Classifieds
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Employment Opportunities
Cheese Maker Needed at Cobb Hill Cheese: Experience preferred, for hands-on work making and aging cheese at our small scale artisan cheese company. Approximately twenty hours a week, MWF schedule, some variation possible. Proximity to Hartland Four Corners desirable. Please contact Judith or Phil at 802-436-1488 or email jbush@together.net about your interest. 5/7/08
PERENNIAL CO-COORDINATOR POSITION: Full-time employee wanted for retail sales/plant care position. Must possess an in-depth knowledge of herbaceous perennials. We are looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic individual who is a team player and comfortable working with the public. Knowledge/experience with sustainable landscaping practices and organic methods necessary. Flexible schedule and competitive wages and benefits. Contact: Arcana Gardens & Greenhouses, Attn: Anne Mueller,175 Schillhammer Rd. Jericho, VT 05465 5/2/08
Vegetable Grower Position: Full-time employee wanted for organic vegetable production. We are looking for someone with experience, a genuine interest in plants and farming. Tractor experience a plus. Contact: Arcana Gardens & Greenhouses, Attn: Anne Mueller,175 Schillhammer Rd. Jericho, VT 05465 5/2/08
Assistant Farm Manager – Phillies Bridge Farm Project in New Paltz, NY is hiring an Assistant Farm Manager for the remainder of the 2008 season. This person will work with the Farm Manager in many aspects of running a six acre garden and caring for a small flock of sheep and laying hens. The Assistant will also be involved in the day-to-day operation of a non-profit organization. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who has completed a few farming internships and is looking for the next step. Tractor and animal husbandry experience is a plus. On-farm housing may be available. Please send your resume and three references to info@philliesbridge.org. 5/2/08
The Charlotte Berry Farm is looking for 2 willing workers this summer to help us pick berries on our farm! We are new to farming but we would love a few enthusiastic berry pickers to help us learn the ropes! Pay to be determined with pickers input, hours early morning to mid-day, board included if needed. Our farm is a beautiful, peaceful place. We would love to meet with you if this job sounds like its right for you! For more information contact Brad Simpkins at 203-522-6460. 4/20/08
Land
Classic Vermont Farm for rent. Beautiful property located in Corinth,Vermont. Property includes 2-3 bedroom house, 36 foot shed, and tractor. Currently small beef operation run by owners. 55 acres of south facing pasture and hay field. 25 Acres fenced with new 5 strand high tensile fencing with smaller interior pastures for rotational grazing. 5 acres fenced with 4 strand horse fencing. Approx. 20 acres of hay field. Lots of room for a vegetable garden. Perfect for someone interested in having a small beef operation or a part time farmer, but would consider other creative ideas. Land is on both sides of a town maintained road. Water is available in pastures. Land has been continually farmed for over 150 years. Respond to rhodemontfarm@aol.com or 401-397-7878. 5/5/08
Vendors Wanted
The Jericho Farmers' Market is looking for vendors. Please contact Sarah Stein at 802-363-6618; vt.stein@gmail.com 5/2/08
Williston Farmers' Market in Williston, VT is looking for Vermont cheese & bread vendors. Please contact Christina Mead at 802-872-7728 or christinamead@willistonfarmersmarket.com. 5/2/08
Washington Farmers' Market in Washington Village, VT is looking for vendors. Please contact Jim Ryan at 802-883-2269 or washingtonvtfm@hotmail.com. 4/22/08
Miscellaneous
Northeast Organic Wheat Almost everybody eats bread. Not only is wheat soaring in price, but it travels thousands of miles to our table and has evolved through a genetic bottleneck of modern breeding for uniformity and dependence on agrochemicals. Any serious local food movement must address wheat. 'Northeast Organic Wheat' is a consortium of local teams in Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, and Maine. We are restoring rare, heritage wheats, conducting conferences and seed exchanges, and hosting field days at demonstration farms in each state. We invite farmers, gardeners and artisan bakers to grow and evaluate heritage and modern wheats, conduct baking tests for flavor, nutrition and baking quality, and host beautiful displays of wheat sheaves - to restore heritage wheat and community bread traditions. Schools and Food Coops can host bread-baking workshops with local talent and restore the the heritage wheats that sustained your community in the past.
How to be involved:
Farmers and Gardeners: 'adopt-a-crop' of rare heritage wheat, trial commercial wheat varieties and partner with local bakers
Artisan Bakers: work with local farmers to test wheat varieties for flavor and baking quality. Please visit www.growseed.org for resources. This project is funded by NESARE. For more information contact: Eli Rogosa: growseed@yahoo.com or (207) 872-9093 5/2/08
The Highfields Institute is offering FREE and REDUCED RATE technical services to Vermont farmers
Technical services for MANURE, LIVESTOCK MORTALITY & FOOD SCRAP COMPOSTING
* Site ID, design & permitting
* Management plans
* Recipe development
* General systems consulting
* Bedded pack barns
For more information: june@highfieldsinstitute.org, 802-473-5138, www.highfieldsinstitute.org
Cultivars Available: Eric Johnsen of E & E Horticultural Services, Plymouth, VT propagates many cultivars of lilacs and other choice shrubs for planting in your landscape. Call 802 672-3493 or email eehort@vermontel.net for a plant list. 4/29/08