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Assistant Grower. Stearns Farm CSA, located on 6 acres of sandy bottom-land in Framingham, MA, is a 160 member CSA now in its 20th season. It has been a diversified, organic vegetable, flower, herb and small fruit farm for over 50 years. Most of our CSA sharers work in the field at some time during the season. We are seeking an assistant grower to help with all aspects of farm operations, including field preparation, tractor cultivation, seeding and crop production, harvesting and storage. This is a good position for someone who is interested in entering the field of farming and wants to learn about whole farm systems. Prior farm experience is preferred but not required. The candidate must be able to communicate clearly, be enthusiastic, model high quality work skills, and enjoy working with a diverse group of people. A valid driver's license and the ability to lift 50 pounds is required. This is a temporary, seasonal, full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week for thirty weeks, starting in April and ending in early November. Work hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays starting at 8:00 am and ending at 5:00 PM, usually. Compensation is $440 a week, workers' compensation, 5 paid days off a season, $100 educational stipend, training opportunities through the Eastern Massachusetts Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT), and of course, produce from the farm. To apply, please send a resume and letter of intent by email to:
huckins@charter.net or by post to: Kathy Huckins, Stearns Farm CSA, 67 Cedar Hill Road, Northboro, MA 01532. Posted October 26, 2009.
Assistant Farm Manager. The Farm and Food Project at Green Mountain College http://www.greenmtn.edu/farm_food.aspx is seeking to hire an assistant farm manager to work with the student farm crew to manage Cerridwen Farm at Green Mountain College. Cerridwen Farm is a human-, animal-, and solar-powered farm on the campus of Green Mountain College which features an extensive curriculum in sustainable agriculture. GMC students manage two milk cows, laying and meat chickens, a flock of sheep, a team of oxen, and 2 acres of intensive vegetable production. This is a full-time, salaried position. Please send résumé and cover letter to Janie Evans in the Human Resource Department. You can send it via email to evansmj@greenmtn.edu, or fax to 802-287-8096 or mail to Janie Evans, Green Mountain College, 1 Brennan Circle Poultney, VT 05764. Review of applications will begin November 9th with an anticipated start date of December 1st. For more information including qualifications and expectations, please go to: http://www.greenmtn.edu/administration/hr/jobs.aspx or contact Farm Manager Kenneth Mulder at 802-287-2941, mulderk@greenmtn.edu. Posted October 14, 2009.
Meat Birds. I have 20 meat birds "on the hoof" for sale, for $7.00 per bird. They are mostly all Dark Cornish (and a few random heavy breed roosters) and are 4 months old. They're ready for harvest in mid-November. They're not organic but have been fed with lots of extra garden produce and Japanese Beetles as well as grain. I'm in Calais. Please call Liz or John at 229-6312, or email liz@ruralvermont.org. Posted October 5, 2009
Two Tamworth Boars. Born 8/30/09. Ready when weaned. All natural, born on grass. Never any meds. Excellent genetics. Both parents on farm. If interested, email and I can send pictures. We're located in Northern NY. Posted October 5, 2009.
Rototiller Maschio 70", Model B extra heavy duty, commercial, four speed transmission, with rear roller cage. Excellent condition. Only used on small gardens, new $7000. End of season special price $3,000 (802) 754-2010 Located in Brownington, VT. See www.marketfarm.com for more information or email: carolyn.boardman@hughes.net for photo. Posted October 2, 2009.
Llama needs new home. I have had sheep for more than twenty years and am getting out of it. I also have a wonderful female llama that I want to go to a good home. Someone that will care for her let protect their sheep from domestic dogs and wildlife. She is 6 years old, up on all shots, loves children. I would barter for her for future meat lambs for me to raise but not vet and hay all winter. She will have to be transported as I have only done this once when she came to me plus I do not have the means to transport. If interested please email me at Rcrattazzi@aol.com. I live outside of Montpelier. Posted October 18, 2009
Dairy Farm Looking to start my own dairy operation, either to purchess or if someone is willing to rent or lease a moderate sized dairy farm, in the Northeast Kingdom. I have 10 years of experience, currently residing on my family farm. Unfortuantly no option to buy or lease. Please contact Sandy at 1-802-745-7939, can supply references. Posted September 30, 2009.
Allis Chalmers G wanted for small-scale organic vegetable production. Will pick up or pay for delivery. Please e-mail jillian.l.abraham@gmail.com. Posted September 19, 2009.
Seeking Farmer Artwork Are you a farmer? Are you an artist? Are you a farming artist? If you answered YES to these questions, the Center for Sustainable Agriculture would like to invite you to show your work in Bounty: a Celebration of Vermont's Farming Artists. This project is still in the planning stages , but there is a possibility that it will run for up to 12 months and travel around the state. The subject of the work is not limited to farming or food! Work can be 2-D or 3-D. In addition, there will be opportunities for short readings and music at the opening and closing of the show. Finished, framed work is preferred when appropriate to the medium. If you, or a farmer you know are interested in being a part of this celebration, please contact Rachel Schattman at the Center for Sustainable Agriculture, UVM Extension ( rschattm@uvm.edu , 802-656-9140).
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