This Page is Organized as Follows:

1) Sites which list internships/jobs on organic (and other) farms; 2) Sites which list general agriculture and related jobs; 3) Links to listings of international ag. jobs; 4) Beginningfarmers.org’s continually updated list of agriculture and food systems jobs (newest first)

1) If you are interested in organic (and other) farming internships/jobs here are some great resources:

- The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA) has a great listing of Sustainable Farming Internships and Apprenticeships.

- Sustainable Food Jobs is a terrific site which connects people with job opportunities across the U.S.

- The NOFA New York Job Opportunities Page lists jobs on organic farms throughout the Northeastern U.S.

- The NOFA Interstate Farmer to Farmer Exchange often has job listings for organic farmers and others.

- Rodale Institute Classifieds often list organic farming job opportunities.

- The Farm-Based Education Association’s Job Page lists all kinds of food and farm related jobs and internships.

- BackdoorJobs.com’s Sustainable Living and Farm Jobs Page lists employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities throughout the country.

- World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) provides opportunities to work on farms worldwide.

- A Related resource is Organic Volunteers: http://www.organicvolunteers.com/

- HelpX is another good farmworker volunteer website: http://www.helpx.net/

- Idealist has info on all sorts of environmental jobs and volunteer opportunities: www.idealist.com

- The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project from Tufts University publishes a list of farm internships and jobs in Massachusetts at: http://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/resources/employ.html

- One final place you might find opportunities for work on organic farms is at PlanOrganic: http://www.planorganic.com/organic-company-jobs.html

2) Websites with Listings of Jobs in Agriculture

For information on seasonal jobs picking fruit and vegetables, check out PickingJobs.com.

A comprehensive list of sites which provide information on agricultural jobs is available at: http://cipm.ncsu.edu/agVL/sourceaction.cfm

Get Farmer Jobs allows you to browse for farm jobs by state: http://www.getfarmerjobs.com/job-seekers/job-search.php

AgCareers.Com is a good source for finding employment in a range of agricultural fields.

You can also look at http://www.nationjob.com/ag for jobs in agriculture and related fields.

Find agriculture jobs online at http://www.agriculture-jobs-online.com/

The Agri-Management Group has lots of farm related job listings at http://www.agri-man.com/

PickYourOwn.org has a great list of sites for finding agricultural work.

A good list of agriculture jobs can be found at http://www.bestsampleresume.com/find-agriculture-jobs.html

The Elite Farmer Website has a List of Ag. Jobs

For a list of Urban Agriculture Jobs, check out http://www.cityfarmer.org/jobs.html

Information on government jobs in agriculture and other fields can be found at http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/a9ag.aspx

Another great resource for environmental, non-profit, and some farm and food system jobs is Idealist. Worth Checking out.

Agriculture jobs on CareerBuilder.com can be found at http://www.careerbuilder.com/Jobs/Industry/Agriculture/?cbsid=b0bb0a0b91dd465aa783bc1efe8fcddc-308269989-RE-4&ns_siteid=ns_us_g_agriculture_jobs&&cbRecursionCnt=1

The Ladders has a job search engine which will often locate ag. jobs at http://www.theladders.com/job-search|?keywords=Agriculture&location=&maxDistance=25

Check out American Society of Agronomy Career Resources; Crop Science Society of America Career Resources; and Soil Science Society of America Career Resources

Another strategy is to look up the area you are looking for a job in on localharvest.org and contacting farms and buisnesses in the area to see if they are hiring.

3) Information on International Jobs in Agriculture

You can find out about USDA’s Foreign Agriculture Service at http://www.fas.usda.gov/ADMIN/jobs/jobs.asp

Employment opportunities with the Consulting Group on International Agriculture Research is available at http://www.cgiar.org/employment.html

A good list of international ag. jobs can be found at http://www.bestsampleresume.com/find-international-agriculture-jobs.html

A listing of international ag. jobs can be found at http://www.agriseek.com/jobs/e/Employment/z/International/

Agriculture jobs overseas are listed at http://www.jobsabroad.com/listings.cfm/interntypeID/138

The Ladders has a search engine which may help you find international ag. jobs at http://www.theladders.com/job-search||International-Jobs|Agriculture?l=30

Learn for Good has a nice listing if international ag. jobs at http://www.learn4good.com/jobs/language/english/list/agriculture_and_agricultural/

BASF often has a number of international ag. jobs: http://basf.jobs2web.com/key/international-agriculture-jobs.html

Juju lists agricultural jobs overseas at http://www.job-search-engine.com/keyword/international-agriculture

4) Our list of jobs, internships, and apprenticeships presented with the most recent first:

Farm Managers, Diverse Organic Farm, Pennsylvania

Posted 3/10/10

SEEKING FARM MANAGERS: To expand and potentially take over a certified organic produce business in NE Pennsylvania. Seeking energetic, highly motivated self-starters with extensive know-how and experience in all aspects of organic growing and marketing, good people skills, and a deep love of land and animals. Starting as salaried managers (including farmhouse, utilities, and other benefits), the managers would work to increase productivity and sales. The potential to make the business their own through a long-term land lease would follow a transition period for developing mutually beneficial goals and a compatible relationship. For complete information, please send cover letter and resume to Shary and Gary Skoloff, e-mail: sskoloff@comcast.net

Maryland Organic Farm Seeking Farm Manager and interns For 2010

Posted 3/10/10

Kayam Farm at Pearlstone is hiring its first full-time Farm Manager, March 25th-Nov 15th, with $5000 stipend plus free housing at Beit Kayam and farm produce.  Kayam embodies and inspires social and ecological responsibility by transforming our community through hands-on Jewish agricultural education. The Kayam Farm Manager will be responsible for managing all farm production tasks- planting, mulching, fertilizing, weeding, irrigation, harvesting, and composting- as well as produce distribution through our CSA, Pearlstone kitchen, farmers market, and donations.  The farm manager will work with other Kayam staff, volunteers, and summer fellows to make the farm as productive as possible.  The farm manager will live with other Kayam staff and apprentices at Beit Kayam, a beautiful 6-bedroom mansion located one mile away from Pearlstone in Reisterstown, MD.  Contact Jakir Manela for more information:
jakir@pearlstonecenter.org.

Kayam also has a summer fellowship/internship program:

Entering our third season, the Kayam Summer Fellowship brings together talented, passionate young Jews who farm, teach, and live together on Kayam Farm at the Pearlstone Center, just outside Baltimore. Fellows start each morning by working together on our 2.5 acre farm, which includes vegetables, fruit trees, grape vines, culinary and medicinal herbs, grains, berries, asparagus, educational gardens, and a large greenhouse. Kayam fellows teach about 5 hours/day at Camp Milldale, the JCC DAY camp on-site. The fellowship runs June 8th-August 23rd. Fellows live together in Kfar Kayam, a tent village located just a few steps away from the farm. We live together in community, farming and teaching during the day, learning and playing music at night (instruments strongly encouraged).

Fellows receive a $1600 stipend in three payments over the course of the summer, plus room & board. Fellows also receive health insurance through Pearlstone. Upon completion of the fellowship, fellows receive a Certificate in Jewish Community Gardening and Jewish Environmental Education. It is our hope that fellows use their experience at Kayam to start and/or enhance similar programs elsewhere.

We have 5 positions available. In addition to these five will be one Israeli fellow and four Kayam staff, making our total community 10 people. We are looking for hard workers, good teachers, creative minds, fun-lovers, and people who take initiative. To apply, fill out the application and send to jakir@pearlstonecenter.org.

Program Coordinator – Sustainable Food Center, Texas

Posted 3/10/10

The Happy Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre™ Program Coordinator, Sustainable Food Center (25 hours/week)

Overview: Sustainable Food Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating a healthy community by strengthening the local food system and improving access to nutritious, affordable food. The Happy Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre™ (THK) is a program of Sustainable Food Center that provides individuals and institutions with the resources and knowledge to make lasting dietary and behavioral changes. THK offers free, interactive 6-week cooking class series that emphasize the selection and preparation of fresh, seasonal foods that are nutritious, economical, and delicious.

Duties:

• Coordinate community-trained facilitators and cooking class logistics
• Oversee inventory tracking and maintenance of cooking equipment and educational materials
• Develop educational materials for events targeted to underserved families at risk for nutrition-related disease
• Assess community needs and develop new training content and resources
• Market nutrition education products and materials
• Work with the THK Program Director to deliver training to staff and/or volunteers of agencies interested in replicating The Happy Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre™ cooking and nutrition education series
• Support and represent Sustainable Food Center initiatives in the community
• Some evenings and weekends required

Qualifications:

• MUST BE Bilingual English/Spanish (professional oral and written skills); native Spanish speaker preferred
• Experience in community development/organizing in underserved communities
• Experience producing low-literate health education materials
• Experience adapting educational materials for culturally diverse audiences
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish
• Strong organizational skills including strategic planning and non-formal evaluation methods
• Commitment to promoting culturally appropriate and sustainable food systems
• Current driver’s license and reliable source of transportation

Compensation: Sustainable Food Center is an equal opportunity employer; women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Salary in the $30,000 – $35,000 range for fulltime equivalent. Position is part-time, 25 hours per week, with health benefits included.

Email resume, cover letter, references and a Spanish/English writing sample to the following address:  joy@sustainablefoodcenter.org

No phone calls, por favor.

Resumes accepted until March 19, 2010

Neighboring Food Co-op Association Executive Director, Vermont

Posted 3/10/10

The Neighboring Food Co-op Association (NFCA) has an immediate need for an Executive Director. This membership organization of consumer cooperatives seeks to assist our regional food cooperatives in creating a healthy local
food system and an integrated, vibrant cooperative sector. This exciting position will take a five year old volunteer organization to the next stage of development by establishing a new cooperative organization. Reporting to the NFCA Steering Committee, you will work with many cooperatives and Food System partners in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience related to local economic  initiatives; experience in working with New England food systems projects and involvement with policy initiatives associated with local food systems; experience in managing a non-profit organization; familiarity with and
experience in working with consumer cooperatives; be able to travel; be computer and Internet literate and be willing to work a flexible schedule, which includes some weekends. This is a full time, salaried position, and includes benefits. If you would like to join us as we build this dynamic new organization and are qualified for the available position, then we encourage you to submit a resume and cover letter by 3/29/10 to: Glenn Lower, Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op, 1 Washington Street, Middlebury, Vermont 05753. Phone 802-388-7276 and email gm@middleburycoop.com

Jobs at Emandal Family Camp/Guest Ranch for 2011

Posted 3/10/10

If you like the idea of working in the country away from the noise of the city, then Emandal might be right for you…

What is Emandal? Emandal has operated as a family camp/guest ranch since it was opened in 1908 by Em and Al Byrnes.  Since 1946, The Adams Family has continued the family camp tradition.  In addition they have added Environmental Education in the Spring and host the occasional wedding and private group retreat.  For 100 years Emandal has been a place for people to come and relax, learn, explore, reunite with friends and family, and meet new friends.  Emandal’s Seasonal Staff are essential in creating a quality experience for guests.

Why do people come here to work? We have found over the years that Emandal has been a great place for people to come while pondering life’s choices.  Working a season or two on the farm is ideal for transitioning from one experience to another…whether the end of school, between jobs, prior to graduate education, before a trip around the world, or while making decisions about a career change.

What sorts of jobs are available? We have a variety of positions available beginning as early as January, and a few more available in mid June.  End dates vary depending on the position, though usually late September-mid October.  Though we are a farm, we operate as a guest facility and the work reflects this.  We encourage people to stay more than one season so they can experience the farm’s life cycle.

Current Opening: Head Naturalist/Environmental Education Director (1) Hiring for 2011 begins in fall of 2010

Assistant Manager – Environmental Education Center Farms, Connecticut

Posted 3/9/10

Assistant Farm Manager Non-profit environmental education center/working farm. Assist Farm Manager with animal care for dairy cows, sheep, chickens and pigs; property & equipment maintenance; haying; some administrative tasks. B.A./ farm experience required along with an interest in working with students of all ages. Housing/benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume to Ann Taylor, Executive Director; New Pond Farm Education Center; P.O. Box 116; West Redding, CT 06896
or to ann@newpondfarm.org

University of Vermont 4-H Youth Agriculture Project Summer Work & Learn Crew Leader

Posted 3/8/10

Summer Work and Learn seeks one more crew leader to head up a crew of teens (6-10 youth age 14-21) on and off our Brattleboro farm. SWL helps youth develop life and job skills like  communication, teambuilding, and leadership through hands-on learning about food, nutrition, and agriculture. A background in farming and/or working with youth is preferred, in addition to a
willingness to learn and teach, work hard, and enjoy being part of a team. Crew leaders will receive a weekly stipend, practicum credit if applicable, and free veggies from the field.

More info: http://www.uvm.edu/extension/youth/?Page=yap_opportunities.html#employment

Application deadline: Friday, March 26, 2010. To apply: please submit your cover letter, resume, and contact information for two (2) references to: Liz Kenton, ekenton@uvm.edu, 802-257-7967 ext. 18.

Executive Director and Communications Intern Sought at Ecological Farming Association

Posted 2/26/10

Download a .pdf of EcoFarm Executive Director Job Description

The Ecological Farming Association (EcoFarm) seeks an experienced and dedicated executive director to lead our organization in its next phase of growth and development. We specifically seek an enthusiastic, outgoing, and visionary individual skilled in strategic planning, fundraising, organizational development, administration, financial management, and building partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a sincere dedication to ecological agriculture and food systems.

EcoFarm is a 30-year-old non-profit corporation based in Watsonville, CA, nurturing healthy and just farms, food systems, communities and environment through education, alliance building and advocacy. EcoFarm has a rich history in presenting educational events for both farmers and consumers, reaching a broad and diverse audience in support of our mission.

Responsibilities: Subject to the direction of the EcoFarm board, the executive director will lead and supervise the day-to-day operations of a year-round staff of three and a seasonal staff of ten. The executive director has the following duties and responsibilities:

• Ensures that the EFA is working under a shared vision and mission with long-term goals and a plan to achieve them
• Develops, through a participatory process with staff and board, annual and long-range strategic plans
• Develops in coordination with program staff and board, annual work plans directed toward meeting strategic planning targets
• Monitors current and developing issues in the field of sustainable agriculture and food systems and makes sure that EcoFarm’s programs evolve to address clearly identified needs and opportunities

Fundraising

• Leads non-program service fundraising through foundation and government grant applications, corporate solicitation, and individual donor development
• Leads board and staff in creating a financial plan to obtain funding necessary to achieve strategic planning goals and objectives
• Enthusiastic about fundraising
• Ensures financials stability and growth through diversified fundraising
• Leads staff, board and volunteers in active fundraising, provides training when necessary
• Maintains comprehensive fundraising records

Program Direction

• Ensures that program work is carried out effectively
• Oversees the development and implementation of program work plans
• Monitors program performance
• Mentors and guides staff and assists with problem resolution
• Celebrates and builds upon program successes
• Evaluates the cost and effectiveness of programs
• Approves funding solicitation and oversees grant and contract compliance

Financial Management

• Creates and monitors a comprehensive organizational budget using a participatory process with program staff and board
• Regularly monitors income and expenses per the board approved budget
• Leads board in adopting reserve, banking, investment and other fiscal policies and follows them
• Creates and monitors procedures and controls for receiving and disbursing money, and recording and tracking financial transactions
• Provides adequate internal controls to protect assets against theft or misuse.
• Oversees bookkeeping, financial reporting, audit or accounting reviews and tax preparation and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal financial reporting requirements
• Will provide leadership, oversight and direction to update EcoFarm’s financial management systems and procedures

Staff Management

• Hires and manages staff in pursuit of strategic planning targets
• Maintains written job descriptions for all staff.
• Ensures that staff have adequate facilities and equipment in order to do their jobs
• Provides positive, clear, and supportive supervision
• Evaluates all staff on an annual basis
• Maintains clear personnel policies and files and assures compliance with employment law and regulations

Supports the Board of Directors

• Keeps board well-informed and supports the board in its work
• Implements board policies and decisions
• Act as a liaison between board and staff
• Ensures that administrative records, including bylaws, board minutes, and contracts are up to date and maintained in accessible administrative files

Movement Building

• Knowledgeably represents the organization and its programs to the public
• Maintains and fosters relationships with other public and nonprofit agencies, businesses and individuals to further EcoFarm’s mission
• Actively partners and seeks collaborative coalitions, alliances or networks with organizations seeking similar or complementary strategic goals
• Provides leadership to help collaborative efforts succeed

Qualifications

• M.S. in agriculture or related field or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of executive management and supervisory experience
• Proven fundraising and development skills in a non-profit setting
• Effective writing, speaking and public relations abilities§
• Effective and positive interpersonal and staff management skills
• Experience with financial management systems and oversight
• Commitment to sustainable agriculture and food systems
• Knowledge of and experience in social justice issues a plus
• Knowledge of and experience in policy advocacy a plus

Job Details

• Full time, 40 hour per week position
• Salary range: Commensurate with experience
• Benefits: 125 flexible plan
• Location: EcoFarm office in Watsonville, CA
• Travel requirement: 5% of time

To Apply

• Please forward a resume, cover letter and three references to jobs@eco-farm.org
• No phone calls please.
• Confirmation of receipt of your application and additional questions will be addressed by email.
• The position will remain open until filled.

Download a .pdf of EcoFarm Executive Director Job Description

Program Coordinator, Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture, Massachusetts

Posted 2/23/10

Job Opening—Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA)—South Deerfield, MA

Program Coordinator, full time, 1 year

Review begins 3/8/10, position open until filled

Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) is a non-profit organization that strengthens local agriculture by building connections between farmers and the community. Our programs include the “Be a Local Hero, Buy Locally Grown^®” marketing campaign, Senior FarmShare, community membership, technical assistance trainings and workshops for farmers and the public, and various programs to expand market options for farmers, including support for winter markets and farm to institution sales.

Description: The Program Coordinator will work with the Program Team to implement programming related to infrastructure development and technical assistance, including (1) facilitating PVGrows (a collaborative effort to enhance the ecological and economic sustainability and vitality of the Pioneer Valley food system); (2) supporting our research and evaluation of infrastructure projects (such as mobile quick freeze and salad greens processing); and (3) implementing our farmer mentor program.

Full job description here.

Executive Director, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Posted 2/22/10

Location: Washington, D.C.

Deadline for Applications: March 12, 2010

Pay: Based on Experience

Position Description

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is a national alliance of family farm, food, conservation, rural, and urban organizations that together take common positions on federal agriculture and food policies, and support grassroots efforts to win long-term policy change. Job location is NSAC’s DC office on Capitol Hill.

NSAC’s Executive Director provides the leadership to implement the strategic vision and coordinates all aspects of the Coalition’s work. The Executive Director promotes the mission of NSAC through a wide variety of public engagements and through overseeing efficient and responsible use of organizational resources as well as the implementation of priorities and objectives established by the organization’s Organizational Council, Policy Council, and Grassroots Council. The ED is legally an employee of the Center for Rural Affairs, which currently serves as NSAC’s fiscal sponsor.

Qualifications Overview

An understanding and passion for sustainable agriculture, including family farm livelihood, farm conservation and environment, rural development, and food systems issues; a minimum of three years experience managing personnel, grant-writing, fundraising, budgeting, and planning; excellent written and verbal communications and public speaking skills, and experience with print, radio, and online media; knowledge of the federal policy-making process and experience directing grassroots advocacy campaign strategies; strong leadership and team building skills; experience with grassroots organizations and large, multi-organization coalitions is strongly desired.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of NSAC Executive Director Governance

- Administers NSAC’s Organizational Council (governing body).

- Facilitates communications between staff and Organizational Council.

- Oversees Organizational Council elections.

- Works with NSAC’s fiscal sponsor in fulfilling legal and fiduciary responsibilities.

Personnel Management

- Manages six full-time employees and seasonal interns and assures staff activities are in accord with directives established by the Organizational Council, Policy Council and Grassroots Council.

- Develops staff descriptions and work plans and oversees staffing including hiring, firing, and regular performance evaluation of all staff.

Finances and Development

- Directs development of annual budgets, fundraising efforts (including cultivating and meeting with donors), and grant writing and reporting, with assistance from NSAC’s Development Director.

- Assures that organization funds are used effectively in accordance with organizational and legal guidelines.

- Oversees the relationship with the fiscal sponsor, with assistance from NSAC’s Development Director.

Communications and Grassroots Organizing and Outreach

- Coordinates overall organizational message development and communications strategy.

- Assists the Grassroots Advocacy Coordinator to oversee the Grassroots Council and provides oversight of NSAC’s short and long-term policy campaign strategies and coordination.

- Oversees ongoing membership recruitment and membership services.

- Oversees grassroots communications including action alerts, blog posts, email bulletins, and position papers.

- Speaks and represents NSAC at meetings, conferences, symposia, and other public settings.

Democratic Process and Planning

- Leads strategic planning activities for the Coalition and staff.

- Provides primary oversight for the membership’s organizational operation of councils and committees.

Policy Advocacy

- Researches and stays abreast of developments in sustainable agriculture as well as policy perspectives, options, threats, and opportunities.

- Oversees policy development, priority setting, and advocacy strategies, with assistance from NSAC’s Policy Director.

- Represents NSAC before policy makers, in coordination with Policy Director and policy staff and assists with policy development and outreach on an as needed basis.

Accountability

The Executive Director reports to the Organizational Council.

Qualifications

- Understanding and passion for sustainable agriculture (graduate-level degree in agriculture or environmental science or public policy strongly preferred).

- Three years minimum experience managing personnel, budgeting, grant-writing, fundraising, and strategic planning.

- Excellent written and verbal and public speaking skills; and experience with print, radio, and online media.

- Knowledge of agricultural policy, federal policy-making process.

- Experience leading grassroots advocacy campaign strategies.

- Strong leadership and team-building skills.

- Experience with grassroots organizations, coalitions, and strategic campaign management and messaging strongly desired.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary will depend on experience and qualifications. NSAC offers an excellent employer paid benefits package and a lively and collaborative work environment.

Application

Send resume, cover letter, writing sample, and the names of three references to Brad Redlin (NSAC Organizational Council Chair) at info@sustainableagriculture.net by March 12, 2010.

The Center for Rural Affairs is NSAC’s fiscal agent and is an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage women and people of color to apply for this position and all positions at NSAC.

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Full Time Garden Manager – Kalamazoo, Michigan

Posted 2/18/10

Fair Food Matters in Kalamazoo, Michigan is seeking a creative, well-organized, responsible individual to manage its urban educational gardening program, the Growing Matters Garden. Applicants must be highly motivated, enjoy working outdoors, and have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience with program management, organic gardening/farming, and leading educational programs is required. Prior experience working with at-risk youth and at farmers’ markets is preferred. The Growing Matters Garden Manager serves as a full time, year-round staff person with the organization. For more information and application instructions, please visit www.fairfoodmatters.org/gardenJobs.php

Organic and Conventional Cropping Systems Agronomist, Minnesota

Posted 2/18/10

Position Information

For more information go to: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1265904107428

Regular Faculty Tenure-Track Series Position Title: Cropping Systems Agronomist (Organic and Conventional) Job Code: 9901 Requisition Number: 159366 Position Category: Faculty and Instructional Appointment Term B = 9 month Appointment Type Probationary; tenure track fac (N) Work Hours 7:45-4:30 p.m. Work Days M-F Total Hours or % Appointment 100% Full-Time Starting Hourly Rate To be determined Department Name Agronomy/Plant Genetics (409A) College or Admin Unit: University of Minnesota, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences

Campus Location: Twin Cities and Southwest Research and Outreach Center, Lamberton, MN

Job Open Date: 03-16-2009 Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Internal Promotional Consideration

Required/Preferred Qualifications A Ph.D in crop science, agroecology, agronomy, soil science, or related field at the time of appointment. Commitment to excellence and effectiveness in educational programming and experience in conducting applied research are essential.

Candidate should possess excellent oral and written English communications skills and have the ability to work effectively with other researchers and diverse clientele groups. A history of successful grant applications and demonstrated ability to publish for both the scientific community and the producer clientele is desirable.

Duties/Responsibilities: This position is 60% Extension and 40% Research. The selected applicant will provide state-wide leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of innovative extension education programs on organic, sustainable, and conventional multi-functional cropping systems. The successful candidate will work closely with Extension Educators, other Extension specialists, research scientists, clientele groups and other stakeholders to develop a high quality educational curriculum that includes workshops, trainings, field days, and conventional electronic publications.

The selected applicant’s research will focus on innovative approaches to diversify Minnesota cropping systems to improve sustainability and profitability of crop agriculture and to deliver ecosystems services. Potential areas of research include integration of cover crop components or other crops into current cropping systems to enhance resource stewardship and cropping sustainability and cultural practices in crop systems to optimize yield.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate research and extension productivity through obtaining extramural funding and publication in relevant refereed journals. The successful candidate will also be expected to involve graduate students in research and develop and implement a nationally and internationally recognized extension and research program.

Program/Unit Description The University of Minnesota’s Southwest Research and Outreach Center is part of the Translational Research and Education (TRE) Division, a network that includes six other research centers across Minnesota. The SWROC is a nationally recognized organic research site where organic, sustainable, and conventional agricultural research co-exists. Currently the Center has 820 acres of land utilized for research of which 120 acres are certified organic. Another 1900 acres may be made available for large scale studies. Greenhouse and laboratory space are available on site.

Application Instructions: As an institution committed to demonstrating excellence through diversity, the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences is committed to hiring a diverse faculty and actively encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Please apply online via the Employment System at https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=77920

Attach a letter of application including a statement (2 page maximum) of Extension and research interests related to this position; A detailed vitae including a list of publications, grant proposals, project management, a summary of extension and/or teaching activities, and other relevant materials; Official academic transcripts (attach as Additional Document 1); A list of names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three references. This position does not require a background check.

Sustainable Food Systems Director, Sterling College, Vermont

Posted 2/16/10

Press Release

Contact: Kate Camara, Director of Media Relations

Tel: 802.586.7711 ext. 124, kcamara@sterlingcollege.edu; www.sterlingcollege.edu

Sterling College, VT Seeks Sustainable Food Systems Director

Sterling College, in Craftsbury Common, VT, seeks an experienced and innovative chef, faculty member, and program manager to lead all aspects of the College’s independent, organic- and farm-based food service, and to help develop a new summer semester program and academic track in sustainable food systems and the culinary arts. The position begins June/July, 2010.

Sterling is a residential college with 110 students and 50 faculty/staff. The College is open year-round and conducts three continuous semesters – fall, spring, and summer. Sterling raises and grows approximately 25 percent of its own food through its Sustainable Agriculture program and, depending on the season, purchases up to 50 percent of its food from within Vermont. North central Vermont is an intense and diversified agricultural area, with a robust and growing entrepreneurial approach to food systems and community.

Working with other professionals and faculty members as well as student cooks, the Director will also join a team developing a new farm-to-kitchen-to-table summer semester program (see draft curriculum below) for both Sterling students and adult learners. The new program will be inaugurated in summer 2011 and the Director will serve as the lead instructor.

The Director is responsible for all aspects of the College’s food service, including menu design, meal preparation, budgeting, health and safety, ordering, inventory, kitchen employees and scheduling. The Director also works with student cooks, some of whom will be on an academic track leading to the summer program. Meals are served family style and enjoyed by students, faculty, staff, and families. The kitchen is also family style, with coffee, tea, peanut butter and bread always available, as well as left over desserts or other treats.

To read more about this job opportunity, click ‘Read More’.

Reporting to the President of the College, the Director will also work closely with the Dean of Academics, Dean of Work and Service, and the Sterling Community generally as a member of both the faculty and staff.

The new Director should have experience in and passion for all aspects of local sustainable food systems, farms and farmers, healthy eating, community living, higher education, and teaching and learning at the baccalaureate level.

Ideal requirements include:

• Professional cooking experience and, preferably, a Master’s or Ph.D. degree
• Strong restaurant/food service experience
• Experience in college-level teaching, curriculum development, and course design
• Positive and motivational management style
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Knowledge of farms and organic/sustainable agriculture
• Knowledge of the literature of food
• Knowledge of food preservation methods and practice

Salary is based on culinary and teaching experience and academic breadth. Benefits include health insurance, retirement program, and a total of four weeks off between semesters.

DRAFT Summer Semester Curriculum

An intensive, experiential liberal arts approach to sustainable food systems and the culinary arts.

Two 5-week for-credit programs in Farm to Kitchen to Table – Limited to 8–10 students per session. Each of the 5-week Sessions includes:

• Two weeks of Participation in Morning/Evening Farm Chores: with Sterling agriculture students and faculty.

• Five visits to area farms with classroom reflection:
  • Cheese cave and cheese makers
  • Organic vegetable growing, harvesting, preserving
  • Cattle, sheep, fowl
  • Bread baking
  • Slaughter and butchering

• Practicum in Organic Agriculture:
  • Organic Crop Production
  • Agriculture Power Systems – draft horse & tractor
  • Permaculture Design
  • Livestock Systems

• Entrepreneurship in Farm to Kitchen: Five evening seminars from both for- and non-profit perspectives

• Food for Thought: Five evening book discussions on assigned readings

• Dinner Out: Five evenings with classmates at local/regional organic based restaurants or at the homes of local chefs.

• In the Kitchen: with teaching chef and professional staff

• The Common Table: Saturday nights: plan and prepare once-a-week public dinner.

• Plan, Manage, and Cook for College Community: In rotating teams of four or five, in its organic-based full-service kitchen, preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

How to Apply

Applications for the position of Director of the Sterling College Culinary Program should contain:

• Letter of interest that speaks to the specific position requirements and curricular development ideas
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation or the contact information for three individual references

All application material should be addressed to: New Kitchen Committee, C/O Micki Martin, Assistant to the President: mmartin@sterlingcollege.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Only electronic applications will be accepted.

About Sterling College

Nestled in the northern Green Mountains of Vermont, Sterling College utilizes its setting as a natural laboratory offering Self-Designed Bachelor of Arts Degrees in six areas of environmental studies: Sustainable Agriculture, Conservation Ecology, Outdoor Education & Leadership, Environmental Humanities, Natural History, and Northern Studies.

Sterling’s focus on experiential education — the philosophy of educators engaging students through direct, hands-on experience — is emphasized in Sterling’s motto, “Working Hands, Working Minds.” As one of the nation seven Work Colleges all students work on campus and in the surrounding community for a portion of tuition cost. Academics are an integrated aspect of daily life, both in the classroom and outside in nature and the community.

Sterling has a student body of 105, a student to faculty ratio of 7:1, and an average class size of 10. Twenty-five percent of all food served is grown or raised on Sterling’s organic farms. The main campus has 130 acres of woodlands and pastures, with 300 acres of Boreal wetlands. Sterling is close to world class hiking, biking, ski mountains, and many other recreational opportunities. www.sterlingcollege.edu

Small Farm Apprenticeship at Sky View Farm – 2010 Season

Posted February 2010

Dave and Pat VanDyke have a small farm in Maple City Michigan, in the beautiful Leelanau Peninsula near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Traverse City. They’ve been growing mixed vegetables, cut flowers, raising chickens, making maple syrup and hosting bee hives here for many years. They provide most of their own food and food and other products for people in the community through direct sales, farmers markets, and CSA. They built their home and garden around Permaculture concepts utilizing many energy saving designs including their earth-bermed home, solar (PV) and wind power, and rainwater capture.

They are looking for a motivated individual or couple with a strong interest and some experience in small-scale organic farming/gardening to live with them for the summer of 2010 and help with and learn many aspects of living on and running this small farm. They are asking for a 20 hour per week commitment to begin in early May and extend through the end of August with some flexibility. Compensation will include room and board at the farm, and a small cash stipend. Work will require the ability to lift up to 50lbs and spend extended time outdoors.

Please read their letter below and contact Dave and Pat for more information.

“We are looking for an individual or couple to be an apprentice to work 20 hours a week for a furnished room, food and a cash stipend. Work will involve many varied tasks including; gardening, harvesting, forestry and farm maintenance. The farm is consciously designed incorporating Permaculture concepts, renewable energy, chemical free gardens, orchard, hoop house, chickens, honeybees, maple syrup and forest land, all on 31 acres in beautiful Leelanau County Michigan. This is a great learning opportunity for the right person or couple. Please contact us for more information.”

Dave & Pat VanDyke

314 West Valley Road

Maple City, MI 49664

Phone (231)-228-6433

Reposted: Education and Outreach Coordinator, NOFA New York

Posted February, 2010

POSITION RE-POSTED!!! APPLICANTS FROM FIRST POSTING ENCOURAGED TO RE-APPLY

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR

The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY) is the oldest and largest organization in New York devoted to organic and sustainable farming and gardening, and counts over 1100 farms among its 2200 members of farmers, gardeners, and eaters.

We are seeking an Education and Outreach Coordinator to work with the Executive Director and other staff to lead the organization’s farmer, gardener, consumer, and small business educational initiatives including the annual conference, field day series, and general education and outreach.

The position requires a self-starter who has a background in and/or experience in organic farming, event planning experience, and excellent organizational skills. The person must be passionate and knowledgeable about organic farming and gardening and have staff management experience. The Education and Outreach Coordinator is based in the new NOFA-NY office in Rochester, NY and reports to the Executive Director.

Specific Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Executive Director and policy committee, sets annual education and outreach goals, develops strategies, and coordinates initiatives to meet these objectives.
• Coordinates all details for the annual NOFA-NY winter conference for 1,000+ attendees. Organizes over 80 workshops covering 10 interest tracks, coordinates the trade show, manages conference program ad listings, coordinates the silent auction, creates conference ads and manages the publicity, coordinates volunteers, etc. Manages the conference budget and conference staff.
• Coordinates all details for the NOFA-NY field day series across NYS. Organizes over 25 diverse field days in all regions of NYS, and is responsible for expanding the series to be year-round. Coordinates volunteers to help staff field days and manages event publicity.
• Provides some technical assistance to farmers and gardeners through phone and email.
• Manages general organizational education outreach to public. Helps coordinate volunteers to support outreach efforts.
• Works with Assistant Director to create education and outreach materials for the speakers bureau.
• Notifies membership of educational events via the newsletter, e-news, listserves, and website.
• Occasional public speaking.
• In coordination with the Executive Director, hires and trains education and outreach staff and ensures that individual performance goals are met.
• Assists in writing grants to support education and outreach work.

Compensation

Competitive salary, dependent on experience. We offer a full benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid medical insurance, 50% employer-paid dental insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of organic and sustainable agriculture and the educational needs of farmers and gardeners. Experience: Organic farming, event planning, and working with volunteers.
• Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal, supervisory, planning, and training skills; excellent organizational skills; strong computer skills required; familiarity with database programs helpful, graphic design interest helpful, Spanish language skills helpful.
• Capabilities: High energy and enthusiasm. Ability to work well with a wide range of people, work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks at once, and adapt to changing situations on a daily basis.
• Conditions: Strong interest in and commitment to promoting the goals of NOFA-NY. Some statewide travel required.

How to Apply

Position open until filled. Please send cover letter, resume, three references, and a short writing sample to director@nofany.org by February 20, 2010.

NOFA-NY is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

The Kalamazoo Nature Center (Michigan) has a wonderful opportunity for the right person. We are seeking a motivated individual to be our Farm Manager. This person will be responsible for developing an educational, sustainable, working farm. This is part of the Nature Center’s plan to promote the importance of sustainable local healthy foods. A short job description is below.

Web Site: http://www. NatureCenter.orgwww.NatureCenter.org

Farm Manager Job in Kalamazoo Michigan

Posted February, 2010

Farm Apprenticeship Program in New York State

Posted February, 2010

“Growing New Farmers” Internship and Incubator Program in Delaware County, NY Farm Catskills now accepting applications for 2010

The Catskills is a farm-friendly region, with growing local and regional buyers, farmers markets, and opportunities for new farm businesses. Agriculture is an important part of the landscape, yet access to training, land, and capital are some of the barriers that can deter new farmers from starting an agricultural enterprise. Farm Catskills has developed the Growing New Farmers program to help nurture new farms in Delaware County, and help those interested in agriculture start down a path towards a successful business.

New farmers can find the nurturing, supportive community they need in Delaware County through our highly tailored, individualized program. Working one on one with each participant in the program, we want to figure out how, together, we can help you meet your farming goals. Depending on your own needs and resources, the “Growing New Farmers” program can provide you with paid training, business planning, or affordable access to land and equipment to start your own business.

If you are interested in starting your own farm or career in agriculture, please apply to the Growing New Farmers program. In our internship track, hard-working individuals can gain the hands-on experience needed to succeed in agriculture and ultimately start their own farm. A limited number of paid internships are available. For those with the appropriate experience and interest in starting to farm, the Incubator will provide access to land, equipment, and a supportive community.

Application process:

1) Submit the application and self-assessment form

2) Farm Catskills will review the application and set up a follow-up phone interview to assess how we can help you meet your farming goals in Delaware County, whether through our internship or incubator programs, or through connecting you with other available resources.

The application can be found online at www.FarmCatskills.org, or by e-mailing info@farmcatskills.org to request an application. Any questions about the program? E-mail us at info@farmcatskills.org

Farm Manager Job in New York State

Posted 1/24/10

CORBIN HILL ROAD FARM

CARLISLE, NY 12031

FARM MANAGER POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Farm Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, organization, implementation, and management of and farming activities at Corbin Hill Road Farm (CHRF).

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

Farm Planning / Development

• Participate in the overall short-term and long-term planning and development of CHRF and respective farming operations.

• Develop a production and acquisition plan based the amount of produce required to provide shares for the current CSA membership.

• Implement seasonal strategies for crop rotation, integrated pest management, soil amendment, cover cropping, tillage, propagation, transplanting, cultivation, and harvesting.

• Develop and manage monitoring system for the short and long-term goals of the CHRF plan and specifically farm progress against current budget.

• Ensure that all products are ready to meet delivery deadlines for CSA subscribers and other established and/or contracted markets.

• Ensure that all farm planning and management of workers, activities, and practices comply with federal, state, and local government regulations.

• Ensure that CHRF practices protect the agricultural environment along with the farm’s natural resources and biodiversity.

• Establish, monitor, meet and exceed product quality control standards established for the farm (e.g. Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), Organic Handling Plan, and/or other standards).

Budgeting / Financial Management

• Develop an annual farming budget linked to the CHRF management plan and in consultation with the Project Director.

• Maintain spending within the approved budget.

• Monitor farm progress against annual budget and provide monthly progress reports of revenues and expenses.

Farm Facilities / Equipment Management

• Provide day-to-day management of all farm facilities and equipment, including maintenance, repair, and replacement schedules; (maintain equipment at the level required to accomplish CHRF goals).

• Procure necessary equipment, tools, and supplies for on-farm operations within approved budget.

Staffing / Supervision

• Recruit, hire, orient, train, motivate, supervise, and evaluate paid and volunteer workers.

• Oversee independent contractors in the repair and maintenance of overall farm infrastructure and in the construction of new grounds and facilities.

• Work with Project Director and accountant to assure that all labor regulations and payroll requirements are met.

• Apply and maintain all health and safety standards required by law and the farm safety plan.

Recordkeeping / Reporting / Communications

• Monitor and document all land use, irrigation, and produce yield/loses and report to Project Director.

• Maintain production records, and create and maintain records for all crops, soil amendments, and field history as required for organic certification and for quality standards.

• Work with CSA manager to ensure all delivery scheduling is kept current, consistent, and in compliance with CHRF goals.

• Serve as principle farm representative; interact with general public, subscribers, media, and project director and investors.

• Constantly communicate with Project Director, CSA Manager, and paid and volunteer staff.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree (Associate’s; Bachelor’s preferred) in an appropriate discipline (e.g. plant science, horticulture, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, organic farming, greenhouse mgmt, etc.), AND a minimum of five years demonstrated experience managing a profitable, sustainable, organic vegetable farm with a significant CSA enrollment and/or other direct marketing activities; OR ten years experience managing a profitable, sustainable, organic vegetable farm with a significant CSA enrollment and/or other direct marketing activities.

• Demonstrated supervisory experience of staff, volunteers, and interns and successful experience in recruiting, hiring, and motivating workers.

• Demonstrated experience in budgeting and financial management.

• Demonstrated experience in operating and maintaining and variety of farm equipment appropriate for vegetable production.

• Effective written, verbal, and electronic communication skills

• Competence in using computer technology as a management tool (e.g. Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Internet, etc.).

• Strong leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills with proven ability to work with diverse audiences and collaborators.

• Valid NYS State driver’s license or equivalent.

• Creativity, energy, motivation, and positive enthusiasm.

• Current New York State Private Pesticide Applicators License or ability to obtain.

Director of Advocacy & Public Policy at Austin, Texas Food Bank

Posted 1/19/10

Capital Area Food Bank of Texas seeks Senior Director of Advocacy & Public Policy

http://www.austinfoodbank.org/about-us/employment.html

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Senior Director of Advocacy & Public Policy

The Capital Area Food Bank of Texas has an opening for a full-time Senior Director of Advocacy & Public Policy. The primary objective of this position is to plan, develop and effectively implement an advocacy program to lead Central Texas to eliminate hunger through engagement in public policy development, to foster the growth of grassroots hunger awareness efforts throughout our service territory and provide a strong voice for those in need.

Qualifications:

• College degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience.

• Three to five years professional work experience in advocacy development.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Skills in computer applications, i.e. word processing and database management.

• Demonstrates good judgment and discretion.

• Ability to work independently, and organize work, time, and self.

• Ability to work cooperatively with other Food Bank staff and volunteers.

• Ability to represent the Food Bank in a professional manner under a variety of conditions.

• Ability to provide effective training, supervision of others, and delegate responsibly.

Salary commensurate with experience. Please fax resume and cover letter to 512-282-6606 or email to employment@austinfoodbank.org. No phone calls please. EOE.

Production Manager, Towne’s Harvest Garden, Montana

Posted 1/18/10

PROGRAM COORDINATOR II (Production Manager) – Health & Human Development (Towne’s Harvest Garden)

Announcement Number: 10-078; Position Number: 1545

Starting Date: March 15, 2010 or upon successful completion of selection process

Starting Salary: $13.37 per hour, Eligible for benefits

Description: MSU is a comprehensive land grant university serving approximately 13,000 students in its baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. MSU is located in Bozeman, an extended community of about 40,000 nestled in the Rocky Mountains in southwest Montana, 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. Bozeman is well served by four national airlines. Bozeman boasts high quality medical facilities, many fine restaurants, acclaimed public and private schools, and a vibrant cultural and arts scene including a symphony orchestra, choir, and annual opera. The K-12 educational system, growing reputation of Montana State University, small-town charm, pristine natural environment and abundant opportunities for year-round recreation combine to make Bozeman one of America’s most attractive university towns. Colorado College ranks the Gallatin Valley (home of Bozeman) as “the healthiest place to live in the Rocky Mountains.” Further, this same report gave the area top scores in “livability, vibrancy, and vitality.”

This position is associated with Towne’s Harvest Garden (THG), a collaborative project of the College of Agriculture, and the Department of Health and Human Development in the College of Education, Health & Human Development. Towne’s Harvest Garden is a 3 acre vegetable farm which serves as an outdoor classroom and laboratory for the Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems (SFBS) degree program. The garden project includes a Community Supported Agriculture Program, a growing partnership with the Gallatin Valley Food Bank, and outreach and sales at two community farmers’ markets and one campus farm stand. The Towne s Harvest Garden is a site for SFBS internships as well as service learning on campus, and community service.

For Job Description, Qualifications and Application Information, click ‘Read More’

Job Duties

Farm and garden production tasks such as: develop annual garden production plan; supervise the ordering of seeds and other supplies; coordinate greenhouse seeding and watering and production tasks; develop transplanting and harvesting schedule; supervise and conduct harvesting and post-harvest preparation/washing; manage soil fertility and pests; set up and maintain irrigation; construct and maintain deer fencing; maintain tools; plant cover crop for winter; coordinate end of season farm clean-up; coordinate care of chickens and coop maintenance; delegate production related tasks to production interns. Personnel Management tasks such as: supervise student interns and volunteers; schedule and coordinate intern farm activities; report regularly to THG advisor; collect, organize, and analyze data for THG annual report; follow MSU’s sanitation/safe food handling guidelines. Distribution tasks such as: oversee farmer’s market preparation and sales; oversee fulfilling Towne’s Harvest CSA and partnership obligations; manage Towne’s Harvest budget; be accountable for business transactions; participate in educational and public outreach events; act as a public liaison between Towne’s Harvest, MSU and the Bozeman Community.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or a relevant field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

2.Successful experience in small farm vegetable production in Zone 4 or similar climate.

3. Successful experience managing or supervising personnel or interns.

4. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, negotiate, and organize details.

5. Familiarity with Word, Excel, and data collection methods

6. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

7. Ability to use agricultural tools and equipment.

8. Must possess current, or be eligible to obtain, a valid Montana driver s license, and have an acceptable driving record (less than 12 points). (Please do not include a copy of your driver s license. The successful candidate will be required to provide a copy of their current driver s license upon hire.)

Preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge of sustainable farming practices and techniques for season extension.

2. Experience in leadership and teaching.

3. Experience in a Community Supported Agriculture program.

The successful candidate will also have the following abilities: provide leadership for a University Farm/CSA; exercise good judgment and demonstrate initiative; work well independently; dependable, innovative, and creative; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with various constituencies, including students, administrators, faculty, co-workers, and community members. Position duties require relatively strenuous activity and lifting up to 50 pounds in adverse weather conditions.

Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin on February 1, 2010, and continue until a suitable applicant is hired.

Application Procedure: To apply, please download the application materials by clicking here MSU Classified Employment Application.

The applicant MUST submit a MSU Application along with responses to the required and preferred qualifications. Electronic submissions in Word or PDF are highly preferred but hard copies will be accepted. An original signature on the MSU-Bozeman Application Cover Sheet is required via scanned PDF, fax, or hardcopy original to the address below. Submit materials to:

Alison Harmon

Montana State University

Health and Human Development

121 PE Complex

P.O. Box 173360

Bozeman, MT 59717

harmon@montana.edu

Phone: 406-994-6338

Fax: 406-994-6314

Director of Research at Rodale Organic Farming Institute in Pennsylvania

Posted 1/16/10

Job Description

Reports to: Executive Director

The Rodale Institute, founded by organic agriculture pioneer J.I. Rodale, is a non-profit organization dedicated to regenerative organic agriculture research and outreach to farmers, policymakers, and the general public. The Institute is based on a 333-acre farm in Kutztown, PA. Research is centered on the Farming Systems Trial®, founded in 1981, an on going comparison of organic versus conventional farming. Additional on-site projects include weed and fertility management in standard till and no-till organic vegetable and grain crop production, integrated livestock systems, biocontrol of black cutworm, long-term mycorrhizal exclusion plots, and a constructed wetlands project. Additionally, an off-site organic agriculture research and development project in South Africa is planned to begin in 2010.

The Institute seeks a PhD-level scientist with ecological, soil-focused training to direct institutional research. The position is a scientific leadership role requiring dedication to scientific process, organizational and management duties necessary to run a comprehensive research department. This is a great opportunity for the research director to build and grow a research team, which currently includes three other researchers and several seasonal field technicians.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages research staff
• Provides leadership and vision for all research projects, including development of short- and long-term research plans, deliverables, work plans and timelines
• Ensures research projects fully adhere to the mission and strategic plan of the organization
• Executes research protocols so that the investigations generate timely, reliable, and valid data that will yield meaningful contributions to knowledge or technology suitable for publication of original full-length articles in refereed journals
• Identifies and applies for grants, including directing grant writing
• Judiciously manages fiscal resources for research activities
• Solicits and incorporates input and perspective from the broader agricultural and academic communities
• Initiates and maintains research project collaborations and strong professional relationships with researchers, farmers, industry, and policymakers
• Leads the dissemination of research knowledge to farmers and other stakeholders
• Fulfills public speaking engagements to accurately, clearly and professionally present research findings and hypotheses to scientific, farmer, policy, and general public audiences
• Analyzes, interprets, and clearly and accurately communicates (both in writing and speaking) all data collected from current research projects to a variety of audiences
• Publishes peer-reviewed manuscripts annually

Qualifications

• A PhD, including soil science and agroecology training
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record in grant writing and acquisition
• Prior experience managing research staff
• Experience managing research projects, including grant-funded projects, preferably in organic or sustainable agricultural practices with specific emphasis on long-term research projects (more than five years)
• Hands-on sustainable agricultural experience
• Experience in design and implementation of new research trials
• Experience with the use of advanced statistical software (R and/or SPSS)
• Working experience with and understanding of ArcGIS
• Extensive experience with and understanding of standard soil and crop analytical techniques
• Working knowledge and understanding of the National Organic Standards.
• Dedication to the mission of the Rodale Institute

To apply, visit http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/employment-director_of_research_application

Farm Manager at The Greening of Detroit Urban Agriculture and Organic Farming Education Project

Posted 1/15/10

Job: Farm Manager, The Greening of Detroit

Location: 1418 Michigan Ave., Detroit 48216

Application Deadline: February 28, 2010

Salary: $30,000 – 40,000 commensurate with experience plus benefits

Area of Focus: Urban Agriculture, Organic Farming Education, Environment

Organizational Description:

The Greening of Detroit’s mission is to “guide and inspire the growth of a ‘greener’ Detroit through planting and educational programs, environmental leadership, advocacy, and by building community capacity.” One of the ways The Greening engages the community to achieve this mission is through urban gardening and agriculture projects. Since 2003, The Greening of Detroit in partnership with EarthWorks Urban Farm, Detroit Agriculture Network, and Michigan State University (Garden Resource Program Collaborative) has been at the forefront of an emerging movement to achieve a ‘greener’ city while transforming the food system in Detroit. Some of our accomplishments include providing farming resources and educational opportunities to over 8,000 urban gardeners of all ages each year in over 557 family, 263 community, and 55 school vegetable gardens in the cities of Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park.

Together these gardens produce over 120 tons of fresh, nutritious food for predominantly low-income families, a portion of which is sold at six local farmers’ markets through the Grown In Detroit urban farmer cooperative. In addition to our work with the Garden Resource Program Collaborative, The Greening of Detroit has operated an urban farm and nutrition education program in Romanowski Park since 2005.

Position Summary:

The Greening of Detroit is seeking a full-time Farm Manger to manage production and operations at two urban farms in Detroit. The Romanowski Farm Park is 30 acre city-owned park where The Greening of Detroit operates a ¾ acre farm, teaching gardens, an orchard, and sugar bush. The Detroit Market Garden, our newest project, is a 2.5 acre production focused farm located in the heart of the Eastern Market District in Downtown Detroit, equip with three movable 30’x48’’ passive solar greenhouses and one transplant greenhouse. The Farm Manager is responsible for the management, planning, and oversight of The Greening of Detroit’s farming operations at both sites from land preparation through quality harvest including all aspects of organic vegetable, herb, flower and fruit production. The Farm Manager reports to the Director of Urban Agriculture.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee all aspects of day-to-day farm operations at both Romanowski Park and The Market Garden, including business and planting plans, pest control and weed management, field cultivation, compost and seed production, and harvest. Responsible for passive solar greenhouse and transplant greenhouse operations including ordering, scheduling, seeding, fertilizing, watering, pest management, and distribution. Supervise staff and volunteers working at both sites as well as oversee our Urban Agriculture Apprentices. Work with Urban Agriculture staff to plan and implement educational activities and tours for both youth and adults at both farms. Work with Urban Agriculture staff to coordinate harvest and sales at farmers’ markets, to restaurants, and at u-pick events.

Additional Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of farm management experience, preferably at an organic or chemical free farm.

• Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers and working with diverse communities.

• Experience teaching youth and/or adults in a farm or garden setting.

• Interest and familiarity with issues relating to local food, food access, and sustainable agriculture, and a genuine appreciation of the urban environment.

• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency in all MS office applications required.

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, natural resources, plant science, horticulture or a related field is preferred but not required.

How to Apply:

Please send email of your resume and cover letter to ashley@greeningofdetroit.com. Use the job title as the subject line. Only potential interviewees will be contacted. Visit our website at www.detroitagriculture.org.

Field Manager at New Morning Organic Farm in Pennsylvania

Posted 1/14/10

phone: 814-448-3904

email: jim@newmorningfarm.net

Environmental Working Group Hiring a Legislative Policy Analyst for Agriculture and Environment

Posted 1/13/10

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong backround in ag and environmental policy. They are especially interested in folks that have direct experience with the Farm Bill.

LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY ANALYST: AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

The Environmental Working Group (EWG), an environmental research and advocacy organization with offices in Washington, DC, Ames, IA, and Oakland CA, seeks a Legislative and Policy Analyst to support our efforts to reform U.S. agricultural and environmental policy. The Legislative and Policy Analyst will help implement an integrated approach that combines research, communications, and government affairs with a primary focus on implementation of the U.S. 2008 farm bill and advocacy for reform when the farm bill is reauthorized in 2012. The primary objectives are to: (1) reform crop and insurance subsidies to mitigate their effect on the environment and developing countries, (2) increase funding for and the effectiveness of USDA conservation programs, and (3) ensure energy provisions encourage truly sustainable biofuels and biomass energy alternatives.

Major Responsibilities

Devise and conduct research leading to newsworthy reports that shape the conversation among policymakers and the general public regarding U.S. agricultural and environmental policy.

Establish and maintain relationships with Congressional staff and political appointees of implementing and regulatory agencies to identify opportunities for EWG to influence legislative and administrative action.

Advocate and organize support for legislation and administrative initiatives that advance EWG’s objectives.

Represent EWG in coalitions and collaborations with other organizations that complement EWG’s objectives.

Qualifications

A strong commitment to advocacy to improve the environment, conserve natural resources, and protect human health is essential.

Experience influencing the development and implementation of federal legislative and administrative policy is essential.

Substantial familiarity with U.S. agricultural and environmental policy is essential¾a B.S. or advanced degree in the natural, agricultural, or social sciences related to the environmental implications of agricultural production a plus.

Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with EWG research, communications, and government affairs staff in a fast-paced organization with a prominent profile in agricultural and environmental policy.

Excellent communications skills, including experience with print, broadcast, and new media, and strong written and interpersonal skills.

Location

The position in located in EWG’s Washington DC office.

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience and expertise. EWG offers excellent health care and other benefits, including a match 403-B savings plan.

How to Apply Please email cover letter and resume to employment@ewg.org.

And if you haven’t checked out EWG’s AGMAG, please visit: http://www.ewg.org/agmag/

I highly recommend the review of 2009 top ten ag stories:

http://www.ewg.org/agmag/2009/12/2009s-top-ten-agclimate-stories/

Ag Innovations Network Administrative Assistant, California

Posted 1/12/01

Farm Manager at CSA Farm in Illinois

Posted 1/11/01

Harvest Market Manager, New York

Posted 1/11/01

Harvest Market in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY announces an exciting opportunity to oversee the operations of a start-up cooperative market in the beautiful Hudson Valley. We value sustainable agriculture, supporting regional farms, and fostering the health and well-being of the greater community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily operations of the Market, financial oversight, coordinating committee activities, developing and managing vendor relationships, communications with members and the public, management and supervision of working members, and development. His or her qualifications will include excellent communication and inter-personal skills, familiarity with regional agricultural systems, competence in MS Word, and Excel, and a sincere alignment with the values of our cooperative. A minimum of one year business or retail experience is required.

Harvest Market is the storefront business of the Cornwall Community Co-op, a unique start-up venture that has been in operation for a year. We are member-owned and staffed largely by volunteers.

Please send a letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to: info@cornwallfoodcoop.com. Deadline for applications is January 25, 2010

Farm Manager Position in New York State

Posted 1/5/10

FARM MANAGER POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

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 over 1,000 families 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.

They are currently interviewing a select group of individuals for the Farm Manager position. The Farm Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day farming operation including responsibility for all production and the development and monitoring of the produce development budget. S/he also will develop and implement the planting schedule, be responsible for equipment operation and maintenance, harvesting schedules, and the packaging of CSA shares, will enforce health and safety requirements, and hire and manage staff. The Farm Manager is not responsible for organizing the CSA — this will be done at the distribution sites in the Bronx. We are seeking a Farm Manager who has a wide variety of agricultural operations reflecting a longstanding commitment to ecological sustainability, experience in expanding farm operations, planning and executing multiple projects on diversified farms, and managing the varied seasonal demands of farming. The Farm Manager will be expected to implement a plan to initially grow enough produce to serve 200+ families beginning in the spring of 2010, and expand ultimately to 1,100 families or more. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Compensation will be competitive and will include salary, benefits, and housing. The Farm Manager and his or her family occasionally share the house with the General Partner and occasional weekend guests who are investors in the venture. The newly renovated 1803 house has seven bedrooms, four baths, separate dining room, eat-in kitchen, and family room, and can be divided for privacy. The Farm Manager would be encouraged to become a stockholder in this venture either based on equity they may wish to bring to the venture and through stock linked to performance.

To apply: Send resume to Dderryck@corbinhillfarm.com. Applications will be received until an acceptable candidate has been found. Upon receipt and review of your resume, we will send you a more detailed description of the farm and related goals.

Grants Coordinator at Angelic Organics Learning Center, Chicago

Posted 1/7/2010

Position: Grants Coordinator – Chicago Office

Supervisor: Director of Development and Communications

Salary: $24,000- $27,000 at full time (40 hours/week) plus benefits, depending on qualifications

Status: Application deadline: 1/15/2010

Start date: February 2010

Position Description

The Grants Coordinator provides support for Angelic Organics Learning Center’s resource development and communications departments, and works closely with the Director of Development and Communications and the Development Coordinator. The Grants Coordinator is a full-time (40 hours/week) position responsible for writing grant proposals and reports, and maintaining relationships with current corporate, foundation and government funders. We seek candidates with the ability to work in our Chicago office at 6400 S. Kimbark.

General Responsibilities

• • Assumes responsibility for the writing, processing, and submission of all grant reports for AOLC’s 20-30 open grants

• • Assists Director of Development and Communications with grant writing as needed and processes and submits all grant proposals

• • Coordinates all financial reporting and drawing down of grant funds, working closely with bookkeeper

• • Maintains grant records in eTapestry donor and contact database, including data entry, creating queries, and running reports

• • Assists Director of Development and Communications with identifying prospective new corporate and foundation funders

• • General clerical and administrative support for resource development and communications departments, including developing procedures and managing hard copy and computer files

• • Assists with writing content for AOLC E-newsletter, newsletter, and website, as needed

• • Assists with event planning, ticket sales, and staffing for fundraising events

• • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

• • May have opportunity to be involved in garden, greenhouse, and/or beekeeping activities at the Chicago office

Required Qualifications

• • At least 2-3 years of grants/ development experience

• • Experience with data entry or database management required; experience specifically with eTapestry preferred.

• • Excellent writing skills

• • Windows and Internet literacy, with proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to type at least 60 wpm

• • Excellent ability to prioritize assigned and ongoing tasks and manage time effectively

• • Highly organized

• • Excellent attention to detail

• • Ability to multi-task

• • Ability to work with remote co-workers and volunteers via phone and email

• • Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and promptly with volunteers, donors, and the general public verbally and in writing, including via email

• • Commitment to the Learning Center’s work to build local food systems

• • Interest in learning about our programs and about local food systems/sustainable agriculture

• • Proficiency in a second language, especially Spanish, desired but not required

• • Familiarity with the Chicago philanthropic community and local funders desired

To Apply

Please familiarize yourself with our website at www.learngrowconnect.org. Then send your cover letter and resume to jobs@learngrowconnect.org. All documents should be sent in PDF format.

Farm Based Education, Refugee Farmer, Marketing, and Office Jobs in Maine

Posted 1/5/10

Cultivating Community (CC), a nonprofit community based organization that uses agriculture as a community and leadership development tool, is hiring for several full time, part time, and seasonal positions.

CC is seeking a full time Refugee Farmer Specialist to coordinate the New American Sustainable Agriculture Project (NASAP) program enrollment and participation. CC is also seeking a part-time Office Assistant. Applications for both of these positions are due January 7^th.

Additionally, Cultivating Community is seeking three seasonal AmeriCorps volunteers. The Marketing Coordinator will work on the Fresh Start Farms marketing collective, including marketing vegetable crops to stores, restaurants, farmers’ markets, food bank/pantries, and the broader community. Two Agricultural Assistants will be involved in farm based education, event coordination, and hands on garden work. These positions will work closely with the farm manager in all aspects of production at both urban and suburban farm sites.

Cultivating Community strives to achieve social and environmental justice and successful candidates will lead by example in both of these areas. For more information on the organization or any of these positions please visit their website at www.cultivatingcommunity.org.

S’CoolPreston Hollow Land Collective Looking for Partners, Farmers, Artists, Teachers

Posted 9/23/09

• The Land: Situated on a beautiful 110-acre south-facing slope 30 miles south of Albany, Preston Hollow is a quiet town ripe for an agricultural rennaissance. Currently, we have one house, a few barns and an old production apple orchard with mint, oregano and raspberries growing wild underneath. The property is bordered by a creek and there is access to 2 additional natural water sources (a spring and a well). There are 4-5 large fields that have most likely been terra-formed by loggers and the wooded area is still young (and in need of some tender love and care as well). The house is situated in the center of the town of Preston Hollow (pop: 700) and goes back over a mile up the mountain. For pictures of the location, send an email to the address below.
• The Organization: We have signed a long-term lease with the landowner with the rights to develop this land as a permaculture site. In lieu of this, we are looking to build our network of permaculture enthusiasts who can invest their time/energy/resources into a cooperative means of subsistence over the course of the next few years.

• Co-op members can be invested in this project in a variety of ways. The co-op will offer 110% support for individuals with ambitious plans for their craft or farm-based product by way of help with fund-raising, marketing and general labor.
• A FULL TIME presence on the land would require the member to pay a fee for accomodations in the main house or rent a room from someone in the town. This would best suit someone who would like to have a share in the year-round, more labor-intensive operations of the collective such as raising animals for eggs, milk or re-sale; aquaponics; trail-building; annual agriculture (standard farm crops); value-added farm products; etc. This would require a genuine commitment to communal living and pooling resources.
• A PART-TIME presence on the land would be appropriate for anybody proposing a project or activity that requires less time time to maintain. For example, Brooklyn artists could use some of the barns as a studio space (and possibly a show-room), which would bring diversity, creativity and new skills into the community, and/or a member could keep beehives on the property and come to collect the honey/check on the hives once a month. Other examples of part-time endeavors include refurbishing and redesign of existing apple orchard, natural building workshops, canning, fermenting, wildcrafting (plenty of golden rod!), growing medicinal plants and mushrooms in the forest, or taking groups out on healing retreats.
• A PER DIEM membership would be open to those who wanted to host events or just camp and help out once in a while.

• The overall vision for the organization is to stack as many mutually beneficial functions (social and physical) as possible on one piece of land that could draw small amounts of revenue to the individual invested in them, but add to the abundance of the greater community.
• We aim to build community, food security and experiment with a truly sustainable economic model.
• Our membership is ultra-progressive, so we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual preference and/or economic background.
• We ultimately seek to be of service to the land and the people living around it.

• Contact Mihail Kossev at mihail.kossev@gmail.com / 732-492-6001

Farm Internship Opportunity on Diverse 38 Acre Organic Vegetable Farm in Southwest Michigan

(Available Annually)

Young Family on an Old Organic Farm is offering 2 persons positions as interns for the 2009 season. Learn through practice and discussion the mixed techniques vital to producing and marketing a spectrum of annual Michigan produce. We grow for CSA, farmer’s markets, retailers, restaurants and wholesalers. We are building toward a more integrated permacultural design and emphasize sustainability in our planning. Eco-agritourism will be developed and discussed this year with interns as well.

Seeking persons to start ASAP after spring semester to work through the fall (around mid-Nov) but will consider internships through August where needed. A weekly stipend will be provided with room and some board included to compensate for the rather strenuous work (50 or more hours most weeks). Spanish language skills a plus.

Please phone, email or write to Eater’s Guild Farm, 26041 C. R. 681, Bangor, MI 49013

(269)427-0423 eatersguild@i2k.com

eatersguild.com

About Eater’s Guild Farm:

Eater’s Guild Farm is situated in the Black River watershed within the Lake Michigan fruit belt of SW Michigan. One of the first farms settled in the region, these 40 acres were also at the beginning of organic certification in Michigan. The farm has been continuously certified organic since 1973. Our stewardship began in the 2004 season, continuing and extending the practices of the School of Homesteading before it.

We are vegetable growers beginning to develop permanent crop and animal systems. We currently use diesel tractors for tilling, cultivating and transplanting. Seeding, weeding and harvest is done by hand. Where possible we work on reducing tillage and design growing systems to reduce energy consumption. We raise our own transplants and consider on-farm propagation a must for expanding existing cane and tree plantings.

Our internship program is well-sited for collaboration and exchange with nearby organic farms. From within a robust (if not all organic) agricultural economy interns gain experience in propagation, crop planning and implementation, marketing dynamics, certification requirements, permaculture, equipment maintenance, logistics and networking. Part of the stipend is linked to farmers’ market sales that interns coordinate and execute. The learning environment is more horizontal that many farms with all of us engaging the season as co-learners.

A living space is provided tailored mostly to the needs of the intern. All farm produce is free and interns can purchase other foodstuffs through 2 buying clubs. Stipend is set at $50/week in April and May, then expands as a percentage of market sales that interns manage ($100+/week). Expected hours 40-60/week…in hot weeks this could be a split day of 6:30-11:30 and 4-9:30. Interns may take a week-long off-farm stint for rest or other learning opportunities during the April 1^st to Nov. 1^st program.