The 2023 Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association (VVBGA) Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Capitol Plaza in Montpelier, VT.
We are excited to be meeting in person again, at a new venue. Visit our website to view the meeting agenda, registration details, and a list of trade show exhibitors.
Come join Rural Vermont and Mary Lake on Saturday, Jan. 21 at Ramble Bramble Farm for an on-farm slaughter and processing workshop. In the first half of this 2-part workshop, participants will learn how to humanely slaughter a goat kid and then how to efficiently butcher and process the goat kid in the second half of the workshop. Participants can choose to attend one or both sections.
Agroforestry Manager
Year-round position with seasonal hours. Flexible time off. Compensation starts at $18/hour.
BBF vegetables and meat, and Farm Store 25% discount included.
General Information:
Bread & Butter Farm is a diversified regenerative farm on 600 acres in South Burlington and Shelburne Vermont. Our farm enterprises include organic vegetables, pasture-raised 100% grass-fed beef, woodland pork, year-round education programs, and on-farm events featuring our food and live music.
We grow certified organic, no-till, hand-managed market gardens focused on intensive production in small spaces with ¼ acres in high tunnels and 1 acre outdoor production with opportunity for expansion. Our animal herds graze 400 acres of grasslands and woodlands. Our education programs integrate kiddos, youth, and adults in all aspects of daily farm life. We offer our food primarily in our on-farm markets. These include year-round CSA , Farm Store and Blank Page Cafe, and on-farm events such as our summer Burger Nights.
Job Summary:
The Agroforestry Manager is a new position at BBF following several years of planning and design for farm-scale agroforestry implementations to begin in 2023. We have designed and sought funding for 400 acres of pick-your-own and market orchards, and animal-based agroforestry systems including species selection, layout, and economic analyses. Together with our Land Director, the Agroforestry Manager will work closely with the Animal, Vegetable, Education, and Markets Managers to finalize agroforestry designs and funding timelines, and begin site preparations and implementations fall of 2023. There may be additional opportunities in 2023 to teach in an agroforestry training program.
Agroforestry is at the nexus of all of our enterprises and, as such, the manager position requires excellent communication and teamwork skills to successfully integrate both land management practices and enterprise teams. Financial planning and daily hands-on work is primarily annual and perennial plant focused. In 2023, the Agroforestry Manager will work with the Vegetable Production Manager for daily execution of our organic veg enterprise.
Specific responsibilities of the Agroforestry Manager include:
Agroforestry systems design including financial management, crop and variety selection, planting layout, and vegetable and animal enterprise integrations
Securing funding sources for implementation cost-share and grant programs
Site preparation including Keyline plowing, compost and amendment applications, and cover cropping
All daily agroforestry plant management, harvesting, and wash/pack for markets
Participating in the Enterprise Manager team with regular meetings and financial reporting
Specific responsibilities in collaboration with Vegetable Production Manager:
Bed Prep (manual - with digging forks, broad forks, and hoes/rakes)
Seeding
Transplanting
Weed management, including hand-weeding, weed whacking, mowing, tarp
Harvest
Wash/Pack/Delivery
Tomato house work (trellising, pruning)
Qualifications in order of priority:
The most important qualifications are strong organizational, communication and teamwork skills and a positive, creative mindset
Significant perennial and annual plant production experience required, with preferred experience in agroforestry systems, perennial nurseries, and organic market gardening
Strong recordkeeping and financial management skills with spreadsheet proficiency
Team leadership and management experience, with preference for farm crew management
Some GIS skills with a minimum of proficiency in Google Earth Pro or similar software
Able to lift 30-50 pounds repetitively
Able to work at a fast pace, independently and as a team
Values community building
Passion for regenerative farming and living
Eagerness to learn and explore opportunities
Experience with grazing animals is preferred but not required
Experience in experiential education is preferred but not required
Tractor operation and mechanical experience preferred but not required
To apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (or more) references with “Agroforestry Manager” in the subject line to [email protected].
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Vegetable Grower:
30-40 hours per week, seasonal April - November (some potential winter work, not guaranteed). Year-round position with seasonal hours. Flexible time off. Compensation starts at $15/hour. BBF vegetables and meat, and Farm Store 25% discount included.
General Information:
Bread & Butter Farm is a diversified regenerative farm on 600 acres in South Burlington and Shelburne Vermont. Our farm enterprises include organic vegetables, pasture-raised 100% grass-fed beef, woodland pork, year-round education programs, and on-farm events featuring our food and live music.
We grow certified organic, no-till, hand-managed(human-scale) market gardens. We focus on intensive production in small spaces with ¼ acres in high tunnels and 1 acre outdoor production with opportunity for expansion. Our animal herds graze 400 acres of grasslands and woodlands. Our education programs integrate children, youth, and adults in all aspects of daily farm life. We offer our food primarily in our on-farm markets. These include year-round CSA , farm store and Blank Page Cafe, and on-farm events such as our summer Burger Nights.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced grower to join our small and mighty vegetable production team! The Veg Grower will work very closely with our Vegetable Production Manager and our veg team to accomplish the full spectrum of seasonal tasks, from seeding and bed prep to harvest and distribution. This position has opportunity for learning and growth; the level of responsibility given will depend on the individual’s interest and strengths.
Specific responsibilities of the Veg Grower may include, but are not limited to:
Bed Prep (manual - with digging forks, broad forks, and hoes/rakes)
Seeding
Transplanting
Weeding
Weed whacking/mowing
Mulching
Working with row cover
Harvest
Wash/Pack
Delivery
Tomato house work (trellising, pruning)
Scouting for pests
CSA set up and distribution
Leading students and/or campers in veg chores
Qualifications:
Unwavering commitment to working a full farm season, April-November
Experience working on farms and specifically growing veggies
Experience in market gardening preferable
Experience with tomato trellising/pruning a plus
Experience with animals a plus
Able to lift 40 pounds repetitively
Able to work at a fast pace, independently
Strong communication skills
Strong customer service skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Values community building
Passion for and knowledge of organic farming practices
Sound judgment and positive attitude
Team player and strong interpersonal skills
Excitement for and/or experience in farm education
Willingness to learn and explore growth opportunities
To apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references with “Veg Grower” in the subject line to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the position will be filled for an April start.
It is a warm day in late September as I wrestle open a tent behind the West Monitor Barn at
Trials Farm Crew
Full-time, seasonal, mid-April through October
Hourly rate: $15.50-18.00/hour
Reports to: Product and Trials Manager
High Mowing is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented person to join the High Mowing Trials Farm crew. The Trials Farm is 6.5 acres located in Hyde Park, Vermont where the Trials Farm grows field trials to evaluate varieties for inclusion in our product assortment. The Trials Farm grows between 700and 1,000 individual varieties annually. The Trials Farm Crew will help support the Product and Trials Manager to execute the trials plan developed by Product Development by growing the variety trials in a farm setting and ensuring that accurate, interpretable, and meaningful data is collected to enable informed decision-making. The High Mowing Trials Farm’s ultimate goal is data, rather than produce. As such, the ideal candidate is organized and precise; they are extremely thorough, accurate, detail-oriented and a team player.
For a complete list of qualifications and responsibilities: Visit our website. https://www.highmowingseeds.com/staff-and-careers
To apply: Email resume, cover letter, and references to [email protected]. Please put the job title in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Sweetland’s Vegetable Production Manager is the driving force behind our primary farm enterprise; growing high-quality produce on 12 acres of prime, sustainably-farmed soils. The VP-Manager is responsible for all aspects of planning, growing, and harvesting a season’s worth of vegetables for our 350-member CSA, thriving farm stand, and farmers’ market.
Sweetland Farm is a highly diversified family farm in Norwich, Vermont. We produce 12 acres of sustainably grown vegetables, 1,000 broiler chickens and turkeys, 25 pasture-raised pigs, over 10,000 bales of feed hay, 2 acres of ecologically managed tree fruits, and forest products from a 100-acre woodland. Sweetland is known for high quality and bountiful vegetables, a welcoming and engaging CSA, healthy pasture-raised meats, and thoughtful care of the land and environment.
We aim to create an engaging, interesting, and upbeat workplace for our farm team while feeding our local community and caring for the land. Our diversified, whole-landscape approach to farming provides a stimulating work environment where employees work on a wide range of tasks over the season. Our growing philosophy is that we are a “thinking farm”; focused on continuous improvement in our growing practices and the experiences of our employees and customers.
Read the full job description at www.sweetlandfarmvt.com/employment/
The Intervale Center seeks an enthusiastic Events Manager to join our growing organization. This position is a member of the Center’s Development team, providing important leadership in event management and logistics, and community engagement. An ideal candidate has at least two years of experience working in event logistics and a passion for hospitality, food, planning, and the outdoors!
Intervale Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity of experience, background, and perspective to enrich our work. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. The full job description with instructions on how to apply can be at https://www.intervale.org/get-involved#employment-banner.
