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Organic Farm Caretaker / Grower Starting December 2011 Connemara Farm in northeast lower Michigan is currently seeking an individual or couple to care take and/or manage a variety of sustainable agricultural endeavors on their farm, including: organic vegetables and poultry, orchard crops, and permaculture gardens.

Internship at Sweet Briar Herb Farm Full time position working on a market gardening farm. The farm is certified organic and some restrictions apply. The applicant will be working a minimum of 40 hours a week and often 6 days, meals and housing are provided. The intern will work in greenhouses and outside gardens. Planting […]

Community By Design has purchased a 58 acre property in Sherwood, Oregon, is hiring a few positions to move forward the first phases of the project and will soon also be looking for farmers who are looking for land to start new operations. The project contains aspects of a farm incubator, with cooperative aspects designed […]

Pyramid Farms is taking resumes for 3 paid farm worker positions. They are currently taking applications for a position that starts in Mid-November and runs for a year. They are also taking applications for 2 positions starting February running till early November. One of these positions is for an Assistant Farm Manager. This position requires […]

Attention young farmers of the future: Call for Photos, Videos + Sounds! Attention young farmers of the future - we need your media savvy skills to help put together a resource for youth and aspiring young farmers! The Greenhorns in collaboration with the USDA, Cornell University and many others is crafting a publication to inspire youth […]

Seeking tenants for a farmhouse in Finksburg, MD.  Here's a note from the young farmer neighbors.  Email McKenzie for more information. mckenzieditter at gmail.com Our landlords are perfect. Cherokee and her sisters Pawnee and Shawnee grew up in the house for rent during the 50's and 60's. Their parents moved here right after WWII so […]

Sadly we don't have any info about Sustainable Food Jobs (we were wondering the same thing, as they've been MIA since mid-July). And although we are not a replacement for them, we do offer similar services in spreading the word regarding jobs in the field of sustainable food. Full disclosure: there are some differences with […]

The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (www.cefs.ncsu.edu), is a partnership between North Carolina State University (NCSU), North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T SU) and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS). Its mission is to develop and promote food and farming systems that protect the environment, strengthen local communities […]

Viva Farms is hiring an AmericaCorps position in Skagit County, WA. The Sustainable Food and Farming Intern will perform a broad set of functions to assist the project. The start date has been extended to 9/15. For more information and to apply: SCORE-Sustainable Food and Farming Intern https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=41922 You will need to build an application […]

Farm Intern/employee needed.  Working with British White beef cattle which are organically raised (not certified), mowing pastures, weed eating fence lines, hauling and wrapping round bales. General farm duties.  Housing may be available. Rely by email, phone, or letter. Larry & Erna Lampman Fox Hill Farm Grassfed Beef 887 E. Ancram Rd. Ancramdale, NY  12503 […]

The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension’s New Farmer Project recently launched the Vermont Agriculture Land Access Database to help connect farmers seeking land and business opportunities with land and farm owners with available resources.  The database was created to provide a means for new, expanding or relocating farmers to search for land or farms for […]

Field Manager at Real Food Farm in Baltimore http://goodfoodjobs.com/jobs/6390/field-manager.html Keep your ears perked for details of a greenhorns event in Baltimore on September 15. Part of the day will have at RFF>

that deserves to be farmed, not paved. Guilderland, NY area. 82 acres on Rt. 146 in Guilderland/Altamont This was a cow farm, not sure for milk or meat...It is for sale by owner and I couldn't find an internet listing for it. 518-295-7179 518-872-0591 45 acres on Rt. 158 in Guilderland/Altamont http://www.coldwellbankerprime.com/Property/NY/12009/Guilderland/0_ROUTE_158 currently a corn […]

Slide Ranch Mission: Slide Ranch teaches visitors the impact our choices have on food, health, and the environment, through hands-on activities and independent exploration of our farm and coastal wild lands.  Organization: Located on the Pacific Coast a thirty-minute drive north of San Francisco, Slide Ranch is situated in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.  […]

These good folks are still on the hunt for some farmers! Attention: Sustainable Farmers and Farm Education Programs - Up to 67 acres of prime farmland will soon be available for lease in Northampton, MA. Interested farmers please apply. The non-profit organization, Grow Food Northampton, Inc. (www.growfoodnorthampton.com) has purchased 120 acres of farmland in Florence, […]

Old Field Farm explores the interaction and mutual benefit of art and agricultural practices, where a diversified culture for both plants and animals can thrive. Old Field Farm/Art and Agriculture consists of 160 acres of forest, wild bee pastures, indigenous and cultivated mushrooms, habitat for goats, chickens, pigs, ducks; vegetable and fruit gardens. Integral to […]

After lengthy deliberations, Heather and I have decided to offer THE WARREN FARM for sale. We have had a great time for the past 20+ years and are getting to the point where we believe it is time for a change. We believe change will be good for both ourselves and the farm. I grew […]

The Battery Conservancy is looking for people with farming experience to assist in running an Urban Farm in Manhattan. The Urban Farm is located at the tip of Manhattan, the first urban farm created on this site since the Dutch planted theirs in 1625.  This one acre farm has more than 100 plots and is […]

Organizing Internship The Center for Rural Affairs is seeking an intern to work with our organizing staff to support rural communities, small business owners, family farmers and rancher. This position will primarily focus on issues related to health care, renewable energy and clean energy transmission. The position is located in our office in Lyons, Nebraska. […]

showing leadership. Food Systems Coordinator $35.38 – 53.07/hour plus Excellent Benefits The Office of Sustainability and Environment is seeking candidates interested in furthering the City of Seattle’s Food Initiative, an effort to increase access to healthy and affordable food for all, promote urban agriculture and foster the growth of local food economies.  Currently, a part-time […]

Where are all the agricultural wiki-ists? We need to update this woefully inadequate listing of American agricultural writers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:American_agricultural_writers Aldo Leopold Thoreau Emerson Carson holy smokes. There is a job for a graduate student if I ever saw one. A wonderful way to learn history and contribute to public understanding

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dMQtHJYl9w] After 15 years of consecutive organic farming on these beautiful 20 acres of brown sandy soil in Ogelthorpe County, the much-revered Backyard Harvest farm is available for lease!  Better yet, it’s available as a “turn key” operation, ready to go to work for YOU, earning true solar dollars effective September 1.  Historically, this has […]

Greyrock Farm is a diversified, year-round, horse-powered CSA farm located in Central New York. We produce grass-fed beef and lamb, pasture-raised pork and chicken, seasonal vegetables and storage crops, eggs and raw milk. We are currently in the midst of our first season but have already developed a good position in the local market and […]

Oregon Tilth is hiring for two positions, check them out! Certification Directorhttp://tilth.org/about/job-openings/certification-director Inspector/Reviewerhttp://tilth.org/about/job-openings/inspector-reviewer ----------------------------- PCC Farmland Trust hiring Conservation Project Manager PCC Farmland Trust (PCC FT) is seeking an experienced, organized, highly-motivated professional to serve as Conservation Project Manager. PCC FT secures, preserves and stewards threatened farmland in the Northwest, ensuring that generations of local […]

Penn State Extension is presently accepting candidates for an Extension Educator for Northampton County who will function as a team member of the Penn State Extension Horticulture, Entrepreneurship and Livestock Teams working directly with statewide faculty and staff.  Major responsibilities will include planning, implementing, conducting and evaluating a broad range of educational programs for adults who […]

New Spirit Farmland Partnerships is accepting applications for their newly launched Organic Farm Succession Program. This program helps young farmers by allowing them to take over a mature certified organic operation from a retiring farmer who wants to keep his or her land in organic production. They are seeking a farmer who wants to expand […]

Internships Available at Rainbeau Ridge Farm 49 David’s Way Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Westchester County NY—one hour from NYC Positions are available, with possible housing and stipend, that will incorporate responsibilities in the areas of livestock, cheesemaking, market gardening and ag education (for children); Specific job descriptions will be crafted to match candidates depending upon […]

An exceptional opportunity to farm for two years with MOFGA - one of the top organic farming organizations in the country and a major greenhorns ally. MOFGA's Farmer-in-Residence (F.I.R.) Program offers aspiring farmers committed to organic agriculture and public outreach the opportunity to live and farm at MOFGA's Common Ground Education Center in Unity, Maine. […]

Partner wanted for new farm We’re looking for a farmer / farm couple with expertise in any of vegetables, berries, fruit, mushrooms, medicinal herbs and / or livestock to help re-create a farm, preferably using permaculture principles, on this 150-year-old former dairy farm. It’s 200 acres, about 50 acres pasture / meadow, most of the […]

Create the solutions. Become the change. All are welcome to apply. The Marin Organic School Lunch and Gleaning Program is helping to transform the school lunch choices for our kids. Six years ago, Marin Organic saw the potential in creatively connecting local farms to local schools to help our communities thrive. Now this extraordinary program […]

2011 Monteillet Fromagerie Internship Opportunity: Monteillet Fromagerie is the first artisan-farmstead cheese maker in the lush wine country of Walla Walla Valley. Featuring a Grade A dairy and cheese making facility, the Monteillets have been producing traditional hand-ladled chevres (goat) and brebis (sheep) milk cheese since 2002. In addition to pasture-grazed Alpine goats and East […]

an all-around amazing place. Hawthorne Valley Farm (www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org) is looking for a field manager to join its team of farmers. This is a full time position with benefits and housing. Main responsibilities are tillage, compost management, all aspects of forage harvest, application of the biodynamic preparations and equipment maintenance. The field manager joins the livestock […]

Our friend Hanna at Threshold Farm in the Hudson Valley is in need of some apple thinners! Good food and warm fuzzy feelings to all who help out. Call ahead if you are able to lend a hand -  518-672-5509.

Dairy Goat internship at St John Creamery and Farmer's Market manager at Boisfort Valley Farm. See below for more info.

Learn no-till, natural farming: an Internship opportunity at Good Earth, San Juan Island, WA Unlike most commercial growing ventures, Good Earth is centered on the holistic well-being of people and planet. We try not to separate the physical, mental and spiritual. Everything is connected to everything else. Our project reaches out as an educational resource […]

Up to 67 acres of prime farmland will soon be available for lease in Northampton, MA. Interested farmers please apply. The non-profit organization, Grow Food Northampton, Inc. has purchased 120 acres of farmland in Florence, MA to create the Northampton Community Farm. Grow Food Northampton intends to lease up to 67 acres of this land […]

Just getting out of college & want to work on a farm this summer? Some farms are still hiring. Let Us Farm LLC in Oakville, WA is looking for 1-2 more interns to round out their crew. They are a direct market vegetable farm (with chickens too) on the banks of the Chehalis River selling […]

They've got a podcast of a recent radio show for you to listen to HERE. If you're curious about the work of Fertile Underground, be sure to listen! Michael has also finalized a series of presentations planned for early June, described in the image below. And what's more, they need some good workers for the […]

Mission: In order to better understand where are our food comes from and the work that farmers do to feed us, we operate our own Sonoma farm, Placerville orchard and San Francisco garden.  The Sonoma farm gives Bi-Rite the opportunity to educate the staff and community, by giving them a chance to get their hands […]

Turtle Tree Seed ( www.turtletreeseed.org/aboutus.html) is looking for a garden helper and seed cleaner. We are looking for someone with plant/garden experience, who is good with fix-it tasks, comfortable around people, plants and machines, and willing to learn seed cleaning, both hand cleaning and working with seed cleaning machines. This person will be asked to […]