We're hiring a garden manager for our location in Richmond. This garden is popular in the community, and it needs a new steward! We're seeking someone with farming, gardening, and/or landscaping experience, as well as an eye for design and aesthetics. The Garden Manager will often work independently and will collaborate with leadership staff on a weekly basis. This position has opportunities for learning and growth. The garden manager must be independent, possess strong time-management skills, flexibility, and the ability to plan on a weekly basis.

The majority of this position’s work takes place in Richmond in our large vegetable garden and perennial flower gardens, with occasional trips to our other locations. We manage our vegetable garden organically with low tillage. This position is 20-30 hours per week at $20/hr.

If this sounds like your cup of tea, please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to [email protected]

We are looking for an Assistant Market Manager/Produce Lead who will help in day to day operations of our on-farm Market. This position also focuses on highlighting the fruits and veggies grown at our farm, Sweet Roots, where we grow 2 acres of certified Organic veggies, 5 acres of blueberries and additional acreage of other berries and small fruits.
Retail and farm experience preferred. Position is full-time seasonal (April/May to November). Compensation based on experience. Find the full job description at www.sweetrootsvt.com/opportunities

Entire Micro Cheese House For Sale
All cheese house contents including 30 gallon pasteurizer, Anderson chart recorder, 3 bay sink, cultures, recipes, etc. Everything included meets VT state regulation. Real estate is not included, this is to be set up on your property in your own existing building. For a complete list of inventory please contact the farm directly. Located in Southern Vermont, Westminster.
Contact Rachel Ware at [email protected] or (802) 463-2018. PLEASE, serious inquiries only. Asking $30,000

We are accepting applications for a full-time Program Assistant focused on helping farmers run thriving businesses. Details and application info here: https://www.buylocalfood.org/hiring-program-assistant-cisa-3/

Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) is a nonprofit organization that strengthens farms and engages the community to build the local food economy. We run the Be a Local Hero, Buy Locally Grown® marketing campaign, educate the public about buying local, offer training and support for farmers, and support programs to increase access to local food in our region. (https://www.buylocalfood.org/about/)

Our team has a range of skills and life experiences and is a mix of trainers, former farmers, communicators, and administrators. We work to build a diverse and resilient food economy with viable farms, fair and just working conditions, strong environmental stewardship, and equitable local food access in all of our communities. We are committed to understanding the history and current impacts of racism in the food system and actively work towards equity and fairness. We strive to recruit and retain creative, ethical, smart, and innovative people and to cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture.

Pay and benefit info: $19-$20.25/hour, depending on experience. This is a 40 hours/week, non-exempt position. Health care, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability, 401K matching, sick time, holidays, and vacation time are offered. Access to a car and some weekend and evening availability are required.

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

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

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

Looking for a female goose, preferably a Embden

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!

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!