Special Opportunity for Farmers: We know our farmers have been working hard all season, and we at The Healing Vibration want to show our appreciation. Beginning Sept. 1-November 1, Farmers in the Pioneer Valley can come to the Inn Spot in Conway, MA and get the ‘Harvest Special’, a 1 ½ hour deeply relaxing massage or aroma touch session for $65.00 (reg. $90) or a 1 hour massage for $40 (reg. $65). Thanks, folks! 413-588-1649 or zach@thehealingvibration.com. (posted 8.30.10)

Job Opportunity:
King Creek Farm in Ware, MA is looking for a lead veggie grower and assistant growers. Besides operating its busy farmstand on Rt. 9, King Creek attends two farmers' markets this season.

Lead grower position: applicants should have several years of veggie growing experience with emphasis on organic and all-natural production methods.  Ideal candidates should have the confidence to turn seed into saleable produce and get it on the stand for sale. All phases of production including planning, seeding, transplanting, tractor work, equipment set-up, mulching, irrigating, fertilizing, spraying, harvesting and washing are required. Those with market experience will be given preference. We are looking for someone who works well with others, is a leader, can take and give direction and is organized.  We also graze cattle and are involved in all facets of livestock production.  Please have a valid driver’s license and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Applicants should have a burning desire to farm. Compensation is $10-12/ hr depending on experience.

Assistant veggie growers:  applicants should have experience with veggie production and some tractor experience preferred. Livestock experience helpful but not required. Must be able to work long, hard days and lift up to 50 pounds. Applicants need to  be motivated and able to work well with others.   Please have a valid driver’s license and a burning desire to farm.  Compensation is $8-10/hr depending on experience.

(posted 8.30.10)

Job Opportunity:
Gardening the Community is actively recruiting for the position of  Project Coordinator. Visit our website for details at http://gardeningthecommunity.blogspot.com/p/job-opportunities-with-gtc.html. You may also email your resume and cover letter to gtc.hire@gmail.com. (posted 8/11/10)

Internship
National Farmers Union and New England Farmers Union both have internship oportunitites available.  The internship opportunity with National Farmers Union brings students onto the front lines of agricultural policy-making in DC.  We are also looking for interns for our NE office.  (Posted 8.10.10)

Cafe Help Wanted
Busy, upscale breakfast and lunch cafe serving fresh, local creative fare in Springfield is looking for mature, reliable individuals to fill the positions of entry level chef, waitress and kitchen prep.  Candidates must have restaurant experience and must be able to handle high volume and a quick pace.  For more information and to set up an interview, please call 413-733-3332 Wednesday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.  We are looking to fill these positions as soon as possible

Piglets For Sale:
Mix breeds of Belted Hampshire/Yorkshire, belted Hampshire/Poland China, pure Yorkshire, 12 weeks old, 20-30 pounds. $70.00 each. Popielarz Pig Farm, 128 Willamansett St., South Hadley, MA. Call Wayne 413-626-9763 (posted 8.9.10)

Opportunity for a young farm couple:
Gray Dog's Farm is looking for an animal oriented young couple with at least minimal knowledge, experience and skills to run their farm, located in the Hilltowns. Gray Dog presently raises pastured free range broilers and turkeys, eggs, free range lamb and mutton, and also has market garden land, pasture and forest, and most needed infrastructure and equipment. Owners Ross and Alicia are willing to give most of the profits to the farming couple, share their experience and knowledge, develop needed infrastructure, help with farm work, and are open to developing new ideas for their farm. For more information, contact Ross (413-210-3739) or Alicia (413-320-8860). (Posted 8/2/10) 

Livestock for sale
7 White Faced Herefords are available ranging from 6 months to one at 14 years. Most of them are females, with a couple young males. For more infomation, contact Mark Howe at 508-344-8403.

Job Opening: Office Specialist Position
Our Family Farms Milk is looking for an employee available to work 20-25 hours a week out of Greenfield, MA. For a full job description email Angie Facey at angie@ourfamilyfarms.org. Application deadline is August 6th.

Request for Proposals
Grow Food Northampton, is sending out a request for proposals from farmers and farm education programs interested in leasing soon-to-be-available land (at the Bean/Allard property) for agricultural use on a long-term (99-year) basis.  The leases will provide farmer/lessees with the most important benefits of land ownership (including security and equity) - farmers can own structures on the land, and farmers will own and independently operate their businesses. Below (and attached) is our ad for this land.  Interested farmers can contact me for an application packet.  The application deadline is July 18, 2010. We are seeking the right farmers to join our project. Farmers may apply to lease any part of the total acreage and will demonstrate extensive experience in sustainable farming or farm education, alignment with Grow Food Northampton's goals, and a viable business plan.  To request an application, please contact Lilly Lombard, 413-584-0081. (posted 7/2/10)

Job Openings: Production Crew
Real Pickles in Greenfield is seeking help for the upcoming pickling season. Contact Dan Rosenberg,  413-774-2600 (posted 6/11/10)  

Job Opening: Agricultural Manager
Outlook Farm in Westhampton is looking for somone to work with the owner to oversee 25 acres of orchards and 25 acres of vegetable crops. Duties include all aspects of crop growing from planting to harvest to sales. Full-time.  For more info contact outlookfarm@yahoo.com or call 413-529-9388 (posted 6/9/10)

Job Opening: Farm Camp Curriculum Consultant
North Amherst Community Farm, Inc. is seeking a farm camp consultant to design a curriculum for 7 - 12 year olds which is specific to the NACF property in North Amherst.  The RFP can be viewed at  http://www.nacfonline.org/NACF-Farm-Camp-RFP.pdf
  (posted 6/8/10) 

Job Opening: New Accounts Developer and part-time store demonstrator.
Saw Mill Site Farm has a part-time position available. Click here for more details or call Terry Grinnan at 413-665-3005. (Posted 6/3/10)

Volunteers/Donations Needed: Paul's Garden Memorial Project
In memory of Paul Yeskie Sr and Paul Yeskie Jr, who died in the Northampton arson fires of last winter, a memorial garden is being planted at Smith Vocational High School. The produce will be donated to the Meals on Wheels program, just like Paul Sr did for years. Donations of plants, time, or money are needed and welcomed! Visit www.paulsgarden.net for more information. (posted 6/2/10)

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