The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE) in Hardwick, VT, is looking for a reliable individual to join our Just Cut production team! CAE’s social enterprise, Just Cut, has two primary goals; fair prices for our farm partners, and consistent, high-quality local products for institutions such as schools, hospitals, and colleges. This job is working in an industrial kitchen setting where safe food handling practices, working closely with a team, and attention to detail are required. The ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly and work on your feet all day is a necessity. This job is part-time and temporary, and will end December 15th, 2026. https://hardwickagriculture.org/get-involved/volunteer-and-employment-opportunities 

JOB DETAILS

Position: Just Cut Production Assistant

Reports to: Just Cut Program Manager 

Schedule: 12-20 hours/week, 8:00-4:00pm Mon and Tues with additional hours possible

Compensation: $20.00 per hour, non-exempt 

Benefits:  Employee Assistance program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow all food safety protocols and best practices 
• Ability to follow instructions, and receive feedback
• Operate (with training) industrial processing equipment
• Clean and sanitize equipment and kitchen
• Ability to follow SOPs
• Dress in required production footwear, uniform, hair & beard nets, necessary kitchen safety gear 

Physical Demands:

• Work in commercial kitchen setting 
• Bending, twisting, lifting, and reaching
• Standing and walking: the ability to stand for up to 8 hours a day  
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and repeatedly, occasionally up to 80 lbs
• Pushing and pulling carts up to 600 lbs
• Repetitive use of hands
• Fine motor skills for cutting, mixing, stacking, food prep, and similar activities
• With proper training, use manual and electric pallet jacks to occasionally maneuver raw and finished products throughout warehouse, freezers, and cooler space

Mental demands: 

• Ability to take directions quickly and efficiently
• Ability to follow established procedures and SOPs
• Attention to detail 
• Awareness of workflows and processes 

HIRING PROCESS We are looking to fill this job position immediately and will accept applications until the position is filled. Selected candidates will have an initial phone interview, followed by a tour of Just Cut’s kitchen space. Candidates will be asked to provide references. CAE is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. CAE will make any reasonable accommodations needed for individuals with disabilities during the interview process and for our staff. For accommodation inquiries, please contact our Admin Operations Manager at [email protected] TO APPLY Email [email protected] with your resume and include “Temp Just Cut Production Assistant” in your email subject line. We’re interested to hear your thoughts on any life or work experience as it relates to this position. Let us know if you have any questions!

Down sizing our herd, bred Jersey for sale due in mid September. Her calf will be part black angus. Great milk, always raised organic just not certified. Amazing cream line and A2A2 asking $2900 text, email or call for more details and pictures. Her name is Rosa :) 

Jersey heifer calves from day olds to 6 months from a closed organic herd with genetics focused on grazing and component production.

Do you have a passion for helping food insecure community members access fresh and nourishing foods? We are seeking a temporary leader for our small (but mighty!) food shelf and thrift store, while the current ED is on maternity leave. The interim Executive Director will be hired to cover maternity leave starting late October 2026 for 8 months until July 2027. The interim Executive Director will oversee food shelf and thrift store duties, administrative tasks, volunteer management, and development to ensure the organization runs smoothly. They report to the Board of Directors.

• Position is an 8 month 24 hour/week position from the end of October 2026 until July 2027. 

• Semi-flexible hybrid work schedule - expectation to physically be present during open hours of the store and food shelf, as well as food order pick ups on Thursdays and some Tuesday mornings.

• Reliable car needed, with mileage reimbursement from RFS. 

• Simple IRA Available with 3% matching.

• Pay range: $25–$28 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

   

Applications are open until the position is filled.

Apply here: https://www.richmondfoodshelfvt.org/were-hiring

This off-grid property in Brighton, Vermont offers 20+/- acres, a cozy two-bedroom home, beautiful long-range views, a fenced garden, detached workshop, and garage, all in a peaceful country setting that still keeps you within easy reach of Island Pond.

The home is solar powered and filled with warm wood features, with an open kitchen, dining, and living area centered around a woodstove, a full bath on the main level, and two bedrooms upstairs. Outside, there is plenty of room to garden, explore, work on projects, or simply enjoy having some space around you.

The detached workshop is an especially great bonus for a hobbyist, maker, or anyone looking for dedicated workspace, with tall ceilings and large picture windows overlooking the view. The fenced garden is already in place, and the 20+/- acres offer room for someone interested in expanding their gardening or homesteading pursuits.

Located in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, the property is close to Island Pond and the area’s extensive opportunities for hiking, paddling, fishing, biking, snowmobiling, and enjoying the outdoors.

There are units for sale and rent at Cobb Hill CoHousing!

This rural intentional community is comprised of 23 households on 270 shared acres. It's a gardeners and homesteaders paradise, home to Cedar Mountain Farm (dairy, Cobb Hill Cheese, vegetables), plus residents have the opportunity to create other land-based endeavors, like Cobb Hill Mushrooms, Hillside Herbs & Flowers, Cobb Hill Syrup, we have a community flock of 40-50 layer hens, in the past someone has made frozen yogurt, for many years a group of folks grazed Icelandic sheep, others have raised pigs, a group of members recently erected a shared high tunnel, and more! Agroforestry is a current project on the pastures where the cows graze. 

While many individuals and families are drawn to the land, it is not required to have a green thumb to move to Cobb Hill! Many skills are welcome, like meeting facilitation, accounting, tinkering of all sorts, firewood stacking, cooking, event planning, and so much more. We have a desire to live our values alongside others and build community together!

Please check out cobbhill.org to learn more and reach out.

We're looking for a friendly, smiling face to close out the season with us! Our Market is full our farm grown produce, delicious local goods and beautiful wares.

Seeking someone with weekday availability for up to 5 shifts per week.

To apply, please send your resume and availability from now until Oct 30 to [email protected]

For more info about our farm check out www.sweetrootsvt.com

The Summer Camp Director and Education Lead plays a key role in bringing Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center's mission to life through engaging, hands-on experiences. Working at the intersection of farming, ecology, and education, this position creates opportunities for learners of all ages to explore, get their hands dirty, and build meaningful connections to the land and their community.

The primary focus of this role is leading Cedar Circle's popular summer day camp, overseeing everything from staff recruitment and training to curriculum, daily operations, camper experience, and safety. Throughout the rest of the year, the Education Lead develops and facilitates a diverse range of farm-based programs. The position combines hands-on teaching and program development with the administrative work needed to keep programs organized and running smoothly.

This is a full time, year-round position.

If you're excited by the idea of spending your days connecting people with farming, nature, and one another—and you're equally comfortable leading a team, developing creative programs, and keeping the details organized—we'd love to hear from you!

To view the full job description and apply, visit https://cedarcirclefarm.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1844381.