Do you want to be part of a fun-loving group with diverse interests, brought together by our common love of growing, on any scale, all while appreciating the importance of sustainable agriculture? Then consider applying to join HMOS Operations by packing, picking, or shipping seed and related products.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual with good communication skills and a team player mindset. Candidates will need to be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds frequently, be on their feet most of the day, use handheld scanners and measurement tools, and perform fine motor tasks efficiently and precisely. Evening and weekend availability is a must.

For a complete job description and list of qualifications visit our website: https://www.highmowingseeds.com/staff-and-careers.

To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please put the job title (Fulfillment Team Member or Packing Team Member) in the subject line. No phone calls please.

We are looking for an individual with the training, education, experience, and collaborative communication skills to support the steady execution of our accounting functions and accurate reporting of our financial performance. This position will be responsible for managing the general ledger, generating financial reports, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Other responsibilities include timely management of revenue, credits, receivables, payables, and loan obligations, as well as tax filing in concert with the CFO and our outside accountants. While we require weekly in office work, a significant portion can be done remotely. This individual will report directly to the CFO, regularly interact with the CEO and managers/staff throughout the company and be the in house lead for other accounting staff.

For a complete job description and list of qualifications visit our website:https://www.highmowingseeds.com/staff-and-careers.

To Apply: Email resume, cover letter and salary history to [email protected]. Please put the job title in subject line. No phone calls please.

Merchandising Lead
Department: Fulfillment
Location: Middlesex, Vermont
Hours: Full time
Rate: Salaried based on experience

Farmers To You is committed to healthy farms, healthy families, and a healthy planet. We are an online farm-to-table grocer focused on developing lasting partnerships and mutual understanding between our customers and the growers who produce the amazing food we sell. The majority of our sales are currently in the Boston area, with additional sites in Central VT, and the Champlain Valley. The FTY Team is passionate about working collaboratively to change the food system and build strong connections between the families and farmers who feed and support each other.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Merchandising Manager oversees long term retail goals and strategies and supports the Lead Buyer in adjusting vendor commitments to match sales volume. Working closely with the Lead Buyer, this position is responsible for merchandising high quality food for our online farmers market. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about our regional food products, as well as passionate about good food. They will be comfortable negotiating pricing and terms with our partner farmers and food producers, and experienced in merchandising and pricing strategies that will make Farmers To You successful. They will possess good analytical and business skills.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with the Lead Buyer to project growth, seasonality shifts and current trends to maintain a diverse and enticing mix of products for our families.
- Oversee product merchandising and presentation on the website to maximize overall revenue and Average Order Size.
- Oversee ongoing product pricing structure and product mix to ensure reaching target margins and a competitive market presence and perform regular (weekly & monthly) cost comparison and analysis
- Vendor Relations: Communicate with partner (or potential) partner producers to support relationship building, maximize profitability and maintain commitments
- Compile annual sales data reports to share with farms; support planning for the year ahead
- Provide editorial support for product presentation on the website including product photos & item copy; write copy for new items, new vendors and newsletters
- Work with Marketing and Sales Teams to increase Average Order Size
- Work with Fulfillment and Delivery Teams on product standards, presentation, product training, quality control, product handling
- Coordinate new product introductions internally and externally
- Coordinate product promotion with Marketing Team
- Work with the Controller to build an accurate budget for the Purchasing & Merchandising Team
- Support the Lead Buyer

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Experienced merchandising and pricing skills in an on-line and retail environment
- Skillful at managing product mix and pricing to maximize gross margin and revenue
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Possess an understanding of agriculture and food production; a passion for food and cooking; and an eye for quality
- Highly organized and meticulous attention to detail
- Comfortable negotiating pricing and terms with vendors
- Capacity to think quickly, problem solve, as well as seek and seize opportunities to increase sales
- Ability to clearly set and communicate expectations and be open to giving and receiving feedback
- Strong self-starter, as well as having an ability to work collaboratively in a multi team based structure
- Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel and an ability to quickly learn how to use our E Commerce platform
- Excellent analytical math and reporting skills

Learn more here: https://farmerstoyou.com/merchandising-lead

(1434) Artisan Cheese Making Equipment
Online Auction Closes Tuesday, October 4 @ 10AM
Preview: Wednesday, September 28 from 11AM-1PM - By Appointment
Item Removal: Thursday, October 6 from 10AM-2PM - By Appointment
Chittenden County, VT Location

The owners have discontinued cheese making operations. Following is a partial list:

C. van’t Riet 80-264 Gallon Stainless Steel Cheese Vat/Pasteurizer
Mueller 25-125 Gallon Stainless Steel Jacketed Cheese Vat/Pasteurizer/Bulk Tank
IEC Rotary Yogurt/Liquids Capper, heat seal anti-tamper application, with 16 oz./8 oz. Inserts
Hubert Stainless Steel Tilting Jacketed Kettle
Walk-In Cooler Compressors & Evaporators
Stainless Steel Aging Racks
Cheese Molds
Roll Around Sheet Pan Racks & Pans
8’ Mueller Stainless Steel Table
Qualtech 200 Gallon Stainless Steel Equipment Washer
Meuller 400 Gallon Flat Top Stainless Steel Bulk Tank
Four Can Water Bath Cooler
Milking Equipment
(8) Stainless Steel Milk Cans with lids
Freezers
6” x 20” Stainless Steel Curd Knives
Milk Can Dolly
Foam-It Cleaner
Shipping Boxes
Griffin Gothic Greenhouse, 27’ x 48, includes bows, purlins and connectors, disassembled
BCS Walk Behind Rototiller
(11) 2” x 48” x 120” 2” Blue Foam Insulation with FRP laminate & misc. trimmings
Wood Boiler, leak
And More…

Direct Link to Bid: https://www.proxibid.com/Thomas-Hirchak-Company/1434-Artisan-Cheese-Mak…

Auction presented by Thomas Hirchak Company. Visit THCAuction.com for more info or call 800-634-7653.

The information contained herein is taken from sources deemed to be correct. The auctioneer makes no claim or warranties as to its accuracy. This is not an offering or solicitation in any state where prohibited by law. Announcements date of sale take precedence over previous information. State Auctioneer License Numbers: VT: 057-0002420, 057-0000426, 057-0002287; NH: 3058 &6153; MA 3363; ME: AUC1656; PA: AU006273

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center in East Thetford, VT is looking for a responsible Administrative Coordinator to provide direct support to our Executive Director in general organizational administrative activities, and assist in daily office needs. This is an exciting full time, year round opportunity for a hard-working team player looking to make an impact in a community-minded organization.

The Administrative Coordinator (AC) is responsible for executive support and administrative office coordination. The AC works directly with the Executive Director in the planning, execution, and communication of their responsibilities and often handles confidential cost / expense or business related information with professionalism and integrity.

Duties Include:

- Assist Executive Director in communication with program partners, insurance providers, donors, and other key stakeholders.
- Assist the Executive Director in maintaining and developing hiring systems and employee benefit offerings
- Assist Outreach and Engagement Coordinator and Sales Manager with CSA communication and administration
- Assist with large and small events in collaboration with department managers as appropriate
- Answer phones, check and respond to general farm email and voicemail
- Administrative tasks and general office upkeep
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Organize and schedule appointments
- Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
- Maintain and refine office organization system
- Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
- Maintain contact lists
- Provide general support to visitors
- Act as the point of contact for internal and external communications

Requirements and skills
- Proven experience as an Administrative Assistant, Virtual Assistant or Office Assistant
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
- Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines
- Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular) and Google Suite/Workspace
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
- Strong communication skills
- Customer service oriented
- Passion for local, organic food & farming
- Easy going, flexible in thinking

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.

Start date: Immediately

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume through the employment application on our website. https://cedarcirclefarm.org/about/employment/2022application

Recruiting for flax harvest in south royalton, we can pay 15 an hour plus light lunch. Day workers wanted or folks who can camp for a couple days to a week.

Work is light but time consuming, we have three acres in production. We hand pull the flax and rett it in the field for four weeks during which time it needs turned daily. There may be some other small veggie harvest tasks but the bulk of the work is with the flax. There's lots of good activities and swimming holes nearby if you come to camp, and you can use the farmhouse kitchen and facilities.

Burke hill farm is in south royalton, it's a classic vermont hill farm with a focus on crops and methods of the past. Come work and learn!