Weblog for Land Link Vermont http://landlink.blog.uvm.edu/ Welcome to the Land Link Vermont Blog site. Here you will find listings of farming opportunities, workshops and courses, and other relevant resources. For more information about Land Link Vermont, please visit our website at www.uvm.edu/landlinkvt. en Copyright 2008 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:15:52 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Assistant Herdsperson Position Available (VT) Bonaspecta Holsteins, a modern 250 cow dairy, is seeking an Assistant herdsperson. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, animal reproduction, animal health, feeding, record keeping, occasional milking and other duties as needed. No field crop work required. This 20,000 lb. rotationally grazed home grown herd is seeking a energetic, positive person who is seeking long term stability and a future in the dairy business. Beautiful open fields in a highly desirable agricultural community. Lake Champlain nearby. 6 day week, housing provided. Spanish and computer skills a plus.
e-mail: huntfarm@gmavt.net
Rob & Susy Hunt, 1133 Jersey St. So., Addison, Vt. 05491

]]> http://landlink.blog.uvm.edu/2008/02/assistant_herdsperson_position.html http://landlink.blog.uvm.edu/2008/02/assistant_herdsperson_position.html Farming Opportunities Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:15:52 -0500 Farm for rent in Cumberland County (NJ) A beautiful one hour drive from Philadelphia,
Near Bridgeton and Delaware Bay

OPPORTUNITY FOR: CSA, ORGANIC GROWING, FARMSTAND, LIVESTOCK OR HORSE FARM

SIX ACRES AVAILABLE, RICH PRODUCTIVE LOAMY SOILS, FORMERLY GRAZED, NO CHEMICALS USED IN LAST 10 YEARS

30’x58’ Barn, currently with 7 stalls
35 HP Kubota Tractor w/front end loader and brush hog

HOUSING POTENTIAL
Farmhouse: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, new kitchen
Or
Cottage: one room, kitchen, bathroom

IF INTERESTED CALL: 215.438.7533, EMAIL: urbanfern@aol.com

]]> http://landlink.blog.uvm.edu/2008/01/farm_for_rent_in_cumberland_co.html http://landlink.blog.uvm.edu/2008/01/farm_for_rent_in_cumberland_co.html Farming Opportunities Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:49:44 -0500 Pastured Livestock Farm Manager Position (PA) Old Earth Farm is seeking an individual to continue the management and
development of our unique livestock operation. Located in the Oley Valley in
Oley, PA, Old Earth Farm is an integrated livestock and vegetable farm that
raises meats for sale at the Headhouse Square Market in Philadelphia and
vegetables for sale through our 100 member CSA. The Pastured Livestock Farm
Manager will be responsible for the daily tasks of managing our Highland
cattle, Suffolk sheep and Tamworth pigs along with developing systems to reduce
labor and cut feed costs. In exchange for a willingness to learn and work hard
we will provide a salary and on farm housing.

Please contact Tom Paduano at oldearthfarm@comcast.net to apply or for more
information.

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]]> http://landlink.blog.uvm.edu/2007/12/2008_vermont_grazing_conferenc.html http://landlink.blog.uvm.edu/2007/12/2008_vermont_grazing_conferenc.html Workshops and Courses Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:05:14 -0500 Position Available: Urban Agriculture Seasonal Grower (MA) The Urban Agriculture Seasonal Grower will assist the Urban Farm Manager
in the daily management of the ReVision Urban Farm at ReVision House in
Dorchester, MA. The seasonal grower must be willing to learn about the
diversity of production methods in our small-scale urban farm. The
seasonal grower will have the opportunity to attend many off-site
educational opportunities such as workshops, EMASS CRAFT farm visits, and
the NOFA-Mass Summer Conference.

]]> http://landlink.blog.uvm.edu/2007/12/position_available_urban_agric.html http://landlink.blog.uvm.edu/2007/12/position_available_urban_agric.html Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:59:45 -0500 Apprenticeship Program at Ecosystem Farm (MD) The Ecosystem Farm of the Accokeek Foundation is an 8-acre certified organic
vegetable farm (including blueberries, strawberries, figs, culinary herbs, and
cut flowers) on the banks of the Potomac River in Piscataway National Park. We
use solar power for irrigation and for potable well water. We operate an
80-household CSA. Internship starts March and ends in December.

]]> http://landlink.blog.uvm.edu/2007/12/apprenticeship_program_at_ecos.html http://landlink.blog.uvm.edu/2007/12/apprenticeship_program_at_ecos.html Farming Opportunities Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:38:49 -0500 Growing Places On-Line: For Aspiring and Beginning Farmers The Women's Agriculture Network (WAgN) will offer two on-line sessions of Growing Places, a non-credit, pre-business planning course. Growing places is designed for people who are considering starting or expanding an agriculturally based business but aren't sure where to start. The on-line is designed to serve people for whom travel time, family and work commitments make participation in an in-person class difficult. The course is instructor-led and includes lots of interaction (via email) with other students. But it allows more flexibility in terms of exactly when and where you do it. It is open to anyone, although people with slower Internet connections or who are uncomfortable with written communication may prefer the classroom setting (which will be offered later in 2008).

]]> http://landlink.blog.uvm.edu/2007/12/growing_places_online_for_aspi.html http://landlink.blog.uvm.edu/2007/12/growing_places_online_for_aspi.html Workshops and Courses Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:36:07 -0500 2008 Master Gardener Course In this 13-week introductory course, presented via interactive television at sites around the state, we cover the basics of home horticulture and what it means to be a Master Gardener (MG). The instructors are UVM faculty and VT Horticulture Professionals. Topics include: Botany, Turf and Weeds, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Vegetables, Soils, Woody Ornamentals, Perennials and Annuals, Landscape Design (Intro), Applied Pest Management, UVM Extension Volunteering, and Invasive Plant Control.

See website at http://www.uvm.edu/mastergardener/become/basicrsindex.html for details

]]> http://landlink.blog.uvm.edu/2007/12/2008_master_gardener_course.html http://landlink.blog.uvm.edu/2007/12/2008_master_gardener_course.html Workshops and Courses Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:33:10 -0500 Vermont Farm Business Planning Course Starts January 2008 Vermont Farm Business Planning Course Starts January 2008

A course starting in January 2008 will provide new and experienced farmers with the tools to develop agricultural business plans to start or grow their businesses. “Tilling the Soil of Opportunity” is designed for farmers thinking about a new agricultural venture, whether it be to diversify their current operation or as a start-up business. To that end, participants will assess their resources, develop marketing strategies, understand financials, learn how and where to get funding for their businesses, and network with other farmers.

]]> http://landlink.blog.uvm.edu/2007/12/vermont_farm_business_planning.html http://landlink.blog.uvm.edu/2007/12/vermont_farm_business_planning.html Workshops and Courses Fri, 07 Dec 2007 04:10:00 -0500