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All submissions will be posted at our discretion.
12/9/2011 Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Services MOSESCommunication Coordinator The Communication Coordinator manages MOSES communications, technology systems, image/brand, measurement and evaluation. The ideal candidate for the communication coordinator position is technologically savvy and enjoys interacting with people, both in person and online. This person is responsible for managing printed material design and image. They will maintain the MOSES website and electronic presence, including Facebook and the monthly enews electronic newsletter. This person also helps trouble shoot problems involving computer hardware and software. The communication coordinator will develop and maintain systems and measurement tools to best optimize our people, strategies, resources, and culture. Candidates should also enjoy bringing creative ideas to the table. MOSES expects candidates to be self-reliant innovators who can effectively work independently and with a team.Click here to download a PDF with a full job description and to learn how to apply.
12/19/2011Troy Community Farm
Internship Troy Community Farm is a 5-acre, certified organic vegetable farm. We provide food for 160 CSA members, an on-site farmstand, and several wholesale accounts. Farm interns work in every aspect of vegetable production and marketing on our urban farm. In addition, interns attend a series of 13 formal on-farm classes covering greenhouse management, fertility, cover crops, irrigation, marketing, basic beekeeping and more. For compete information on our internship program including the 2012 class schedule and topics, information on the intern focus areas, and more including comments from past interns, visit their website.
Internship Troy Community Farm is a 5-acre, certified organic vegetable farm. We provide food for 160 CSA members, an on-site farmstand, and several wholesale accounts. Farm interns work in every aspect of vegetable production and marketing on our urban farm. In addition, interns attend a series of 13 formal on-farm classes covering greenhouse management, fertility, cover crops, irrigation, marketing, basic beekeeping and more. For compete information on our internship program including the 2012 class schedule and topics, information on the intern focus areas, and more including comments from past interns, visit their website.
12/18/2011 Chisago City Farmers Market
Scholarship / InternshipThe Chisago City Farmers Market and the Chisago County Master Gardener Program are proud to announce the first Youth Gardener Scholarship. The award winner will learn to garden using sustainable growing practices, to do business at the Chisago City Farmers Market in 2012, and to prepare, preserve and can what he/she grows while under the guidance of a Master Gardener. Visit their website for more information and how to apply.
Scholarship / InternshipThe Chisago City Farmers Market and the Chisago County Master Gardener Program are proud to announce the first Youth Gardener Scholarship. The award winner will learn to garden using sustainable growing practices, to do business at the Chisago City Farmers Market in 2012, and to prepare, preserve and can what he/she grows while under the guidance of a Master Gardener. Visit their website for more information and how to apply.
12/17/2011 Plow Creek Farm
Farm Manager Established over 30 years ago, Plow Creek Farm is a diversified, organically managed operation connected with an intentional Christian community. The farm operation includes two acres of strawberries, two acres of blueberries, smaller plantings of blackberries and raspberries, 5 acres of mixed vegetables and a small herd of grass-fed cattle. Responsibilities include development of yearly crop plans, soil and fertility management, equipment use and maintenance, supervision of staff/interns, pest and disease management, and marketing and selling of crops, as well as the hands-on work of planting, hand weeding, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. A full job description and information on how to apply can be found at their website.
Farm Manager Established over 30 years ago, Plow Creek Farm is a diversified, organically managed operation connected with an intentional Christian community. The farm operation includes two acres of strawberries, two acres of blueberries, smaller plantings of blackberries and raspberries, 5 acres of mixed vegetables and a small herd of grass-fed cattle. Responsibilities include development of yearly crop plans, soil and fertility management, equipment use and maintenance, supervision of staff/interns, pest and disease management, and marketing and selling of crops, as well as the hands-on work of planting, hand weeding, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. A full job description and information on how to apply can be found at their website.
12/16/2011 Rodale Institute
Agriculture Supporting Communities Internship Participants will be trained and involved in every aspect of setting up, producing, and running a small local organic grower’s business. This includes hand-on training in seed starting, greenhouse production & seasonal extensions, transplanting, pest & weed management, soil health, urban growing techniques, harvesting, processing, marketing, customer relations, and working with community partners. In addition to an Organic Grower’s Guide, interns will receive written resources and training in Business Planning and Nutrition Education. Visit their website for more information and how to apply.
Agriculture Supporting Communities Internship Participants will be trained and involved in every aspect of setting up, producing, and running a small local organic grower’s business. This includes hand-on training in seed starting, greenhouse production & seasonal extensions, transplanting, pest & weed management, soil health, urban growing techniques, harvesting, processing, marketing, customer relations, and working with community partners. In addition to an Organic Grower’s Guide, interns will receive written resources and training in Business Planning and Nutrition Education. Visit their website for more information and how to apply.
12/16/2011 Control Union USA, Inc.
Farm AuditorControl Union USA, Inc. (the U.S. affiliate of Control Union Certifications) is seeking a person with an agronomy background to become an auditor for several sustainability programs such as Good Agricultural Practices, Sustainable Biofuels, and Organic. The auditor will work from home and with the demographic area primarily in the Northern Midwest, with occasional travel elsewhere in North America. Annual training may take place outside of the U.S. Download the full job description and contact information by clicking here.
Farm AuditorControl Union USA, Inc. (the U.S. affiliate of Control Union Certifications) is seeking a person with an agronomy background to become an auditor for several sustainability programs such as Good Agricultural Practices, Sustainable Biofuels, and Organic. The auditor will work from home and with the demographic area primarily in the Northern Midwest, with occasional travel elsewhere in North America. Annual training may take place outside of the U.S. Download the full job description and contact information by clicking here.
12/14/2011 Equinox Community Farm
Internship Equinox Community Farm is a small market farm and CSA located in Waunakee, WI just a twenty minute drive from downtown Madison. They raise a wide variety of vegetables as well as a number of herbs, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. They also keep laying hens, raise a handful of pigs, and make maple syrup. Their primary market for our produce is our CSA which will have approximately 120 shares this season; they also sell at the Northside Farmer’s Market in Madison. Interns will be involved with all aspects of production including greenhouse work, planting, transplanting, cultivation & weeding, harvesting, washing & packing, and working at the Farmer’s Market. Visit their website for details.
Internship Equinox Community Farm is a small market farm and CSA located in Waunakee, WI just a twenty minute drive from downtown Madison. They raise a wide variety of vegetables as well as a number of herbs, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. They also keep laying hens, raise a handful of pigs, and make maple syrup. Their primary market for our produce is our CSA which will have approximately 120 shares this season; they also sell at the Northside Farmer’s Market in Madison. Interns will be involved with all aspects of production including greenhouse work, planting, transplanting, cultivation & weeding, harvesting, washing & packing, and working at the Farmer’s Market. Visit their website for details.
12/14/2011 Angelic Organics Learning Center
Farmer Training Program DirectorFull time director who develops, manages and evaluates the farmer initiative of Angelic Organics Learning Center. Responsible for related intitiatives with project partners. Visit their website to view the detailed job description,
Farmer Training Program DirectorFull time director who develops, manages and evaluates the farmer initiative of Angelic Organics Learning Center. Responsible for related intitiatives with project partners. Visit their website to view the detailed job description,
11/29/2011 Driftless OrganicsPacking Shed CoordinatorResponsibilities include: coordinating the washing and packing of over 400 CSA boxes a week, filling numerous wholesale orders and preparing for weekly farmers markets. Other duties include receiving produce from the field, keeping the coolers organized and supervising a crew of 2-8 people. Some field and greenhouse work is required as well, especially in the spring. Looking for someone with excellent leadership and organizational skills who enjoys working indoors. An attention to quality, efficiency and consistency is a must. Position is year round with full time work from March - December and part time work (24 hrs/week) in January and February. To apply visitwww.driftlessorganics.com.
11/21/2011 Community Allicance with Family Farmers Manager, Family Farm Food Safety ProgramThe Manager of the Family Farm Food Safety Program will develop a food safety program at CAFF that is focused on advising California specialty crop farmers on developing farm-level food safety plans, particularly small- and medium-scale family farmers engaged in direct marketing.This is a full time salaried position with health benefits. The position will be located in Davis at Glide Ranch. Visit the CAFF website to view a full job description and learn how to apply.
Farm ManagerOversees operational, personnel & financial activities of a pasture-based dairy research facility which includes up to 300 animals housed in two facilities, a robotic milking system & 200+ acres of rotationally grazed pasture. Coordinates research activities & assures animal use protocols are being followed. Bachelor’s degree required, M.S. degree preferred; emphasis on grazing & pasture management, 3-5 years of dairy management or herdsman experience. The complete job description can be viewed online at www.jobs.msu.edu. Please refer to job posting number 5455. All applications must be submitted online at www.jobs.msu.edu and should include resume, cover letter and references. Application deadline is December 4, 2011.
11/17/2011 MOSACertification Specialist Primary responsibilities of the Certification Specialist position include customer service for new and updating organic crop and livestock producers as well as processor/handler operations, evaluating organic plan information and inputs to determine compliance with the National Organic Standards, and communication with organic operators about certification requirements. The ideal candidate will have the required formal education of a college degree, or equivalent by training or experience, and knowledge--preferably by experience--of organic farming and certification. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written; strong computer skills; and the ability to do detail-oriented work in a fast paced environment are required. This is a full-time position with benefits and requires working out of MOSA's office in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Interested and qualified candidates are welcome to send a resume, cover letter and applicationdownload here to mosa@mosaorganic.org
11/1/2011 West Virginia University Research Assistant Professor - Organic Agriculture
The position is being created to provide leadership and outreach on the Division’s Certified Organic Research Farm. The responsibilities will include grant writing, coordination of multiple activities on the farm, supervision of personnel, record-keeping essential to maintenance of the organic certification and working through Extension to disseminate information. Click here for a full job description.
11/1/2011 National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Director of Development
The Director of Development, working with the Executive Director and other staff members, will raise NSAC’s annual budget from a variety of sources to enable staff to advance the coalition’s federal policy priorities. Click here for a full job description.
11/1/2011 Oregon Tilth (OTCO) Midwest Inspector
Seeking a full time individual to serve primarily as a staff inspector serving our clients in the Midwest region of the United States (IA, WI, MN, IL, MO, IN). This position may also include some initial and final file‐review work. Seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual. Looking to hire an inspector that lives in Wisconsin or Minnesota or someone that is willing to relocate there. This full time position will be responsible for conducting on‐site inspections
of both organic farms/livestock and organic handlers under various organic standards, primarily USDA NOP. A more detailed job description can be found here. To apply please send letter of interest along with full resume toorganic@tilth.org. Application deadline is November 17th, 2011.
of both organic farms/livestock and organic handlers under various organic standards, primarily USDA NOP. A more detailed job description can be found here. To apply please send letter of interest along with full resume toorganic@tilth.org. Application deadline is November 17th, 2011.
10/18/2011 Organic Seed AllianceExecutive Director An opportunity to lead an organization that is positioned to have a transformative influence on organic agriculture in the United States. The successful candidate must have extensive non-profit and administrative experience; proven expertise in financial management, strategic planning, fundraising, and grant writing. Knowledge of organic agriculture is a plus but not required. Position will be based in Port Townsend, WA. For a full position description and application instructions, please see our website: www.seedalliance.org. No phone calls.
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