Seeking a Part-time Organic Grower

Singing Cedars Farmstead has been producing organic vegetables and meats for retail and wholesale markets for the past 12 years here in Orwell. The farm is privately located along the shore of Lake Champlain.  We are seeking an experienced grower to assist in all aspects of our small scale diversified farm, starting immediately and working into the fall.

This position’s primary responsibility is assisting in all aspects of the growing, harvest and sales of greenhouse tomatoes. The grower will also assist in all the other day to day farm aspects; including setting up pasture for rotational grazing, chicken chores, planting, cultivating and harvesting veggies grown in the field. Vending at farmers market is a possibility too.

Initially we are seeking a person to work 15-20 hours a week spread out over 2 or 3 days. Hours may increase as the season progresses, and availability. Pay starts at $11 an hour.

The ideal candidate would have previous experience working on organic veggie farms, and/or a horticultural background with sales experience. The ideal candidate should also be able simultaneously maintain a working hustle and good attention to detail with an artistic aesthetic. The work is physically demanding by its nature, but the work environment is positive and peaceful.

Please reply with a brief letter of introduction, interest and your experience to: singingseeders@gmail.com

Thank you, Scott Greene

And check out the Facebook page for pictures of the farm—–

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Singing-Cedars-Farmstead/78220788363?ref=hl

Dutchess Farm is Hiring

Two part – time positions available at Dutchess Farm, a produce farm in Castleton, VT.

(Would prefer one full time person to fill both positions.)

• Organized & efficient person to help manage wash station on produce farm. Duties include: sorting produce, packing orders, loading vehicles, keeping area clean & organized.  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  Job could be full time to include picking produce at farm, some general farm work.  Valid drivers license needed.
• Efficient & motivated person needed to work on produce farm. Duties include transplanting, hoeing, weeding, working with drip irrigation & harvesting. Mostly morning hours, some afternoon hours necessary for transplanting & weeding. Must be able to tolerate physically demanding work.

Contact Stephen at dutchessfarm@gmail.com or call 802-468-5893

Milker Needed

Liberty Farm in Poultney, VT is looking for a relief milker for a couple nights a month, as well as a few consecutive milkings later in the summer and fall. We generally milk around 40 cows in a tie stall barn.  We are a organic dairy that is run simply and naturally. Willing and enthusiastic to train the right person.

Call James 802 989 9818 or email elworthyj@gmail.com

Farm Management Opportunity in Poultney

Dos Dinas Farm, Poultney, VT

Dos Dinas Farm is a newly established berry farm in Poultney, VT. Over the course of the past three years, owners John and Lorena Schramm have worked to plant out a variety of brambles and blueberries. They are now seeking an experienced, motivated individual to manage all aspects of the farm.

Details are as follows:

• 4000 brambles (raspberry, black raspberry, blackberry) & 2000 blueberries planted
• 30×150 hoophouse – built and planted with raspberries in 2014 (owners open to alternative uses of the greenhouse space)
• Small apiary enterprise on-site
• Land available for establishing a vegetable enterprise
• Equipment available for use
• Farm is on busy VT Route 30 in an area popular with tourists
• Housing available

The ideal person would:

• Have at least 3 years of experience working on farms, ideally with small fruits and with selling both directly and to wholesale accounts
• Be a creative entrepreneur and work to grow Dos Dinas into a profitable business and an area destination for berry picking
• Be self-motivated, self-directed, and resourceful

The specific details of this management position are flexible and can be arranged to meet the needs and goals of the person brought on board.

For more details and to apply, contact John Schramm at: j.schramm@eattilapia.com

Southwind Farmstead is Hiring!

Organic Gold Quality milk award farm in the heart of the Mettowee Valley seeking to fill full­-time dairy farm position.

Our family farm is located on Route 30 at the Pawlet/Rupert line. We milk 50 cows year round and ship milk to Organic Valley. This is a full­time position (Sunday­-Thursday), with competitive hourly rate based upon experience. Long term employment preferred.

A willingness to work hard in a farm environment and a positive attitude are expected. No experience necessary; however animal and/or tractor experience a plus.  Please email southwindfarmstead@yahoo.com for further information.