Community Harvest at Knoll Farm

NOFA-VT members in the Mad River Valley and beyond: a local farm needs your help to stock local food shelves!

At NOFA-VT, we envision a Vermont where farms and agriculturally-rooted communities thrive together—nourishing the earth and one another. Part of realizing that vision means showing up for one another when abundance arrives faster than hands can keep up. It’s in those moments that mutual aid becomes a powerful act of food sovereignty and an exercise in community care.

Biodynamic Training Q+A Session

In eleven full-day workshops from September to June, our one year part-time practical training in biodynamics covers the basic principles and timely activities of biodynamic agriculture through the seasons. 

We are holding a live zoom session Aug 6th for anyone interested in exploring our training, but who might have questions before signing up. 

Mac and our team will share a brief overview of our course and answer all of your questions about our course.

 

Partner with us ~ OMRI Listed Local Recycled Fertilizer 🌱

Contact Name
Rachel Binstock
Phone Number
847-609-2503
Email
[email protected]
Details

Hi NOFA Farmers,

It's great to meet you - we are Wasted* - a Williston based company rethinking sanitation by turning human urine into safe and all-natural fertilizer. We do our work in Vermont because this brave little state understands that cleaned urine is safe to use as an agricultural input - a strategy farmers have used for millennium.

🧡 Our mission: close the nutrient loop by capturing nitrogen and phosphorus before they pollute our waterways, and returning them to local soil where they belong.

♻️ We are growing a network of farm and retail partners committed to sustainability and circular resource use, and we’d love to work together.

🧑‍🌾 We are in the process of pursuing OMRI listing - i.e. becoming a registered input for organic farmers!

🌎 If you believe in creating local alternatives to energy-intensive and extractive fertilizers, and keeping nutrients out of watersheds and recycling them for agricultural use, here’s how you can champion this work:

✍️ Sign a short, non-binding statement of interest to grow confidence with our regulators and investors by demonstrating demand for an organic (OMRI listed), regenerative (recycled), and regionally sourced (local) fertilizer.

 

To partner with us, please fill out our quick farm partner form and we’ll be in touch with next steps 🌱 Please fill this out by September 1, 2025. 

Thanks,

Rachel Binstock, Wasted* Chief of Staff

 

Artificial Insemination of Dairy Cattle

Join us at VTSU-Randolph for a 2-day hands-on training on the artificial insemination of dairy cattle in partnership with Premier Select Sires. This technical training combines classroom instruction with hands-on learning. Participants will explore the bovine reproductive cycle and gain practical experience in key reproductive management techniques. The course includes a three-hour palpation lab and a three-hour artificial insemination lab, providing essential skills for anyone involved in dairy cattle reproduction. 

Farm Opportunity in Woodstock – Housing Available

Contact Name
Ryan
Phone Number
802-431-6388
Email
[email protected]
Details

This could be a great fit for someone who is semi-retired, starting a small farm, or seeking a slower, rural lifestyle connected to the land. We’re looking for someone who sees the magic in our special property and is excited to be part of its care and improvement over time. Tractor experience and comfort working independently are important, and some background in land or animal care is ideal.

We rotationally graze our small herd of cows and are focused on improving the health of the land through thoughtful stewardship. If you value regenerative practices or organic principles, even better — we’d love to connect with someone who shares that mindset.

This is a part-time paid role with the option to exchange work hours for on-site housing. We’re open to conversations about land use for your own farm or homestead venture — including forestland, pasture, or garden space — whether you're looking to grow food, raise animals, or start a small CSA or market project.

Caretaking responsibilities include:

  • Mowing lawns and maintaining trails during spring, summer, and fall

  • Shoveling walkways in winter (driveway is professionally plowed)

  • Feeding round bales to cows in winter (some tractor use required)

  • Helping care for our rotationally grazed cows (currently 5)

  • Light property upkeep and seasonal farm projects as needed

Time commitment:

  • Spring–Fall: approx. 10–20 hours/week depending on needs

  • Winter: approx. 5–10 hours/week

Housing option:

  • A comfortable 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home on the property

  • Available in exchange for part-time work

  • Includes water, trash removal, and internet

  • Some infrastructure available (tractor, barns, RTV, portable fencing, water access)

We’re open to creative arrangements and would love to find someone who brings ideas and energy to the land. If this sounds like a fit, please reach out and tell us a bit about your background and what you’re hoping to find in your next chapter.

Part Time Farm Hand

Contact Name
David Rosso
Phone Number
8023453526
Email
[email protected]
Details

Seeking part time help on our small, diverse farm in East Dover. 


 

About our farm-Fairview Farm of East Dover is a small tier 1 raw dairy that is committed to rotational grazing and pasture health. We also care for a small beef herd, pigs, meat chickens and laying hens that provide food to local restaurants, farm stores and customers for on farm pick up. The farm also houses a hoop house and vegetable garden and is slowly offering produce as well.


 

Fairview Farm of East Dover has been in our family for roughly 8 generations and after being idle for the last roughly 35 years, is experiencing a rebirth. This position has exciting potential for growth as our farm grows and evolves. 


 

We are seeking a hard, working and reliable farm hand that enjoys working with animals and working outside in all weather. This role will be a vital member of our farm family and will play a crucial role in various aspects of daily farm operations


 

Main responsibilities include


 

  • Assisting in caring for our well-loved dairy and beef cows, laying hens, Cornish cross chickens, and pigs and ensuring their health and well-being.

  • Cleaning animal housing 

  • Feeding & watering animals 

  • Moving meat chickens to fresh pasture 

  • Bottling milk

  • Washing and sanitizing milking equipment 

  • Collecting and cleaning eggs

  • Setting up rotational grazing fencing

  • Unloading chicks and loading chickens on processing days

  • Unloading meat to freezers 


 

In addition, there’s a number of projects that arise and assist in the farm running more smoothly.

Educational Farm Co-Manager 

Contact Name
Margo (Maggie) Helmke
Email
[email protected]
Details
Chewonki's Educational Farm Co-Manager position will work in a shared leadership model to oversee our dynamic farm and woodlot operations. From managing pastures, livestock, and gardens to sustainable forestry and engaging educational programs, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

 
Through this cooperative leadership model, you’ll foster growth, sustainability, and community connection while serving as a vital bridge between the farm and Chewonki’s greater educational mission.

  • Location: Wiscasset, Maine (On Campus, in-person, Residential)

    • This is a residential position, shared housing included.

  • Reports to: President

  • Schedule:  Full Time (including some weekends and evenings; residential position)

  • Salary: $58,656 /Annually

  • Benefits: Housing, meals, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 403B retirement plan, and access to professional development funds. 

  • Important Dates:

    • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis    

    • Priority Deadline to Apply: August 5th, 2025 11:59pm

 

Organization and Position Summary

Chewonki is a nature-based education center in Midcoast Maine. The Educational Farm Co-Manager is responsible for overseeing the operation of the farm’s educational programming and infrastructure in support of Chewonki’s wide-reaching programmatic and educational needs. As a Co-Management position, this role will share management tasks with another educational farm manager. This role will develop and deliver a curriculum that teaches about sustainability and food systems through farm resources, and maintain the physical structures of the farm that support symbiotic hands-on learning experiences for students and participants: grow vegetables, raise livestock, and (in the winter) split small amounts of firewood for educational purposes.

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Education

  • Curriculum development and delivery

    • Maine Coast Semester

      • Collaborate with Maine Coast Semester to plan, delegate, and facilitate the farm-based work program and daily farm chores for semester students.

      • Participate in a rotating schedule of weekend residential duties. Serve as a student advisor. 

    • Camp Chewonki 

      • Design and implement the Farm Activities curriculum with camp staff.

    • Outdoor Classroom

      • Train Outdoor Classroom instructors on farm and food systems-focused curricula, and offer and lead work projects and chores.

    • Kitchen/Food Philosophy

      • Collaborate closely with the Director of Food Services to support and develop education around sustainability and food systems.

 

Supervision and Budget Management

  • Oversee the scheduling, management, hiring, and supervision of farm staff. 

  • Participate in annual budget management.

 

Garden Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the overall garden plan, including overseeing day-to-day operations, purchasing supplies, and the maintenance of compost.

  • Coordinate post-harvest handling and storage of farm products (including on-campus root cellar).

  • Manage soil testing, cover cropping, and soil amendments.

 

Pasture/Livestock Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily feeding, care, health, reproduction, and herd management of livestock, including animal purchases and slaughter coordination. 

  • Support fiber arts education.

  • Facilitate manure spreading/soil testing/nutrient management of pasture/hay. 

 

Community Responsibilities

  • Strive to uphold and embody the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

  • Work on the Chewonki campus and share meals with the community.

  • Fulfill other duties as assigned.

 

PREREQUISITES/REQUISITES

  • Must pass a Criminal Background Check, including Motor Vehicle Record.

  • Valid Driver’s License approved by Chewonki’s insurance carrier.

  • Attend required onboarding and training sessions (in-person/on campus).

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Supervisory experience on a sustainable diversified farm.

  • Experience working with youth in an educational setting.

  • Knowledge of and skill related to animal husbandry, preferably sheep, pigs, turkeys, and/or chickens.

  • Experience with crop planning and garden management. 

  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students and staff of diverse backgrounds and life experiences. 

  • Experience managing a budget, supervising employees, and record keeping. 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to operate a tractor and chainsaw and/or willingness to learn.

  • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

  • Ability to do routine repairs on equipment, fences, and buildings.

  • Must be able to work in an active, outdoor environment in all weather conditions.


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Residential Benefits

  • As a condition of employment, the Employee will be provided with employer-owned housing, which is considered an integral part of the position. Occupancy of this housing is contingent upon active employment and will terminate upon the conclusion of the employment relationship

 

Apply via ADP: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0320bc40-7a18-452e-ae7a-b4d87b0adb89&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US&jobId=564729


 

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