The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE) in Hardwick Vermont, is looking for reliable individuals to join our Just Cut production team! We currently have full and part time openings. 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.

JOB DETAILS
Position: Just Cut Production Assistant
Reports to: Just Cut Program Manager
Schedule: 20-40 hours (currently have openings for both full and part time)
Compensation: $18.50 per hour, non-exempt
Benefits: Paid Time Off, SIMPLE IRA, quarterly phone stipend, professional development compensation, Health insurance, Health savings account, Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance if weekly average exceeds 20 hours

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 email us!


TO APPLY
Check out the full job posting on our website and email us your resume and include “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!

Organic Vegetable Production Seasonal Full and Part-time (Orwell) 

Singing Cedars Farmstead 

Farm Stand & Greenhouse Retail Crew - Now Hiring!

24 - 40 hours per week
August - November

Job Overview: ​This team is the friendly face of our farm stand, providing helpful customer service, assisting in sales, restocking, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment. Also assists in basic care of greenhouses.

Schedule: shifts vary within the following schedule:

• Wednesday - Friday 9:45 am - 6:15 pm and Saturday - Sunday 9:45 am - 2:15 pm

​Responsibilities & Duties:

• Perform sales and manage cash register
• Provide outstanding customer service and assist customers in finding products that meet their needs
• Answer questions about annual, perennial, and vegetable growing and gardening
• Make and answer customer phone calls to record or respond to questions
• Restock farm stand with organic produce and local food products
• Keep sales areas clean and organized, manage presentation of retail products
• Assist in other duties, including directing parking, carrying purchases to the car, plant care, etc

​Qualifications:

• One year of customer service preferred, interest in local food and flowers required
• Interest in farming, gardening, or local food preferred
• Comfort with handling cash, credit, and debit sales
• Comfort with using tablet for sales transactions
• Ability to maintain positive demeanor with customers throughout interactions
• Positive attitude, good sense of humor, patience, and determination
• Reliable attendance and performance
• Ability to work on a team and on independent projects
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Readiness to ask for help and clarification as needed
• Detail-oriented and able to retain directions
• Reliable attendance and performance
• Ability to lift 30 pounds, do physically demanding work and repetitive tasks while standing and/or kneeling for 8 hours per day
• Willingness to work outdoors or in a greenhouse in any weather
• Valid ID and dependable transportation

Compensation & Perks:

• Compensation is based on skill and - experience level, generally $14.50/hr - $15.50/hr
• Paid sick days and unpaid personal days depending on schedule; after 1 full season personal time starts to be compensated
• As many fresh, organic vegetables as you can eat!
• Discount and staff-seconds on non-veg items at farm stand (including flowers, hot sauces, pickles, relishes, salsas, and more!)

To apply, complete the application on our website: https://www.honeyfieldfarmvt.com/farm-jobs

Vegetable Production Crew - Now Hiring!

40 hours per week (Full Time)  -or– 24 hours per week (Part Time)
August - November

Job Overview: The field crew is a small, energetic team that supports every aspect of organic vegetable production, from seed to harvest to wash, pack, and delivery. We value work-life balance, clear communication, and a work environment that is safe, supportive, and welcoming. If you are interested in learning about lean wholesale vegetable production, and community-focused sustainable agriculture, please apply!

Schedule:

Full-time: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm    --or–   Part-time: Mon, Wed & Fri, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Support vegetable production in all aspects of the farm, including seeding, transplanting, weeding, hoeing, harvest, washing, packing, and more
• Be an active member of a small team to take on projects, solve problems, and work together
• Harvest, wash and pack orders for 25+ local and regional wholesale partners
• Cross-train and support other aspects of the farm
• Specialized roles on the team include deliveries, basic tractor work and infrastructure maintenance, let us know if you have experience or are interested in these areas.

Qualifications:

• Experience in farming, landscaping or other outdoor production work preferred
• Strong time management skills
• Positive attitude, good sense of humor, patience, and determination
• Ability to work primarily with a team, as well as independently when needed
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ready to ask for help and clarification
• Detail-oriented and able to retain instructions
• Reliable attendance and performance
• Able to lift 45 pounds, do physically demanding work and repetitive tasks while standing and kneeling for 8 hours per day
• Willingness to work in greenhouses and outdoors in any weather
• Valid ID and dependable transportation

Compensation & Perks:

• Compensation is based on skill and experience level, generally $14.50/hr - $16.50/hr
• Paid sick days and unpaid personal days (number of days depends on schedule); after 1 full season personal time starts to be compensated
• As many fresh, organic vegetables as you can eat!
• Discount and staff-seconds on non-veg items at farm stand (including flowers, hot sauces, pickles, relishes, salsas, and more!)

To apply, please complete the application found on our website: https://www.honeyfieldfarmvt.com/farm-jobs

Litter of 10 certified organic piglets are available.

Details:
7 males and 3 females. All pigs are 840 tagged and males are cut.

Born: 6/2/2024
Weaned: 7/22/2024
Dam: Farm raised Berkshire/Landrace
Sire: AI Berkshire/Duroc

Currently on pasture and free choice Morrison's Organic Swine pellet.

Located at Cross Farm in Barnet, VT.

There is the possibility to transfer already scheduled slaughter dates at NEK Processing with the sale.

Price starts at $145/head for minimum of two. Discount for larger lots.

Farmers and meat programs in the Northeast read on! And if you're looking for high quality beef and pork processing (harvest, fabrication, and value-added), let's chat. 

"Locally raised animals, humanely slaughtered and expertly butchered. This is the best meat we can eat.”

- Adam Danforth, butcher and author

Vermont Packinghouse is the Northeast’s craft meat processor connecting independent farmers and regional programs with discerning customers by providing superior products crafted with skill and heart. For over a decade, Vermont Packinghouse has offered USDA inspected, end-to-end processing services to independent farmers, programs, and brands. These services include humane slaughter, expert butchery, further processing into grinds and sausages, smoking and curing, claims and labeling assistance, and retail-ready packaging.

Under new leadership, VPH is partnering with brands and programs to create premium products by offering third-party verified humane handling, superior food safety, USDA grading, innovation and R&D services, and consultation on packaging durability and efficiency. Our hallmark retail-ready products include a range of portion cuts, thermopack grinds, patties, raw and cooked dinner and breakfast sausages, hams, and sliced bacon.

For more information, please contact [email protected] or visit www.vermontpackinghouse.com.