Rebop Farm is hiring for an employee to work year round on our diversified livestock farm.

Brattleboro, Vermont
Farm Assistant Production Manager
Rebop Farm
Position start date: flexible, ideally January 2023
Hours: Variable
Wage: Salaried at $37,000 per year full-time, at an equivalent of $17.50/hr, with 3 weeks PTO yearly on an accrual basis. Expectation is an average of 40 hrs/wk worked, with less in winter and more in summer. General flexibility in schedule except for milking and chore start times, with core hours of 9AM-3PM. Yearly stipend of $500 for continuing education. A variety of on-farm housing is available.
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Rebop Farm is a small, diversified, grass based, and primarily organic practice livestock and dairy operation in Brattleboro, Vermont. We focus on producing high quality products using intensive rotational grazing practices, interspecies grazing, and systems stacking. Year round, we manage a small herd of Jersey dairy cows for raw milk production, as well as a 55 ewe, avg 100 lamb flock of Katahdin sheep, bee hives, sugar bush, and seasonally produce 2000 mixed poultry, and 80 feeder pigs. We slaughter 1000 poultry on-farm yearly. We believe that these systems and diversity of animals allow us to be better stewards of our soils and watershed; of our animals’ health and well being, and ultimately, the health of our customers and the community we feed.
Our products are distributed through a raw milk and meat CSA, restaurant accounts, and an on-farm retail store that we stock with our products, as well as over 90 other farms’, bakers, and specialty food producers’ products. The farm also maintains a small event space that hosts farm dinners, concerts, workshops, and provides space for other organizations to hold events.

Qualifications and desired skills/traits:
-Experience and strong interest in livestock farming, especially small scale dairy
-Able to maintain a positive attitude in a fast paced work environment
-A strong work ethic in regards to time management
-Self-motivated and self-aware
-Dependable and have access to reliable transportation
-Willing and able to accept feedback gracefully, and adapt accordingly
-Eager to learn
-Comfortable working both in groups and independently
-A problem solver
-Detail oriented and observant
-Able to maintain focus through repetitive tasks
-Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
-Able to lift and carry 50 lbs, stand for extended periods of time, and crouch or bend over for extended periods of time. This job can be very physical.

Responsibilities:
-Shared barn and milking chores year round
-Working in the dairy room, jarring milk, washing bulk tank and maintaining a clean, sanitary and functional workspace
-General farm work, including but not limited to fence moving, weed wacking, animal care, pasture maintenance, sugarbush work, poultry slaughter, garden and orchard harvesting, cultivating, and maintenance
-Some winter processing of farm products (ie: preserving, canning)
-Helping with farm events: set up, break down, assisting with various agritourism related tasks
-Recording production data, and supporting maintenance of updated and accurate CoPs
-Assisting with weekly, seasonal and yearly production planning
-Sharing seasonal crew leadership duties, such as making weekly field plans, leading and assigning tasks as needed

To apply for the Rebop Farm Assistant Production Manager position, please email a resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

www.rebopfarm.com

We're looking for an experienced Prep Cook to assist in the preparation of our locally-sourced, from-scratch frozen meals. We offer the rare opportunity to work in a fun and supportive environment within the food industry Monday-Friday during the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm. No nights, no weekends, no major holidays! You’ll perform routine kitchen tasks so that food can be prepared according to recipes. A great Prep Cook will be organized, efficient, detail-oriented, and unafraid to ask questions. You'll follow instructions, be open to feedback, and adhere to all health and safety rules in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will also be able to work independently and take initiative. Must be able to lift 50# occasionally and proof of COVID vaccination is required.

This is a full-time OR part-time position of up to 40 hours/week (no fewer than 20 hours/week); we’re willing to accommodate the right candidate’s desired number of hours.
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Position Responsibilities
*Wash, process, label, and store recipe ingredients.
*Learn and follow kitchen cleaning protocol.
*Assist with other culinary tasks, as needed (making and rolling dough, etc.).
*Complete assembly, packaging, and storage of product, as needed.
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This permanent position is part-time OR full-time for 20-40 hours/week.
Pay commensurate with experience
**Employees receive a 25% discount on prepared food AND are eligible for paid time off after 3 months of consistent employment.**

Come join our team of passionate and community-minded folks that enjoy supporting local farmers and producers!

Please email your resume to [email protected]

Taking orders now for VOF certified rye straw from Thornhill Farm in Greensboro. Average 32” length square bales are $9 each. Delivery possible. Call/Text Nick Hammond [email protected] 802.349.4067 or Todd Hardie [email protected] 802.441.3176. leave a message and we will get back to you.

Seeking someone who is experienced in working with 1840s timber-framed barns. The barn is in good shape, but needs foundation repair, replacement of support posts, and changes to layout to support an up and coming goat creamery. Also an option to take down a portion and rebuild to specifications. Looking to begin project either in 2022 or spring-summer of 2023. Located in Windsor, VT.

Land Care Learning, Inc. is advancing a scientific revolution led by land stewards committed to healing land, growing topsoil and increasing biodiversity. We provide a subscription service to organizations working to heal the land community that includes advanced environmental measurement instrumentation and quantified landscape function feedback that includes advanced environmental measurement instrumentation and quantified landscape function feedback including energy and water balances, biomass tracking, and soil mapping and characterization.

LCL is building out our field science team. This growing season we have been running a scientific program to collect primarily biomass and soil data on farms across Vermont as part of a satellite remote sensing system that tracks biomass, plus energy and water budgets in the plant-animal-soil-atmosphere continuum. We are partnered with farmers and other organizations to support development of farm management data collection and biomass tracking software. The data and work done this year will contribute to the development of the nonprofit’s landscape feedback “Measurement-Synthesis” system.

The Field Science Crew Member will:
Work under the Field Science Lead to conduct field work and data collection on farms
Use a variety of scientific instruments to collect data on soil, water, biomass, and energy
Support data management in coordination with other employees and contracted scientists as we develop environmental models
Support fall and winter planning activities for the 2023 growing season
Receive winter training and education in environmental biophysics principles and topics related to agriculture and land management - because of the timing of this position, training and education will be a significant portion of the role

The position is full time for six months (October-April) with current funding, with planned opportunity to continue the position through additional funding.

Salary for this position is $23,000 over the six month period with paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave.

Responsibilities:
Operate environmental biophysics equipment to measure water, energy, and biomass on farms
Support in transport and maintenance of instruments, forages, soil and other materials
Process biomass samples in the field and in the lab
Support deployment of advanced 3D soil mapping
Support in planning and coordination for future fieldwork
Support in data management and coordination with various scientists to develop environmental models

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resource management, natural/physical sciences or other related fields
Experience in conducting field research in a variety of weather conditions
Experience in scientific data collection and management

To apply email Eliza at [email protected] with your resume and cover letter.

Are you interested in local agriculture, economy, and food?
Are you passionate about collaboration, shared leadership and organizational accountability?
Do you want to work with a dynamic, collaborative team of other passionate people within an organization that values you as a whole person?
Do you have expertise in a diversity of skills, including but not limited to: community organizing, operations, fundraising, education, communications, social justice, and food systems?

The Center for an Agricultural Economy seeks a Deputy Director who brings organizational leadership that will support and further develop the human and operational resources of our organization. Working with our wide breadth of services, multiple community programs and complex food hub enterprises, the job includes:
-Facilitating a supportive workplace for thriving staff, cross-functional coordination and teamwork across CAE departments, programs, and initiatives.
-Fostering a learning culture grounded in meaningful data and measurable impact to inform future strategic thinking and decision making
-Representing CAE in statewide and regional conversations to deepen partnerships that elevate critical priorities in values-based food system development.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Deputy Director
Reports to: Executive Director
Schedule: Full time or 80%, primarily on site with some opportunity for periodic remote work
Compensation: Minimum salary is $75,000/year full time.
Benefits: Generous paid time off, SIMPLE IRA, Qualified Small Employer HRA, Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance, professional development compensation

ABOUT CAE
At CAE we dig into the rich, layered place where industry, natural processes, and social fabric intersect. We are always investigating how we can create conditions for socially, economically and ecologically thriving communities. We work alongside our neighbors and partners to cultivate interdependence, take risks, and initiate change. Our programs reflect the needs and values of the people in Northeastern Vermont, and our impact extends throughout the region. We invite you to participate in our work to create a rural food system in which everyone has agency, support, and access to local food. We’re seeking an experienced and visionary professional who can bring comprehensive and collaborative organizational leadership to this essential role. For more information visit www.hardwickagriculture.org/jobs

Hiring Process
A hiring team that includes CAE staff and board will lead the process and participate in first and second round interviews. Second round candidates will tour CAE spaces at Atkins Field, the Vermont Food Venture Center, and the CAE Farm Connex warehouse to meet and interact with other staff. Interview questions will be shared with applicants ahead of interviews. CAE is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide support to candidates in any way that assures everyone's best experience in the hiring process. In keeping with our commitment, CAE will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Administrative Operations Coordinator at [email protected]. Please let us know if you have preferred pronouns and method of communication.

To Apply:
Email [email protected] with your resume and tell us more about yourself in a format that conveys your skills and passions most applicable to you. You may include a cover letter but no cover letter is required. You may also tell us more about yourself by answering any of the following questions: How do our mission and values resonate with you personally; what do you find interesting, challenging or exciting about this role; do you have any life experiences that you'd like to share as it relates to this position. Let us know if you have any questions! Please include ‘Deputy Director’ in your email subject line. Applicants who go on to interview with us will also be asked to provide references. This position is open until filled.