Farmstand and Café Crew members work primarily in the farmstand and will be trained to work in the Hello Café as needed. In this customer-facing service role, you must be able to work efficiently and skillfully under pressure. The ideal candidate for this position will have a service-minded attitude, a friendly demeanor, and a strong interest in food, cooking, and local, organic agriculture.

Full-Season

Mid-April to December, 20 to 40 hrs/wk

Read the full job description and apply on our website: https://cedarcirclefarm.org/about/job/2024-full-season-farmstand-cafe-c….

Summer

May-August, 20 to 40 hrs/wk

Read the full job description and apply on our website: https://cedarcirclefarm.org/about/job/2024-summer-farmstand-cafe-crew.

Root 5 Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm located on 38 acres in Fairlee, Vermont, along the Connecticut River. The fertile river bottom soils provide a rich environment for growing over 100 different varieties of vegetables.

We're dedicated to growing practices that use a holistic approach to soil fertility, pest control and plant and animal health. We build our soil through crop rotation, cover cropping, and minimal tillage and are committed to a healthy workplace, environment, and community.

All members of our tight-knit crew have their hands in the soil planting, hoeing, weeding, mulching, pruning, trellising, harvesting, washing and packing produce. In the spring our team also works together on infrastructure projects, and fall finds us in the farm kitchen making kimchi, kraut, herbed salts, and other value-added products.

At Root 5 Farm it's important to us that all employees enjoy:

• A respectful, welcoming, and supportive work environment
• All you can eat delicious vegetables and krauts
• 40 hour work weeks so you can rely on work day hours starting and ending on time
• Time and half paid for any overtime hours in a 2 week pay period 
• Opportunities to grow and develop new skills
• Opportunities to collaborate and provide input on the farm
   

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

Vegetable Production Crew (Full time, seasonal)
Full time (40 hours/week)
Full Season, late April - late November
Pay starting at $17/hour

Responsibilities:
- Participate in all aspects of food production including greenhouse seedling production, planting, weeding, mulching, pruning, trellising, harvesting, washing, and packing produce.
- Be an active member of a small team to take on projects, solve problems, and work together.
- Harvest and pack orders for 400+ CSA shares and local wholesale accounts.
- Potentially load and deliver CSA shares to various drop site locations around the Upper Valley.
- Assist in the farm kitchen making sauerkraut and other value-added products in the fall. 
 

Morning Harvest Crew (Part time, seasonal)
Part-time, mornings 7am-noon, minimum 15 hours/week.
Seasonal, please inquire for more details
Pay starting at $17/hour

Responsibilities:
- Be an active member of a small team to take on projects, solve problems, and work together.
- This position has a particular focus on harvesting produce.

For more information and to apply, click here (or visit www.root5farm.com).

Farm Crew Member

Wild Carrot Farm

Wild Carrot Farm is a diversified, draft horse powered farm raising vegetables, mushrooms, flowers, fruit, hay and pasture for direct markets in Brattleboro Vermont.  We are seeking a full or part time crew member for the upcoming season, beginning the spring of 2024.  Our crew works collaboratively in all aspects of the operation including vegetable and mushroom production (70%), retail marketing (15%), hay making (5%) forestry (5%) and animal chores (5%).  

Specific duties may include:

-Seeding & watering in greenhouse

-Transplanting

-Weeding, thinning and pruning

-Mulching

-Harvesting

-Washing and packing produce

-Haymaking (loose with horses and baled with tractor)

-Cutting, splitting and stacking firewood

-Direct seeding in field

-Stocking farm store

-Managing CSA pickup

-Cleaning store, greenhouses, barns, tools, etc

-Maintaining equipment

-Irrigation

-Horse chores

-Preparing seedbeds

-Mushroom production

-Moving fencing

-Constructing/renovating greenhouse and other infrastructure

Some of the qualifications we value include:

-Handiness, creativity, and a willingness to work with a wide variety of infrastructure and tools

-Enjoyment of working outdoors under diverse circumstances and conditions

-Ability and willingness to work collectively and individually

-Commitment to building a fair and just workplace

-Working knowledge of vegetable production or gardening

-Ability to commit for at least one full season of work April/May - October

-An interest in taking part in the big picture decision-making inherent in farming

-Good people skills and an interest in being part of our farm community

-An ability to stand, walk, bend or kneel for several hours at a time and lift up to 30 pounds.  We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are eager to discuss necessary accommodations.  

Compensation:

Pay starts at $17 per hour with paid time off and sick time and a matching IRA account for both full and part time employees.  Fresh produce.  Schedule is flexible.  Housing is not included but is a possibility.  

Please email a resume and introduction to [email protected]  

Position Description: Farm Internship
In Person: Plymouth, Vermont
Full-Time: At will, 2 employment terms available:
• April 3rd - October 25th, 7 months
• May 13th - August 21st, about 3 months
Supervisor: Farm Director
Position Summary:
The Farm Interns assist the farm team in the care of the livestock, barns, and gardens and administer program activities such as fiber arts, food preservation, and farm work within the summer camps. Throughout the internship, the farm apprentices will learn hands on farm-based skills including but not limited to animal husbandry, pasture management, crop identification, direct seeding, and develop an understanding of community living. Much of the learning for this internship is shaped by preparing farm activities for youth because farm-based education is the guiding purpose of the Farm & Wilderness (F&W) farm. Using a beautiful wilderness and farm setting and innovative approaches toward organic farming, and environmental education, apprentices will become strong leaders by developing connections to the land through hard work, community, and in service to the youth programming.
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 greenhouse, pastures, equipment, and farm supply maintenance.
• Lead farm program activities individually as well as co-instruct with farm team, conservation team, and/or camp program teams.
• Lead youth and seasonal staff in farm work individually as well as co-instruct with farm team, conservation team, and/or camp program teams.
• During the summer camp season apprentices will ensure the health of the animals, gardens, and pastures and assist the farm programs at Firefly Song, Timberlake, Tamarack Farm, and Barn Day Camps as needed.
• Ability to be disconnected from daily substance and technology habits
General F&W Responsibilities:
• Participate in opening buildings for season (spring) or final clean up (fall), and at Open House events.
• Share cooperative living chores with fellow team members and camp communities including cleaning,
cooking, trash runs, compost care, barn chores and some group maintenance projects.
• Assist with seasonal and other necessary group maintenance projects as needed: kybo digging (digging out the night soil from the outhouses), recycling, trash runs, town runs, and camp opening day and pick-up day events.
• Know and follow all the rules and guidelines of working at Farm & Wilderness as laid out in the F&W
Standard Operating Manuals (F&W handbook, Crew Handbook, Emergency Action Plan, etc.)
• Assist the Farm Director, Sustainable Resources Director, and Executive Director with tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
• Strong desire to build skills and knowledge related to farming and teaching.
• Interest in place-based education and a desire to work with youth.
• Proactive, both in the tasks of the workday and your own education.• Flexible, able, and willing to perform a variety of tasks in changing situations.
• Ability to act with integrity with both campers and staff in a residential community setting.
• Openness to work with people (both staff and campers) from diverse backgrounds (e.g., ability, economic, racial, religious, political, geographical, gender, sexual orientation, cultural).
• Must pass reference checks and background screenings, which include sex offender registry check.
• 21+ years of age
Desired Qualifications
• Have 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.
• Professionally mature with conflict resolution skills.

Cooperative Living Accommodations:
Interns share living quarters and kitchen facilities throughout the duration of the position. All community members are expected to be committed to this cooperative living situation and to help with daily cooking, cleaning, and household chores outside of the workday.
Work Conditions
Pre and Post Camp: April-May, and Sept-Oct
• Work shifts consist of 5 days on, 2 days off, weekend days required
• Live in communal bunkhouse, with heat/electricity, kitchen, indoor plumbing, WIFI, and laundry
• Parking available within walking distance
• Ability to navigate and walk on hilly, uneven terrain
• The use of nicotine, alcohol, and controlled substances (including marijuana) is not allowed on camp
property, including the communal bunkhouse
Camp season: June-August:
• Work shifts consist of 6 days on, 1 day off, weekend days required
• Live in a communal three-sided open-air cabin with bunks (RUSTIC and no electricity)
• Toilets are composting outhouses
• Outdoor showers with hot running water
• Meals, coffee, and tea are provided through our camp kitchens
• Ability to navigate and walk on hilly, uneven terrain
• Employees will have access to WIFI in designated spaces, and cannot use cell phones and/or other
technology outside of these designated spaces
• Laundry service once a week is available
• The use of nicotine, alcohol, and controlled substances (including marijuana) is not allowed on camp
property
Salary and Benefits
• paid bi-weekly
o $400 per week Pre and Post Camp Season
o $480 per week during Camp Season
• Housing
• Farm produce and products as available

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: http://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:
Send your resume to our Farm Director, Colene Reed, via this application link: https://farmandwilderness.hiringplatform.com/processes/191178-farm-inte…

Head Over Fields (HOF) is a certified organic farm and market located on busy Rt. 7 in Charlotte, Vermont. We are entering our 4th growing season, cultivating 5+ acres of vegetables, flowers and herbs with 2 high tunnels, a caterpillar tunnel and a greenhouse. HOF distributes primarily direct to consumers through our robust roadside farm stand (open seasonally April-November) as well as a 3-season CSA and the Shelburne Farmers Market. We also distribute wholesale and work closely with local restaurants and institutions. Our small but mighty team is passionate about organic farming practices and values being part of an agricultural community.

We are looking for an experienced farmer to join our team as Field Crew Manager. This friendly and outgoing individual will be responsible for leading the crew through the day-to-day operations associated with vegetable production. The Field Crew Manager will report directly to the Owner, Katie Rose, and work closely with her to plan and prioritize daily/weekly responsibilities and assignments for the crew. This is a seasonal, full-time position (40-45 hrs/week) from April-November 2024. Year-round work may be available for the right individual. The ideal candidate will have the following experience and skills:

• 2-3+ years experience in vegetable production alongside a genuine interest in a career in agriculture
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of vegetable, herb and flower production, from seed to sale (propagation, transplanting, weeding/hoeing, pest management, harvesting, wash/pack, post-harvest handling, distribution, etc.)
• Unwavering commitment to working a full farm season, April-November
• Experience in leadership roles and managing others
• Strong physical and mental work ethic, self-awareness and sense of pace
• Creative problem-solving skills and strong ability to multitask
• Capacity to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability and willingness to collaborate and work well with others 
• Organized with the ability to maintain clean workspaces
• Experience/interest in farm operations with diversified markets and outlets; specific interest in direct-to-consumer markets is a plus
• Leader with the maturity and drive to identify and solve challenges; independent decision-maker 
• Desire to join a small, fast-growing team and farm business with lots of opportunity to grow with it!
• Willingness and desire to learn tractor operation; prior experience operating tractors is a plus

Responsibilities include:

• Lead all aspects of vegetable, herb and flower production, from seed to sale (propagation, transplanting, weeding/hoeing, pest management, harvesting, wash/pack, post-harvest handling, distribution, etc.)
• Manage field crew through day-to-day farm operations
• Daily meetings with Farm Owner (early start time) and weekly fields walks
• Coordinating with and assisting Farm Owner in developing daily/weekly assignments and responsibilities 
• Adherence to farm safety protocols demonstrating care for the land, tools and equipment
• Record keeping: maintain accurate harvest logs, personal timesheets, crop records, etc.
• Desire to work efficiently, openly communicate, ask questions and maintain a positive attitude
• CSA support (packing CSA boxes, staffing weekly pick-up, deliveries, etc.)
• Wholesale deliveries

Compensation:

$20+/hour DOE

Benefits & Perks:

Access to fresh produce. Work in a beautiful location with views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. 2 minutes to Mount Philo State Park and 10 minutes to the Town Beach. Employee discount at farm stand. Field space available for personal projects.

To apply, email resume, cover letter and 2-4 references to [email protected]

Head Over Fields (HOF) is a certified organic farm and market located on busy Rt. 7 in Charlotte, Vermont. We are entering our 4th growing season, cultivating 5+ acres of vegetables, flowers and herbs with 2 high tunnels, a caterpillar tunnel and a greenhouse. HOF distributes primarily direct to consumers through our robust roadside farm stand (open seasonally April-November) as well as a 3-season CSA and the Shelburne Farmers Market. We also distribute wholesale and work closely with local restaurants and institutions. Our small but mighty team is passionate about organic farming practices and values being part of an agricultural community.

We are looking for several hard-working people to assist Katie Rose and the Field Crew Manager with day-to-day operations associated with vegetable production in the fields. These are seasonal, full-time positions (~40 hrs/week) from April/May-November 2024, however experienced candidates who may be interested in part-time work should still apply. The field crew will report directly to the Field Crew Manager. Ideal applicants will have the following experience and skills:

• 1-2 years experience in vegetable production alongside genuine interest in a career in agriculture
• Commitment to working a full farm season, into November 2024
• Strong physical and mental work ethic, self-awareness and sense of pace
• Creative problem-solving skills with ability to multi-task
• Capacity to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability and willingness to collaborate and work well with others 
• Willingness to give and receive feedback
• Organized with the ability to maintain clean workspaces
• Experience/interest in farm operations with diversified markets and outlets; specific interest in direct-to-consumer markets is a plus
• Independent-worker with the maturity and drive to identify and solve challenges 
• Desire to join a small, fast-growing team and farm business with lots of opportunity to grow with it!

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in all aspects of vegetable, herb and flower production, from seed to sale (propagation, transplanting, weeding/hoeing, pest management, harvesting, wash/pack, post-harvest handling, distribution, etc.)
• Regular meetings with Owner & Managers
• Adherence to farm safety protocols demonstrating care for the land, tools and equipment
• Record keeping: maintain accurate harvest logs, personal timesheets, crop records, etc.
• Desire to work efficiently, openly communicate, ask questions and maintain a positive attitude
• CSA support (packing CSA boxes, staffing weekly pick-up, deliveries, etc.)
• Wholesale deliveries
• Farm Stand support as needed

Compensation:

$14+/hour DOE

*Experienced individuals looking for part-time work encouraged to apply*

Benefits & Perks:

Access to fresh produce. Work in a beautiful location with views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. 2 minutes to Mount Philo State Park and 10 minutes to the Town Beach. Employee discount at farm stand. Field space available for personal projects.

To apply, email resume, cover letter and 2-4 references to [email protected]

Head Over Fields (HOF) is a certified organic farm and market located on busy Rt. 7 in Charlotte, Vermont. We are entering our 4th growing season, cultivating 5+ acres of vegetables, flowers and herbs with 2 high tunnels, a caterpillar tunnel and a greenhouse. HOF distributes primarily direct to consumers through our robust roadside farm stand (open seasonally April-November) as well as a 3-season CSA and the Shelburne Farmers Market. We also distribute wholesale and work closely with local restaurants and institutions. Our small but mighty team is passionate about organic farming practices and values being part of an agricultural community.

We are looking for an outgoing and community-oriented individual to join our retail management team! The Farm Stand Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of our retail farm stand, working closely with Owner/Farmer, Katie Rose and our incredible partners to create a one-stop-shopping experience for our CSA members and customers. 

*The farm stand is the beating heart of our farm, where our community can access fresh, organic produce alongside a variety of local and Vermont-made provisions, including meats, cheeses, ice cream and more. The season kicks-off mid-April as spring greens and roots become available and our Annual Plant Sale begins. By Memorial Day, we are open 5 days/week (Wednesday-Sunday) and remain open through Thanksgiving.*

This is a seasonal, full-time position (35-40 hours/week) from April - December 2023.  This person will report directly to the Farm Owner, Katie Rose. The ideal candidate will have the following experience and skills, however we are willing to train the right person!

• Interest in and commitment to Vermont agriculture and artisanal Vermont products
• Familiarity with seasonal produce and strong interest in expanding knowledge of food and food products
• Superb customer service
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work with a wide range of vendors and distributors
• Experience in retail, including use of a Point of Sale (POS) system (such as Square, Shopify, Clover, Toast or similar system) and merchandising (building displays, creating signage, etc.)
• Strong physical and mental work ethic, self-awareness and sense of pace
• Creative problem-solving skills and strong ability to multitask
• Independent-worker with the maturity and drive to identify and solve challenges
• Organized with the ability to maintain clean workspaces

Responsibilities include

• Managing our retail farm stand
• Customer service
• Purchasing including product selection, stocking and inventory management
• Receiving: ensuring invoices match the items received and vendors are paid in a timely manner
• Merchandising, including creation of signage, building displays and marketing materials 
• Regular meetings with Farm Owner, Katie Rose
• Post-harvest processing, such as bagging greens, cleaning onions or garlic, filling pints/quarts for retail sale
• Restocking the retail floor and refrigeration units
• Ensuring produce for sale is of the highest quality and is visibly appealing
• Managing spoils
• Opening and closing the retail farm stand
• Maintaining an accurate weekly timesheet

Compensation:

$18+/hour DOE

Benefits & Perks:

Access to fresh produce. Work in a beautiful location with views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. 2 minutes to Mount Philo State Park and 10 minutes to the Town Beach. Employee discount at farm stand. 

To apply, email resume, cover letter and 2-4 references to [email protected]