Black Dirt Farm is an agroecological farm in Stananrd. We collect discarded food from off of the farm, which then kicks of a series of integrated enterprises on the farm, including raising laying hens for eggs and meat, making compost and worm castings, and growing crops. The Office Manager role is central to the farm's operations, ensuring products are sold, customer needs are met, and financial and other records are well-managed. The Office Manager role includes managing the farm's books and overall financials, processing payroll, maintaining packaging inventory, ensuring order fulfillment, and sales. Black Dirt Farm is committed to cultivating a thriving work culture in addition to a thriving farm system, and aspires to create a work environment that draws on the unique capacities and experiences of each person. Working here requires individuals to be equally committed to these outcomes as well. For more information, please visit our website www.blackdirtfarm.com/employment

Lifeline Botanicals is seeking a person or couple for paid part-time work from May 1 through October supporting our gardens and helping grow our herbal business. Housing and garden veggies are provided.
Hi, We’re Leslie Silver and Michael Beattie
We’ve been learning to listen to our rural Vermont land for many years, growing a co-creative, ecological lifestyle. Along with growing and putting by much of our food, we’re building a small herbal business cultivating, wildcrafting and processing medicinal plants, making herbal products and developing a medicine plant nursery.
Interested in creating a new future? Contact us at [email protected] or (802) 235 2335 for more details.

Root 5 Farm in Fairlee, VT is seeking a detail oriented, organic food enthusiast with a strong background in project management and/or account management. This is a new opportunity on our farm we're excited to offer to someone who is interested in working for an organic farm without necessarily being physically in the weeds with us! Our Administrative Assistant/Harvest & CSA Coordinator will play as much a role in the success of our farm as our field team and we're looking forward to welcoming you as an integral part of our farm family.

Full Time, Year Round
40-45 hours/week April - December , 30-35 hours/week January - March
* paid vacation time in the off season*
Pay range $17-$20/hour

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist Farm Manager with CSA member and wholesale communications (primarily newsletters and social media) 
- Assist Farm Manager to source high quality local products for our CSA, place orders with vendors, and coordinate delivery and storage logistics.
- Manage product inventory and storage spaces for crop quality and efficient work flow.
- Assist Farm Manager with CSA delivery builder- assess field crop availability, track product inventory, and build our custom packed CSA boxes with a diverse selection of products.
- Organize CSA and wholesale pick lists for accurate and efficient harvests. 
- Coordinate with Willing Hands to orient gleaning team to field crops for gleaning.
- Occasionally participate in additional aspects of food production including planting, weeding, mulching, pruning, trellising, harvesting, washing produce, and packing CSA boxes. 
- Be an active member of a small team to take on projects, solve problems, and work together.
- Assist in the farm kitchen making sauerkraut and other value-added products in the fall.

QUALIFICATIONS
The right candidate for this position will:
- be detail oriented and have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- have 2+ years prior project, account, or office management experience - we'd love for that experience to be on a farm or professional kitchen but we're open to various backgrounds! 
- Be open to a minimum 2-year commitment (preferred)

Please send resume, cover letter, and references to [email protected] and Meg@root5farm.  

We're looking forward to getting to know you and sharing our love of food and farming :) 

Position Description: Farm Intern
Full-Time: April 3th- October 27th, 7 months, At-will
Supervisor: Farm Director

Position Summary:
The Farm Interns assist the farm team in the care of the livestock, barns, and gardens and help administer program activities such as homesteading, food preservation, and farm work within the summer camps. Throughout the internship, the farm interns will learn hands on farm-based skills including but not limited to animal husbandry, herd health monitoring, pasture management, crop rotation, weed identification, various types of garden skills, farm enterprise analysis, and develop an understanding of community living. Using a beautiful wilderness and farm setting and innovative approaches toward teaching, organic farming, and environmental education, interns will become strong leaders by developing connections to each other and the land through work, service, and community.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities:
• Farm Interns assist the farm team in the care of the barns, gardens, animals, and all other farm concerns such as craft areas, food processing, greenhouse, haying, and pastures.
• Undergo training throughout the season.
• Keep current on relevant farm issues.
• Lead programs individually as well as co-instruct.
• During the summer camp season farm crew will ensure the health of the animals, gardens, and pastures and assist the farm programs at Firefly Song, Timberlake, Tamarack Farm, Red Spruce Grove and Barn Day Camps as needed.
• Assist with work related to opening and closing of camps.
• Share cooperative living chores with crew members including cleaning, cooking, and some group maintenance projects.
• Assist with seasonal and other necessary group maintenance projects as needed: firewood, kybo digging (digging out the night soil from the outhouses), recycling, trash runs, town runs.

General F&W Responsibilities:
• Participate in opening buildings for season (spring) or final clean up (fall)
• Actively participate in the annual weekend events, such as Open House Weekend.
• Participate in crew life.
• Assist the Farm Director, Sustainable Resource Director, Conservation Director, and Executive Director with tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required
• 21+ years of age
• Strong desire to build skills and knowledge related to farming and teaching.
• Interest in place-based education and a desire to work with youth.
• Be a team player.
• Flexible, able, and willing to perform a variety of tasks in changing situations.
• Positive attitude
• Professionally mature with conflict resolution skills and problem-solving skills

Desired
• A valid driver’s license
• Undergraduate degree or working toward one ideally in education and/or farming.
• Experience working on a farm or farm-based setting
• Current First Aid and CPR, training provided as necessary

Salary and Benefits
• $300.00 per week, paid bi-weekly
• room and board, including farm products
• workers compensation
• laundry and internet access
• professional development

Cooperative Living Accommodations:
Farm staff shares living quarters and kitchen facilities. All crew are expected to be committed to this cooperative living situation and to help with food ordering, paperwork, daily cooking, cleaning, and household chores outside of the workday. Please note that there will be protocols and policies specific to COVID-19.

Organizational Summary:
Farm & Wilderness Foundation (F&W) is a non-profit, educational organization operating eight summer camp programs for children and teens, a family camp, retreat rentals, and a conservation organization. In affiliation with the Ninevah foundation, F&W campus spreads over 4800 acres of land with 3200 of those acres permanently conserved in the Green Mountains of Vermont, F&W programs are rich in adventure, community, and a spirit that fosters individual connections with the natural world. While each camp and initiative provide unique programs addressing age and interests, all F&W activities are shaped by Quaker principles and the common belief that individuals and communities are strengthened by justice, honesty, self-reliance, diversity, and respect for all persons. People of any race, background, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or economic status are encouraged to apply to join our community as campers or staff. To learn more about F&W please visit our website, https://www.farmandwilderness.org/.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Farm & Wilderness is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment shall be unlawfully denied an employment opportunity for which the employee or applicant is qualified because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other protected category. F&W is committed to non-discrimination in its employment.
To Apply:
Submit a Cover Letter and your resume to our Farm Director, Colene Reed, via https://farmandwilderness.hiringplatform.com/145219-farm-intern/551226-….

Located 25 minutes south of Burlington in Monkton, Last Resort Farm is a diverse, organic berry, vegetable, hay and maple sap farm. We are currently hiring for both manager and crew positions. For information and to apply please visit our website at http://www.lastresortfarm.com/careers

$1100+/Month Salary Plus Full Room and Board Hustontown, PA

We are a 25 acre, highly diversified (40+crops), organic vegetable farm managed by a team of 10 apprentices and experienced growers. We focus our production towards our bustling farmers markets in Washington D.C. To meet market demand, we strive to consistently produce high quality produce every week using season extension and succession plantings. We also sell many amazing veggies, fruits, and foods from our neighbors in the country.

With a 50-year history, we are constantly striving to improve our systems and be sustainable with regards to our soil and environment, our people, and our business.

Our apprentices are trained to manage a variety of crops and jobs on the farm. While apprentices spend a significant amount of time transplanting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting, and marketing, the primary role of each apprentice is to manage their areas of responsibility. Each person has the opportunity to engage in learning about organic vegetable production, marketing fresh produce, people/labor management, and problem solving. The farm is well developed and established, offering a great opportunity for beginning farmers to learn from seasoned experts.

Previous work on farms and/or outdoor physical labor is helpful but not necessary. Enthusiasm, work ethic, organization, communication, and willingness to work as a team are qualities that make for a successful apprenticeship. Compensation includes a monthly salary plus full room and board.

Please visit www.newmorningfarm.net/employment for more information about the apprenticeship and to apply.

2019 season video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK4EWqDhC98&feature=emb_logo

Looking for a small enclosed animal trailer- good for transporting a couple hogs, etc. Any leads let me know!

Honey Field Farm is a small family farm growing annual and perennial flowers for the garden, organic veggie and herb starts, and 12+ acres of organic vegetables in Norwich VT. We're hiring for multiple positions this year.

Join our:
-- Greenhouse production team
-- Vegetable production crew
-- Farm stand & farmers market retail team

For all positions:
- Seasonal start and end dates can be flexible around school, other jobs and family schedules. Please don't hesitate to reach out to find out more and see if the position is right for you.
- We do not have on-farm housing or camping available. We recognize the affordable housing crisis and the challenges of relocating that seasonal workers face. We do our best to help employees make connections with affordable housing in our area.

Greenhouse Production:
Our greenhouse season is just around the corner and we're hiring full- and part-time positions that run from mid February - early July. Help us start up the greenhouses, transplant thousands of plants, start seeds, water and prune. Short season production is available from mid Feb - end of April. It's truly magical to escape the cold and snow to work in a warm, sunny greenhouse with your hands in the soil. Apply today!

Vegetable Production:
The vegetable field crew is the backbone of the farm growing over 12 acres of organic vegetables for 25+ wholesale accounts and our growing retail markets. From April - November this team grows food from start to finish and maintains the vegetable fields and greenhouses. If you love to move your body, work outside, enjoy physical accomplishments and eating fresh veggies, this is the job for you. Part-time positions are perfect for high school and college students. Apply now!

Farm stand & greenhouse retail:
The retail team is the warm, welcoming face to the farm. From mid-April - early July the farm stand and greenhouses are bouncing with customers. We're looking for full- and part-time team members to assist and check out customers, stock the farm stand, keep retail spaces clean and tidy, and help with basic plant care and maintenance. Gardeners and plant-enthusiasts encouraged to apply! Part-time positions are perfect for high school and college students.

Farmers market assistant:
We're looking for one more person to join our market team for the Norwich Farmers Market on Saturdays May - October. This position supports the market in every aspect, from loading the van in the morning to making displays and doing customer service. Our team has a great time and enjoys taking on each busy market. If you love local food, enjoy making eye-catching displays and stay cool under pressure, please apply!

Honey Field Farm is an equal opportunity employer and values diverse representation in Vermont's farm community. We encourage BIPOC, women-identified, queer, and trans folx to apply.

Learn more and apply at www.honeyfieldfarmvt.com/farm-jobs

Send questions and inqueries to [email protected].

The Market is located at Sweet Roots Farm, a berry and Organic vegetable farm in Charlotte, VT.
We are searching for a full-time, seasonal Market Manager to assist in daily operations of the Market.

Management Responsibilities
Collaborate with Farm owners
Manage the store: both front of house (retail sales, pick-your-own berry sales) and behind the scenes
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors such as local farmers, producers, artisans as well as regional distributors
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, developing and managing staff
Create employee schedules, assign responsibilities, confirm responsibilities/assignments are carried through in Market
Train new employees and provide ongoing education especially regarding Farm grown products
Evaluate staff based on performance and customer feedback
Assist in record keeping to uphold permits, comply with regulations and Organic certification
Navigate human resources issues with support from Farm Owners
Collaborate with Field employees especially Harvest Manager
Marketing via social media, signage, and event planning
Assist in the implementation of all systems

Retail Responsibilities
Complete customer transactions quickly and efficiently using a POS system
Display market goods including a wide array of fresh produce, in an attractive and creative manner
Maintain optimal freshness of Farm grown produce
Receive deliveries of inventory - price, merchandise and restock
Order from specific distributors on a regular basis
Research new products, makers, farmers, etc., to keep our Market filled with the best local products
Open and close register independently
Maintain a clean and welcoming interior and exterior of the market
Strive to build knowledge of products in each department of the store
Assist in the implementation of all systems

Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of experience in food/grocery related retail and customer service
Minimum of 2 years of experience managing staff
Farm experience a plus but not required
Experience & knowledge handling produce, foods, plants and beverages
Knowledge and experience with local food system, agriculture and food seasonality
Ability to self-manage as well as manage others on a daily basis
Desire to interact with the public and create relationships
Ability to manage time efficiently
Positive attitude, excellent communication skills
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to quickly evolving systems
Attention and passion for details and aesthetic
Ability to move quickly during peak hours
Required to work one weekend day

Compensation
$17-20 based on experience. Employee discount, farm produce, market seconds and farm merch.
Paid time off, relevant conference/workshop compensation, a great community to spend time with!
Position April 1 - November 30. 2023

To Apply:
Please email resume, three references, and scheduling availability to [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you!

Sweet Roots Farm is a diverse Organic vegetable and berry farm in Charlotte, VT. The farm has been in operation for almost 40 years as the Charlotte Berry Farm and became Sweet Roots in 2021. We have 5 acres of blueberries, a few acres of blackberries and black raspberries and about 2-3 acres of Organic diversified vegetables, herbs and flowers. The farm is open for Pick-Your-Own blueberries in July and August. We have an on-farm retail store where our farm grown products are sold. The store also features items from local creators, growers and producers and products we simply love.

We are hiring an experienced, full-time, seasonal Field Crew position

Field Crew tasks include:
Pick blueberries, blackberries and black raspberries
All tasks related to annual production such as propagation seeding, bed preparation, transplanting, weeding and harvesting
General upkeep of farm production areas and community spaces
Assist in Wash and Pack
Assist with Pest/Disease management
Assist with whole farm irrigation
Willingness to take on responsibility (such as propagation house management)
Prune perennial plantings
Assist in all farm projects

Field Crew Qualifications:
At least 1 year of experience in vegetable or berry production required
Willingness to take on shared responsibilities
Ability to take direction from others, work independently or as a team member
Positive attitude, reliable, critical thinker, self-motivated, punctual
Efficient, organized and detail-oriented
Excellent communication skills, willingness to ask questions, ask for help
Ability troubleshoot independently, work in all weather conditions and lift 40 lbs safely
Reliable transportation

Details:
All employees are required to work 1 weekend day
Season is April 1 - October 31, 2023 with potential for extension for right candidate
Compensation includes pay of $15-17 per hour depending on experience and availability, access to farm produce, discount in our retail market, farm merch and great group of folks to spend your time with!