The UVM Extension Master Gardener Course is our 16-week online signature course. It covers the fundamentals of home gardening including basic botany, soil fertility, insects and diseases, vegetable planning and production, herbaceous perennials, small fruit and tree fruit, pollinator plants, tree care, landscape design, and volunteerism. Content is specific to Vermont's growing conditions.
Join the Cedar Circle team and contribute to our local food system by producing sustainably grown, organic produce on a farm that is dedicated to our natural environment, community engagement, education, research and the well being of our staff!
ABOUT CEDAR CIRCLE FARM AND EDUCATION CENTER
Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center is a certified organic vegetable and berry farm with a farmstand, education center, research team, cafe, commercial kitchen and retail nursery center.
Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture practices for our annual vegetable and flower production farm and to educating consumers about the need to support farms who are committed to growing food in a manner that improves and nourishes the soil. We are looking for a friendly, detail oriented team member to manage our vegetable and fruit production, collaborate on research projects, work with our partner organizations, deepen our connection to our community and contribute to the well being of our staff and organization.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Vegetable Production Manager leads all aspects of Cedar Circle’s farm operations with primary focus on planning, implementing, organizing and supervising all vegetable and fruit production work. The person in this position identifies seasonal and weekly farm priorities and develops seasonal and weekly plans to ensure field cultivation, planting, irrigation, weeding, and harvests are successfully performed throughout the growing season while keeping detailed records for both planning and farm certifications. This position also plays a critical role in facilitating effective communication throughout the farm team, building our organizational family, and collaborating on research, educational, and community-building opportunities.
To view full job description and to apply: https://cedarcirclefarm.org/about/employment
We are looking for our newest team member for April/May 2023. We grow crops and berries, have laying hens and dairy sheep, make cheese, and rent cabins to people visiting central Vermont. Very nice private apartment with a view available (includes utilities/internet). Opportunity for year-round employment. 2 weeks paid vacation after 6 months of work. More paid time off and unpaid time off available in a second year of employment. Annual bonus. Pay dependent on experience. If you stick around long enough, we will teach you everything we do. We are looking for someone with interest in crops and sheep (the milking kind) who would also enjoy interacting with our cabin guests. Job responsibilities would include all aspects of crop production, maintenance, and harvesting, stocking our farmstand, working with our sheep, including some milking, taking care of the laying hens, and some interaction with our guests. Contact us with questions! Or send your resume and cover letter soon. We're hoping to find someone in 2022 to start in spring of 2023.
The seven chapters of the Northeast Organic Farming Association have been working to develop food security programs and learning opportunities throughout our region. This winter each chapter will be implementing various workshops at our Winter Conferences that discuss topics to build self resiliency, grow agriculture communities, develop systems for improved access, increase land access, and reduce climate decline.
Scope:
Shepherds Brook Farms is a commercial farm located in Hartland, Vermont. In this position, the Farm Manager will manage and run a 400-acre Beef & Lamb farm, in addition to commercial herds of 100 sucklers and 100+ Ewes. The incumbent will work independently with direct reporting to the owner of the farm. This position is best suited for someone who has successfully worked in a big farm but looking to venture out independently.
Role and Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates a passion for agriculture and cattle
• Proven track record of efficiently and responsibly running a farming operation through sound business decisions.
• Implement strategies for maximum yield and return on investment with agricultural production or cattle commercialization.
• Creates plans to develop farm operations for Farm to Table operations
• Hire, train and supervise staff.
• Creates budgets, prepares reports and forecasts.
• Manages inventory and purchases supplies.
• Repair machinery and maintain vehicles and equipment to ensure top performance.
• Solicits vendors and establishes vendor relationships contacts through price negotiations and contracts.
• Conducts best farming practices and keeps abreast of developments in agricultural science and local State requirements.
• Prepares feed for the animals and nurses’ unwell animals.
• Oversees and manages the pasture as well as farm buildings, facilities, and landscaping to professional standards
• Monitor farm progress and keep accurate records.
Skills and Qualifications
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, or equivalent years of experience.
• Ability to lead, manage and direct independently the farm operations
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in raising Beef and Lamb.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with pasture management.
• Demonstrates leadership and strong management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to multitask and make decisions in stressful environments.
• Superb communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• Sound knowledge of landscape maintenance to include pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and controlled burning.
• Operate tractors and other light machinery and responsible for maintaining grounds.
• Administer vaccines to livestock. Maintain vaccination and veterinary care records
• Maintains all safety standards and protocols in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
The Waitsfield Farmers Market is hiring a new market manager for the 2023 market season! The position is year round, though off-season duties are lighter. This is a great opportunity for the right person!
See the full job description and apply here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/WaitsfieldFarmersMarket/marketmanagerjobap…
Please reach out with any questions!
The Jack Lazor Memorial Soil Stewards cohort launched in the spring
Reports to: Farm Manager
Compensation: $16 - $18 per hour, based on experience
Benefits: Health, dental and vision, PTO, housing possibly available
Schedule: 5 days per week, 40 - 50 hours per week, year round
Carversville Farm Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit farm that combines ecological regeneration and organic agricultural production to serve our environment as well as our community. We are a diversified farm with intensive cover cropping, grazing, hay, vegetable, poultry, beef and mushroom production. We currently distribute our farm products to soup kitchens and food pantries in the greater Philadelphia area to help improve access to wholesome, locally grown foods. To learn more about the farm read our feature in the NY Times.
About the position:
The vegetable production farmer will join a dedicated team of farmers to participate in raising vegetables from seed to harvest. We have over 12 acres in production, two high tunnels for year round production and a new wash and packing facility. We use cultivating tractors, water wheel transplanters, root harvesters and other equipment that helps us remain efficient. Cover cropping, soil tests and a fertility program helps keep our soils healthy and balanced. We are striving to create the most healthful food we can donate to those in need.
Requirements
2 years vegetable production experience
Demonstrate record keeping ability
Tractor experience
Proficient at harvesting, weeding and planting
Ability to delegate responsibilities
Excellent record keeping skills
Ability to handle product from harvest to packaging while maintaining food safety (FSMA) standards
Responsibilities
Working with our team of apprentices and staff to execute daily tasks including:
Greenhouse watering and seeding, transplanting, crop maintenance
Pest and disease management
Implement and maintain irrigation
Harvest vegetables according to farm’s standards
Operate and maintain farm equipment as needed
Contribute to a safe and orderly working environment
Support record keeping
Skills
We are looking for people committed to our mission and procedures with these abilities:
Work independently and on a team
Dependable and organized
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Readiness to work outside in all weather conditions
Detail oriented and able to multitask
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Desire to learn
Flexible in schedule and tasks
This job description covers key responsibilities but does not capture all job duties. We work as a team and there are times we need all hands on deck to accomplish a task. A willingness to participate in poultry processing is desired. Flexibility is key to joining our dynamic team.
Carversville Farm Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
To apply:
Send a resume and cover letter with three references to [email protected]
Reports to: Farm Manager
Compensation: $15 per hour
Benefits: Housing available, PTO
Schedule: March 13 - November 22, 5 days per week, 40 - 50 hours per week
Carversville Farm Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit farm that combines ecological regeneration and organic agricultural production to serve our environment as well as our community. We are a diversified farm with intensive cover cropping, grazing, hay, vegetable, poultry, beef and mushroom production. We currently distribute our farm products to soup kitchens and food pantries in the greater Philadelphia area to help improve access to wholesome, locally grown foods. To learn more about the farm read our feature in the NY Times.
About the position:
The seasonal vegetable production farmer will join a dedicated team of farmers to participate in raising vegetables from seed to harvest. We have over 12 acres in production, two high tunnels for year round production and a new wash and packing facility. We use cultivating tractors, water wheel transplanters, root harvesters and other equipment that helps us remain efficient. Cover cropping, soil tests and a fertility program helps keep our soils healthy and balanced. We are striving to create the most healthful food we can donate to those in need.
Requirements
1 year vegetable production experience preferred
Demonstrate record keeping ability
Proficient at harvesting, weeding and planting
Ability to handle product from harvest to packaging while maintaining food safety (FSMA) standards
Responsibilities
Working with our team to execute daily tasks including:
Greenhouse watering and seeding, transplanting, crop maintenance
Pest and disease management
Implement and maintain irrigation
Harvest vegetables according to farm’s standards
Contribute to a safe and orderly working environment
Support record keeping
Skills
We are looking for people committed to our mission and procedures with these abilities:
Work independently and on a team
Dependable and organized
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Readiness to work outside in all weather conditions
Detail oriented and able to multitask
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Desire to learn
Flexible in schedule and tasks
This job description covers key responsibilities but does not capture all job duties. We work as a team and there are times we need all hands on deck to accomplish a task. A willingness to participate in poultry processing is desired. Flexibility is key to joining our dynamic team.
Carversville Farm Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
To apply:
Send a resume and cover letter with three references to [email protected]
Reports to: Livestock Manager
Compensation: $15 per hour
Benefits: Housing available, PTO
Schedule: April 3 - November 22, 5 days per week, 40 - 50 hours per week
Carversville Farm Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit farm that combines ecological regeneration and organic agricultural production to serve our environment as well as our community. We are a diversified farm with intensive cover cropping, grazing, hay, vegetable, poultry, beef and mushroom production. We currently distribute our farm products to soup kitchens and food pantries in the greater Philadelphia area to help improve access to wholesome, locally grown foods. To learn more about the farm read our feature in the NY Times.
About the position:
The seasonal livestock farmer will join a dedicated team of farmers to take care of all of our pasture based livestock needs. We raise beef cattle, laying hens, turkeys, broiler chickens and have several goats for hedge row maintenance. There will be daily chores of collecting eggs, moving fences according to our rotational grazing plan, feeding and watering all species while remaining observant to the animals' needs. We are looking for skilled and dedicated livestock farmers that care for the animals and health of the land. We are striving to create the most healthful food we can donate to those in need.
Requirements
1 year livestock experience preferred
Experience operating equipment
Demonstrate record keeping ability
Poultry processing
Responsibilities
Working with our team to execute daily tasks including:
Daily chores
Collecting and washing eggs
Moving fencing and infrastructure for beef, poultry and goats
Support record keeping
Repair, maintenance and cleaning of animal infrastructure
Hatching and brooding young poultry stock
Contribute to a safe and orderly working environment
Skills
We are looking for people committed to our mission and procedures with these abilities:
Work independently and on a team
Dependable and observant
Strong work ethic
Positive and proactive problem solving skills
Readiness to work outside in all weather conditions
Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively
Detail oriented
Knowledge and experience in good food handling and processing
Desire to learn
Flexible in schedule and tasks
This job description covers key responsibilities but does not capture all job duties. We work as a team and there are times we need all hands on deck to accomplish a task. Flexibility is key to joining our dynamic team.
Carversville Farm Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
To apply:
Send a resume and cover letter with three references to [email protected]
