40-45 hours/week April - December
30-35 hours/week January - March
* Paid vacation time in the off-season *

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate our small fleet of tractors and other production equipment under the direction of the Equipment and Facilities Manager.
- Tractor work includes primary tillage, bed prep, planting, mowing, spreading amendments, cultivation, laying plastic, bed lifting for harvest, cover-cropping, and general field upkeep.
- Assist with equipment maintenance.
- Assist with the design and build of new equipment and infrastructure.
- Work with the Crop Production Assistant to set up and run irrigation system.
- Participate in additional aspects of field work and food production including weeding, mulching, pruning, trellising, tarping, harvesting, washing, and packing.
- Be an active member of a small team to take on projects, solve problems, and work together.​

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ideal candidate will have 3+ years prior experience with equipment operation on a similar scale (10-30 acres), be mechanically minded, and have stellar communication skills.
- Carpentry and plumbing skills are a plus!
- Minimum 2-year commitment

Please submit cover letter with resume to [email protected]

The Center for an Agricultural Economy is looking to add a dynamic and reliable individual to our Just Cut and Farm Connex team! Experience preferred but will train motivated individuals that are a good fit. This is a temporary, hourly, cross-program position that would work in both an industrial kitchen setting and a warehouse setting where safe food handling practices, working closely with a team, and attention to detail would be required. We’re looking for the right fit of skills to make both of our programs hum with activity, including:
-Ability to consistently lift up to 75 lbs (with the use of some equipment)
-Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods of time
-Ability to take directions quickly, efficiently & follow established procedures
-Willingness to adapt to COVID-19 protocols in consideration of evolving guidance

Position: Production Assistant (Just Cut) and Warehouse Assistant (Farm Connex)
Reports to: Just Cut Production Manager & Program Manager, & Farm Connex General Manager
Schedule: Starting immediately, 3 days per week. 30+ hours per week, temporary, non exempt position. 6-10 hour days. December-February with potential for permanent employment based on performance and operational needs
Compensation: Hourly, beginning at $18.00/hour, with opportunity for increase
Benefits: Quarterly Internet/phone stipend
Work site: This is an exclusively in-person position with production headquarters and warehouse headquarters based out of Hardwick, VT.

To apply, email us with your resume and contact information for two professional references, and include ‘Production and Warehouse Assistant’ in your email subject line. Our application deadline is November 18, 2022. Learn more at www.hardwickagriculture.org/jobs, we can’t wait to hear from you.

Do you dream of homesteading but can't afford your own place yet? This could be just what you're looking for. A charming old country farmhouse in Fletcher, Vermont, with four apartments in it on 2.75 acres. All private entrances. One apartment will be opening up late this fall, but I would be willing to show it earlier during nicer weather.

The land was formerly farmed by tenants that grew crops for a weekly farmers market. Lots of perennials including small cherry trees were left behind. There are wild grapes and apple trees around the border of the property. A mostly constructed greenhouse of windows was left. Previous tenants have had chickens; other small amounts of farm animals could be negotiated.

No one used the garden this season and minimally last year so it will take some restoration to bring it back for anyone willing to work at it.

The available apartment has a living room space, kitchen and bath downstairs, bedroom upstairs. This apartment has a stone basement which is good for crop storage. Water is from a well.

I am hoping to find someone who is interested in farming or gardening the land again. If this sounds like you, email me with any additional questions.

$1,000/month Tenant pays own utilities, heat, electricity. Landlord pays for trash and recycling and snow removal and lawn care. High speed fiber internet is available, not included. On a paved road. Fletcher is a farming community and there are several nearby Farmer's Markets in surrounding communities.

Kettle Song Farm is looking for a temporary, part time (2-4 days a week), experienced farm employee to help with Brussels Sprouts harvest in Worcester, VT. Looking for someone who is able to start as soon as possible, work in all types of weather, has a positive attitude, is responsible and hard working, and can lift 50lbs. Pay range is between $12 and $15 an hour and is commensurate with experience. If interested please call 802-498-7866 or send an email to [email protected].