Farm hand needed- full time or part time. Quill Hill Farm in Poultney

Contact Name
Laura ramos
Phone Number
8028844080
Details

Quill Hill Farm is hiring for the 2026 farm season. We are looking for a #1 field hand/ farm worker from May to mid November. Full time or 2 part time positions available.

Duties include day-to-day farm tasks such as transplanting seedlings by hand, greenhouse work, setting up trellising and irrigation, hand weeding, tool weeding, mulch removal, harvesting, trimming/cleaning/ grading and bagging, planting, kitchen work such as pickling, bottling, and labeling. This is a physically demanding job and involves a high pace work environment. Use of your hands is important and must be able to lift 60 lbs, and have reliable transportation. Position involves working efficiently both solo/independently and as part of crew/team during harvest days.

No experience is necessary but the right person is someone who is a quick learner, can multi-task, genuinely enjoys being outdoors, and has a good work ethic/positive can-do spirit. Must love garlic and peppers. We are a family farm with 3 small children who are actively part of the farm on a daily basis.  Pay starts at $17.50 hr and is dependent on experience.

If this sounds like it’s up your alley, please reach out to Laura at (802) 884-4080 or e-mail [email protected] to set up an interview.

Our farm is located 10 minutes from downtown Poultney and we grow 4 acres of certified organic garlic, spicy peppers, and herbs as well as make farm-to-bottle garlic powders and pickles.

Farm Manager with Housing

Contact Name
Jennifer Pryslak
Phone Number
8027728391
Details

We seek a Farm Manager to lead and participate in the Farm Department of the therapeutic Work Program at Spring Lake Ranch. This role is best suited for an empathetic and collaborative leader who approaches farm operations through an educational and therapeutic lens, integrating agricultural responsibilities with the mission at the forefront of our diversified 65-acre working farm that supports recovery and community engagement. Couples and families are welcome to apply. Housing available.

 

About Spring Lake Ranch

 

Spring Lake Ranch (SLR) is a unique therapeutic community and working farm, providing a supportive environment for adults with mental health challenges and co-occurring addiction issues. Located in the Green Mountains of Vermont, SLR has been in operation since 1932 and is entering a dynamic period of growth supported by donors, alumni families, and passionate staff.

Blueberry Pickers Wanted

Contact Name
Ellen Gabhart
Phone Number
802-431-3434
Details

Earn Cash while enjoying a flexible schedule working outdoors on our beautiful Vermont farm! Newbury Blueberry needs blueberry pickers for 2026 blueberry harvest, July 15 through August 20.  Choose your own work schedule. We hire local and sell local. Please consider picking for us this season! 

We pay cash $1.50/pound picked.

 

Affordable Farm Living

Contact Name
Ric Cengeri/HomeShare Vermont
Phone Number
8028635625
Details

South Londonderry: Senior woman sharing lovingly restored historic schoolhouse on private, small farm.  Household includes 1 old dog, 2 cats, sheep and chickens. Guest has private space on 2nd floor and will provide help with firewood, some snow shoveling, composting, recycling, occasional animal care when host is away.  Guests interested in farming, gardening, landscaping, carpentry, crafting, animal care are welcome!  No smoking, no pets.  $600/month. 802-863-5625 or HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, references, background checks required. EHO.

Stand with Farmworkers: May Day Solidarity Action

NOFA-VT members, we invite you to join us on May 1st, International Workers’ Day, to stand in solidarity with local farmworkers at an all-day picket outside Hannaford in Williston. Help keep the line strong with your presence, energy, and community spirit! Your participation supports the campaign to get Hannaford to join the Milk With Dignity program, which would improve working conditions on farms in their store-brand dairy supply chain through higher pay prices from Hannaford and enforced standards.