Washington State Department of Agriculture seeks a Farm-to-School Program Specialist

Location: Flexible Location in Washington State

Deadline: January 15, 2010

This is a permanent part-time position. Location is flexible and may require work from a home office. This position will work an average of 20 hours per week. Travel is required with possible overnight stays.

The WSDA Farm-to-School Program is dedicated to fostering relationships between schools and agricultural producers in Washington State. Our goal is to support expanding economic opportunities for farmers while educating students about the connections between food, farming, health, and the environment. The program provides information, inspiration, assistance, and policy solutions for those working to supply healthy Washington-grown food and related education to youth in our State.

Washington State Department of Agriculture seeks a Farm-to-School Project Coordinator

Location: Seattle, Washington

Deadline: January 15, 2010

This is a three year, full-time project position.  Location is preferred in Seattle. Travel is required with possible overnight stays.

The WSDA Farm-to-School Program is dedicated to fostering relationships between schools and agricultural producers in Washington State. Our goal is to support expanding economic opportunities for farmers while educating students about the connections between food, farming, health, and the environment. The program provides information, inspiration, assistance, and policy solutions for those working to supply healthy Washington-grown food and related education to youth in our State.

Millstone Farm seeks 2010 University-Based Interns

Location: Wilton, Connecticut

Millstone Farm is a 75-acre property in Wilton, Connecticut. We are a working farm whose mission is to achieve a sustainable and economic farm model. The farm also serves as a hub for education and outreach, where we host workshops and action-learning activities, and partner with farmers, community organizations, school groups, restaurateurs, and others interested in learning about diverse, chemical-free farming. Our practices are geared towards achieving a closed loop system where the farm’s varied parts contribute to the whole working body. Our activities include; organic pasture management, rare breed animal husbandry for eggs, meat, wool, and breeding, bio-intensive vegetable and fruit production, maple syrup harvest, and more. We produce for local restaurants, Wilton’s only family-owned supermarket, and a small CSA. We strive to use best farm practices, encourage their implementation, and promote awareness about their positive impact on local economies, the community and quality of life.

The university-based internship program was inspired by Millstone Farm’s current partnership with the Wilton High School internship program, where a limited number of high school students have the opportunity to intern on the farm for the last five weeks of their senior year, and often roll-over to become our summer employees. However, with a limited time frame, these students’ do not have the chance to learn about the seasonal stages of bio-intensive farming.

Free Range Studios seeks Interns

Location: Berkeley, California or Washington, DC

Free Range Studios (the masters behind “The Meatrix”) loves to launch the careers of socially conscious creative types. We are now accepting applications for our Production Assistant Intern in our Berkeley, CA office, our Web/Print Design Internships in both offices, and a Web Usability Intern in our DC office — all beginning in January 2010.

If you’re interested in future intern and job openings, be sure to let us know what you’re great at doing, and how to get in touch, and we’ll send an email when our needs change. In the meantime, feel free to exercise your “creativity with a conscience,” and thanks for your interest in Free Range! Please visit the above links for further information and application materials.

Heaven & Earth Farm seeks Apprentices

Location: North San Juan, Nevada County, California

Dates: March through November 2010

Educational Opportunities: Organic Plant Propagation, Nursery Work, Greenhouse Production, Vegetable, Flower and Herb Market Gardening, Berry and Grape Production, Orcharding, Direct Marketing, Composting, Seed Production, Heritage Plant Exploration and Propagation, Homesteading Skills, Small Equipment Management, Ornamental Management, Community Living, Vegetarian and Vegan Food Preparation (and consumption!), Food Preserving Skills such as drying, juicing, fermentation, baking, canning, freezing.

We live and grow on a gorgeous 11 acres on the San Juan Ridge, between the Middle and South Forks of the Yuba River at 2500′ in the northern Sierra Nevada, 30 minutes from Nevada City and Grass Valley. Our farm is a mixture of productive fields, orchards, pines, oaks, madrone, cedar and fir forest, with a seasonal creek and four distinct seasons. We live and participate in an interesting, diverse community with a very active rural cultural scene.

Greenview Farm seeks Two Apprentices

Location: South Kingston, Rhode Island

Greenview Farm is a busy 18-acre certified organic farm. We grow a wide variety of produce, herbs, and cut flowers. We market through a 160-member CSA, farmer’s markets, spring plant sale and local restaurants.

We hire two apprentices and hourly workers for the season, mid-April through October (students wanting to work hourly are hired during summer break). Workers take part in all aspects of the farm’s operation: greenhouse, field preparation, seeding/transplanting, cultivation, harvest, post-harvest and marketing.

Student/Farmworker Alliance (SFA) seeks a National Co-Coordinator

Location: Immokalee, Florida

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Requires a minimum two-year commitment.

SFA is a national network of students and youth organizing with farmworkers to eliminate sweatshop conditions and modern-day slavery in the fields. We work with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, a membership-led organization of mostly Latino, Haitian, and Mayan Indian low-wage workers based in Southwest Florida. Together we won the four-year Taco Bell Boycott in 2005, McDonald’s campaign in 2007 and Burger King, Whole Foods and Subway campaigns in 2008. SFA is a founding member of the Alliance for Fair Food. We also work in close partnership with Interfaith Action of Southwest Florida.

Corbin Hill Road Farm (CHRF) seeks a Farm Manager

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

Location: Carlisle, New York (Schoharie County)

The Corbin Hill Road Farm, LLC (CHRF or the “Farm”) is developing a 96+ acre farm located in the Town of Carlisle in Schoharie County, NY.  The Farm is a joint venture between social investors and the Hunts Point Alliance for Children, a 501c3 in the South Bronx.  The Farm has ambitious goals.  It expects to grow and serve 1,100 families or more in the South Bronx over the next 10 years.  Initially the community residents will be members of a CSA and, after the farm is profitable, be offered the opportunity to become stockholders in the farm.  The vision of this farm encompasses a more inclusive community that will cross the boundaries of location, race, and class while valuing the environment; works towards food security and food justice; and breaks through the barriers of food redlining.  Moreover, a major goal of the venture will be to redefine the ongoing paradigm that views residents from low-income communities as clients and not as economic citizens.

Farm Stories needs Writers

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Location: Online – a.k.a. anywhere!

Farm Stories is looking for writers who want to tell the compelling stories of sustainable farms to inspire and educate would be, new and existing farmers interested in practical applications of stustainable agriculture.

By sharing real world methods, and examples, and stories about sustainable agriculture, food security and food sovereignty, we can make a positive impact on our agricultural system.  I can’t pay you, but I can’t do it alone.  Organizations  and individuals can sign up for a free blog at yourname.farmstories.org to get started sharing these important stories.  Check out the site for more information!

The Poughkeepsie Farm Project seeks 2010 Interns

Location: Poughkeepsie, New York

Poughkeepsie Farm Project’s Farming for the City program provides interns with hands on experience growing food and providing education and outreach to the community, weekly trainings and field trips, and meaningful employment which makes a real difference in the community.  Interns work with PFP staff and members to grow 10 acres of mixed vegetables, operate a CSA, run a farmers market, teach children and teenagers about food and farming, practice and promote seed saving, and lead outreach efforts to increase food access and awareness of food in the City of Poughkeepsie. Interns also have the opportunity to participate in the Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT) program.

NCSU Center for Environmental Farming Systems’ Small Farm Unit seeks 2010 Apprentices

Location: Goldsboro, North Carolina

Apprentices come to the Center for Environmental Farming Systems’ Small Farm Unit (SFU) to learn the basics of running a small farm in eastern North Carolina in a practical, hands-on manner by working with the farm manager, extension personnel and university researchers on a daily basis. Apprentices will participate fully in the production and marketing activities of the SFU as learners and partners, and may observe and participate in education and research/demonstration activities as occasions permit. Apprentices are expected to develop the expertise to take charge of specific enterprises or aspects of the small farm unit.

The SFU is a 30-acre unit of the 2,000-acre Cherry Research Farm in Goldsboro, in Wayne County, eastern North Carolina. The apprenticeship is designed to be a practical, experience-based, hands-on learning adventure. Apprentices work with other learners and are guided by CEFS staff with experience in production, marketing, research and social context. There is Internet access as well as contact with NCSU, NCA&TSU and NCDA&CS resources.

Holyoke Food and Fitness Policy Council seeks a Project Director

Location: Holyoke, Massachusetts

Application Deadline: January 15, 2010

An exciting leadership opportunity to join an innovative community-based project, the Holyoke Food and Fitness Policy Council is seeking an energetic and motivated leader for the position of Project Director. The Project Director will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Holyoke Food & Fitness Policy Council’s Community Action Plan, a community-wide systems changing plan to increase access to fitness and healthy food in the City of Holyoke. In addition to strong leadership skills, the individual will have demonstrated knowledge and ability in budget management, program development and personnel management along with a proven track record of grant and proposal writing.

Lincoln University is looking for Program Educator Assistant

Location: Mt. Vernon, Missouri

Closing Date: Until position filled

Official Job Title: Program Educator Assistant II (Southwest Research & Education Center in Mt.Vernon,MO), Code#B2-312

This is a five-year grant-funded position, overseen by Dr. Sanjun Gu (State Extension Vegetable Specialist) of Lincoln University that will focus on horticultural / specialty crops extension and research, while providing outreach to “socially disadvantaged farmers”.

Gale Woods Farm seeks Seasonal Farm Educators and CSA Assistants

Location: 20 miles West of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Gale Woods Farm is a park and working educational farm. Owned and operated by Three Rivers Park District, the farm includes a diversified livestock operation and 60 share vegetable CSA. In addition, Gale Woods delivers educational programs to over 25,000 school children and public program participants annually.  Seasonal educator positions range from 8-40 hours/week from April through October.  The CSA assistant position is 32-40 hours/week from May–October.

For more information or to apply for these positions visit this website!

Please be sure to mention in your cover letter that you discovered this listing on the Sustainable Food Jobs website!

Red Tomato (RT) is seeking a Director of Development

Location: Canton, Massachusetts

Red Tomato (RT) is a nationally-known, innovative non-profit that promotes local and sustainable agriculture and a fair deal for small to mid-sized farmers. RT helps get fruits and vegetables from regional farms into mainstream supermarkets where most consumers do their shopping. RT also offers training and consulting services to groups working on sustainable agriculture and food-system improvements nationwide.  Since 1998, Red Tomato has sold $11 million in produce to hundreds of supermarkets, institutions, and distributors, primarily on the East coast.  We offer an informal yet professional, collegial work environment, where learning and risk taking are highly valued. We’re Seeking an experienced development professional to join us in our quest to help regional farms thrive and offer consumers better access to healthy produce grown here in the Northeast.

Eden Village Camp needs to fill many 2010 Summer Positions!

Location: 50 miles North of New York City, New York

Eden Village is a co-ed NEW Jewish overnight summer-camp with a unique earth-based and social-justice-oriented program.

Opening in Summer 2010 and located 50 miles north of NYC on 248 gorgeous acres, Eden Village Camp is a pluralistic, non-profit, Jewish environmental sleepaway camp for 3rd – 12th graders.  Eden Village campers gain leadership and outdoor living skills, and a sense of connectedness, joy and purpose, as they experience organic farming and food, wilderness adventures, service projects and natural building techniques; build meaningful community; work towards a zero-waste goal; and explore Jewish ritual, swimming, boating, hiking, biking, music, dance and art, and more!

Dates of operation for Summer 2010 are June 30 – Aug 17, with staff training to begin on June 20.

We would like to invite you to help co-create a vibrant new Jewish community, rooted in environmental sustainability, social justice, and spirituality! Help lay the foundation, create a camp culture with this one time only opportunity inaugural summer. We have many positions posted on our website, including Counselors, Operations Director, Body Works Director, Art Director, Waterfront Director, Office Aid, Head Chef, Head Nurse and Music/Ruach Director.  To download the official application, please visit our website!

Be sure to mention in your cover letter that you found this listing on the Sustainable Food Jobs website!

Cramer Organics seeks Summer 2010 Interns

Location: 30 miles west of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cramer Organics is a small, 10 acre farm in the Crow River Watershed and close to the town of Rockford. Our primary market is our 80 member CSA. We use a permanent bed system on about 4 acres, and have been certified organic since starting in 2004. Sustainable practices are at the center of our practice, as we try to model nature as best we can. On-farm composting and cover crops such as Rye, Vetch, Ryegrass, Buckwheat, and Sorghum-Sudan grass are integral to our farming operation. For 2010, we plan to increase our CSA membership to 100+ and start selling to Harvest Moon Coop opening in the community of Long Lake in 2010.

Interns will begin in May and will learn all aspect of growing fruit and vegetables organically. This will include greenhouse work, planting from transplants and direct seeding, cultivating, use of equipment (both hand and Tractor), cover crop strategies, insect management, weed management, irrigation, harvesting, post-harvest handling, composting, food safety, storage, packing CSA boxes, and delivery. Further, Interns will be involved in our learning opportunities, including outreach activities on our farm and others, and our “learn to cook” seminars we plan to have for our CSA members. Our CSA “Library” is also available to Interns.

Live Earth Farm is looking for 1-2 Apprentices

Location: Watsonville, California

Live Earth Farm established in 1996 is a 100 acre organic farm overlooking the Green Valley in the Santa Cruz area of California.  We offer a year round CSA with over 800 members during the regular season.  Our Environmental Education programs include 1-2 apprenticeships per year, from January through November.  Our apprentices work on all aspects of our farm, including animal care.  You will be exposed to all of the following areas of farm operation in the first year and be expected to gain expertise and take responsibility for at least one area if you stay on for second year.

The Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) seeks a Local Food Systems Program Coordinator

Location: Davis, California

The Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) advocates for California family farmers and sustainable agriculture. One of the state’s longest-standing agricultural advocates, CAFF’s main offices are located just outside of Davis in a beautifully restored turn-of-the-century farm house. Branch offices are located in Berkeley, Watsonville, Humboldt, and Ventura. CAFF provides a benefits package that includes paid vacation, holidays, medical, dental, and vision. CAFF is committed to recruiting, training, developing and promoting employees on the basis of individual qualifications, competence, and merit.

Riverhill Farm needs six 2010 Interns

Location: Nevada City, California

Riverhill Farm is located near Nevada City in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. Nevada City is a progressive town with many grassroots efforts underway and a strong community movement supporting local food and agriculture. Riverhill Farm consists of twenty acres, about eight of which are cropped in a diverse mix of vegetables and annual fruits. We are a community based farm, selling all of our produce within ten miles of the farm, primarily through our 160+ share CSA, the Nevada City Farmers’ Market, and to local restaurants featuring locally grown produce on their menus.

Each season, we accept six interns for a long-term commitment during the months of April through October. We do not accept short-term stays. Interns participate in all aspects of the farm from seeding to harvest. Through the development of practical farming skills, special intern projects, directed readings, discussion and time set aside for more formal learning, we work to provide enough skills that an intern can gain full-time permanent work on a farm or, with enough preparation, start their own farm. Periodically we host agricultural professionals, farmers and ranchers, naturalists and members of other farm-related organizations to complement the educational experience.