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We seek a farmer-entrepreneur to assume full or partial responsibility for a 4-acre property surrounded by nature preserve west of Galt, California, in the heart of the Central Valley. The farm has well-developed soil (San Joaquin clay-loam), a large native insectivary, excellent water and solar irrigation infrastructure, and a high profile with local restaurants and […]

Great Road Farm in Skillman, NJ is looking for a farm worker for the 2013 growing season.  We produce a wide diversity of vegetables, pasture raised chickens for eggs, and have future projects in the works.  Five acres are fenced in with a half acre of permanent raised beds for intensive production. Our fertility management uses compost, […]

 The Global Growers farm house is for rent at our training farm and includes a 1.5 acre farmable pasture in the lease, plus access to farm infrastructure.  This is an ideal situation for a new grower to be close to the city and have farm support available! The Global Growers Network creates new agricultural opportunities in […]

100 acres of open farmland for lease, and pole barn. Also, enclosed barn (optional) with electric and water for rent. A 5,200 sf residence also available for lease (in-part of in full). Private entranced 800 sf space that formerly housed a Healing Center. Location: Benson, on West Haven line, Rutland County Tenure Arrangements Offered:
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The UNH Organic Research Dairy is hiring for a new farm manager.  The farm is a beautiful 300 acre certified organic dairy, a member of CROPP (the milk truck goes straight from the university to Stonyfield), and also functions as a research station for the University.  This is a great opportunity for the right person. […]

Hawthorne Valley Farm  (Ghent, NY) is looking for a field vegetable/CSA manager to join its team of farmers. This is a full time position with benefits and housing. Main responsibilities are running all aspects of our field vegetable operation, which include growing for our 300 member CSA and multiple Green markets. The CSA manager joins the […]

Many Fold Farm (50 mins outside Atlanta, GA)is looking for the right person to join their team! They are looking for two interns to assist in the 2013 lambing season. They expect to see over 150 births in their sheep flock and need help observing the ewes for signs of labor, basic vetranary care, care of postpartum […]

Pyramid Farms is taking resumes for 2 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 1 position starting February running till early November. One of these positions is for an Assistant Farm Manager. This position requires […]

Growing heart farm is looking for a farmer or farming team for their 1.5 acres of vegetables in southeast Dutchess County 75 miles north of new york city.  Their mission is to connect city dwellers to sustainable living and farming.  In addition to hosting a bunch of fun farm events including farm to table yoga dinners […]

we always dig swanky mapping tools -- so we were pretty darn excited to hear about the good work of 596 Acres -- an organization in NYC helping neighbors form connections to the vacant public lots in their lives. Hundreds of acres of vacant public land exist in New York City, hidden in plain sight […]

Slide Ranch Teacher-in-Residence Program  Position timetable: The Teacher-in-Residence Internship (7 positions) runs from February to mid-December. Applications are accepted from July through September, or whenever positions are filled. The Summer Teacher-in-Residence Internship (3 positions) is from late May to mid-August. Applications are accepted from February until March, or whenever the positions are filled. Current Openings […]

Custom three level home, tasting cabin, and vineyards on 4 1/2 acres. Ten yr old Vines (Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon and Cab Franc. Production 6 to 8 tons. Three bay garage with two converted into wine storage. All equipment included (2 tractors, mowers, vineyard sprayer, weed sprayer, fertilizer spreader, and more including older Ford […]

BUCK MOUNTAIN EXPERIMENTAL STATION CARETAKER/FARMING OPPORTUNITY Looking for a couple or small collective (no more than 3) to care for our 22-acre, off-the- grid, educational homestead in Humboldt County in preparation for our summer 2013 education season. Duties include:  hydro/solar management, garden management (drip irrigation maintenance; greenhouse planting; fruit tree and berry bush pruning; cover […]

Real Food Farm is pleased to announce the opening of the Community Outreach Coordinator position. This is a 1-year VISTA position starting November 2012. Real Food Farm is Civic Works’innovative urban agricultural enterprise engaged in growing fresh produce on six acres of land in Clifton Park in northeast Baltimore. We broke ground in October 2009 […]

Friends of Family Farmers (FoFF) is a grassroots organization promoting sensible policies, programs, and regulations that protect and expand the ability of Oregon’s family farmers to run a successful land-based enterprise while providing safe and nutritious food for all Oregonians. Through education, advocacy, and community organizing, FoFF supports socially and environmentally responsible family-scale agriculture and citizens […]

Viva Farms and Grow Food will be hosting three AmeriCorps positions starting September 16th , 2012 and running through July, 2013. The positions start soon so please send initial application materials ASAP. We are seeking three highly motivated and passionate individuals to fill the following positions: Production Fellow, Post-Harvest Fellow and Community Outreach and Engagement Fellow […]

AmeriCorps Farm-to-Community Fellows Viva Farms and Grow Food will be hosting three AmeriCorps positions starting September 16th , 2012 and running through July, 2013. The positions start soon so please send initial application materials ASAP. We are seeking three highly motivated and passionate individuals to fill the following positions: Production Fellow, Post-Harvest Fellow and Community […]

Farm Manager Position - Anderson Acres Farm Job Description: Two farm owners / managers to develop a diversified permaculture farm in western Connecticut. Start-date:  September 15, 2012 Summary of Position: In collaboration with land owners, develop a diversified permaculture farm on 200+ acres of fields, forests, and streams. Potential ecological / organic enterprises include: • […]

Orchard Pond Organics CSA Manager Position Available-Tallahassee, Florida We are a USDA Certified Organic farm with a 130 member CSA in Tallahassee, Florida currently looking for someone with previous farm and farmers market experience to fill our CSA Manager position.  Duties include CSA member correspondence and organization, farmers markets (2/week), CSA share planning/crop predictions, working with […]

Apprentice on a Farm in Maine with MOFGA’s Apprenticeship Program! Many amazing farms are looking for strong seasonal workers to end the harvest on a high note. Positions are available now and continue through fall and early winter. Year-Round positions are also available. Read more and apply by visiting- http://www.mofga.org/Programs/FarmApprenticeships/tabid/502/Default.aspx

via Tilth Producers Michelle Coda owns a 23 acre piece of property in the Upper Skagit River Valley in Washington State and would like to have someone live on the property and farm it organically. It is a beautiful location with 900 feet of river-front, views of Sauk Mountain, and Mount Baker, with flat, sandy […]

The National Center forAppropriate Technology (NCAT) is seeking a Coordinator for Grow Montana, a statewide food and agriculture policy council. This is a great opportunity for an individual to work with an innovative team of leaders in food and agriculture from across the state. Founded in 2005, the Grow Montana collaborative promotes policies that support sustainable Montana-owned food […]

Organic Farm Business for Lease Sunny Pine Farm in Twisp, WA is an organic goat dairy milking 50-55 goats.  There is an established market for cheese and yogurt.  This is a great business opportunity for the right couple.  Goat dairy management experience is required. Please send resume to [email protected]

A sweet gig for an entrepreneurial type. Operations/Kitchen Manager We are hiring an operations manager to work with us through the creation/operation of Forage Kitchen. This job is an overall manager of  the business activities of forageSF, as well as kitchen manager for Forage Kitchen. Essentially the Operations Manager is the person most intimately involved […]

The New Farmer Training Program and Agricultural Incubator at the Seed Farm in Emmaus Pennsylvania is now accepting applications for the 2013 season. This intensive organic vegetable training program includes 500 hours of on farm training and 100 hours of formal workshops and classes. Participants build skills and create their own production and business plans. […]

2 open positions with this wonderful organization! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqarhchA9NU] The Global Growers Network, in partnership with Refugee Family Services, creates new agricultural opportunities in Georgia for international farmers who were forced to flee their homelands as refugees, due to war, genocide and persecution.The Network uses a whole-systems approach to produce good food, train and place farmers […]

New England Farmers Union Education Foundation is seeking to add a Communications Coordinator to our team.  NEFUEF is the charitable arm (501c3 organization) of the New England Farmers Union, a member driven organization of farmers and non-farmers.  Our focus area is all six New England states:  Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.  […]

The Red Shed Produce garden, a program of Room One, in conjunction with the Valley Teen Center is accepting applications for the AMERICORPS position of "Teens Growing Healthy Futures Program Coordinator."     The core mission of the Americorps member will be growing and harvesting vegetables in the Red Shed garden and creating access to healthy […]

Download the full job description HERE The Sun Ranch is located in the upper Madison River Valley of southwestern Montana, about 30 miles south of Ennis. The Sun encompasses approximately 25,000 acres of deeded land and grazing leases. The ranch is committed to conservation and improving the health of the land for wildlife and livestock […]

Including the potential to take over a growing CSA Operation. Coming to us from Claire Boyles, Boyles Family Farm. We have 16 (or so, survey pending) acres with irrigation water rights for sale in rural Greeley, Colorado for $110,000 pending approval of recorded exemption at the county office. There is a possibility for a farmer […]

Organic CSA at the Tipping Point Seeks an Adventurous and Experienced Farmer! Greenmoore Gardens CSA is Now Hiring: Production Manager About Greenmoore Gardens is a Certified Organic farm located outside of State College, Pennsylvania. We grow for a CSA with over 150 members, attend local farmer’s markets, engage in direct-marketing to local chefs and restaurants, and […]

The Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems at UC Santa Cruz offers the Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture, a full-time, 6-month program that trains adults in the concepts and practices of organic gardening and small-scale sustainable farming. The apprenticeship blends the virtues of experiential learning with traditional classroom studies on topics that include soil management, […]

Small organically minded (NOFA-NY Farmers' Pledge Farm) goat dairy in the Mid-Hudson Valley/Catskill region of New York seeks live in farm and creamery intern to start asap. Learn organic management of dairy goats, milking routine, cheesemaking and marketing on a working family farm. Candidates must be able to lift 50lbs regularly, be keenly observant, and be able to follow […]

A great opportunity to work with the National Young Farmers' Coalition in the Colorado River Basin. COLORADO RIVER BASIN ORGANIZER The National Young Farmers’ Coalition seeks a full-time Colorado River Basin Organizer to build 7 new young farmers coalition affiliates in Colorado River Basin states (AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, UT, WY) and promote various […]

Dear Mr. Obama, I heard you're looking for ways to decrease the unemployment rate. Have you considered ag? Sincerely, A farmer

The National Young Farmers’ Coalition seeks a full-time Colorado River Basin Organizer to build 7 new young farmers coalition affiliates in Colorado River Basin states (AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, UT, WY) and promote various campaigns with partner organizations to ensure the sustainability of farming in the region. Responsibilities Organizing 7 new NYFC affiliate groups […]

St. Lawrence University is launching a new academic program, The Sustainability Semester, and we are excited to announce a unique position designed to give the next generation of thinkers and leaders the tools to tackle the globally important challenges of sustainability.  The Homesteader in Residence (HIR) is a live-in position with responsibility for all aspects of […]

Darthia Farm - Urgent Outreach Darthia Farm is an organic farm on the Downeast coast of Maine. Darthia Farm has been certified organic by Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association for 33 years. They are a family-run farm and each year accept several apprentices who help with the farm work in exchange for room board, and a […]

Civil Eats is currently seeking an editorial intern for the summer. Candidates must possess editorial and writing experience and have a basic understanding of general food systems issues and a willingness to learn more as they go. Previous experience with WordPress is a bonus, but not absolutely necessary. Duties will include writing articles for publication […]

 http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Team_Role_Descriptions Its pretty darn late in the season, but these eutopian entrepreneurs/ hackers/engineers are looking for a farmer out in MIssouri. Check them out. Seriously ambitious project Sev