as needed, as well as monitoring and responding to emails sent to the general farm account.
• • Data entry, organization and management of spreadsheets used for tracking memberships, registrations, etc.
• • Support the administration of our CSA program, working closely with the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, Bookkeeper, and Retail Manager.
• • Maintain and refine office organization system
• • Order office supplies; research new deals and suppliers
• • Assist with large and small events in collaboration with department managers as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills and Experience

• • Proven experience in an administrative-type role
• • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Excel, in particular) and Google Suite/Workspace
• • Excellent time management skills; ability to multitask and prioritize work
• • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• • Strong organizational skills
• • Customer service
• • Personable and able to work with others

Desired Skills and Experience

• • Passion for local, organic food & farming
• • Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• • Working knowledge of office equipment, such as printers and fax machines
• • Positive attitude
• • Easy going, flexible in thinking

COMPENSATION

This is a full-time, year round position. The Administrative Coordinator is an hourly position, $20-21 per hour, with benefits including paid time off, healthcare coverage, retirement contributions, fresh produce, and a discount in our farmstand, greenhouses, and Hello Café.

TO APPLY

Fill out an employment application on our website. Please notify us of any planned vacations in your application.

Young experienced farm couple seeking farmland to lease around the Springfield, VT area for 2024 or 2025. Open to a variety of tenure options. Do not need housing.