Temple-Wilton Community Farm

A biodynamic farm operating as a CSA since 1986

We Have an Opening for an Experienced Biodynamic Vegetable Grower.

We are seeking an experienced biodynamic lead vegetable grower who wishes to farm in and for community. We actively work with the ideas behind community supported agriculture (CSA) and practice biodynamic agriculture.

About the Opportunity

As a steward of the land you will not only be growing crops, but you will also be a part of the thriving community of 100 member households in a long running CSA located in Southern New Hampshire.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive salary, housing, and food from the farm, including vegetables, milk, yogurt, cheese, bread, and meat.
• Arrangements can be made for your children to attend High Mowing Waldorf School: https://www.highmowing.org/
• Your partner can explore local work options close to the farm.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about Biodynamic farming and the health and well-being of the land, people and animals. 
• Experienced in growing high quality biodynamic vegetables.
• Experienced in CSA: Understand the profound impact of community supported agriculture and all related responsibilities.
• Community oriented: Must have a desire to engage with our farm members, apprentices, co-workers, and the larger community.
• Has the ability to work and collaborate with our other farmers (dairy and creamery) to cover the needs of the farm and its members.
• Personality traits: strong work ethic, open-mindedness and dedication to our long-term vision, along with a willingness to work according to the needs of the job, rather than by the clock.

Location

Wilton is a small rural town on the edge of the Monadnock Region in Southern NH and the farm is located on a hill next door to High Mowing Waldorf School.

Why Choose Us?

• Scope for innovation.
• We don't only cultivate food; we cultivate the future of our community.

Contact

Tatum Hammer [email protected] 813-600-9670.

Overview:

Karme Choling’s organic garden grows on one acre of rich, enthusiastic soil that hugs a gentle bend on the Stevens River. It feeds a community of Buddhist practitioners whose collective practice it is to create a kind society.

The garden has been managed organically for 35 years, with a particular focus on biodiversity and enriching the soil. It produces a wide variety of vegetables, flowers, herbs, shiitake mushrooms, and berries. Most of the produce is used at the center, but some is sold through a CSA, a local meal site and food coop.

The meditation center was founded in 1970 by Tibetan Buddhist master Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, sits on 420 acres of of forest and meadowlands that are rich with wildlife. Throughout the year Karme Choling hosts dharma programs in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition and encourages daily meditation for its staff.

Job description Garden Assistant

28 hours/ week in the garden plus 4 hrs house rota,
flexibility to work sometimes on weekends
work includes: seeding, transplanting, 
irrigation, weeding, mowing pathways
harvest produce, transportation
turning compost and distribution of compost

Assistant qualities:

Eager to learn and deepen one's understanding of regenerative-organic gardening methods. 
Ability to work well independently as well as in a team
Fine with repetitive and heavy work
Interested in spirituality and meditation

Salary/Compensation

Room and board
Program/retreat time
Monthly stipend dependent on experience and skillset

Position starts in April 2024

Hi there!

My name is Lily, I'm out of Bethel, VT and come with loads of experience working on different operations of different scale and specialty. I'm looking for a couple months of deep winter work from January-February. Tasks could include, wash and pack, firewood, milking chores, cleaning and organizing, heavy equipment maintenance or small repair, animal chores, sugaring prep, etc. 

I'm a very fast learner and very hard worker and am happy to share any more info that one may need.

Thank you!

This position works with a wide array of equipment to keep the farm running efficiently, growing productively, and looking good! This position reports to the HELO (Hay, Equipment, Livestock &  Orchard) Manager, who will regularly task this position with tractor operation and skilled tasks in support of hay, veggie, and orchard production, and will delegate irrigation, fencing, and grounds keeping tasks to this position as well. To fill hours in shoulder seasons, this position will also collaborate with the Dept. Public Works manager on construction projects and the HELO manager on equipment maintenance. 

This is a full time seasonal position.

Read the full job description and apply at https://www.sweetlandfarmvt.com/employment/

Position Summary;  “HELO”-Manager

Our Hay, Equipment, Livestock, and Orchard (AKA “HELO”) manager plays a critical role in our core year-round farm team. The position is fully responsible for all aspects of the hay, orchard, and livestock operations on the farm, and closely supports vegetable production through equipment services like  tillage and cultivation. The position reports to  the Head Farmer, collaborates closely with the Vegetable Production Manager, and trains/manages 1-2  equipment operating crew members. The job includes a combination of independent work (operating and maintaining equipment), production planning (orchard, hay, and livestock), and personnel management (regularly managing 1-2 other operators and occasionally a crew of laborers). The position is supported by high quality equipment, detailed task documentation, records of equipment maintenance, and a well-supplied shop.  

This is a year-round salaried position.

Read the full job description and apply at https://www.sweetlandfarmvt.com/employment/

Program Overview: The Vermont Youth Conservation Corps’ Food & Farm Program is a dynamic youth development, diversified agriculture and food security initiative. At VYCC, we believe in the power that food has to connect us to the land, our community, and each other. We engage young people in organic farming and food education on our historic 400-acre campus in Richmond, Vermont. Annually, the program produces 12 acres of organically certified vegetables and meat and eggs from hundreds of pasture-raised chickens which are all distributed to over 400 families through our nationally recognized Health Care Share project. The Heath Care Share is a public health initiative that connects Vermont families who experience barriers to accessing locally grown produce or have a diet-related illness with a weekly vegetable share they pick up at partnering medical centers. Each year the program provides employment opportunities to youth and young adults from Vermont and around the country who assist in the daily operations of the farm. Additionally, the program has a robust food education component that connects the work we do in the field and the food on our plates, by preparing lunch from the farm every workday in the summer and sharing celebratory meals sourced from our farm with the larger community. 

Position Description: The Director of the Food & Farm Program leads an experienced and passionate team in managing an organic farm where young people engage in agriculture, food security, food preparation, and community building. This compassionate leader will create the conditions for staff members to design responsive and impactful programs where young people and communities care for each other and the land that feeds us. The Food & Farm Program and its team is in a strong place, with a robust network of alumni and partners supporting its success. The new Director will bring experience, networks, and an innovative spirit to the VYCC team to build on the success and impact of the current program and continue its innovation and development. This position requires a passion for working with young people, education and food justice, a strong practical knowledge of farm and food systems, a deep commitment to community food security, and a collaborative and creative mindset.

How to Apply
Please complete our VYCC General Application (http://bit.ly/VYCCapp), to which
you’ll upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional
references. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Leah Mital at
[email protected]. No calls, please. Position is open until filled. 

For more details, click here. 

The Hartland Farmers Market has been a part of the Hartland community for 13 years, supporting our local artisans, crafters, farmers and producers while creating a family, fun experience for our customers through weekly markets, educational programs, and special events in collaboration with other local groups and organizations. The Market Manager for the Hartland Farmers Market (HFM) will be responsible for the organization and operation of the market during the summer season (runs weekly June through September) and during any additional events/markets throughout the year. The Market Manager provides direction for the Assistant Market Manager as well as coordinates and assists with market set-up and break-down. Other duties include general outreach to promote the market, communicating with vendors, assisting market-affiliated programs and special events, and serving as liaison between the market and market board.

While expected to have a basic understanding of all market operations, primary responsibilities include::

1.  Serve as the primary point of contact for the market and communicate in a timely manner with members of the public, vendors, the HFM Board, and state agency officials on a year-round basis. Specific duties include:

• Manage HFM communications: Check the post office box weekly, communicate with vendors regarding market applications and rules, send weekly market-season newsletters, listserv posts, and maintain a customer email list via Mailchimp in coordination with the Asst. Market Manager, ensure that HFM social media and the website are updated regularly.

• Serve as HFM board liaison: Participate in all HFM Board meetings, draft monthly agendas, and submit monthly written reports to the Board as needed before the meetings. Attend and represent the HFM at meetings and events directly related to the HFM as approved by the HFM Board, including meetings with state and local officials, as well as attending the VTFMA Annual Conference and/or other educational opportunities.

• Serve as the market representative for community, state, and national groups as directed by the Board, such as the Northeast Organic Farmers’ Association (NOFA) and the Vermont Farmers’ Market Association (VTFMA).

2.  Facilitate the effective operation of the market during the summer season, as well as other additional markets and/or events. Specifically:

• Prepare for the market: Prepare materials for each market day, including signage, data tracking forms, and any other items/materials as needed (e.g,ensuring necessary equipment for EBT & other card processing are ready for use, creating a vendor map and distributing prior to each market etc.). Schedule daily vendors to fill open spaces each week as well as non-profit organizations for the Community Booth.

• Running the market: Be present at the market site prior to the arrival of vendors, and until all vendors have left after the end of the market.. Circulate among vendors to assure compliance with market rules and report problems to the HFM Board. Process card transactions in tandem with the Asst. Market Manager. Orient new vendors to market procedures and rules. At the end of each market, ensure musicians are paid and that the market site is clean and secured. 

• Additional market duties: Coordinate and promote special events in collaboration with the Hartland Community Oven and Hartland Public Library. Manage EBT-related incentive programs, including promotion, distribution, and reporting, in collaboration with NOFA or other managing agencies. Serve as the coordinator for the Crop Cash and Farm to Family programs. Manage and/or collect vendor sales data as well as purchase, sell, and keep records of promotional materials.

3.  Participate in the season’s preparatory work and closure in conjunction with the HFM Board. Specifically,

• Prepare for and facilitate the Annual Vendor and Annual Board meetings: Communicate announcements relating to annual meetings to vendors and community members. Prepare drafts of the vendor application and rules for the HFM Board to review. Perform logistical tasks related to facilitating annual meetings, such as reserving a room and scheduling a virtual meeting option. 

• Coordinate vendors and other market logistics: Solicit and communicate with prospective new vendors. Distribute the vendor application and rules to past vendors, the market website, and post on local listservs. Collect all applications/fees and record data in a format that can be shared and is accessible to the HFM Board. Schedule musicians and arrange for collection and removal of compost, recycling, and trash at the market site.

• Participate in managing market expenses: Track income and expenses in coordination with the Bookkeeper and/or Treasurer. Keep abreast of and apply to grant opportunities. 
   

Compensation will be provided as an annual stipend.

Please send resume to hartlandfarmersmarket@gmail.com and/or contact Brian Stroffolino 603-252-1288