3-5 acres of field available in Calais for your small scale organic farming endeavor. Grow vegetables or raise animals, some infrastructure on site. Flexible terms.  Drop a note to introduce yourself and your plan.

My wife and I are looking for land with housing to rent (and possibly purchase) to start a farm and education center. Our dream ever since we got married in Arlington 30 years ago was to return to Vermont to start a small farm and live a life more connected with nature. I am a self employed designer and my wife is a teacher. I have worked in greenhouses, on flower farms and on my grandparent’s farm since I was a kid. We’ve always had a garden wherever we lived. We have a passion for growing food and feeding people. We created and funded an organic school garden that we ran for 10 years at the school where my wife worked as the librarian.  We wish to combine my passion for growing and her passion for literacy and nature to create a resource for the community. 

We sold our home in CT last November and are currently renting in Windsor County. We are hoping to find farmable land with housing that is available immediately so we can start building our dream and get our hands in the soil.

Please contact me if you have something available or if you would like more information about us.

Thank you!

Champlain Valley Hops is seeking hard working individuals to join our spring farm crew!  Our spring season runs from mid April to late June. Spring crew members will be given the opportunity to return for hop harvest, which runs from mid August to late September.  

Spring activities consist primarily of “stringing” and “training”. Every season, new strings are hung from the top of our 18 ft trellis across the 30 acres that we have in production. Hops are perennial plants and the season's newly emerging bines are then hand trained to grow up those strings. Like most farm work, these tasks are repetitive and physically demanding but rewarding for the right individuals that enjoy physical activity and the great outdoors. 

Ideal candidates are available full time, M-F, 8~5 from mid April through late June. Spring crew members will be invited to return to work for hop harvest from mid August through late September. Candidates seeking part-time work will be considered on a case by case basis.
JOB REQUIREMENTS / DESIRED SKILLS

• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks
• Desire to get your hands dirty
• Detail oriented
• Dedicated, positive attitude
• Works well as part of a team
• Adequate clothing and footwear for the frequently changing weather
• Safety mindset: understanding and adherence to safe work practices

COMPENSATION: Hourly $18.00 + seasonal bonus based on hours worked and performance

Adam's Berry Farm in Charlotte, VT is hiring for multiple positions. We are a 57 acre certified organic berry farm with an emphasis on wholesale. We also host pick your own berries and flowers, host events on the farm, have a farmstand and produce a value added treats with our fruit. We love to work hard, have fun and eat lots of berries and popsicles. 

We are hiring for the following positions and you can learn more on our website

https://www.adamsberryfarm.com/jobs

• Harvest and Field Crew

• Morning Harvest Crew 

• Farm Stand Crew

• Value Added Production and Kitchen Lead

• Farm Maintenance Crew

• one person to help with Burlington Farmer's Market on Saturdays 6:30-3pm (2-3 times/month)
   

We are looking for property to raise pastured poultry on, we would place 2-4 chicken tractors on the land and move them daily. We would be willing to pay rent in cash or trade for finished poultry. By October we would remove everything from the property, and then start the next spring again. We are located in Lyndon but willing to drive a reasonable distance.

 AgroTek Innovation is a week-long program offered by UVM College of Agriculture and Life Science and Extension/4-H. Youth rising into grades 8-12, especially those from groups underrepresented in agriculture and science, spend a week on campus June 23-29. Each academy of up to 12 youth will study with University researchers, learn about science communication, and create outreach projects about what they learn. The three academy topics are Culturing Cells for Healthier Soils; Shifting the Waste-to-Value Paradigm; and Using Virtual Reality for More Precise Agriculture.

Two mentors per academy, with other program staff, are responsible for youth during the academic/day-time portions of this innovative agricultural science program. 

Responsibilities: 

• Work as part of a team to ensure youth safety and to support engagement with the program. 
• Build appropriate, supportive relationships with and between youth participants and other staff by discussing shared interests, challenges, educational trajectory, etc.
• During classes, labs, and field trips, be an attentive “super student” role model, circulate among the group during independent work, and keep kids engaged during downtime.
• Engage with participants during meals, free time and while en route to program locations, building a sense of belonging and community. 
• Foster a sense of direction to academic content and support youth in creating final projects.
• Successfully complete a risk management background check and 4-H youth protection training prior to event.

Required qualifications:

• Previous experience working with youth
• Currently enrolled college student or professional over 18 years old

Desired qualifications:

• Summer camp experience 
• A specific interest or expertise in soil microbiology, sustainable cropping systems, circular design, design thinking, precision agriculture, or coding in Unity 

Schedule and Compensation:

Staff are “on duty” with youth from approximately 8:30am-4:30pm, Sunday 6/23 through Saturday 6/29, including travel to and from program locations, class/lab sessions and field trips. Compensation includes a $750 stipend and lunch, optional dinner, and opportunities to join evening activities. 

To apply, send a short cover letter and your resume to Liz Kenton ([email protected]).