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Working on Heartwood farms is a unique experience because not only do you get to experience working with people dedicated to growing food in a way that benefits the environment, in a beautiful setting, but you also get to see what it is like to live in a close knit community. You will have dinner at the common house three a week where you can meet and get to know many members of the 24 household cohousing community. You can interact with the children, talk with elders, and ask questions about what it is like to live in a different sort of neighborhood. The Friday night community meals are potlucks. You and the other interns will make a dish to share with the community and have dinner together with some of the Heartwood Cohousing residents. These are usually smaller meals and a really nice time to get to know other people from many different walks of life.
Interning on a farm is hard work. You will not have set hours and will need to work when the work needs to get done. But you will also have time off. Time to sit around a campfire and talk or play music, time to explore the 361 acres that is Heartwood or the natural beauty surrounding Durango. We want this internship to have the potential to be a life changing experience for you. You will be working with the soil, the land, the animals, and getting to know other people in a way that isn’t possible on a organic farm not tied to a community.
You will be living in a tent, using a composting toilet, showering outdoors, and living in pretty primitive conditions. You will also have access to a beautiful common house that contains guest rooms (in case someone you know wants to visit), ping pong, foosball, a nice kitchen, a hearthroom with a lending library, and a home theater for watching movies. We also have a trail system for walking and mountain biking as well as a tennis court that you are welcome to take advantage of.
We can offer you basic staples for cooking and any food grown on the farm. We will also pay for your two community meals other than the potluck each week.
We are looking for people who are willing to commit 3-8 months of their life to learning what it takes to grow good organic fruit and vegetables in a sustainable and integrated way, and who want to see what it is like to live a different lifestyle from mainstream America . We need someone who likes to work hard and have fun. A sense of humor and a positive attitude are always appreciated.
If this sounds like you and the type of experience you are looking for, please give me a call or email me at sandy@heartwoodcohousing.com and tell me a little about yourself and why you want to intern with Heartwood Farms. We will also need to know your strengths and weaknesses, as well as when you would be available to be here and how long you can stay.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.

In community,

Sandy Thomson
Intern Liaison
970-884-2196

Could you send resume?

I am looking for a small farm for the above purpose but would prefer a lease, rent or lease to own possibility.
Cindy, if your property is still available, pls contact me. I have not been on the site for a while and hope it is not too late.

Hello Cindy, I am so terribly sorry, I havent been on the site for awhile and I pray I am not too late. It sounds so phantastic, what you wrote, something I have been looking for, for so long. Please do get in touch with me. I just wrote an email to your address given, but the email could not be delivered to you. Please do contact me.
Im am so very interested in communicating about this idea.
I will lbe moving to Michigan the end of February.
Take care.
Jutta

I'd love to hear more and see pictures if you have them available. Please email me if the property is still available and you'd like to discuss further. ~Cassandra

Hello - I'm interested - if the position is still available, please email me.

Hi,

My name is Cassandra Reed and after seeing your ad would be very interested in more information on the farm house and land for sale. My boyfriend and I are currently living in Indiana and are looking for the perfect place in Pennsylvania or New York to move and settle down. We are interested in starting a small-scale organic farm to start and possibly opening a restaurant near by. We are hoping to buy a house and move in about a year from now, but would consider moving sooner if we could work out a land contract. Would that be something you were interested in? Also, do you have any pictures of the property? Regarding the land, has it been used for farming recently and, if so, what kind of farming?

I look forward to your response. Thanks and take care.

Cassandra

My name is Emily. I have experience in Farming, Animal Husbandry, Crop Rotation, Permaculture, Horticulture, Produce Gardening, Root Cellaring, Worm Composting, General Composting, Famer Chefing,and
Bee Keeping. I am looking to intern or do seasonal work or a long term position in the Texas area. My goal is to open a farm for residential veterans were they can live, work and reconnect with the earth and animal that provide us sustenance and life.
I am a hard worker and can provide a dependable and determined employee.
I am eager to learn more and a student who embraces education is more productive than a student who doesnt.
Thank you
Emily
You can email me at millieandsmurf@gmail.com

Hello. I'm looking to rent my grandmother's farmhouse to someone who would also be able to use the surrounding land (maybe 3 or 4 acres) and outbuildings. The house has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a basement. There are several outbuildings, some are in better shape than others. They could easily be converted to house some animals. The house is in great shape but work would need to be done on some of the outbuildings.

The property is 3.5 miles from the nearest city, which is Lincoln, IL in Logan County. Lincoln is about 3 hours from Chicago and two hours from St Louis, right in the middle of the state.

Ideally, I would love to rent the property to someone who is interested in starting a large scale garden (there is a local farmer's market twice a week in the summers) or something along those lines. The property has been in my family for over 150 years and I'd love to see it be farmed with sustainable methods again.

Please email me with further questions.
Dana
thespectorium@yahoo.com

Looking for a seasonal worker for the 2010 growing season for a small intensive CSA located at a Sustainable Agriculture Institute. Would like someone who has experience. Benefits include; educational workshops, farm field days, garden vegetables, housing, and stipend.
For more information, please contact jgamble@michaelfieldsaginst.org

I farm 4 organic acres in the hills near forest park in Portland, Oregon. I am seeking someone who has at least one season working on a small farm to work with me through the spring, summer and early fall. The farm has a 40 member portland-area CSA and attends one market a week. It's been a one-person show until now, but after a good year the farm is ready to grow the crew.

Responsibilities:

* Greenhouse production
* Planting, weeding, harvesting according to weekly schedule provided by the farmer
* Delivery to five CSA pick-up locations
* Direct volunteers/work-trade crew members

If interested, please respond with details on your experience gardening and farming and what skills you have to offer the farm.

The position is $10.00 per hour, 35 hrs per week March - early Nov, and likely all the produce you can handle. No housing provided.

please email LadyBugPDX-at-gmail-dot-com

Farmhouse For Sale:

19th Century 3br farmhouse on 99 acres in Essex, NY for sale. Features
5 acres of garden/fields and 94 acres of forest adjacent to a wildlife
sanctuary; Old orchard and outbuildings; excellent opportunity for a
small farm with access to many local markets. Protected by
conservation easement. $200,000, E-Mail inquiries to: eddyfdn@mac.com

Hi,
We are currently seekig an apprentice for our CSA. We operate at the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute and offer educational opportunities in addition to learning on the job.

If interested, please contact me:
janetmariegamble@gmail.com

We are a small firm that manufacture and export corn,both white and yellow corn.Our corn is of SGS qualified standard

There exists a unique opportunity for those passionate about sustainable agriculture, simplification of ways, or just a curiosity about this whole organic growing experience.

After a one year break from growing, I am about to embark on not a barn raising, but a farm raising.

The SLLM concept is such...

The 4 factors I knew would be required for successful implementation of this 'grow farm' project are these... (SLLM)

Support of the emotional kind. I have found an outpouring of support from chefs I have dealt with in the past, chefs and culinary aficienados I am just meeting, and business owners who want to partner in some way, and my wonderful friends.

Land. I have found a way to secure more of it if I know I have ...

Labor. That's where you may come in to play... I have what I believe to be a unique opportunity for interested parties to gain experience not in just growing product, but laying the foundation of a new farm.

Marketing. In all honesty, I thought that help in marketing could be woven into what I am already doing, however, as it is now, I already have a small wait list of restaurants. So, Marketing has been reduced to marketing in that I would like to have input and new ideas, but it's not quite as essential at this point in the game.

I am looking for several people to join me in growing this farm:

*Located in the mid Atlantic region, roughly 10 miles to the ocean.

*Not opposed to less than full season commitments, but would welcome you to stay longer.

*Standard duties to include: soil prep, seeding, transplanting, weeding, harvesting,& packaging of herbs and vegetables; limited edible flowers.

*Hoophouse, greenhouse construction skills needed. Fencing, irrigation, capital type improvements to be made.

*Looking to partner with people enthusiastic about authenticity or artistry.

*Areas I would like to see development of include but are in no means limited to: berry production, microgreens, mushroom cultivation, biodynamics -dairy goats, layers. I would like to incorporate more seed saving, drying of herbs, dehydrating anything possible for winter rations, etc. Companion planting, Rain water harvesting. Medicinal herbs. Music. Pure enjoyment of life.

*In a sense I am looking to get back to where progress took us from.

*I see us working with chefs and chefs working with us. A farm dinner for CSA members. Maybe farm to table events at restaurants. Cooking classes where the students come harvest at the farm before being whisked back to the kitchen. I would like to hit on agritourism where people just like you who can only take a week from their normal day to day activities to come for a working vacation in a year or two. I would love to end up with a commercial kitchen and see what value added secondary products can be made from the fresh produce, add bakery products to the CSA mix, etc.

*Should you have some skill not listed that you think would work well with this mix, please by all means let me know about it.

*Room and board provided. Small stipend.

Please contact me with a letter of interest, two references, and any additional questions or thoughts.

Christie
thegoodfarm@gmail.com

I am currently looking for one more seasonal worker with experience. We run a small diversified CSA with vegetables and fruit in SE Wisconsin. I am very active in Farmer Training Programs in our region including a very active CRAFT program and run Whole Farm Workshops at the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute. These education outlets would be available for anyone who is working with me.
About the gardens. We have about 2.5 acres of raised beds and field sites with fruit, herbs, rhubarb and asparagus. Amongst the cultivated acreage there are mechanized plots. The garden soils have been very well built and maintained over the past 15 years and produce high quality and excellent yields. We will serve about a 50 member CSA with on farm sales. In addition, I am developing another site that will require installations of perennial fruit and insectories and will be put into a soil building/fertility program. Please contact me if you are interested in pursuing a phone interview.

1. The first session is from mid May to the end of July. During this period we will be pruning and training grapes, thinning peaches and apples, planting and tending gardens, mowing, fertilizing, irrigating, cultivating, and maintaining our equipment and infrastructure.
2. The second session is from mid August into October and is dominated by harvesting, sorting, and packing fruit and distributing produce to our CSA and farmers market booths. We will also make wine and possibly cider.
For full description and application go to our farm website: www.mesawindsfarm.com, download app.

Here is a little bit about me:
I graduated from Warren Wilson College with a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies: Sustainable Agriculture. For two summers during college I worked on non-certified organic vegetable farms in Virginia, just outside the Washington D.C. area as full time farm worker with an hourly wage. My junior year of college I worked on the college's Garden Crew. That year I was also the manager of the Warren Wilson Community Garden. My senior year I wrote a research thesis on winter cover crops. Following graduation, I took a 5-month internship at a 5-acre vegetable farm in Georgia.
I am currently living in Cincinnati, Ohio looking for a job. I would love to hear more about your farm and the position that is available.

I am born and raised in Central California on farm and had my own organic farm of fruits, vines and vegetables from l975-2000. Now in Europe for 10 years and interested in your ad. Any more info or update?
Thank you
Mark Jory

Hello,

I am a longtime organic gardener and landscaper, currently enrolled in the Colorado Master Gardener Program. The past five years I have made a special study of sustainable/organic gardening. I've done a lot of research on various farming methods, worked on several farms and attended many conferences and workshops. In 2008 I created my own market garden in St. Louis. I've also taught gardening workshops and supervised landscaping crews. I'm a certified teacher having taught primarily in middle school.

Please let me know where I can send my resume in consideration for the Production Manager position.

Thank you,

Frank LeBeau
(970) 456-3055

Hello,

I'm a lifelong organic gardener and landscaper. The past five years I've been researching various forms of sustainable/organic agriculture. I've worked on several Midwest farms, attended many workshops and conferences. In 2008 I started my own market garden and taught gardening workshops. I'm interested in learning more about your farm. Please let me know how I can contact you, so I can send my resume.

Thank you,

Frank LeBeau
(970) 456-3055

Position Available: Farm Manager for 265-acre farm in central Alabama. Housing available, salary Negotiable. Experience with large-scale vegetable production and organic farming methods a plus. Send resume and salary needs to:
Tim McCollum
2631 FL Shuttlesworth Drive
Birmingham, Alabama 35234
205.320.0940
205.320.0960 fax
Kmac@bham.net

Hi,

I live near Avon,Co. and have a farm in Costa Rica but will be coming back to the US for a couple of months. Do you provide housing? I have been in retail for 25 years so would be interested in the stand. I also have cooked for a long time and could help in the kitchen.

I speak Spanish and am very easy to get along with.

let me know what you think,

Thank you,

INTERNS FOR ORGANIC/BD CSA in Pt. Pleasant, PA, May-October, for small 30-member CSA on beautiful horsefarm. Part-time or full-time. Share plus small stipend. Lots of education, sun, veggies, and exercise!!
Call JUST ONE SEED CSA 267-614-3695

I was browsing through this website and saw your ad. I am a 27 year old seattle native who's looking to try something new. I don't have any experience in farming but, I'd love to learn about sustainable agriculture. I would like to find a position that provides free room and board in exchaqnge for work. Please email me if you are in need of any help. I would be very interested in learning about the position you were looking to fill but I don't know if that was a seasonal opportunity. You can email me @ lorrainesmessages@hotmail.com and call my voicemail at 1(206)926-9079. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Lorraine Malter

50 acre Family farm located in Northern Wisconsin .... tourist area near large fishing lake. Suitable for a new farmer, Business for Farmer Mkt, raise beef, etc.
There is a 6 spot/hookup RV camp on the property. ( We are next door to a campground, 4 blks from the lake.)
3 bdrm Ranch Style house, with root cellar,(house built from white oak timber on farm) 40x30 ft. Machine Shed,
60x24 ft Tractor shed, 14x24 Chicken Coop, and a 60 foot barn.
Possible land contract to financially responsible buyers.
Send inquiry to happytomato@centurytel.net

I have a farm in Gainesville Fl If this is some where You may like contact me at lakeforestfarms@gmail.com

Thanks
Abner

Silas,
are you looking for volunteer opportunities only in Ghana or would you concider Costa Rica?
contact me if you are interested.
dom_v2002@yahoo.com
Domonique

Hello Jerry, have you and your wife ever concidered relocating to costa rica? I have a 35 acre farm here and am trying to become sustainable...learning about permaculture and gardening...all the while battling the challenges of the tropics. I am looking for a couple to live and work here. I sure could use the assistance! If you are interested please email me.
Domonique

Hi
I am interested in your property in north Florida. Can you e-mail me with more info at speesc@yahoo.com

I am looking for property in Florida, or North and South Carolina that I can rent for the next 4 to 5 years.

Experienced farm market and PYO manager living in PA is seeking new opportunity/partnership in sustainable agriculture. Strong experience in the following: non-profit management, community organizing, budget creation and management, marketing, management and development of managers and employees, produce quality control and wholesale sales, special event management, start-up and hands on management of dynamic retail/restaurant operations.
Ideal opportunity would be with landowner or investor committed to community, quality, integrity, ingenuity, sustainability of the land and success of the business.
Willing to consider relocation, would be available to begin in March/April of 2010. Please contact me at arugula12@gmail.com

Hi,
I am interested in property in South or North Carolina. Please send me details at speesc@yahoo.com
Thanks

We seek a married couple to help us develop and maintain our 22 acre farm conveniently located in Warwick, RI. We seek a couple who are private type people who don't smoke, drink or have other bad habits. Live rent free in a very nice apartment in an old historic house in exchange for a reasonable amount of working hours each week for such duties as maintaining and protecting the dwelling that has been restored. You will also help with the feeding and protecting the few animals that we own. We seek a couple who has the knowledge to guide us in developing the property to grow vegetables, etc. Excellent situation for an older couple who enjoy farm life and are seeking pleasant living accommodations rent free in exchange for farm duties. We'd be more than pleased to exchange references. No pets. Send resume including past experience, references and photo to narrbay@aol.com.

Eric Kindberg's farm available for rental or lease. This piece of property was formerly a diversified organic horticulture operation. Rolling hills and flat land, 70 acres, five miles from Fairfield Iowa. Contact Leif Kindberg at leif_kindberg[at]yahoo.com or (202)716-6352.

My husband and I are looking to buy land in the Eastern Half of ND or the Western part of MN. Pasture and/or tillable land desired. Some wooded acreage is a plus as would be water such as pond or stream access. Looking to raise livestock and vegetables, possibly some grain. A 2+ bedroom house would be great and of course outbuildings would be exceptional. $100,000 or less please.

Farm Mentors, Partners/ Purchase or Transition

Young man in Maryland looking for business mentors, financiers or interested participates, to purchase and develop a theme farm that supports a new Highly Profitable Food Brand.

The Brand promotes hard work, competence/capability and local agriculture to Young People through The Sports and Entertainment Industries.

First theme farm in Maryland or another area close to several big Cities

Send your responses to - blainetewell@yahoo.com

We are seeking to hire an experienced vegetable grower to manage a small, intensively planted, organic in principle but not necessarily certified, vegetable operation, no greater than 6 acres in year one, growing to no more than 12 acres total. This position is in the greater Appleton area of Wisconsin, NW of Lake Winnebago. Greenhouse experience is a plus, especially in producing micro greens, sprouts, winter herbs, and standard high tunnel production for both season extension, and main season productivity. Crops will be sold directly to secure restaurant accounts, so no marketing experience is necessary. You would be provided with a labor force, to meet goals. Housing is possible, but not certain. You will likely be paid either hourly, or with a stipend and commissions commensurate with productivity. This would be a great way for someone with enough experience and competence to get a start in sustainable vegetable production, a way for someone to get back in the game, and possibly a livelihood for one to make, assuming you fit into our plans, and we meet your needs. This will likely be an opportunity for 2010, but may get bumped back to 2011. Either way, if you're interested, get your name and contact information in to me soon. This farm is has great capability, is well funded, and has substantial infrastructural capabilities. All it needs is a farmer.

I am very much interested. You can contact me via by private e-mail at williamadrew1969@gmail.com

Cheers and God bless.

Best Regards

Andrew Williams

3 Farm worker positions for 2010 on SnowBear Farm
We are looking for 2 full season farm workers and 1 mid-season for our farm in Loudoun County, VA. Our operation is certified by CNG (Certifed Naturally Grown), a private alternative to the NOP. We will have 3 acres of vegetable crops and 1 acre of fruit/berries for 2010. We sell at DC metro area farmers markets and will be starting a small CSA for 2010. We have on farm housing, some free produce and cover part of the utilities. Workers will participate in all aspects of the operation from greenhouse, field work, transplanting, cultivating, harvesting, loading, packing, selling, etc. Applicants with experience will get preference and especially couples. Farm is near Round Hill, VA in western Loudoun County. About 50 miles from
the Washington Monument. Applicants with experience will get preference and especially couples. Applicants should have a strong and/or demonstrated interest in small scale organic farming as a future profession. Must be physically fit and able. Work hours can be long and sometimes the conditions due to weather can be trying. Our primary focus is on obtaining workers who want and intend to work for the entire season. A comprehensive work description will be sent to respondents.
$6/hr plus lodging and produce.
stridersnowbear@aol.com or snowbearfarm.com

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR UP-AND-COMING FARMER. Production Manager with Montana State University Campus Farm.

Positon includes salary and full benefits!!!

Link to listing: http://www.montana.edu/cgi-bin/msuinfo/cview/c/10-078

This position is associated with Towne's Harvest Garden (THG), a collaborative project of the College of Agriculture, and the Department of Health and Human Development in the College of Education, Health & Human Development. Towne's Harvest Garden is a 3 acre vegetable farm which serves as an outdoor classroom and laboratory for the Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems (SFBS) degree program. The garden project includes a Community Supported Agriculture Program, a growing partnership with the Gallatin Valley Food Bank, and outreach and sales at two community farmers' markets and one campus farm stand. The Towne s Harvest Garden is a site for SFBS internships as well as service learning on campus, and community service.

My husband and I are looking for either a farm or a house with some horse facilities and land, to rent/lease or buy depending on the price. We are looking for something in the Bucks/Lehigh/Montgomery Counties area of Pennsylvania, within 20 miles of Quakertown, PA and below Rte 78. Please email me with details if you have something available. casdoguie@msn.com

Hi,
I know your post for the farm for rent was from last year, but I am looking for a farm to rent at the moment. I have one horse and am a horse vet, so very responsible and knowledgeable. Let me know if you are still looking for someone to rent. I am currently renting in Trumbauersville. Thanks! Jessica casdoguie@msn.com

I have lived and worked in Oaxaca before. Am interested in returning. please contact off-site: chinquapin8@yahoo.com
thanks
RB

Hello. My name is Anna. I saw your post for a Farm Administrator. This really intrerests me. I was a construction and design project manager in Chicago for 5 yrs. I was just starting to adjust my lifestyle to buying local at all the wonderful markets, riding my bike to work and cooking simply and delicously. Then the economy drastically changed in my field and I decided to leave. I moved back to Oklaoma to explore next steps and revaluate things. I would really enjoy learning about farming and I am great at organizing and team building as well as marketing to a target audience. So please reply so we can discuss. I am willing to relocate on my own dime. My # is 312.363.9239. Thanks, Anna

Bur Oak Acres is a small organic produce farm (member of Certified Naturally Grown) located on the South end of Whidbey Island, WA, about 20 miles North of Seattle. Whidbey is a place known for it’s beautiful scenery, relaxed pace, and unique population of artisans/writers loyal to their local farmers.
At B.O.A. we grow over 100 varieties of produce, with emphasis on heirloom tomatoes and other “warm weather’ crops, on one+ acres of garden and four greenhouses. On the property we have a commercial kitchen, large chicken coop, and year round self-service farm stand. We sell at one framers’ market and a few local restaurants, but the farm stand is our main concern.
As an intern/apprentice (one or two, couples OK) at B.O.A. you would be expected to bring a strong work ethic, a sense of humor, and some interesting life experiences to share with the rest of us. We learn from each other, as well as, providing some formal botanical/farming education at various time during the season. The work hours vary with the demand, but are liberal enough to allow you to explore and enjoy Whidbey. The living arrangements are private and simple with your own fully furnished on site trailer; a small negotiable stipend is provided to supplement what food can’t be had from the garden.
Bill
360-321-2721
mcinwheels@whidbey.net

I have a house and land in spartanburg county in south carolina, the area is quiet.My grandfather used to farm on this property. How much do you have for a deposit? If interested, please reply and I can get you some more information.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL @ OWL'S NEST! Wondering if you guys are still looking for potential buyers/renters? I am a native of Charleston, in fact was @ the tour when you guys were doing the essay contest. I would love to talk if opportunity is avail.
My experience/knowledge has grown tremendously & am a big fan of PolyFace Farms/Joel Salitin's work. My son & his family are currently in Summerville...this would be an opportunity for our family to be together & remain local & pursue our love of having a sustainable organic farm. And we are ready & able to do this ASAP! Time to prepare & ready for the upcoming season Are you guys still @ the farm?..if I remember correctly you were possibly going to be doing some farming in Costa Rica, elswhere?

Blessings,
Sierra MorningStarr Miller
Spirit of Healing
Abbeville, SC
864.366 4350
email: windancingwillow@aol.com

Jutta,

I lost your telephone number. We spoke about the farm for lease / purchase in South Carolina. Please email me you telephone number
roan_stallion@yahoo.com

David

Hi, my name's Mitch. Where is your house? Is it near Summertown?
Are you working the land there with the house?
I know what you mean about working by oneself. It's alright,
but there's so much more energy with at least another folk.
I have friends off HWY 20 so always thought it would be nice to get some land there. It can be kinda red and rough, last I looked. Where would you look for other land? The land really changes up by Mount Joy and back through Hampshire.
I farmed there a while ago, then went into health care. Now I'm back into the dirt. I grew mostly Heirloom and hybrids selected for taste and texture rather than how long they stayed pink.
I marketed to a Good Farmer's Market and about 12 restaurants in Philly this year.
Anyway, I'd consider some kind of investment, or collaboration depending on where abouts. I've talked with the family about having a summer place down there.

Hi Kenneth,

We have 73 acres in West TN (about 30 miles east of Memphis) for sale with a beautifully designed 4000+ sf home on it. The house is built with a passive solar design and is wired for photovoltaics in anticipation of lowering prices in the future. About 10 acres of the land is clear enough to farm with about 2 acres that we've cleared specifically for organic vegetable growing. The rest is forested. There's a rainwater collection irrigation system and a barn. We have the infrastructure for a greenhouse (heater and water) but the structure itself was destroyed in a storm. There's also a chicken coop, pool and pond. If you're interested please contact me.