Come work at Blue Heron Farm!! - Grand Isle, VT

Contact Name
Adam W Farris
Phone Number
8029222995
Details

We will be hiring a full-time farm worker this season. Experience not required to apply.

This is a position performing multiple tasks related to growing and harvesting organic vegetables for sale to farmer’s market customers and to provide to CSA members. In addition, work will at times involve caring for farm animals, including sheep, cows, and chickens. Growing and harvesting veggies will include greenhouse work, seeding, transplanting, weeding and tending, washing, and packing. Responsibilities may include organizing and running a farmer’s market stand one day/week, keeping the farmstand stocked and organized, and doing weekly deliveries with farm vehicles. Operation of small machinery may be included (weed whackers, walk-behind tractors, lawnmower).

More info available- just contact Adam at [email protected] or through blueheronfarmvt.com

Wash and Pack Lead

Contact Name
Will Nelson, Farm Manager
Phone Number
925-819-2363
Details

The Tenmile Farm Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger by producing nutritious vegetables, fruits and proteins for distribution to food insecure New Yorkers. Through its partnerships with Emergency Food Programs, Tenmile Farm is committed to ensuring that New Yorkers seeking emergency food are served with dignity and have equitable access to nutritious, locally grown food. The farm is located in Dover Plains, NY.

Responsibilities:

Processing and organization of all harvested crops
Coordinate and work closely with field crew
Oversee all wash and pack operations and supervise wash and pack facility
Keep harvest data and inventory records
Maintain food safety guidelines and keep accurate records
Execute the production schedule, providing supervision and direction
Prioritize and manage workload to ensure completion of scheduled activities.
Guide activities to improve system efficiencies, reduce expenses and operating expenses
Measure water and energy usage to meet resource-use efficiency metrics
Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe washing, packing and storage facility and operation.
Ensure compliance on all food safety material, food safety best practices, as well as maintain, monitor, and verify all food safety logs
Support the farm manager and production crew with field operations as necessary.
Willing to perform other duties as needed and work cooperatively with members of the farm team

Qualifications:

2 years of experience of vegetable production for high performance commercial markets
Strong understanding and experience in water management, climate control, and production management
Demonstrated knowledge of “best” agricultural and food safety practices
Comfortable working with inventory management software, databases, and email
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask and manage other staff
Ability to lead and work under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Willing to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays as required
Valid driver’s license

Salaried, varies DOE, $56,000.00 - $60,000.00

Root to Fork Coordinator- VHCB Americorps

Contact Name
Leila Faulstich-Hon
Phone Number
4013018769
Details

Be part of a new municipal program to provide food for food-insecure folks in the capitol city! Spend a season learning about no-till farming, running a low-income farm-stand, Meals on Wheels programming, and how to build community through service and volunteerism. You’ll gain a ton of practical skills and have a chance to practice your leadership through leading volunteers. No experience is required in the above fields, only a willingness to learn and an ability to value community and collaborate with others. Montpelier Parks & Trees mission is to steward Montpelier’s Parks, Trees, and Natural Areas for the enjoyment and health of all. This position is geared towards supporting the FEAST initiative of the City of Montpelier. The FEAST initiative is a collaboration between the Parks & Trees Department, the Recreation Department, and the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, with a purpose to grow, process, and distribute food to food-insecure folks and older adults. Position begins March 1st, 2023 and ends August 11th, 2023. Some flexibility with the start and end date. This position is Half Time: Requires 915 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 26 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $13,500 (pre-tax), and an education award of $3,247.50 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service. To Apply: https://vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps/positions

Role of Ruminants in Reversing Global Warming with Seth J. Itzkan of Soil4Climate

Contact Name
Emily Landenberger
Phone Number
8023775155
Details

Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op in collaboration with the Middlebury College Food Studies program, the New Perennials project, and the Vermont Grass Farmers Association, is excited to host Seth Itzkan of Soil4Climate in Bicentennial Hall room 220 on Tuesday, March 14th from 6:30 – 8 pm, to deliver a lecture on The Role of Ruminants in Reversing Global Warming. Special guests include Josh and Janelle Lucas of Lucas Family Farms and Meadow Squier of Squier Family Farm, with opening remarks by Abe Collins. Local, grass-fed beef and other light fare will be provided. The event is free and open to the public and we’d love to see you there!

Fulfillment & Farmers Market Associate

Contact Name
Eric Boatti
Details

Come participate in Vermont’s local food system through the fulfillment and delivery of regeneratively-grown, pasture-raised meats. Help build a retail-focused distribution system to bring more food to our local community. Work closely with our Sales & Inventory Manager to smoothly execute meat inventory tracking, on-farm market upkeep, weekly Burlington Farmers Markets, wholesale meat deliveries, and more!

Find more information at: https://www.maplewindfarm.com/pages/workhere

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Looking forward to hearing from you!

Join Farm Team at Ananda Gardens in Montpelier VT

Contact Name
Patrick
Phone Number
802-224-6646
Details

Join a team of highly motivated people working together to grow the best organic food for our local community. We have several positions open both full time and part time. Tasks include planting, harvesting, washing and packing, and more. We are ten minutes from downtown Montpelier. Learn about no till, low till, and regenerative farming practices. Seasonal and long-term opportunities.

Applicants must:
Work quickly with quality in mind
Be able to work alone also in group
Show up well rested and on time
Be prepared to work in any weather and
Be open to feedback and have clear communication
Be able to lift 50 lbs

Small Farm Action Day: Youth, Land Access, & Housing

Each year, Rural Vermont and NOFA-VT invite our farmer members and ally organizations to learn and exchange about the legislative process, advocacy and policy during the Spring legislative session. This event series offers farmers and the agrarian community at large - homesteaders, gardeners, (urban) farmers, medicine makers, and food activists alike  - opportunities to speak with lawmakers, voice their real-life issues and to learn more about the legislative process.