Hiring: Farm Stand Crew – Bardwell Farm
Farmstand Crew Bardwell Farm is seeking motivated people to split a 7-day work week, roughly 70 hours. Individuals must have customer service skills, work independently on a variety of tasks, and...
View ArticleHiring: Farmstand Takedown Crew – Bardwell Farm
Farm Stand Take down Crew Bardwell Farm is seeking a motivated individual to take down our farm stand summer through fall. Individual must be able to carry out and work independently on a variety of...
View ArticleHiring: Assistant Grower – Upswing Farm
Job Title: Assistant Grower Reports to: Farm Manager Hours: 32-40 hours/week Position Period: April 1st-December 13th (both start and end dates can be modified) Classification: Hourly Compensation and...
View ArticleHiring: Wholesale Manager – Atlas Farm
Wholesale Manager Atlas Farm is a 120-acre organic vegetable farm servicing wholesale customers throughout New England. The Wholesale Manager is a critical management position at the farm. Growing the...
View ArticleHiring: Delivery Driver – Atlas Farm
Delivery Driver Atlas Farm is hiring for a delivery driver to start in May. Responsibilities include delivering fresh produce to wholesale customers throughout Western Mass and Connecticut with...
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NEPM: Atkins Farm Country Market
https://www.buylocalfood.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Atkins-Farms-Country-Market-on-NEPM-3.18.24.mp3 . Phil, Monte, and Kaliis talk with marketing director Jen Adams, produce manager Andy Ladas,...
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Valley Bounty: Real Pickles
Published March 23, 2024 in the Daily Hampshire Gazette Fermentation meets cooperation: Real Pickles in Greenfield supports and supplies the regional food system By Jacob Nelson A knock on the door...
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NEPM: Deere Creek Farm
https://www.buylocalfood.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Naomi-Szymonik-Deere-Creek-Farm-NEPM-3.26.24.mp3 . This week on the Fabulous 413’s Local Hero Spotlight, Naomi Szymonik of Deere Creek Farm in...
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Valley Bounty: Fruit Fair Brings Relief to Food Desert in Chicopee
Samaita (Sam) Newell is a first-generation immigrant from India. She met Jared Newell as a student in the five-college area. Following graduation and getting married, the young couple dreamed of buying...
View ArticleHiring: External Relations Coordinator – Berkshire Agricultural Ventures
Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) seeks a creative, dependable and well-organized person to be our External Relations Coordinator. This position will support the growth and efficiency of our...
View ArticleHiring: Assistant Manager – Cricket Creek Farm
Cricket Creek Farm is looking for an Assistant Farm Manager to join our team. The Assistant Farm Manager will participate in the management of all farm-related operations at our family-owned...
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NEPM: D & R Farm
https://www.buylocalfood.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Diane-and-Robert-Rollins_DR-Farm_NEPM_4.3.24-1.mp3 . Diane and Robert Rollins of D & R Farm in Hampden join the crew to talk about the love...
View ArticleAvailable: no-till seed drill
The Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) is selling our farm equipment rental program’s no-till seed drill! Model: Haybuster 77 All Purpose Drill Size: width 7’7”, length 15’11”, weight...
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2024 Local Hero Awardee: D & R Farm
Diane and Rob Rollins, 2024 Local Hero Awardees. Steph Craig photo. D & R Farm is owned by Rob and Diane Rollins. Rob grew up on a turkey farm in East Longmeadow, and Diane grew up on a...
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2024 Local Hero Awardee: Marty’s Local
Marty’s Local, owned by Nick Martinelli, is a food distribution company with a dedicated focus on local and regional sourcing. Steph Craig photo Marty’s functions in a part of our local food system...
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2024 Local Hero Awardee: Sutter Meats
Terry Ragasa and CISA Board Member German Alvarado. Steph Craig photo Terry and Susan Ragasa opened Sutter Meats, a whole-animal butcher shop located in Northampton, 10 years ago. They both had...
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NEPM: Great Falls Aquaculture
https://www.buylocalfood.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Spencer-Gowan_Great-Falls-Aquaculture_NEPM_4.9.24.mp3 General manager Spencer Gowan of Great Falls Aquaculture This week, Jacob takes Monte and...
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Valley Bounty: Gwydyr Farm
Published Saturday April 13, 2024 in the Daily Hampshire Gazette Gwydyr Farm turns grass into great local food Every piece of farmland has its strengths and weaknesses. Often, the most successful...
View ArticleHiring: Finance Manager – Berkshire Agricultural Ventures
Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) seeks a knowledgeable, self-starting and growth-oriented person to be our Finance Manager. This position supports our organization by ensuring sound financial...
View ArticleHiring: Grower’s Assistant – Wenham Farm at The Food Project
What We Seek The Food Project is seeking one (1) full-time Grower’s Assistant to work on our Wenham farm for the 2024 season. The Grower’s Assistant will partner with the Wenham Farm Manager, youth,...
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