COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Pigasus Meats is a pasture-based livestock farm located in South Hero, VT. We have a flock of 1800 laying hens and plan to finish 200 pigs in 2022. We also have a fledgling farrowing operation of approx. 20 sows.We are seeking to run a farrow to finish operation, as well as provide high quality weaner pigs for regional producers. All animals are on pasture in the growing season and on deep-bedded pack in the winter months. We sell our eggs and pork both retail and wholesale to local accounts in Vermont and Massachusetts. We strive to actively manage our animals across our fields and forested land in a way that enhances and improves biological diversity and functions as well to benefit the ecosystem as a whole.

Landscape design principles such as keyline design influence our pasture management practices and soil health considerations. We aim to operate at a scale that provides a substantial amount of food to our local food shed at an appropriate cost. A main tenet of our operation is to provide the best life possible for the animals by allowing them to express their natural pig and chicken behaviors. We are constantly learning, making mistakes, and working to improve our systems to meet the goals above.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking to hire for our “Farm Hand” position. This is a generalist job, working daily with livestock, pastures, and general farm tasks. We aim to have an even workload year-round. Eggs are washed and packed twice weekly, with deliveries going out on Fridays. A sample of tasks and chores that will happen during the week are as follows:

Daily animal chores: health checks, pasture movement, feeding
Setting up and breaking down temporary pig and chicken paddocks
Egg washing
General farm maintenance: weed whacking fence lines, repairing water lines, checking electric fence charges
Rebuilding permanent fencing
Tractor work: mowing, infrastructure movement, livestock loading, manure spreading, seeding
Long term landscape design implementation
Deliveries inside Chittenden county, processed pork pick up in Ferrisburgh, VT
Potential to work at Farmers Market
This is just a small sample of the daily work that goes on at Pigasus Meats. We are looking to constantly improve our systems and management of the farm.

Additionally, if an employee has a specific area of focus, we are open to creating a more specialized position for the following season. Past focuses include:

Animal welfare
Pasture management
Equipment maintenance and operation
Universal Pigasus Meats Employee Requirements:

Interest and excitement to work and learn in a pasture-based livestock production system
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Effective communication with owners, manager, and co-workers
Ability to lift 50lbs and team lift up to 100lbs
Ability to work long hours in variable weather conditions with energy/engagement throughout the day
Comfort in working with chickens and pigs with a focus on animal well-being
Motivated to learn from mistakes and grow as a team
Accountability and a desire to work towards constant improvement on the farm
Previous farm/livestock experience is not necessary-we can train!
Valid Driers License, legally able to work in United States
Full-time, bi-weekly schedule for a total of 80 hours

Access to eggs, pork
Paid Time off, paid sick leave
Workman’s compensation
Education opportunities
Stipend towards daily work wear
2x pairs of coveralls for work, 1x pair egg washroom work shoes

We are looking for a minimum 9-month commitment, with preference given to employees who can stay for a year or longer.
COMPENSATION
this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $16.00 - $21.00

Please email with a resume, 3 work related references, and a brief cover letter discussing your interest in the farm hand position.

Hello

We're looking for help with dividing, cutting, mulching and putting the perennial beds to sleep for the season and help with planting garlic in Corinth Vermont.

The University of Vermont (UVM) seeks an Administrative Assistant for the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. With funding from the USDA, Northeast SARE administers 6 competitive grant programs for farmers, researchers, educators, graduate students, and others in the 12 Northeast states (Maine to West Virginia) and D.C., with a current annual budget of $10 million. The program has been hosted by UVM since 1988. See: www.northeastsare.org.

The person in this position will review and process invoices and service agreements, enter financial data, update and maintain spreadsheets, collect, prepare, format, and distribute documents, schedule meetings, assist with meeting logistics, and take minutes at a variety of meetings. Northeast SARE is especially interested in candidates of color and candidates with experience working in agricultural communities of color and other socially disadvantaged communities. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

This is a 12-month, full-time position with full benefits package provided by UVM, housed in the South Burlington office of University of Vermont Extension, or possibly another UVM Extension office. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

For a full job description and to complete an application go to www.uvmjobs.com, posting #S3853PO. Application review will begin on October 17, 2022. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The ideal start date for the position is in January 2023.

Are you interested in local agriculture, economy, and food?
Do you have a passion for helping expand farmers’ opportunities across the state and being an integral part of local food distribution?
Do you want to work with other passionate people and an organization who appreciates you?

The Center for an Agricultural Economy seeks a Food Hub Delivery Driver for Farm Connex, a CAE Enterprise providing food product delivery across Vermont. This is a critical position for the aggregation, organization, and delivery of farm products to market destinations. Highlights of this job include:
-Safely operating light and medium-duty refrigerated vehicles
-Filling and delivering orders in a safe and appropriate manner
-Maintaining reliable and accurate delivery records and vehicle status reports
-Exercising basic food safety and handling guidelines
P-roviding excellent customer service to our producers and their accounts

Position: Food Hub Delivery Driver
Reports to: Farm Connex General Manager
Schedule: Part to Full-time, 25-40 hours per week, weekend, nights or early mornings
Hourly Compensation: *Starting at $20.00+ per hour, plus CAE’s benefits package
*Negotiable based on driving experience; CDL certification starting higher.

Work site: This is an exclusively in-person position with warehouse headquarters based out of Hardwick, VT. Delivery routes span throughout most of the state of Vermont and adjacent areas in New Hampshire and require early morning and/or late evening hours.
Center for an Agricultural Economy Farm Connex (CAE Farm Connex) is a food hub aggregation , logistics and delivery service, supporting expanded market access to nearly 100 farms across Vermont. CAE Farm Connex delivers their products to over 300 retail and institutional customers in 12 of Vermont’s 14 counties, as well as parts of New Hampshire. Learn more at www.hardwickagriculture.org/jobs, we can’t wait to hear from you.

We are always interested in highly skilled applicants. If you are a wonderful person, have great experience and a strong interest in working at Old Friends Farm, please send your information and interest our way!

General Details for all positions (please read below, and then see specific position details on our website - https://www.oldfriendsfarm.com/employment)

Our farm thrives on a sustainable work model. If you love working hard in a high quality/ high production farm environment, being part of a dynamic and fun team, and also having time to enjoy your non-farm life, our farm may be a good fit for you. We want to cultivate 'farmers for life', and have no interest in having a farm that only can exist by having its employees give up their lives for its success. That isn't sustainable farming to us! All of our full time workers work 36-45 hour weeks and can rely on consistent work day hours starting and ending on time.

Pay is commensurable with applicant's experience and skill set. There are many farm perks, including delicious salads, veggies and flowers, as well as a fun and productive work experience! We do not offer housing for any position.

Interested applicants should be:
- dedicated to local organic food systems and healthy ecologic balance
- have a minimum of two complete seasons of production farming experience
- energetic and enthusiastic
- able to work in all weather
- self-motivated to work independently and engaged when working with others
- communicative
- aware of quality-control while working quickly and efficiently
- trustworthy, reliable, & responsible
- fun to be around

Apply via email with a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references.

Retreat Farm serves as a vital community resource, stewarding 170 acres of forests, 230 acres of farm fields, a 70-acre bay at the confluence of the Connecticut and West rivers,10 miles of trails, and a 30-acre farmstead with eight historic buildings. As a nonprofit, Retreat Farm pursues multiple strategies and programs to connect people to the land and to one another by hosting educational, farming, recreation, arts and community gathering initiatives that serve over 80,000 visitors annually.

We are seeking two part time people with the experience, personality, and skills necessary to manage our core animal program.

Job Details and Benefits:
Wages: $22-28.00 per hour
10-14 hours per week, mornings and evenings
Job Status: Part time
Benefits: Paid time off and retirement plan.

Schedule:
Flexible, with some weekend responsibilities
Ability to commute/relocate:
Brattleboro, VT 05301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Qualifications and Experience:
US work authorization (Required)
Landscape maintenance experience (2 years)
Farm based animal care (5 years)
The ideal candidate has broad farm based experience including the care and feeding of large farm animals and specifically including large and horned bovines. You should be skilled in the operation and maintenance of all site maintenance equipment including tractor, skid steer, etc.

Responsibilities:
Your primary responsibilities include care, feeding, and ensuring the health of our resident animal population including an ox (Carlos), a donkey, and four goats.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:
Caring, feeding and ensuring the health of our current animal population (4 goats, a donkey, and Carlos the famous ox)
Instructions for applying: Please share a resume and a detailed cover letter letting us know why you're a good fit for this position and send to [email protected]

About Retreat Farm:
Retreat Farm is a nonprofit organization that connects people with the working landscape through local food, place-based education, and recreation. The Farm is an important public resource – with an eight-building historic farmstead, 170 acres of forests, 230 acres of farm fields, a 70-acre aquatic cove at the confluence of the Connecticut and West rivers, and 10 miles of hiking trails. Retreat Farm uses these resources to promote community well-being. The organization holds a popular weekly food truck gathering, leases farmland to a local organic dairy, provides land for community gardens, makes its property available for boating, biking, hiking, ice fishing, and skating activities, and hosts a wide range of outdoor events, including concerts, fairs, outdoor ballets, and exhibitions by local nonprofits, agencies, and businesses. Retreat Farm has also operated a Community Food Program that has grown and distributed food to hundreds of food-insecure families; that program may evolve into a separate, affiliated program.

Retreat Farm believes that employees from diverse backgrounds are critical to achieving its goals. The organization seeks to recruit, develop, and retain staff who reflect the diverse communities it serves. All candidates who meet the qualification requirements are encouraged to apply.

Retreat Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Common Roots is hiring two part-time Farm to School Educators for this 22/23 school year. Our Farm to School program reaches three South Burlington Elementary Schools, where all students in grades K-5 receive a 40 minute lesson every month. Lessons include nutrition, cultural/historical context, movement, culinary demos, and taste tests.

Common Roots Farm to School Educator (part-time)

Roles & Responsibilities:
- Deliver F2S lessons to grades K-5 at three South Burlington Elementary Schools
- Transport materials to and from schools using personal vehicle
- Assist with monthly lesson and recipe planning
- Supervise and mentor college interns
- Coordinate logistics with Program Director and assist with various F2S related logistics

Qualifications:
- Previous pedagogical experience
- Experience working with students in Grades K-5
- Willingness to complete background check (required to work in the schools)
- Reliable vehicle (required to transport materials from school to school)
- Knowledge of local, seasonal foods and nutrition preferred

Part-time position with 2 days of teaching (Tues - Fri) and additional logistical hours as needed. Wage: $16-$20 per hour, depending on experience.

To apply for this position please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to [email protected]

Assistant Market Manager is responsible for implementing day-of operations at the Burlington Farmers Market for the summer season. The Assistant Manager is available on market days for set-up and breakdown of the site, customer service, administrative tasks, and to assist the Market Director with market management. Approximately 10 hours a week with compensation beginning at $17.00/hour, depending on experience. Full job description and link to apply can be found on our website https://burlingtonfarmersmarket.org/jobs

Heart’s Ease Farm is a small farm in Danville. There is shared housing and barn/land space available now for new farmers while they work towards finding their own place. Please see the posting on Vermont Land Link for more details and/or contact Jo Oliver, [email protected].