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Viva Farms and Growing Washington are hiring 20+ positions in Skagit, Whatcom and King counties! We are launching a new partnership to expand our regional food hub, which includes a 1000+ member multi-farm CSA. Both of our organizations are dedicated to training and launching the next generation of sustainable farmers. This partnership will give beginning […]

A note from the landowner: Dear Farmers, Would-be Farmers, and Friends of Farmers -- My wife and I own the core portion of what was once Summit Farm, in Mount Washington. We own 16 acres, mostly pasture and a farm pond. There is a large beautiful barn from the 1850s and a small not-so-beautiful barn […]

Hudson Valley greenhorns - this one's for you. Hawthorne Valley Farm Vegetable Washer and Quality Control Coordinator  The Farm seeks a part-time person to wash and sort vegetables that come in from the fields.  This position has the responsibility of ensuring high quality control standards for farm vegetables that go to CSA members, the Green […]

for all you farmers/farmers-to-be on the golden west coast, have you looked into California FarmLink? lot's of resources for those looking for land & loans.

The multi-talented Olivia Sargeant of Farm 255, etc  is involved, so we know this is a good one.  Here is a note from Olivia.  Interested folks should contact her directly with a cover letter and resume. olivia at farm255.com A current client of mine is seeking an experienced individual for the role of Head or Consulting Chef for […]

and a reminder that Good Food Jobs is a great resource! Monkshood Nursery began as a potted herb nursery in 2001 and has since become a thriving 82 acre parcel of land for growing vegetables for farmers markets and a CSA .  Its a beautiful place in Stuyvesant, New York and may be your future place of employment!  All […]

Fox Hill Farm, in Ancramdale New York, needs an intern for the 2012 season.   The internship involves general farm labor:  - All phases of animal husbandry of the farm's British White herd  - Assisting with hay-making,  including tractor-driving  - Care of chickens  - Some gardening  - Representing the farm regional events & festivals The intern will received […]

in Gazelle, CA.  Belcampo is seeking a Swine Program Assistant Manager and a Pasture Division Assistant Manager.  Download the full job descriptions: Pasture Division Assistant Swine Program Assistant Manager

APPRENTICESHIPS FOR 2012 SEASON – Blue Star Farm is a “Certified Naturally Grown” farm. We are located about a half hour south of Albany in Stuyvesant, NY.  We farm 3 active acres at this location and four in Kinderhook, NY.  We have one large hightunnel (30x96) for season extension. We raise organic vegetables and cut […]

Earth Sky Time Farm is a small community based organic farm, commercial kitchen and wood fired bakery located in Southwestern Vermont. We grow about 10 acres of certified organic vegetables, as well as flowers, herbs, and orchard fruit. We have a 60 family CSA and stands at 3 local farmers markets where we sell our […]

for Animal Welfare Approved Animal Welfare Approved seeks a Farmer and Market Outreach Coordinator based in the Northeast region to cultivate, recruit and support farmers seeking a third-party certification for their sustainable, pasture-based farming operations. This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits. The Coordinator will work from a home-based office accessible to New York […]

Who protect the organic industry from besmirchment and collusive bad boy behaviors by watchdogging mercilessly. Good for the small start-ups among us, really.  Though sometimes hard to like it. Connect Your Career and Your Heart --- Organic Farming Champions Wanted (locations: virtually-officed/national and Wisconsin) The Cornucopia Institute is a farm policy research group focused on […]

3.23 lush acres with private springs (3.18 acrefeet annual flow) for year-round unrestricted water use. This farm/agricultural property was a certified organic nursery since 2002 (greenhouses, herbs) and small farm for many years. It is completely fenced and gated, perfect for horses, nursery, farming, hydroponics, or even aquaculture. Lots of garden space, too - grow for the […]

Web saavy greenhorns - here is a opportunity to work with an amazing organization, OSGATA.  These are the folks who recently sued Monsanto - they are doing very important work on behalf of all of us in this movement! The Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association is revamping its website! We want to completely redesign […]

Sustainable Agriculture Faculty Assistant Sterling College seeks to hire a full-time Sustainable Agriculture Faculty Assistant. This position is an experiential, immersive learning and leadership opportunity for a passionate, inspired, and enthusiastic individual. The ideal candidate is ready to help teach students at Sterling College how to manage a diversified year-round farm in a small close-knit […]

Terry’s Berries is seeking an intern/apprentice for this growing season.  Terry’s Berries is a 20-acre diversified organic CSA farm in Tacoma, WA.  We grow vegetable row crops, apples, berries, and raise a flock of 400+ chickens for egg production.  We provide organic produce and eggs for our 400-member year around CSA, a farm store and […]

NFU’s Internship Program offers a ‘real world’ working experience with opportunities available in NFU’s Washington, D.C., office. NFU’s Internships typically last two months and may be tailored to the career goals of the individual. Internship areas of interest include communications, cooperative development, economics, education, membership marketing, policy research and political science.

The NESAWG Network Coordinator manages one of the largest and most influential sustainable agriculture and food systems networks in the Northeast. With participation of more than 500 organizations and 1,500 individuals, NESAWG is a hub for communications, information resources, public policy development and food system innovation, serving 12 states from Maine to West Virginia.

College of the Atlantic (COA) seeks to hire an Interim Farm Manager for its Peggy Rockefeller Farms located in the Town of Bar Harbor, Maine. The 125-acre farms have 55 acres of open pasture and hay land, with the balance in forests and wetlands. Buildings include a lovely farmhouse, three barns, a large heated garage, […]

Great apprenticeship in biodiversity hotspot. Wildcraftin is the future.

Growing Cities is seeking a part-time, spring/summer Truck Farm Education Coordinator to begin in mid/late April.  All details below. Position Title: Truck Farm Education Coordinator Date(s): May – September 2012 Wage: 25-30 hrs/week, $10.25 per hour Program overview:  Truck Farm is an edible education project which will bring farm experiences to Omaha area youth.  It […]

  Scrumpy Farm, located 30 miles east of Portland, OR, is seeking to build a farmer cooperative on 38 acres of mixed pasture, old field and forest land.  The cooperative would consist of several start-up farmers, each operating a small farm business at Scrumpy, and sharing knowledge, resources and marketing outlets with each other. 

Located in Townshend, Vermont, Big Picture Farm L3C is a small goat dairy and farmstead confectionery. To learn more about our farm, goats and products, please visit our website at http://www.bigpicturefarm.com/. This spring we’re looking to fill one full-time position that would combine farming and confectionery duties.

Who is going to submit a rockin farm idea? NYC EDC is issuing a "request for expression of interest" for the 46-acre site on Brielle Avenue (Farm Colony). City taking ideas for Staten Island's Farm Colony STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.  --- The city's Economic Development Corporation is trying once again to entice developers to consider the […]

Another opportunity in Maine. Our farm is a certified organic small diverse vegetable operation, also growing strawberries cutting flowers and eggs.  We crop off of 4-5 acres, with several more in cover crop.  We have also many more acres of hay land and forest, that we utilize for fertility and fuel respectively.

A great opportunity for greenhorns interested in grain production and preferably with tractor experience! We are looking for an apprentice who is interested in learning more about organic grain production, processing, and distribution through a unique collaborative relationship between a farmer, a miller and a baker. The apprentice will work primarily on Oechsner Farm, but […]

via Borough Bees! Big Apple Apiary Beekeeping Apprenticeship Brand new rooftop apiary seeks 12 beekeeping apprentices for the 2012 bee season (April through October or November). Working in small teams, our apprentices will gain hands-on experience in both basic and advanced beekeeping techniques, with a focus on treatment-free and organic beekeeping, and have the opportunity […]

OZ Farm, located 10 minutes outside the vibrant small town of Point Arena in coastal Mendocino County, California, is looking for a new farm manager to start as soon as possible. The farm is also managed as a licensed retreat center (handled by a separate retreat manager) for weddings, yoga groups, family reunions, and the […]

Oblong Ridge Farm in Amenia, NY seeks to partner with young farmers who need land on which to get started and/or livestock owners looking for extra land for their animals. We currently make hay on 60 acres and have 65 acres of fenced paddocks used to turn out boarded horses. We do not use chemical […]

About Wild Hive Farm: The Wild Hive Farm Store and Café combines an artisanal bakery, a local food store and a wonderful neighborhood space where folks come together. Wild Hive baked goods are hand crafted from own freshly milled flours from locally grown organic grains. We also carry a large supply of local meats, cheeses, […]

Two positions available at Georgia Organics. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, GEORGIA ORGANICS Georgia Organics is currently seeking a full-time administrative assistant to work at its office in Atlanta. This position provides important administrative, accounting and office management for Georgia Organics’ operations. Deadline for applications is March 28. To see a job description, click this link. FARMER SERVICES […]

Grassland Organic Farm is a 300 acre diversified certified organic operation looking for an assistant vegetable manager for three+ acres sold through three farmers' markets and direct wholesale to local stores and a multi-farm CSA. Our farm is owned and managed by us, Garin and Sarah Smith, along with our three young children. In addition […]

New Entry in Lowell, MA, is currently hiring 3 full-time, year round fully benefited positions and would love to add some diversity to their staff. Looking for folks who have a good agricultural background, are highly organized and love working with people from diverse cultures (and if you speak any extra languages, even better) 1.       […]

Two Positions Available at Boont Berry Community Farm, located in downtown Boonville, CA. Farm Partner (Co-Manager) and Farm Apprentice Full Season (Mar. 1- Nov.1) commitment required, with possibility for longer involvement. Farm Mission:  Develop a stable “closed system” farm that will produce food for the local community and be a learning center about self-sufficient agriculture.

Orchard Manager -- Hudson Valley fruit & vegetable farm seeks hardworking individual with farm experience. Job involves technical aspects of fruit production (nutrient, weed, irrigation, and pest control) in addition to field work, harvest, packing, marketing. Unique opportunity to work with an experienced team growing and selling premium organic/eco-certified produce to the local market. Long-term […]

National Beginning Farmer Technical Assistance Coordinator with CTI - New Entry Sustainble Farming Project, Lowell, MA (Nationwide) Responsibilities : • Conduct national planning, outreach, and technical assistance to emerging or developing beginning farmer training and incubator farm programs. In particular:  Recruit clients and engage national partners TA and community of practice (CoP) efforts.  Develop TA […]

The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, a beginning farmer training program, is seeking a full-time, year-round Technical Assistance and Incubator Farm Coordinator, to begin in early to mid-March.  The position is based in Lowell, MA.  Competitive salary and benefits.  Participants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encourage to apply.  Cross-cultural experience required.

Greenhorns, here some great opportunities at Tide Mill, one of the most highly respected organic farms in Maine. They produce beef, chicken, pork, milk and vegetables. The view is okay too. Tide Mill Organic Farm is currently looking for apprentices, journey persons and day laborers for the 2012 growing season. If you are interested, please […]

Ann Arbor Farmers Market Manager City of Ann Arbor $38,082 - $48,793 (DOE) Role Summary: The Market Manager shall be responsible for management, coordination and supervision of the day-today activities of the Ann Arbor Public Market, including general maintenance of the Market facility and enforcement of the provision of Chapter 31 of City Code, the […]

Stout Oak Farm grows 4 acres of vegetables, herbs, and cut flowers for CSA shares, farmers' markets, local restaurants, and our Farm Store. The farm recently moved to a new location in Brentwood, NH and we are currently in the process of completing our Organic Certification application for our new fields. For more information about […]