We are two young families (two couples—one with one young child and the other with two) looking for a farm to live and work on. Our hearts are set on sustainable practices, permaculture, and forming a deep connection with the land. We have experience in and plan to continue to rescue animals, train horses, tend the land with intention and care, and we hope to soon settle in one place to cultivate relationship with the land and with community for many years to come.

The men in our families are experienced builders and have backgrounds in farming, primitive skills, and horsemanship~ among other things. The women are devoted mothers skilled in herbalism, farm care, primitive skills, animal husbandry, and traditional birth work. We are eager to collaborate with and learn from seasoned farmers and are seeking opportunity to work and live on the land.

We also have a small heard of beautiful goats & a few dogs between the 4 of us.

Our hope is to eventually take on the responsibility of a farm—one we can care for, nurture, and pass on for generations. We know that, in today’s economy, buying land as young families is close to impossible, so we are looking for an opportunity to connect with someone who may want to collaborate and to pass on their knowledge and farm over time.

Interested in work trade opportunities, rent to own possibilities, and open to other alternative arrangements.

Interested in Franklin county hopefully! In or around Fairfax would be ideal but nearby could work too  

If you’re interested in helping two dedicated, hardworking families find a place to call home, grow towards their goals, & be able to be in service to the land and the community, we would love to connect.

[email protected] 

(802) 503-9431

I have had a one year part time training in Biodynamic farming. 

also love to train on vegetables growing, apples farming, and some flower gardening.

I will love to work in a farm where i can gather more skills.

I am a 66 year old mail from Africa, resident in the USA.I woukd love to work on Part time basis.

Position summary:

Plowshare Farm is in search of a farmer with dairy, pasture care, and equipment experience, who is open to biodynamic principles, to join our farm crew and help carry our animal husbandry, dairy and meat production. Strong candidates will have experience in pasture care, grazing rotation, fencing, haying, maintenance of farm equipment, herd health oversight, and other aspects of animal husbandry.

We are specifically looking for someone whose primary task will be caring for the land and animals. (While growing into a role working with our community members with special needs is a possibility for the future, this is not our primary need.)

About Plowshare Farm:

Nestled in the woods of southern New Hampshire, Plowshare is a community of about 45 people who choose to live and work side by side, building an inclusive and sustainable community. Our farm and animals are an integral part of our community. With a small cattle herd including 2-3 milkers, sheep, layer chickens, meat birds, and usually a couple of pigs, we strive to care for our animals well while producing milk, eggs, and meat to sustain our community. (Our farm operation could grow to include other livestock if there is a need/use for it and a commitment to carry it forward.)

Plowshare is part of the worldwide Camphill movement, a movement of inclusive communities wherein people with and without developmental disabilities live and work side by side. As an Anthroposophically-based lifesharing community, we are innovators creating a model of social and ecological renewal.

Benefits:

Plowshare Farm seeks to meet living needs so that energy may be freed for vocations. Benefits of this position include:

• On-farm private housing – we have standalone housing for an individual, a couple or a small family to join us (Plowshare is a great place to raise children).
• A “cash benefit” income, with pay commensurate with experience/responsibility.
• Shared community meals (community lunches Monday to Friday) and a share of the vegetables, dairy and meat produced on the farm.
• Health insurance and a monthly employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Two free days per week, and 6 weeks of vacation annually
• A retirement plan (eligible after the first year).
• Plowshare also supports completion of Biodynamic and/or Social Therapeutic trainings.

To start a conversation, please email [email protected] or call (603) 547-2547.

For more information about our community, please visit www.plowsharefarm.org.