Join the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), the Northeast Organic Farming Association, Massachusetts Chapter (NOFA/Mass) and the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) for a lunchtime webinar as our teams partner with Christine Graham of CPG Enterprises to discuss what it means to include an organization in your gift planning, or estate plans!
Are you interested in regenerative grazing but don’t know how to get started on your farm or ranch? Do you want to hear about the experiences of farmers and ranchers who practice regenerative grazing? Then join Regenerate America for a free webinar and Q&A session! Local organic dairy farmer and NOFA-VT board member Abbie Corse will be on the panel at this event.
The Center for an Agricultural Economy is looking to add a dynamic and reliable individual to our Just Cut and Farm Connex team! Experience preferred but will train motivated individuals that are a good fit. This is a temporary, hourly, cross-program position that would work in both an industrial kitchen setting and a warehouse setting where safe food handling practices, working closely with a team, and attention to detail would be required. We’re looking for the right fit of skills to make both of our programs hum with activity, including:
-Ability to consistently lift up to 75 lbs (with the use of some equipment)
-Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods of time
-Ability to take directions quickly, efficiently & follow established procedures
-Willingness to adapt to COVID-19 protocols in consideration of evolving guidance
Position: Production Assistant (Just Cut) and Warehouse Assistant (Farm Connex)
Reports to: Just Cut Production Manager & Program Manager, & Farm Connex General Manager
Schedule: Starting immediately, 3 days per week. 30+ hours per week, temporary, non exempt position. 6-10 hour days. December-February with potential for permanent employment based on performance and operational needs
Compensation: Hourly, beginning at $18.00/hour, with opportunity for increase
Benefits: Quarterly Internet/phone stipend
Work site: This is an exclusively in-person position with production headquarters and warehouse headquarters based out of Hardwick, VT.
To apply, email us with your resume and contact information for two professional references, and include ‘Production and Warehouse Assistant’ in your email subject line. Our application deadline is November 18, 2022. Learn more at www.hardwickagriculture.org/jobs, we can’t wait to hear from you.
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Do you dream of homesteading but can't afford your own place yet? This could be just what you're looking for. A charming old country farmhouse in Fletcher, Vermont, with four apartments in it on 2.75 acres. All private entrances. One apartment will be opening up late this fall, but I would be willing to show it earlier during nicer weather.
The land was formerly farmed by tenants that grew crops for a weekly farmers market. Lots of perennials including small cherry trees were left behind. There are wild grapes and apple trees around the border of the property. A mostly constructed greenhouse of windows was left. Previous tenants have had chickens; other small amounts of farm animals could be negotiated.
No one used the garden this season and minimally last year so it will take some restoration to bring it back for anyone willing to work at it.
The available apartment has a living room space, kitchen and bath downstairs, bedroom upstairs. This apartment has a stone basement which is good for crop storage. Water is from a well.
I am hoping to find someone who is interested in farming or gardening the land again. If this sounds like you, email me with any additional questions.
$1,000/month Tenant pays own utilities, heat, electricity. Landlord pays for trash and recycling and snow removal and lawn care. High speed fiber internet is available, not included. On a paved road. Fletcher is a farming community and there are several nearby Farmer's Markets in surrounding communities.
Each year, the NOFA-VT Winter Conference provides a valuable opportunity for farmers, homesteaders, gardeners, land managers, educators, students, policy-makers, and other food-system activists to participate in our vibrant community event by sharing ideas, resources, and skills.
What does farm to school look like in the winter? What can we explore in these colder months?
Join educators Courtney and Susie from Shelburne Farms to learn ways of incorporating farm to school when the gardens and bees are “sleeping”. From sugaring to sheep we’ll learn about gifts from farms beyond the garden. In this workshop we’ll share activities and resources for K-6 educators.
Celebrate the season’s favorite squash by creating delicious pumpkin treats in the Shelburne Farms kitchen. But first, go on a tractor ride to meet one of the farmers who grow our pumpkins!
Kettle Song Farm is looking for a temporary, part time (2-4 days a week), experienced farm employee to help with Brussels Sprouts harvest in Worcester, VT. Looking for someone who is able to start as soon as possible, work in all types of weather, has a positive attitude, is responsible and hard working, and can lift 50lbs. Pay range is between $12 and $15 an hour and is commensurate with experience. If interested please call 802-498-7866 or send an email to [email protected].
Interested in incorporating local seafood into your school meal program?
Join us as we learn from the Gulf of Maine Research Institute about their Sea to School Project We’ll learn how to highlight regional seafood on your school menu and the many benefits of building connections between your school and the sea. We’ll also hear from School Nutrition Director, Karly Kent of Lamoille North School District in Vermont about her experience partnering with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and the benefits of incorporating Sea to School has had at her school.
