Join us for a discussion with Dr. Heather Darby on strategies for efficiently managing and using water in pastures and hay fields. Topics covered will include drought-tolerant forages, soil health, examples of pasture irrigation systems, and management considerations for dry periods.
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Rachel Schattman focused on strategies for efficient water usage in vegetable and small fruit production.
Philo Ridge Farm is looking for a Butcher Assistant to join their team!
Link to full job description: https://www.philoridgefarm.com/join-our-team
Under the direction of the Butcher and Executive Chef, this position works in all aspects of retail and production meat cutting and value-added production within the Farm Commons Barn on Philo Ridge Farm. They will be responsible for retail cutting, grinding, and packaging of meats raised on the farm and other partner farms. In addition, the assistant will, when assigned, work alongside team members to create farm-based value-added products. In this position, the butcher assistant will learn many facets of meat production from field to fork. The butcher department is rooted in nose-to-tail butchering, using as many parts as possible of the animal for retail or kitchen use. The butcher assistant will be eager to learn, bring creativity and have a strong work ethic to work towards and maintain the standards of meat production on the farm.
Position: Vegetable Production Farmer
Reports to: Farm Manager
Compensation: $16 - $18 per hour, based on experience
Benefits: Health, dental and vision, PTO, housing available
Schedule: 5 days per week, 40 - 50 hours per week, year round
Carversville Farm Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit that runs a philanthropic, diversified, regenerative, certified organic farm. We grow produce, eggs and meat to the highest standards and donate 100% of our harvests to Philadelphia-area soup kitchens, year-round. Want to join a talented, committed crew in beautiful Bucks County, PA and improve your farming skills while raising chef-quality harvests to give away to communities in need ? Join us!
To learn more about the farm read our feature in the NY Times.
About the position:
Our vegetable team raises top-quality organic produce from seed to harvest + seedlings for urban farms. We have +12 acres in production, + two high tunnels for year-round production + a new wash-and-pack facility + a log-grown shiitake operation. We use cultivating tractors, water wheel transplanters, root harvesters and other equipment that help maximize efficiency. Cover cropping, soil tests and a fertility program helps keep our soils healthy and balanced.
Requirements
2 years vegetable production experience
Demonstrate record keeping ability
Tractor experience
Proficient at harvesting, weeding and planting
Ability to delegate responsibilities
Excellent record keeping skills
Ability to handle product from harvest to packaging while maintaining food safety (FSMA) standards
Responsibilities
Working with our team of apprentices and staff to execute daily tasks including:
Greenhouse watering and seeding, transplanting, crop maintenance
Pest and disease management
Implement and maintain irrigation
Harvest vegetables according to farm’s standards
Operate and maintain farm equipment as needed
Contribute to a safe and orderly working environment
Support record keeping
Skills
We are looking for people committed to our mission and procedures with these abilities:
Work independently and on a team
Dependable and organized
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Readiness to work outside in all weather conditions
Detail oriented and able to multitask
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Desire to learn
Flexible in schedule and tasks
This job description covers key responsibilities but does not capture all job duties. We work as a team and there are times we need all hands on deck to accomplish a task. A willingness to participate in poultry processing is desired. Flexibility is key to joining our dynamic team.
Carversville Farm Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
To apply:
Send a resume and cover letter with three references to [email protected]
Position: Seasonal Vegetable Production Farmer
Reports to: Farm Manager
Compensation: $15 per hour
Benefits: Housing available, PTO
Schedule: March 13 - November 22, 5 days per week, 40 - 50 hours per week
Carversville Farm Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit that runs a philanthropic, diversified, regenerative, certified organic farm. We grow produce, eggs and meat to the highest standards and donate 100% of our harvests to Philadelphia-area soup kitchens, year-round. Want to join a talented, committed crew in beautiful Bucks County, PA and improve your farming skills while raising chef-quality harvests to give away to communities in need ? Join us!
To learn more about the farm read our feature in the NY Times.
About the position:
Our vegetable team raises top-quality organic produce from seed to harvest + seedlings for urban farms. We have +12 acres in production, + two high tunnels for year-round production + a new wash-and-pack facility + a log-grown shiitake operation. We use cultivating tractors, water wheel transplanters, root harvesters and other equipment that help maximize efficiency. Cover cropping, soil tests and a fertility program helps keep our soils healthy and balanced.
Requirements
1 year vegetable production experience preferred
Demonstrate record keeping ability
Proficient at harvesting, weeding and planting
Ability to handle product from harvest to packaging while maintaining food safety (FSMA) standards
Responsibilities
Working with our team to execute daily tasks including:
Greenhouse watering and seeding, transplanting, crop maintenance
Pest and disease management
Implement and maintain irrigation
Harvest vegetables according to farm’s standards
Contribute to a safe and orderly working environment
Support record keeping
Skills
We are looking for people committed to our mission and procedures with these abilities:
Work independently and on a team
Dependable and organized
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Readiness to work outside in all weather conditions
Detail oriented and able to multitask
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Desire to learn
Flexible in schedule and tasks
This job description covers key responsibilities but does not capture all job duties. We work as a team and there are times we need all hands on deck to accomplish a task. A willingness to participate in poultry processing is desired. Flexibility is key to joining our dynamic team.
Carversville Farm Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
To apply:
Send a resume and cover letter with three references to [email protected]
Position: Seasonal Livestock Farmer
Reports to: Livestock Manager
Compensation: $15 per hour
Benefits: Housing available, PTO
Schedule: April 3 - November 22, 5 days per week, 40 - 50 hours per week
Carversville Farm Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit that runs a philanthropic, diversified, regenerative, certified organic farm. We grow produce, eggs and meat to the highest standards and donate 100% of our harvests to Philadelphia-area soup kitchens, year-round. Want to join a talented, committed crew in beautiful Bucks County, PA and improve your farming skills while raising chef-quality harvests to give away to communities in need ? Join us!
To learn more about the farm read our feature in the NY Times.
About the position:
Our livestock team cares for grass fed beef cattle and pastured poultry (laying hens, turkeys, broiler chickens). Duties include collecting eggs, moving fences for rotational grazing, feeding and watering animals + weekly poultry harvest in high season.
Requirements
1 year livestock experience preferred
Experience operating equipment
Demonstrate record keeping ability
Poultry processing
Responsibilities
Working with our team to execute daily tasks including:
Daily chores
Collecting and washing eggs
Moving fencing and infrastructure for beef, poultry and goats
Support record keeping
Repair, maintenance and cleaning of animal infrastructure
Hatching and brooding young poultry stock
Contribute to a safe and orderly working environment
Skills
We are looking for people committed to our mission and procedures with these abilities:
Work independently and on a team
Dependable and observant
Strong work ethic
Positive and proactive problem solving skills
Readiness to work outside in all weather conditions
Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively
Detail oriented
Knowledge and experience in good food handling and processing
Desire to learn
Flexible in schedule and tasks
This job description covers key responsibilities but does not capture all job duties. We work as a team and there are times we need all hands on deck to accomplish a task. Flexibility is key to joining our dynamic team.
Carversville Farm Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
To apply:
Send a resume and cover letter with three references to [email protected]
We have some amazing new folks joining us this season who are looking for long-term housing options.
We'd love to hear from you if:
- you have a space or know someone who has a space that could house 3-4 people within forty minutes of Fairlee, Vermont
OR/AND
- you're also looking for housing and would want some hard-working, local-food enthusiast friends to share a space with
OR/AND
- you have a living situation currently that you are interested in sharing with some cool new housemates
Looking forward to hearing from ya and thanks so very much for spreading the word.
Be well,
Meg
Root 5 Farm
FARM RETAIL MANAGER
Full-time, Year-round
We are looking for an enthusiastic, sales-driven, and service-minded person to lead our farm retail operations. This position is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about working with a team to devise strategies to achieve sales goals, and who has a deep desire to build meaningful connections within their community.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Farm Retail Manager is responsible for identifying and maximizing retail sales opportunities, working directly with all other department managers, while maintaining the strong values and integrity that define our organization. This person will oversee farmstand retail operations and the Hello Café on a daily basis, with support from the Farmstand and Cafe Leads. The Farm Retail Manager manages sales through local farmers’ markets, wholesale markets, and our new order and delivery program. They will also provide guidance on marketing efforts in order to promote both sales and our mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Retail Management & Planning
Provide leadership to and manage the day-to-day operations of the farmstand and café with support from the Farmstand & Café Leads
Coordinate and collaborate with the Vegetable, Annuals & Perennials, and Kitchen Managers to develop and implement comprehensive plans for retail sales
Develop and retain a well-trained staff that is focused on superior customer relations and educating our community about our produce and products, as well as the overall mission of the farm
Manage the point of sale system for the farmstand, café, and farmers’ markets
Manage order fulfillment for our online order and delivery system
With support from the Farmstand and Café Leads, oversee the development of farmstand displays, merchandising, and point of purchase signage in order to increase farmstand sales
Coordinate staffing, stocking, and merchandising for local farmers’ markets with the Market Lead
Manage the farmstand side of CSA operations, with support from the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator (OEC)
Work with administrative staff and department managers to streamline communications between the farmstand and the rest of the farm
Sales & Budgeting
Complete annual budget projections for sales; regularly monitor and adjust with guidance from the Executive Director
As an active member of the management team, strategize and plan for future sales growth
Work with the Vegetable Production Manager to expand our local wholesale market through communication with restaurants and other local establishments
Other Organizational Responsibilities
Strive to further the mission of CCFEC by building community and striving to improve the quality of customers’ experiences
Support education initiatives and programs as appropriate (festivals, special events)
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills or Experience
2-3 years in a leadership role in a retail environment, ideally in a food retail or farm setting
Proven experience training and motivating staff
Experience managing a point of sale system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven experience engaging customers in a successful retail sales environment
Detail oriented; comfortable working with numbers, metrics, and spreadsheets
Self-directed and highly motivated
Ability to work well as a team with a diverse set of co-workers
Desired Skills or Experience
At least 3 years of sales management experience, with demonstrated success
Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in organic food sales
Experience managing and optimizing online ordering systems
A strong sense of aesthetics and the ability to create visually appealing retail displays
Knowledge of and enthusiasm about organic and regenerative agriculture is a plus
COMPENSATION
The Farm Retail Manager is a full time year-round position, with flexible hours especially during the off-season. The position is hourly with benefits including health insurance (100% of the group premium is employer paid), paid time off, fresh produce, and a 20% discount in our farmstand and café. Pay starts at $23 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Or apply with a resume and cover letter on our website: cedarcirclefarm.org
We will start interviewing candidates as they apply. The position will remain open until filled.
Organic dairy farmers pleaded with state lawmakers in both the Senate and House agriculture
Head Over Fields is a small, certified organic mixed vegetable farm located in the foothills of Mount Philo in Charlotte, Vermont. We are entering our 3rd growing season, cultivating 3+ acres of vegetables, herbs and flowers with plans to expand. In 2022, we added two 30x96’ high tunnels, a 30x50’ propagation greenhouse and a 65 hp tractor to our team! We have a robust roadside farm stand on busy Rt. 7 to showcase our produce alongside other Vermont-made provisions. Additionally, we attend the Shelburne Farmers Market on Saturdays and distribute wholesale to local restaurants.
We are looking for an experienced individual to manage the roadside farm stand. This is a seasonal, full-time position (40-50 hours/week) from April- December 2023. This person will report directly to the Owner/Farm Manger. The ideal candidate would have the following experience and skills:
-Knowledge of and commitment to Vermont agriculture and artisanal Vermont products
-Familiarity with seasonal produce
-Purchasing
-Working with a wide range of vendors and distributors
-Merchandising, including creation of signage, building displays and marketing materials
-Retail, including use of a Point of Sale (POS) system (such as Square, Shopify, Clover, Toast or similar software)
-Stocking and inventory management
-Superb customer service
-Product selection
-Ability to multitask
-Detail-oriented
-Independent-worker with the maturity and drive to identify and solve challenges
-Organized and the ability to maintain clean workspaces
Responsibilities include
-Managing our retail farm stand, inventory and ordering of third-party products
-Setting up displays
-Managing the cash register and customer check out experience
-Accepting deliveries
-Ensuring invoices match the items received and vendors are paid in a timely manner
-Weekly meeting with the Owner/Farm Manager
-Post-harvest processing, such as bagging greens, cleaning onions or garlic, filling pints/quarts
-Restocking the floor and refrigeration units
-Ensuring produce for sale is of the highest quality and is visibly appealing
-Managing spoils
-Opening and closing the retail farm stand
-Maintaining an accurate weekly timesheet
Compensation:
$18+/hour DOE
Benefits & Perks:
Access to fresh produce. Work in a beautiful location with views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. 2 minutes to Mount Philo State Park and 10 minutes to the Town Beach. Employee discount at farm stand. Field space available for personal projects.
To apply, email resume, cover letter and 2-4 references to [email protected]
