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Job Posting: Grown In Detroit Produce and Marketing Sales Manager Location: 1418 Michigan Ave., Detroit 48216 Date Posted: December 1, 2010 Salary: $28,800 - $32,000 commensurate with experience plus benefits Area of Focus: Food Systems, Urban Agriculture, Farmers’ Markets, Retail and Wholesale Produce Marketing and Sales, Education, The Environment Organizational Description: The Greening of Detroit’s […]

Jubilee Farm is accepting applications for a full-time person to establish an on-farm, seed-saving program. Jubilee  Farm is located on the Snoqualmie River in Carnation, WA.  The farm was first certified organic in 1995.  After many years of organic farming,  we have now for several years been transitioning into biodynamic  farming.  

Tahoma Farms is seeking a production manager for the 2011 season and beyond. Tahoma Farms is a 40-acre, diversified organic farm located 30 miles southeast of Seattle in Orting, WA.  We grow mixed vegetables and small fruits for wholesale, grocery, home delivery CSA (www.terra-organics.com) and farmers markets.  Tahoma Farms was established in 2009.

AYRSHIRE FARM is a 22-acre, sustainable farm located six miles west of Pittsboro, NC, 20 miles south of Chapel Hill and 40 miles west of Raleigh. The farm has provided for local consumption a diverse selection of delicious, high quality fruits, vegetables and herbs for many years. (please see below for current crops) Five acres […]

Northern California-based Sonoma County Farm Trails is a member-centric nonprofit organization that supports sustainable agricultural diversity by creating public awareness of the work of our agricultural producers. We seek a part-time Office Manager to provide a variety of support services and who is committed to upholding our mission and vision. Duties include but are not […]

We'd sure be pleased to have  some handsome, carpenter skilled, horse loving woodsman who bake please... in our little creek-shed.  Please !? Bread Baker and Pastry Chefs Position Great full time opportunities for two experienced bakers to join NY states only bakery working exclusively with freshly milled flour from local organic grains. Be apart of […]

Greenhorns are pleased to announce our new Artist-in-Residency program. Through this program we invite artists of many stripes to come stay at the farm, eat our farm food, walk the woods, and create art. Mostly, we are looking for artists who are looking to collaborate with us in the production of works related to the […]

Red Dog Farm, located on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State is a 23-acre certified organic row crop farm. We produce mixed vegetables, strawberries, cut flowers and plant starts for a diversity of direct market outlets. Red Dog Farm is excited to announce it is accepting applications for the position of Field Crew Manager. This […]

Scenic Hudson and the Open Space Conservancy (the land acquisition affiliate of the Open Space Institute) are accepting proposals to purchase 171 acres of farmland (formerly known as the Leiser Farm) in the town of Stuyvesant, Columbia County. OSC and Scenic Hudson are seeking to sell the land subject to a conservation easement and at […]

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pDTiFkXgEE] "it's actually made of chicken!!!" we can't resist. anya found this one.

Pie Ranch in Pescadero, CA is seeking a full-time Production Manager for its 27-acre ranch, of which seven acres are in use for production and teaching. This dynamic farm offers educational opportunities for apprentices, interns, volunteers, and students from elementary through college. The current production focus is on an integrated mix of vegetables, fruits, some […]

Environmental Coordinator position at Lundberg Family Farms. The farm is located in Richvale, CA, about 25 miles from Chico and 70 miles from Sacramento. I'm reposting the job description below. Lundberg Family Farms is seeking a full time Environmental Coordinator to plan, direct, oversee and improve environmental processes throughout the company. This position is responsible […]

Jefferson County FIELD is an on-farm based internship program in sustainable agriculture located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. This collaborative educational program was developed by Jefferson County farmers and Washington State University (WSU) Extension and provides interns the opportunity to study sustainable agricultural enterprises and community-based production systems at several diverse farms in […]

The SFJ blog is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to branch into the world of sustainable food, either through farms, organizations or schools. There's also a section of the website, entitled "College and Beyond," that compiles educational programs available in the world of sustainable food. You can also follow the SFJ site on Twitter through @sustainfoodjobs for instant updates […]

Here's a note from a greenhorn out in CA, looking for collaborators! Hello. My name is Hanna Hart and I am a trying to gather a troupe of young farmer's to go in on a four bedroom farmhouse located on a 1000 acre ranch in Tomales, CA. The landowner is excited about getting a group […]

Small Farm Central is hiring for a sales and marketing position that will direct Small Farm Central's outreach effort. This position will be based right here in Pittsburgh (East Liberty office). Here are all the details: http://www.smallfarmcentral.com/content/now-hiring-sales-and-marketing-position

Here's another listing we just found on craigslist! Farm owner looking for part time farmer (3-4 days a week), at Westwind orchard in Accord, NY I need someone with some experience in farming organic apples, berries, vegetables and operating tractors and sprayer. I own a small organic apple orchard in the hudson valley, 600 apple […]

13.5 acres in  Plainfield VT - GENTLY SLOPING HILLS, VERY WELL-DRAINED AND COMPLETELY OPEN TO SOUTHERN LIGHT. It was dairy land before 1985. Here is a note from the landowner: I would like to have a mutually beneficial relationship with a responsible use of the beautiful land I’ve owned for a decade.
 I am becoming  disabled, and can […]

Here is a note about some available land outside of Detroit, MI.  Hello young, bright, farm-minded folk, My roommate's mom, Diane, owns 53 acres of farmland in Dearborn MI, right outside of Detroit. I spoke with her last week and she told me she would absolutely love for some young and energetic farmers to use […]

Successful (older) farmers ready to retire. Let Us Farm has immediate opportunity for young farmers with potential for long-term partnership. A successful sustainably oriented farm, we have land, water, equipment and good markets, we seek younger partners to keep the land in organic production. Potential for growth and expansion as experience grows. We are a […]

do what you love, love what you do. check out some incredible food-farm-education opportunities HERE.

2010-2011 Winter/Spring Season Livestock Farmer wanted for diversified Eastern Catskills NY Farm Old Field Farm is looking for a full-time livestock farmer to work and live on-site in Cornwallville, NY, beginning Spring 2011. The end date for the position is currently negotiable. MISSION Our farm explores the interaction and mutual benefit of art and agricultural […]

There are only 3 days left in our kickstarter campaign - we've raised a lot, but we've got a ways to go if we're going to get funded! The Pitch. So what do we want to do now? 1. Take our film all over the country and get many more young people psyched about entering […]

PCC Farmland Trust (Seattle, WA) is hiring an Americorps Stewardship Intern to assist with our Farmland Stewardship Program.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about farmland preservation and stewardship, natural resource management, sustainable agriculture, non-profit/land trust management, and issues related to local food systems. This position is in partnership with the Northwest Service Academy […]

Organic Farm Education Internship on Live Earth Farm Interested in spending the school year on the Central Coast of California? Description: Live Earth Farm, established in 1996, is an 80 acre diversified, organic, family farm overlooking the Pajaro Valley in the Santa Cruz area of California.  We offer a year round CSA with 850 members […]

Corvallis Environmental Center - Community Food Center Planning Coordinator The Community Food Center Planning Coordinator works as a team with Corvallis Environmental Center staff members, planning committee, community stakeholders and partner organizations to formulate and implement a 12-month community planning process to inform the design and construction of a Neighborhood Food Center.  The Coordinator will […]

Angelic Organics Learning Center Position Available: Program Manager and Enterprise Facilitator (Rockford) Supervisor: Program Director, Urban Initiative Salary: Salary range is $26,000 to $32,000 with a benefits package. Application Deadline:P October 15 Position Description: Our Urban Initiative works with clusters of community-based organizations to develop food systems and urban agriculture projects and enterprises in Rockford, […]

Greenhorns, this is an opportunity not to be missed if you're in the St. Louis area, or would like to be. Due to changes in our family circumstances, we are offering our established Poultry, Raw Dairy and Beef farm for sale as a turn-key operation. Details are still being worked out, but the desire is […]

FRESH Mission Our mission is to encourage and empower broad participation in the hands on transformation of our food system from what it is to what it ought to be: healthy, just, sustainable, accessible, productive and beautiful! Position Title:  FRESH FARM MANAGER Position Status: Year-Round, Full-time Position Location: New London, CT Supervisor:  Executive Director Job Overview: The […]

seems like this might turn out to be a cherry moment for organizers. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition is seeking a full-time Grassroots Organizer to work on our 2012 Farm Bill Campaign.   NSAC is a grassroots alliance of farm, faith, and conservation groups.   Our 80 member organizations work to advance federal policies that support small […]

Apprenticeships are a big commitment. Don't have it in you yet? Work on your resolve (while working on a farm for a much shorter time) Growfood.org posts "short farm stays" (here) and long-term internships (here) and much more. For full-on apprenticeships check out MOFGA's apprenticeship program for work in Maine and ATTRA's super database.

A 100 year-old central Hudson Valley, New York family farm seeks an assistant manager.  This is a full-time, long-term, growth-oriented position with substantial, varied responsibility for day-to-day operations of a 20 employee, 180-acre orchard and vegetable Integrated Pest Management approach farm with direct-retail market & wholesale outlets from Albany to New York City.  Any combination […]

Americorps Intern position at Grow Dat Youth Farm in New Orleans--Application Deadline September 13th! Who We Are: The Grow Dat Youth Farm’s mission is to nurture a diverse group of young leaders through the meaningful work of growing food. On our farm we work collaboratively to produce healthy food for local residents and to inspire […]

Our company, Butter Beans is a nutritional food service provider that serves healthy lunches to students and teachers inBrooklyn and Manhattan. We pair our food services with wellness education so that students and teachers learn about the food and how to make healthy eating choices.  We are looking to hire a Food Service Associate, and […]

Looking for warmth in the coming months? Go apprentice down closer to the equator. Azuero Earth Project  - www.azueroearthproject.org operating on the Azuero Peninsula in Panama.

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition is seeking a full-time Grassroots Organizer to work on our 2012 Farm Bill Campaign.   NSAC is a grassroots alliance of farm, faith, and conservation groups.   Our 80 member organizations work to advance federal policies that support small and mid-size family farms, sustainable and organic agriculture, and promote economically […]

Our project is live! We've watched, and helped, several projects raise money quite successfully through kickstarter, and now we're giving it a shot.  We have until October 22 to raise 15k. Will you help? Check out our kickstarter page HERE The Pitch. So what do we want to do now? 1. Take our film all […]

Greenhorns are hiring! Please share this  with anyone who has web programming and graphic design skills. WEB + DESIGN MAVEN, 20 hrs/week to start one month trial, $20-25/hr depending on experience. The Greenhorns is a nonprofit organization based in the Hudson Valley that works to recruit, promote and support America's young farmers. We are a […]

From Jeanine Davis, NCSU Now Offering Free Consultations for Pastured Egg Start-ups In response to the recent massive egg recall, Animal Welfare Approved is pleased to announce that it will make its consulting services available at no charge to any farmer wishing to start up a pasture-based egg operation. Farmers interested in learning more, or […]

Do you or someone you know want to put your education and experience to work helping agricultural producers? The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is seeking a full-time Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Communities Program Manager to provide management and leadership to NCAT's Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Communities Program. The position will be located at […]