ABOUT US
Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center is a nonprofit, certified organic farm located on over 50 acres of conserved land along the Connecticut River in East Thetford, Vermont. Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture systems for our annual vegetable and flower production and to educating others about the importance of supporting farms who are committed to growing food in a manner that improves and nourishes our natural resources.

Our farm is a community hub with a farmstand, retail greenhouses, a farm kitchen, a coffee shop, a cut flower garden, education programs, and unique CSA options. It’s a place where folks can learn about and deepen their appreciation for organic regenerative agriculture.

Our staff is a reflection of our community and is the most essential aspect of our farm. When you join our dynamic team, you’ll have the opportunity to make valuable contributions to our greater mission of promoting organic, regenerative farming and the transition to a localized food economy!

SUMMER PRODUCTION CREW

Full-Time
May-August

ABOUT THE POSITION
As a member of our summer production crew, you will join our team for the summer and work within all aspects of our farming operation to further Cedar Circle Farm’s mission promoting organic, regenerative farming and a localized food economy. While cultivating our production fields and high tunnels, your responsibilities include propagation house work, hand weeding and hoeing, transplanting, harvesting, post-harvest handling, and field work with appropriate implements. You will have the opportunity to learn about commercial berry production, hothouse tomato growing, organic vegetable production, and to be a part of a welcoming team!

RESPONSIBILITIES
Vegetable Crop Production
Prepare fields for planting, manage cover cropped areas, and control weeds in field crops and fallow areas
Cultivate vegetable crops efficiently, using appropriate hand tools
Assist in the setup, operation, and maintenance of Cedar Circle’s irrigation system
Greenhouse and field planting projects, including construction of necessary field infrastructure to support appropriate crop growth
Contribute to pest management efforts through row cover management and release of beneficial insects
Support production systems for specific specialty crops (e.g., strawberries, tomatoes)
Harvest, Post-Harvest Handling, and processing
Harvest of produce efficiently and consistently for a variety of market needs
Maintain a high standard for food safety at all steps of harvest and post-harvest handling
Work in the processing area, including receiving and processing produce
General Farm Team Responsibilities
Communicating with farm leads and team members effectively and kindly
Work in compliance with food safety regulations and worker safety protocols
Maintain a smooth, timely flow with team members while working through projects
Perform other tasks, as needed and assigned by the Leadership team

QUALIFICATIONS
One season farm experience preferred (other work experience will be welcomed!)
Excellent time management skills
Consistent attention to detail
Positive, energetic interpersonal skills and clear communication skills
Ability to take direction, ask for help/clarity, and give/accept constructive feedback on work and technique
Ability to work independently and within a team
Flexible, creative, and able to perform well in diverse conditions and under pressure
Ability to work for long durations in inclement weather – standing, sitting, bending over, or kneeling

COMPENSATION
This is a seasonal position, full-time May through August (other time commitments can be explored). The summer production crew member is an hourly position with benefits including sick time accrual, fresh produce, and a discount to our farm stand. Salary range is $14-17/hr, depending on qualifications.

TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references on our website: cedarcirclefarm.org
Or feel free to email us your cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: [email protected]
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after this date until the team is fully staffed.

ABOUT US

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center is a nonprofit, certified organic farm located on over 50 acres of conserved land along the Connecticut River in East Thetford, Vermont. Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture systems for our annual vegetable and flower production and to educating others about the importance of supporting farms who are committed to growing food in a manner that improves and nourishes our natural resources.

Our farm is a community hub with a farmstand, retail greenhouses, a farm kitchen, a coffee shop, a cut flower garden, education programs, and unique CSA options. It’s a place where folks can learn about and deepen their appreciation for organic regenerative agriculture.

Our staff is a reflection of our community and is the most essential aspect of our farm. When you join our dynamic team, you’ll have the opportunity to make valuable contributions to our greater mission of promoting organic, regenerative farming and the transition to a localized food economy!

FULL SEASON PRODUCTION CREW

Full-Time
April-October
ABOUT THE POSITION
As a member of our full season production crew member, you will join us for a full growing season and work within all aspects of our farming operation to further Cedar Circle Farm’s mission promoting organic, regenerative farming and a localized food economy. While cultivating our production fields and high tunnels, your responsibilities include propagation house work, hand weeding and hoeing, transplanting, harvesting, post-harvest handling, and field work with appropriate implements. You will have the opportunity to learn about commercial berry production, hothouse tomato growing, no-till agriculture and more as part of our welcoming community!

RESPONSIBILITIES
Vegetable Crop Production
Prepare fields for planting, manage cover cropped areas, and control weeds in field crops and fallow areas
Cultivate vegetable crops efficiently, using appropriate hand tools
Assist in the setup, operation, and maintenance of Cedar Circle’s irrigation system
Oversee greenhouse and field planting projects, including construction of necessary field infrastructure to support appropriate crop growth
Contribute to pest management efforts through row cover management and release of beneficial insects
Support production systems for specific specialty crops (e.g., strawberries, tomatoes)
Harvest, Post-Harvest Handling, and processing
Harvest of produce efficiently and consistently for a variety of market needs
Maintain a high standard for food safety at all steps of harvest and post-harvest handling
Work in the processing area, including receiving and processing produce
General Farm Team Responsibilities
Track project time and communicating with farm leads if forecast can’t be met
Participate in crop plan development throughout the season
Work in compliance with food safety regulations and worker safety protocols
Maintain production records
Maintain a smooth, timely flow with team members while working through projects
Make sound judgment calls on product grading and time management
Perform other tasks, as needed and assigned by the Leadership Team
Participate in educational activities or events as required and pre-arranged by Education Program Manager

QUALIFICATIONS
At least one season previous vegetable farm experience preferred (other work experience welcomed!)
Small engine operation (e.g. string trimmers, irrigation pumps) experience preferred (willing to train!)
Excellent time management skills
Consistent attention to detail
Positive, energetic interpersonal skills
Clear, consistent communication skills
Ability to take direction, ask for help/clarity, and give/accept constructive feedback on work and technique
Ability to work independently and within a team
Flexible, creative, and able to perform well in diverse conditions and under pressure
Ability to work for long durations in inclement weather – standing, sitting, bending over, or kneeling

COMPENSATION
This is a seasonal position, full-time April through October (other time commitments considered). The full season crew member is an hourly position with benefits including sick time accrual, fresh produce, and discount to our farm stand. Salary range is $14-17, depending on qualifications.

TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references on our website: cedarcirclefarm.org
Or feel free to email us your cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: [email protected]
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after this date until the team is fully staffed.

River Berry Farm is hiring for general farm crew members and potential Management positions. Our farm is a 30 min. drive from Burlington. The work includes field and greenhouse work. Positions start as early as March. A great farm to learn about organic vegetable, bedding plant and small fruit production.

Our farm consists of pyo strawberry operation, wholesale vegetables that are marketed into Burlington, at the farm and through our COOP the Deep Root Organic Truck Farmers Cooperativeand a retail and wholesale bedding plant business that is marketed at the farm. We have been in business for 31 years. A great place to learn the plusses and minuses of multiple marketing methods. We also do small teaching sessions ranging from soil fertility to plant and insect diseases and other production topics. We farm approximately 50 acres of crops and have 20,000 sq. ft. of greenhouses.

Tasks include, seeding, transplanting , hoeing weeding, harvesting. We work from 7:30 to 4:00. The day is divided into thirds. 7:30 to 10, then a break where we provide coffee, tea and homemade bread every day, work till lunch at 1 and then 1:30 to 4. You can count on stopping at 4 so you can pursue other things.

Competitive pay starting in the $15 range with zero experience and up from there. Benefits include unlimited vegetables, free strawberries, and paid sic time.

River Berry Farm is hiring for general farm crew members and potential Management positions. Our farm is a 30 min. drive from Burlington. The work includes field and greenhouse work. Positions start as early as March. A great farm to learn about organic vegetable, bedding plant and small fruit production.

Our farm consists of pyo strawberry operation, wholesale vegetables that are marketed into Burlington, at the farm and through our COOP the Deep Root Organic Truck Farmers Cooperativeand a retail and wholesale bedding plant business that is marketed at the farm. We have been in business for 31 years. A great place to learn the plusses and minuses of multiple marketing methods. We also do small teaching sessions ranging from soil fertility to plant and insect diseases and other production topics. We farm approximately 50 acres of crops and have 20,000 sq. ft. of greenhouses.

Tasks include, seeding, transplanting , hoeing weeding, harvesting. We work from 7:30 to 4:00. The day is divided into thirds. 7:30 to 10, then a break where we provide coffee, tea and homemade bread every day, work till lunch at 1 and then 1:30 to 4. You can count on stopping at 4 so you can pursue other things.

Competitive pay starting in the $15 range with zero experience and up from there. Benefits include unlimited vegetables, free strawberries, and paid sic time.

Small Axe Farm is an off-grid, no till, 1 acre intensive market farm in the hills of Barnet, VT. We have been growing since 2009. We are looking for a few folks with some farming experience who are looking to learn how to run a successful no till farm. We have decades of experience to share in our unique and beautiful setting. Find our job descriptions on our website www.smallaxefarm.com.

Black Dirt Farm is an agroecological farm in Stananrd. We collect discarded food from off of the farm, which then kicks of a series of integrated enterprises on the farm, including raising laying hens for eggs and meat, making compost and worm castings, and growing crops. This Route Operator position will operate two of our food scrap collection routes. The Route Operator's task is largely conducted off of the farm, collecting discarded food from 15-25 customers each days (75-95 containers on average). We do this in a Ford 550 towing a 10-yard dump trailer equipped with a hydraulic lift that picks up and dumps the containers into the trailer. The Route Operator screens each container for trash, and washes them with a pressure washer. The Route Operator is a carbon-crusader, capturing food scraps to build soil with and bank carbon to prevent the further accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. This is an exciting and dynamic job for those who welcome hard work and like to see outcomes from their work. Black Dirt Farm is committed to cultivating a thriving work culture in addition to a thriving farm system, and aspires to create a work environment that draws on the unique capacities and experiences of each person. Working here requires individuals to be equally committed to these outcomes as well. For more information, please visit our website www.blackdirtfarm.com/employment

Black Dirt Farm is an agroecological farm in Stananrd. We collect discarded food from off of the farm, which then kicks of a series of integrated enterprises on the farm, including raising laying hens for eggs and meat, making compost and worm castings, and growing crops. The Office Manager role is central to the farm's operations, ensuring products are sold, customer needs are met, and financial and other records are well-managed. The Office Manager role includes managing the farm's books and overall financials, processing payroll, maintaining packaging inventory, ensuring order fulfillment, and sales. Black Dirt Farm is committed to cultivating a thriving work culture in addition to a thriving farm system, and aspires to create a work environment that draws on the unique capacities and experiences of each person. Working here requires individuals to be equally committed to these outcomes as well. For more information, please visit our website www.blackdirtfarm.com/employment

Lifeline Botanicals is seeking a person or couple for paid part-time work from May 1 through October supporting our gardens and helping grow our herbal business. Housing and garden veggies are provided.
Hi, We’re Leslie Silver and Michael Beattie
We’ve been learning to listen to our rural Vermont land for many years, growing a co-creative, ecological lifestyle. Along with growing and putting by much of our food, we’re building a small herbal business cultivating, wildcrafting and processing medicinal plants, making herbal products and developing a medicine plant nursery.
Interested in creating a new future? Contact us at [email protected] or (802) 235 2335 for more details.

Root 5 Farm in Fairlee, VT is seeking a detail oriented, organic food enthusiast with a strong background in project management and/or account management. This is a new opportunity on our farm we're excited to offer to someone who is interested in working for an organic farm without necessarily being physically in the weeds with us! Our Administrative Assistant/Harvest & CSA Coordinator will play as much a role in the success of our farm as our field team and we're looking forward to welcoming you as an integral part of our farm family.

Full Time, Year Round
40-45 hours/week April - December , 30-35 hours/week January - March
* paid vacation time in the off season*
Pay range $17-$20/hour

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist Farm Manager with CSA member and wholesale communications (primarily newsletters and social media) 
- Assist Farm Manager to source high quality local products for our CSA, place orders with vendors, and coordinate delivery and storage logistics.
- Manage product inventory and storage spaces for crop quality and efficient work flow.
- Assist Farm Manager with CSA delivery builder- assess field crop availability, track product inventory, and build our custom packed CSA boxes with a diverse selection of products.
- Organize CSA and wholesale pick lists for accurate and efficient harvests. 
- Coordinate with Willing Hands to orient gleaning team to field crops for gleaning.
- Occasionally participate in additional aspects of food production including planting, weeding, mulching, pruning, trellising, harvesting, washing produce, and packing CSA boxes. 
- Be an active member of a small team to take on projects, solve problems, and work together.
- Assist in the farm kitchen making sauerkraut and other value-added products in the fall.

QUALIFICATIONS
The right candidate for this position will:
- be detail oriented and have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- have 2+ years prior project, account, or office management experience - we'd love for that experience to be on a farm or professional kitchen but we're open to various backgrounds! 
- Be open to a minimum 2-year commitment (preferred)

Please send resume, cover letter, and references to [email protected] and Meg@root5farm.  

We're looking forward to getting to know you and sharing our love of food and farming :) 

Position Description: Farm Intern
Full-Time: April 3th- October 27th, 7 months, At-will
Supervisor: Farm Director

Position Summary:
The Farm Interns assist the farm team in the care of the livestock, barns, and gardens and help administer program activities such as homesteading, food preservation, and farm work within the summer camps. Throughout the internship, the farm interns will learn hands on farm-based skills including but not limited to animal husbandry, herd health monitoring, pasture management, crop rotation, weed identification, various types of garden skills, farm enterprise analysis, and develop an understanding of community living. Using a beautiful wilderness and farm setting and innovative approaches toward teaching, organic farming, and environmental education, interns will become strong leaders by developing connections to each other and the land through work, service, and community.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities:
• Farm Interns assist the farm team in the care of the barns, gardens, animals, and all other farm concerns such as craft areas, food processing, greenhouse, haying, and pastures.
• Undergo training throughout the season.
• Keep current on relevant farm issues.
• Lead programs individually as well as co-instruct.
• During the summer camp season farm crew will ensure the health of the animals, gardens, and pastures and assist the farm programs at Firefly Song, Timberlake, Tamarack Farm, Red Spruce Grove and Barn Day Camps as needed.
• Assist with work related to opening and closing of camps.
• Share cooperative living chores with crew members including cleaning, cooking, and some group maintenance projects.
• Assist with seasonal and other necessary group maintenance projects as needed: firewood, kybo digging (digging out the night soil from the outhouses), recycling, trash runs, town runs.

General F&W Responsibilities:
• Participate in opening buildings for season (spring) or final clean up (fall)
• Actively participate in the annual weekend events, such as Open House Weekend.
• Participate in crew life.
• Assist the Farm Director, Sustainable Resource Director, Conservation Director, and Executive Director with tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required
• 21+ years of age
• Strong desire to build skills and knowledge related to farming and teaching.
• Interest in place-based education and a desire to work with youth.
• Be a team player.
• Flexible, able, and willing to perform a variety of tasks in changing situations.
• Positive attitude
• Professionally mature with conflict resolution skills and problem-solving skills

Desired
• A valid driver’s license
• Undergraduate degree or working toward one ideally in education and/or farming.
• Experience working on a farm or farm-based setting
• Current First Aid and CPR, training provided as necessary

Salary and Benefits
• $300.00 per week, paid bi-weekly
• room and board, including farm products
• workers compensation
• laundry and internet access
• professional development

Cooperative Living Accommodations:
Farm staff shares living quarters and kitchen facilities. All crew are expected to be committed to this cooperative living situation and to help with food ordering, paperwork, daily cooking, cleaning, and household chores outside of the workday. Please note that there will be protocols and policies specific to COVID-19.

Organizational Summary:
Farm & Wilderness Foundation (F&W) is a non-profit, educational organization operating eight summer camp programs for children and teens, a family camp, retreat rentals, and a conservation organization. In affiliation with the Ninevah foundation, F&W campus spreads over 4800 acres of land with 3200 of those acres permanently conserved in the Green Mountains of Vermont, F&W programs are rich in adventure, community, and a spirit that fosters individual connections with the natural world. While each camp and initiative provide unique programs addressing age and interests, all F&W activities are shaped by Quaker principles and the common belief that individuals and communities are strengthened by justice, honesty, self-reliance, diversity, and respect for all persons. People of any race, background, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or economic status are encouraged to apply to join our community as campers or staff. To learn more about F&W please visit our website, https://www.farmandwilderness.org/.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Farm & Wilderness is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment shall be unlawfully denied an employment opportunity for which the employee or applicant is qualified because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other protected category. F&W is committed to non-discrimination in its employment.
To Apply:
Submit a Cover Letter and your resume to our Farm Director, Colene Reed, via https://farmandwilderness.hiringplatform.com/145219-farm-intern/551226-….