Scope:
Shepherds Brook Farms is a commercial farm located in Hartland, Vermont. In this position, the Farm Manager will manage and run a 400-acre Beef & Lamb farm, in addition to commercial herds of 100 sucklers and 100+ Ewes. The incumbent will work independently with direct reporting to the owner of the farm. This position is best suited for someone who has successfully worked in a big farm but looking to venture out independently.

Role and Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates a passion for agriculture and cattle
• Proven track record of efficiently and responsibly running a farming operation through sound business decisions.
• Implement strategies for maximum yield and return on investment with agricultural production or cattle commercialization.
• Creates plans to develop farm operations for Farm to Table operations
• Hire, train and supervise staff.
• Creates budgets, prepares reports and forecasts.
• Manages inventory and purchases supplies.
• Repair machinery and maintain vehicles and equipment to ensure top performance.
• Solicits vendors and establishes vendor relationships contacts through price negotiations and contracts.
• Conducts best farming practices and keeps abreast of developments in agricultural science and local State requirements.
• Prepares feed for the animals and nurses’ unwell animals.
• Oversees and manages the pasture as well as farm buildings, facilities, and landscaping to professional standards
• Monitor farm progress and keep accurate records.

Skills and Qualifications
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, or equivalent years of experience.
• Ability to lead, manage and direct independently the farm operations
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in raising Beef and Lamb.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with pasture management.
• Demonstrates leadership and strong management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to multitask and make decisions in stressful environments.
• Superb communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• Sound knowledge of landscape maintenance to include pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and controlled burning.
• Operate tractors and other light machinery and responsible for maintaining grounds.
• Administer vaccines to livestock. Maintain vaccination and veterinary care records
• Maintains all safety standards and protocols in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

The Waitsfield Farmers Market is hiring a new market manager for the 2023 market season! The position is year round, though off-season duties are lighter. This is a great opportunity for the right person!

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Please reach out with any questions!

Reports to: Farm Manager
Compensation: $16 - $18 per hour, based on experience
Benefits: Health, dental and vision, PTO, housing possibly available
Schedule: 5 days per week, 40 - 50 hours per week, year round

Carversville Farm Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit farm that combines ecological regeneration and organic agricultural production to serve our environment as well as our community. We are a diversified farm with intensive cover cropping, grazing, hay, vegetable, poultry, beef and mushroom production. We currently distribute our farm products to soup kitchens and food pantries in the greater Philadelphia area to help improve access to wholesome, locally grown foods. To learn more about the farm read our feature in the NY Times.

About the position:
The vegetable production farmer will join a dedicated team of farmers to participate in raising vegetables from seed to harvest. We have over 12 acres in production, two high tunnels for year round production and a new wash and packing facility. We use cultivating tractors, water wheel transplanters, root harvesters and other equipment that helps us remain efficient. Cover cropping, soil tests and a fertility program helps keep our soils healthy and balanced. We are striving to create the most healthful food we can donate to those in need.

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]

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 farm that combines ecological regeneration and organic agricultural production to serve our environment as well as our community. We are a diversified farm with intensive cover cropping, grazing, hay, vegetable, poultry, beef and mushroom production. We currently distribute our farm products to soup kitchens and food pantries in the greater Philadelphia area to help improve access to wholesome, locally grown foods. To learn more about the farm read our feature in the NY Times.

About the position:
The seasonal vegetable production farmer will join a dedicated team of farmers to participate in raising vegetables from seed to harvest. We have over 12 acres in production, two high tunnels for year round production and a new wash and packing facility. We use cultivating tractors, water wheel transplanters, root harvesters and other equipment that helps us remain efficient. Cover cropping, soil tests and a fertility program helps keep our soils healthy and balanced. We are striving to create the most healthful food we can donate to those in need.

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]

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 farm that combines ecological regeneration and organic agricultural production to serve our environment as well as our community. We are a diversified farm with intensive cover cropping, grazing, hay, vegetable, poultry, beef and mushroom production. We currently distribute our farm products to soup kitchens and food pantries in the greater Philadelphia area to help improve access to wholesome, locally grown foods. To learn more about the farm read our feature in the NY Times.

About the position:
The seasonal livestock farmer will join a dedicated team of farmers to take care of all of our pasture based livestock needs. We raise beef cattle, laying hens, turkeys, broiler chickens and have several goats for hedge row maintenance. There will be daily chores of collecting eggs, moving fences according to our rotational grazing plan, feeding and watering all species while remaining observant to the animals' needs. We are looking for skilled and dedicated livestock farmers that care for the animals and health of the land. We are striving to create the most healthful food we can donate to those in need.

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]

Position Description: Greenhouse Production Lead
Position Full-time March–October, Part-time November – February
Reports to: Vegetable Department Manager

ABOUT CEDAR CIRCLE FARM AND EDUCATION CENTER
Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center is a certified organic vegetable and berry farm with a
farmstand and education center. We have retail greenhouses, a farm kitchen, a coffee shop, and a unique
CSA program.
Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture practices for our annual
vegetable and flower production farm and to educating consumers about the need to support farms who
are committed to growing food in a manner that improves and nourishes the soil. We are looking for a
detail oriented team member to support and improve our greenhouse growing systems and who is eager to
be involved in a mission driven organization.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Greenhouse Production Lead is responsible for supporting our vegetable production team by
managing all vegetable production department indoor growing environments at Cedar Circle, including
our propagation house, high tunnels, and movable greenhouses. Your primary responsibility will be
seeding and watering, planting, pruning, harvesting, and caring for our high tunnel and greenhouse crops.
This position is also responsible for planning and managing Cedar Circle Farm’s annual vegetable and
herb plant starts and plays a role in maintaining all infrastructure related to protected culture growing. As
a member of a diversified farm team, the greenhouse production lead will also work alongside our field
team in harvest, planting, and weeding projects as needed.

(Full job description for this dynamic position available on our website)

COMPENSATION
This is a year-round position, full-time March through October and part-time November through
February. The Greenhouse Production Lead is an hourly position with benefits including health benefits
(50% of the group premium is employer paid), paid time off, fresh produce, and a 20% discount to our
farm stand. Pay range is $17-18/hour, depending on qualifications.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to
[email protected]. Apply by November 18th for first consideration. Applications will be
accepted on a rolling basis after this date until the position is filled.

Cedar Circle Farm is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Description: Annual and Perennial Department Manager
Position Year-round (Full-time February-October, Part-time November-January)
Full-time year round potential for candidate with ideal skill set and ability help in other departments as needed
Reports to: Director of Agriculture

ABOUT CEDAR CIRCLE FARM AND EDUCATION CENTER
Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center is a community hub with a farmstand, education center, retail greenhouses, a cut flower garden, a farm kitchen, a coffee shop, and acres of certified organic vegetables & fruits with a unique CSA program.

Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture systems for our farm and to educating others about agricultural practices and the importance of supporting farms that improve and nourish our natural resources. We are looking for a detail oriented, positive team member to manage our greenhouse and outdoor cut flower systems, develop a robust perennial/native/edible plant enterprise and who is eager to be involved in a mission driven organization that focuses on agricultural education and research.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Annual and Perennial manager is responsible for all stages of planning and implementing our annual and perennial department growing environments at Cedar Circle including propagation areas, greenhouses, garden retail area, outdoor cut flower garden and perennial nursery. You will be responsible for planning, ordering, record keeping, and hiring and training a team to implement the department's seasonal plans. You will be excited about developing educational opportunities and finding creative ways to connect visitors to the land and food production systems. By working closely with our retail, education and marketing staff, you will ensure that our visitors are provided with top notch customer service and educated about the products and systems at CCFEC.

COMPENSATION
This is a part-time year-round position. Full-time February-October, Part-time November-January. (Full-time year round potential for candidates with ideal skill set and ability to help grow the department). The Annual and Perennial Manager is an hourly position with benefits including sick time accrual, health insurance contributions, fresh produce, and discount to our farm stand. Salary starts at $20/hour plus, DOE.

For more information, full job description or to apply:
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references through our employment application online at https://cedarcirclefarm.org/about/employment or email application materials to [email protected]. Apply by November 31st for first consideration. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after this date until the position is filled.