Classifieds
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Employment Opportunities
Seeking Farm Manager: The Kansas City Center for Urban Agriculture is hiring a full-time Farm Manager for the KC Community Farm. KCCUA is a non-profit organization that promotes small-scale, urban food production in the Kansas City metropolitan area. We offer technical assistance, farm development support, community education, and a variety of other educational and community programs; we also run the Kansas City Community Farm. For more information http://www.kccua.org/. 8/18/08
Sustainable Agriculture Internship Opportunity in Northern Vermont Diversified eco-farm in Highgate, Vermont (3 miles from Canada) seeks one intern for August - October 31, 2008. Compensation includes room and board including all organic meals, 7 days a week and NOFA-VT workshops. Intern will primarily work in our vegetable gMiscellaneousardens in which we grow food for our 58 member CSA. Intern must be able to lift 50 pounds and work long days outside in all conditions. This is rewarding work, providing beautiful and nutritious foods for the families in our community. Beautiful views and lots of open space. Opportunities abound for outdoor recreation, close to Lake Champlain and Lake Carmi. About 40 miles north of Burlington, Vermont and 60 miles south of Montreal, Quebec. Interested parties should contact Hannah at (802) 868-5083 and maplewoodorganics@yahoo.com. 8/7/08
Herdsman/woman Job Opening Jasper Hill Creamery, a dynamic raw milk farm, is hiring a herdsman to work with our Ayershire herd. We do not require any past experience in this field, just an openness to learning. The qualities that are most important to us are reliability and the ability to pay attention to detail while working hard. The position of herdsman includes milking and herd care, as well as helping in all the aspects of the fieldwork, pig care and feed crops. This is a very physical position. Candidates must be able to lift 60 lbs regularly, bend, kneel and have a good sense of balance. Milking is an hour and 45 minutes of intense physical and mental activity. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who is interested in milking to make farmstead cheese. We take the quality of our cheese seriously. That commitment to quality begins with the cows. This position is open due to the present herdsmen transitioning to other parts of the Jasper Hill family of businesses. Starting Wage is $10-$12. Contact Emily at emily@jasperhillfarm.com 7/31/08
WANTED: Individual or family interested in growing medicinal herbs on our 1,200 acre certified organic farm in the Champlain valley of Vermont. These herbs will be used in our natural skin care product line. Most of the infrastructure for production is already in place including tractor and implements, greenhouse, irrigation supplies, drying facilities, some equipment and staff. This is an incredible opportunity for someone experienced in row-crop style agricultural production and personnel management to start farming without having to make the financial investment required of starting a farm. To learn more contact: Corinne Ferry at Corinne@tatasnaturalalchemy.com 8/25/08
Healthy City Full-Time AmeriCorps Position: Job Description: The AmeriCorps member will work to engage youth with all Healthy City (HC) project areas including the 12-acre production farm, the Commons (our 2-acre educational field), and the Gleaning Project. This position requires 1700 hours of service and can be completed over 11 months. Both college graduates and current students who meet the availability requirements outlined below are eligible to apply. November 1st is our ideal start date but this may be negotiable for the right candidate. To apply, please e-mail or mail a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to:
Jennifer McGowan
Healthy City Director
Jenn@intervale.org
Intervale Center, 180 Intervale Road, Burlington, VT 05401
Applications will be accepted until September 10th, 2008. 9/05/08
Land
Imagine a Great Organic Farm: Renaissance man/woman with some farming experience wanted to farm our 60 acres of woods and fields in Woodstock, NY. Small apartment on premises available. Great opportunity to start your farming dream without going into debt! Opportunity for long term relationship. Great farmers' market nearby in Woodstock with room for more farmers. Grow organic vegetables, fruit, raise goats, chickens, or whatever you imagine. We are open to possibilities! Call Bet for more information 917-488-9301. 8/25/08
Bridport Farm For Sale: Truly a rare opportunity on these 270 acres (85% tillable) of level Champlain Valley farm land at the end of a town serviced dirt road. Uses for this property are only limited by your imagination; horse farm or stable, organic agriculture, beef farming or other animal husbandry. Three outbuildings; 12,600 sq ft main barn (50’ clear span)/full length attached lean-to of 4500 sq ft, 28x48 insulated shop with 16x12 door, plus 20x22 storage shed. 3 Bdrm ranch with Easterly views of Green Mountains. See http://vreinmls.com/ver/maildoc/a004B26222.html. 8/18/08
Property for Sale: Duxbury State Farm Lot #4 (Historic Farm Lot 136 Acres) Located in the Towns of Duxbury and Moretown: This offering is for 136+/- acres of land and several buildings including an older residence, two barns and other storage structures. Said property is offered for sale by the State of Vermont and is being publicly advertised until August 15, 2008. The property will be sold at public auction by sealed bid. The property is subject to state and local permits, a conservation easement to be held by the Duxbury Land Trust, and restrictive deed covenants relating to historic preservation. A packet containing information on these items and sale procedures can be obtained by contacting Property Management, Department of Buildings and General Services, 10 Baldwin Street, Montpelier, VT 05633-7001, (802) 828-3390. Informational packets may be obtained at 10 Baldwin Street or via U.S. Mail. Informational packets shall NOT be distributed via facsimile, e-mail or other electronic means. A mandatory walk-thru of the property is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., rain or shine. Informational packets will also be available at the walk-thru. 8/8/08
Looking to lease 3-5 acres of our Williston Pasture to farmer for cultivation. Ideally would like see sunflower seed crops. $1 per acre lease rate. Beautiful area with easy access.
The land used to be a sheep pasture and has been brush hogged only for the last 30 years.
Email with your ideas to apkpopwp@verizon.net
FOR SALE - Central Pennsylvania Farm, Beaver Springs: 60 acres which includes approximately 20 tillable acres (15 additional acres available for rent), 6 acres pasture, 34 acres woodlands, plus farm buildings. Neighboring farm is a PASA/ PCO member. Contact Kristen Markley: 570-658-8512, sweetmfarm@aol.com 9/05/08
For Sale
100% grass fed cows for sale. Certified organic Dutch Belteds: Poppy (born 5/05), and her daughter Bobbin (born 5/07). Both are big, glossy, and sport Dr. Karreman's "happy lines." Fantastic rumens and feet. Poppy is halter trained, always hand milked. Both are bred to grazing Dutch Belted sire (Bestyet UNIVERSAL) for spring calving. Poppy: $2,200. Bobbin $1,800 or $3,800 for both. Our herd is small (10 cows) and we would like this pair to stay together! Photos at www.lathefarm.com. Call 802-586-2401 for more info. 8/18/08
Miscellaneous
Small organic dairy needs to move. We need a barn with milking setup for at least 20 cows, decent certifiable pastures, and living quarters for farmers. Please contact Joe and Emily (802) 355-6395. 8/25/2008
Tub style chicken plucker available for rent. Will handle three chickens in under 45 seconds. Located in central Vermont. $50 weekend rental. Please contact Doug or Christy 802-281-8245 weekdays or 802-222-5303 rhinovt@sover.net. 8/25/08