NOFA Interstate Council: Farmer to Farmer Exchange

NOFA Interstate Farmer to Farmer Exchange

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Alpaca breeder seeks partner

I am a beginning alpaca breeder (2.5 years) in PA looking for someone to partner with on a small farm operation. I own three animals now that are boarded and my herd is growing. I want to establish my own farm within the next 2 years. I am looking in the southeastern PA, south Jersey, northern DE or MD areas. I am open to a combination of farming enterprises such as goats, chickens, organic produce, flowers, bees, agritourism, etc. If you have a farm and need a partner, I would be interested in that, or in starting up with someone else who is like-minded. Please email Kathy at greenfleece60@yahoo.com.
Contact: Kathy Quinn
Email: greenfleece60@yahoo.com

Posted Sunday, July 25th, 2010

Farm couple looking for farm

We are a young couple looking for new long-term farming opportunities. We each have multiple-year farm management experience and between us we have 10+ years' experience working on vegetable farms with many different models, including CSAs, markets, PYO, and selling to restaurants. Both of us also have a little bit of livestock experience, and are very interested in animals for both meat and other products. Our objective is to farm together and create a home for ourselves, and to use the knowledge and skills we've acquired for our own operation. We're looking for leases, transitions, buying (although we don't have much money). We are also open to paid positions on established farms - interested in co-managing and/or sharing the job. In short, we are open to any opportunities we find and are flexible. Please contact us at emma.hoyt@gmail.com.
Contact: Emma Hoyt
Email: emma.hoyt@gmail.com

Posted Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Great Canadian Wilderness Adventures

We are seeking an immediate assistant to help us at a remote wildlife tent camp in Nunavut, Canada. The camp is right now being set up for photographers & naturalists to observe wild wolves during the den cycle. We are offering room & board to the right applicant, plus a wilderness /wildlife adventure of a lifetime! Minimum two weeks or more, the successful applicant must make their own way to Stoney Rapids, SK. See: http://www.thelon.com/wolves.htm Email us at tundra@thelon.com
Contact:
Email: tundra@thelon.com

Posted Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Artisan Cheese Maker

Unique opportunity for an experienced cheese maker to develop an artisan cheese program within a newly built dairy on a biodynamic farm in the Catskills. The farm is home to children and adults with developmental disabilities who will be integrated into the cheese making process as part of their own work experience. The artisan cheese maker will have input into the design of the dairy and will guide the cheese making program from conception to final product. Degree in dairy science and/or 5 years experience preferred. Please apply on-line at www.thecenterfordiscovery.org
Contact: Lillian Kleinman
Email: lkleinman@sdtc.org

Posted Friday, June 25th, 2010

Farmer position available

I need another person to join my field crew. Pleaes check out my website for more info about Green Meadows Farm: www.gmfarm.com Tourists need not apply,
Contact: Andrew Rodgers
Email: drewrodgers@comcast.net

Posted Sunday, June 20th, 2010

Veggie/Diesel Pickup for Sale

Hi I am moving to New Zealand and need to sell my Veggie Oil powered Pickup Truck. It is a 2000 Ford F350 Lariat supercab with 4 doors, 4X4, 8ft Bed. It has a Greasecar system installed professionally by Darryl Beck. I have maintained this vehicle meticulously so it runs great and is in very good condition. I will throw in veggie oil filtering equipment and provide training if necessary. The fuel economy $ savings and carbon footprint are unbeatable. Price is $17,000 or best offer. Call Mark (508) 558-5993
Contact: Mark Dobson
Email: markpdobson@gmail.com

Posted Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Experienced hands-on caretaker for large, private estate in Roxbury, CT.

Experienced hands-on caretaker for large, private estate in Roxbury, CT. Full time. Live-out. Landscape maintenance, general handyman work, snow removal, automobile care, animal care, equipment maintenance, pool and lawn care. Cleaning an caring for all outdoor buildings and furniture. Must be very detail oriented. Organic knowledge/interest a plus. Fax cover letter and resume to 860-350-4182.
Contact: Ginger Aylward
Email: fernhollowct@gmail.com

Posted Monday, June 7th, 2010

Seeking Year-round Farm Internship/Apprenticeship

Responsible, enthusiastic young woman seeks year-round farm internship/apprenticeship while completing an online master's degree in nutrition. New England/mid-Atlantic preferred. I have brief organic farming experience (livestock and vegetables), and am a U.S. Air Force veteran -- no stranger to hard work and quick learning. I'm a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation and embrace their commitment to sustainable farming, nutrient dense foods, and local food economies. Looking for room, partial board, and modest stipend in exchange for labor, love and caring for your land and animals, and attention to detail to make a valuable contribution on your farm. I look forward to hearing from you! (917) 923-8189.
Contact: Amy Berger
Email: berger.amy1@gmail.com

Posted Saturday, June 5th, 2010

Weavers Way Seeks Farm Education Interns

The following internship opportunities are available: Summer 2010 -June 1st to August 24th (4-5 days a week), Dates are approximate and can be combined with Fall Internship Fall 2010 -August 24th to November 16th (4-5 days a week), WWCP Farm Education The farm education program consists of a .33 acre childrensf garden at the Weavers Way Farm at the Awbury Arboretum, where many groups from around the region visit to participate in educational programs. WWCP also has a .33 acre community farm site at the Stenton Family Manor Homeless Shelter, where education and gardening is open to residents and community members. WWCPfs farm education program operates in conjunction with the Weavers Way Farm and Weavers Way Coop. The farm consists of two sites, including a 2 acre CSA farm at Saul Agricultural High School and a 1.5 acre market garden at Weavers Way Farm. The coop is a 3,600 member community owned retail food market, with locations in Mt.Airy, West Oak Lane and soon to be Chestnut Hill. In 2009, over 3,000 youth and adults participated in WWCPfs farm education programs. A majority of those were school and community groups who participated in farm education or service learning activities at the farm. In addition to education, produce that the non-profit raises is sold at farmers markets, to the Weavers Way co-op locations, and area restaurants. A major portion of the produce at Stenton Family Manor is used on-site in the shelterfs kitchen where meals are served daily to over 200 people. Weavers Way Community Programs was created in 2007 to develop and expand the community enrichment work of the Weavers Way Co]op. Farm Education Internship These are great opportunities for hands]on experience with urban farm education and production. The position will offer experience with small scale, diversified organic vegetable production and the opportunity to develop skills as an educator with various groups at the farm sites. Interns will have the opportunity to work at all sites, but the percentage of time at each site will vary according to project needs. Other projects include assisting with developing the farm education curriculum and evaluation measures, as well as doing research on the quantitative impacts of our work. Additionally, the percentage of time engaged in production vs. education will vary weekly. Qualifications Some prior experience in gardening and environmental education preferred. Must be at least 18 years old, have a good sense of humor, strong work ethic, and willingness to get dirty. You should be able to work under adverse conditions (heat, humidity, cold, rain) and be able to lift 50 lbs, preferably at the same time. Access to a vehicle is helpful but not necessary. Many interns and staff bike between sites. Specific Tasks Commitment is 30 to 40 hrs per week, depending on the time of the season, assisting with both farm education and production. Total hours per week will vary with the growing season. Help lead educational group visits to the farm and resident and camper shifts at Stenton Family Manor. Help manage volunteers who visit the farm to assist with the production farm and childrenfs garden. Assist with farm production, including work in the greenhouse, planting, weeding, harvesting, and marketing. Learn about the 100 varieties of vegetables and flowers we grow, including pest management and season extension. Engage with members of the Weavers Way community via community outreach events at Farmerfs Markets. Staff at least one farmers market, helping to harvest, set up for, and sell our produce. Have fun, meet nice people, and learn a lot! Internship stipend will be available as well as possible housing with a local family if needed, vegetables from the gardens, and membership at the coop store. Please apply ASAP for either position. Please send resume and cover letter to: Adam Forbes Weavers Way Community Programs educator (at) weaversway.coop
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Posted Friday, May 14th, 2010

AmeriCorps VISTA Member Needed

From Farm to Table – Strengthening Rural Economies and Communities through Locally Grown Foods is a program that needs a VISTA member in Delaware County, NY. Applications are due online by May 7, 2010. Please go to our website and read more about it, and see the links to the application. http://www.delhi.edu/campus_life/oconnor_center/
Contact: Elizabeth Sova
Email: elizabethsova@gmail.com

Posted Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Sacred Bough Farm is seeking an apprentice immediately through October.

Learn permaculture gardening techniques, small-scale livestock management, food and medicinal herb harvesting and preservation, and much more!

Rustic housing in an unheated structure with no plumbing available. A cabin with DSL internet, running water, and electricity is used as communal space for relaxing and meals. Exchange includes 4 hours work for room and board. Meals and general household cleaning duties are shared by all. Weekends and work days flexible to an extent.

A strong work ethic and tolerance of all weather conditions and bugs is a must! Prior experience with livestock and gardening a plus, but not required.

Please check out my website www.sacredboughfarm.weebly.com for photos and more info. If interested in learning more, please contact us at nettles (AT) riseup.net or call 207-422-8926
Contact: katie savalchak
Email: nettles@riseup.net

Posted Saturday, May 1st, 2010

12 Month Farm Intern Wanted

Located in the Adirondacks in Lake Placid, NY, we are a co-ed boarding and day school for children in grades 4-9, as well as a residential summer camp for boys and girls ages 8-14. Our 200-acre campus features a working farm, organic garden, and alpine wilderness that provide hands-on opportunities for learning, work, and growth.

Farming, organic gardening, and forest management play central roles in the lives of children and adults both at the school and camp. Our animal program consists of the care and management of 12 horses for the purpose of recreational riding, and the care and management of sheep, chickens, turkeys, llamas, pigs, and a cow. Our gardens produce about four acres of vegetables for consumption and flowers for enjoyment. In addition, during the spring we run a maple sugaring operation in which we tap approximately 500 maple trees, and an emerging lumber and biomass production enterprise. The work here is demanding but highly rewarding. Interns have daily interactions with our students and campers, but are also expected to develop skills related to animal and plant production systems, which sometimes necessitates working independently.

Responsibilities: -Assist with all aspects of greenhouse and field plant production systems, animals, and maple syrup production. -Lead work crews of students and campers -Daily barn chores and other barn activities such as animal maintenance, stall cleaning, administering medicines, etc. - Plant and animal record keeping -Help develop and instruct farm-based education activities and curriculum -Harvest and prepare produce for use in the kitchen and dining room -Other duties include supervision of students/ campers at mealtimes, out-time, and weekend duties, and possible support house-parenting -Participation in horseback riding instruction will depend upon experience

Qualifications: -Desire to work in an educational institution with animal and plant production systems -Ability to work well on your own and work constructively as part of a group -Able to provide instruction to children, and coordinate groups of children -Capable of operating a variety of hand tools, power tools, and farm machinery -Desire to work in a variety of weather conditions -Able to communicate effectively with a diverse staff

Twelve-month interns receive room and board, health insurance, and a modest stipend. For more information about our farm and to apply, go to www.nct.org or email Kat at ktholen@northcountryschool.org
Contact: Kat Tholen
Email: ktholen@northcountryschool.org

Posted Friday, April 30th, 2010

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