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Director of Agriculture of Ambler Farm

 Ambler Farm, a town owned historic farm located inWilton,CTrun by a nonprofit board of directors, is seeking a year-round full-time salaried Director of Agriculture who will serve as our on-site farming manager overseeing all agricultural operations.  Large production field is approximately one acre with potential for more cultivated areas.

The Director of Agriculture will be responsible for planning and managing all aspects of agricultural production for the large production field using organic practices (preparing vegetable and cut flower beds, seeding, transplanting, weeding, pest control, harvesting produce; soil fertility management, crop rotation, and cover crops); providing guidance and support for the educational garden and assist in the development and implementation of farm-related educational programming in conjunction with the Program Manager; and teaching and/or sharing in the teaching of farm-related programs as time permits. 

Additional functions of the position include:

  • Maintaining agricultural facilities in neat and orderly condition and keeping equipment in good and safe operating condition.
  • Identifying needed resources — staff/volunteers and equipment – for agricultural production.
  • Maintaining records and developing and managing annual agriculture/farming budgets.
  • Coordinating weekly farm product sales and distribution (farm stand and restaurants).
  • Fostering relationships with other local farming operations and entities

Qualifications include:

  • Strong background (education and/or experience) in vegetable production using organic practices
  • Desire and ability to contribute to our educational mission
  • Proven ability to work with volunteers and seasonal interns.
  • Must be comfortable reporting to a board of directors (and will be directly supervised by board of director’s agriculture chair)
  • Strong sensitivity to aesthetics

Compensation Package:

  • Salary commensurate with experience. Housing is provided as condition of employment..
  • Health insurance and 2-week paid vacation (during off-season).

 Interested candidates should send resumes to amblerfarm@gmail.com by December 10th, 2011.  For more information about the position, visit: http://www.amblerfarm.org/jobdescription

Beautiful 55-acre Organic Farm in Central Florida, $910,000.00

Owners must sell this incredible property near Dade City, Florida, just 45 minutes from Tampa and its international airport.  Below please find listed just some of the details of this property, as the beauty is difficult to translate without visiting it in person. 

  • Extended growing season with possibilities including tomatoes, greens, potatoes, herbs, peppers, onions, strawberries, blueberries, etc.
  • Property has some irrigation and features three (3) wells
  • Many ancient oaks provide shade, beauty
  • A five-acre pond provides perfect setting for wildlife and could be used for tilapia
  • Greenhouse has cement base, electric, water and large heater
  • Large steel storage tank in field for storing fertilizers, etc.
  • Four-stall barn with tack room, electric and water
  • Storage trailer
  • Some fruit trees (Israeli apple, peach, nectarine, persimmon)
  • 4-bedroom 2 ½ bath caretaker/employee home
  • Huge yard and three paddocks fenced with no-climb, perfect for goats, dogs, geese, etc.
  • Large two-car garage has two steel sinks and a walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler
  • Paver driveway and asphalt private road
  • Original home was built in early 1900’s then taken back to the studs, remodeled and enlarged by current owners in 2005
  • Home features 4 bedrooms with walk-in closets, 4 and ½ baths, with 6-person sauna in master bath.
  • Two huge fireplaces, convertible to gas if desired
  • Gourmet kitchen with Thermador gas/eelectric dual-oven range, stainless Kitchen Aid refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Whirlpool icemaker.
  • Laundry room features Whirlpool Duet washer and dryer, built-in ironing board.
  • All windows are thermal paned and tilt for cleaning
  • Floors are plank pine and pegged
  • Property can be easily recertified as Organic

 Click link below for tour:

http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?t=2455843&prt=10003 

 Contact Info:
Gayle Ostovich, Realtor 
Charles Rutenberg Realty 
Cell-352.206.0003 
gayle.ostovich@yahoo.com      
www.HillsHomesandLand.com 

 

I am a 26 year old organic farmer who is relocating back to the east coast after farming and gardening in northern CA for the past five years. I have lived on farms my whole life, daughter of an organic vegetable farmer. I have two seasons experience on a 15 acre CSA farm, two years apprenticing and then co-managing a garden for the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food System’s (CASFS) Apprenticeship, I also initiated a school garden program in Oakland, CA. I am looking to partner with a seasoned grower in RI. I am looking to farm a highly productive and efficient 5-15 acre farm with livestock integration. I have practice in permaculture and biodynamics. I am also trained in seasonal fruit tree care and pruning. I would like to start work in the spring of 2011. Please email cheney.maggie@gmail.com. 12/22/2010

Common Ground, near New Haven, Ct.,  is seeking a reliable, hands-on, experienced
farmer-manager to direct our Agricultural Program and run our urban farm. The
cultivated area of our farm is approximately one acre, divided between a small
children’s educational garden and a larger production field. All of our farm practices
follow organic recommendations and emphasize overall sustainability, but we are
not certified organic. The Director of Agricultural Programs will be responsible
for managing both the production and education gardens, training and oversight
of volunteers, interns, apprentices and staff working on the farm, and
coordinating the distribution of farm products to Common Ground’s
various constituencies. However, beyond being a farm, Common Ground is a
high school and an educational center for the community, making this job
opportunity distinct from many typical farm jobs. The Director of Agricultural
Programs will play an important role coordinating educational projects involving
the farm that will require strong skills in leading, supervising, and
communicating with groups of youth and adults. Some assistance in managing
farm tasks and infrastructure is available from the Site Manager; however, the
Farm Manager is currently the only full time position dedicated to our Agricultural
Program. For a complete job description, see:
http://commongroundct.org/join_us.php 12/22/2010

Wanted small farm in RI area:

Must relocate a small, pesticide free/chemical free, fresh herb business for 2008 season. Minimum requirements: 5 acre minimum for farm status, for small scale specialty vegetable and herb farming, transition to organic. Required, a small house, tiny garage and or barn, space for a greenhouse. Development rights may have already been sold, deed restrictions to protect the land acceptable. Contact Ellen Stone dyerwoman@riconnect.com

Land for Rent

1/3 fertile, amended, organic acre of cover cropped land with very little weed problem. Fenced with 1″ X 2″ galvanized 4′ fencing buried 6″ in to the ground, irrigation system, a white processing hoop house 20′ X 15′ with a large stainless commercial fridge, wash down areas, shelving, etc. Use of small road side stand on Rte. 216 negotiable. 200$ a month Call 401-377-8144

Land has a small cabin currently available Call 401-377-8144 24′ X 15′ processing hoop house with heavy duty PVC cover and ground anchors – asking $675.00 Call 401-377-8144

Stainless, commercial, outdoor, double door fridge 80″ x 55″ X 35″ low electricity usage – ideal for farm venture. $1200 or best offer. Call 401-377-8144

Land for Rent

11 acres in three fields, two fields have water, will consider requests of smaller acreage. prime 3rd year transitional organic farmland available for 2008 growing season. Six miles from Newport County markets. Tested water source (2” main pipe) and tillage equipment available. Founders Homestead Farm, 1681 West Main Road, Portsmouth R.I.

02871 401-639-7995
Posted February 22, 2008

 

 

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