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Posted: Monday, May 13, 2013 | Location: Marion, Alabama

Herd Manager needed to build a new dairy operation of grass fed, organic registered Jersey cows in Alabama. Location is near Marion, about an hour south of Tuscaloosa, home of the U. of Alabama. The individual will be responsible for all facets of day-to-day operations, including: Milk production and milking facility management Hands-on management of herd health and reproduction protocols Overseeing animal care and housing Scheduling veterinary visits and equipment maintenance Buying and selling animals Maintaining accurate and detailed animal identification and herd records... read more »

Posted: Friday, May 10, 2013 | Location: Santa Cruz, California

Overview: Since 1973, CCOF has been widely recognized as one of the nation’s top organic certifiers. Today CCOF is the only full service organic certification and trade association supporting the growth of organic food and agriculture through its mission: certifying, educating, advocating and promoting organic. CCOF provides premier organic certification programs and trade association benefits to farms, processors, private labelers, retailers, restaurants, brokers, and supporting members including individuals, suppliers and service providers. For more information about CCOF, please... read more »

Posted: Friday, May 10, 2013 | Location: Washington, District Of Columbia

Background: The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition NSAC, a membership-based alliance of grassroots organizations across the country that advocates for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources and rural communities, seeks an exceptional individual to manage the coalition, lead its foundation and other fundraising efforts, and facilitate the coalitions mission and vision. Learn more about NSAC. Responsibilities: The Managing Director will be accountable to the Organizational Council, working in partnership with NSAC’... read more »

Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 | Location: Watsonville, California

Job Summary The Agricultural Extension Communications Specialist will assist Driscoll’s Global Research, Breeding, and Agronomy departments in developing a strategy for agronomic extension and global knowledge transfer. This position will be responsible for leading the communication strategy that ensures global information exchange within our breeding, research and production departments, as well as effective extension to our our growers internationally. This position will be responsible for identifying creative, effective, and user-friendlyconveyance of agronomic best practices and... read more »

Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 | Location: Pahoa, Hawaii

Person with vegetable growing experience in commercial greenhouses required for a certified organic farm on the Big Island of Hawaii, near Pahoa town. Crops grown in our greenhouses include tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, and assorted herbs and companion plants. Other certified organic vegetables are being grown in outdoor gardens as well. Knowledge and experience with vegetable growing in commercial sized greenhouses, and starting and transplanting seedlings, would be needed for this position. Experience with growing vegetables in outdoor garden beds would also be an... read more »

Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 | Location: Santa Cruz, California

CCOF Certification Services, LLC (CCOF) has an immediate opening for two Certification Specialists for positions conducting organic certification. One Certification Specialist will be in the Handler department conducting certification of processors /handlers and retailers. The other Certification Specialist will be in the Grower department conducting certification of farmers. Both positions will work within CCOF’s rapidly expanding USDA National Organic Program and internationally accredited organic certification program. Applicants must be able to work in a fast-paced office... read more »

Posted: Friday, April 5, 2013 | Location: Navato, California

The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), a statewide program with local development and delivery, is seeking an academic advisor to conduct a multi-county-based extension, education and applied research program to optimize agricultural sustainability and diversification, regional food systems land use and public policy. The assignment area has a $1.3 billion annual agricultural production value, with Napa and Sonoma wine grape production accounting for $1 billion of this value currently. CLOSING DATE: To assure full consideration, application packets must be received by May... read more »

Posted: Friday, April 5, 2013 | Location: Alameda, California

The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), a statewide program with local development and delivery, is seeking an academic advisor to conduct a multi-county-based extension, education and applied research program to lead and expand agriculture as an integral part of urban growth and population change and land use and public policies that enable productive use of urban land.  The Area Urban Ag Advisor will address critical urban issues of sprawl, vacant city lots, and public desire for safe local food, food insecurity and community livability. CLOSING DATE: To assure full... read more »

Posted: Friday, April 5, 2013 | Location: Santa Cruz Mountains, California

We have a large currently non-commercial organic garden and small cabin available for possible work/trade for an experienced organic gardener. Located in the Santa Cruz mountains between Santa Cruz and Watsonville, CA. There is currently about an acre of developed beds, and several acres of mature and new trees. Another acre is available for development, and additional property nearby is being terraced, and planted with trees, ponds, produce, etc... Woofers provide seasonal labor, and a tractor and several utility vehicles are available for heavy work. Property is 20 acres total surrounded by... read more »

Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 | Location: Rutherford, California

Round Pond Estate, a premium Napa Valley winery, is seeking a Head Gardener to oversee the care and maintenance of an extensive organic estate landscape. This unique estate includes organic vegetable gardens, flower cutting gardens and 5 acres of California/ Mediterranean landscaping. Position includes participation in garden design and layout, daily landscape maintenance, supervision of garden personnel and outside contractors. Experience Required 5 years of hands on estate gardening experience Organic & Biodynamic growing techniques Irrigation installation & maintenance,... read more »

Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 | Location: Carmel, California

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest crops for the Farm Stand and Organic Kitchen. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops and landscaping; cleaning, packaging, and loading products. May repair fences and buildings, participate in irrigation activities and miscellaneous maintenance of the Farm Stand and Organic Kitchen. Also, set-up for and help with special events and tours. Set up and operate irrigation... read more »

Posted: Monday, March 11, 2013 | Location: Rushfrod, Minnesota

Featherstone Fruits and Vegetables (www.featherstonefarm.com) has many job openings for the coming season and into the future. We are a 160 acre diversified vegetable farm having both a very active CSA and thriving wholesale markets. We are located in Rushford MN, 2 hours south of St. Paul MN. These include positions from operating equipment, warehouse management, to productions assistants. We offer year round employment for many positions with the possibility of on-farm housing. We off competitive wage based on experience, paid time off, all the fresh produce you can handle, fun work... read more »

Posted: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 | Location: ,

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