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PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
Cornell University Department of Natural Resources, Cornell Ecoagriculture Working Group
Ithaca, NY

The Cornell Ecoagriculture Working Group (CEWG; ecoag.cals.cornell.edu) is a partnership of faculty, students, and staff within Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences that works to advance the science and practice of ecoagriculture—an approach to managing rural landscapes to ensure sustainable food production, rural livelihoods, and environmental conservation. We do so by conducting original applied research; by synthesizing research findings for policy makers and conservation and rural development practitioners; by conducting field-based projects in the United States and abroad; and by collaborating with diverse partners at Cornell University and across the globe.

We also work closely with the international non-governmental organization EcoAgriculture Partners (www.ecoagriculture.org) to provide scientific and research support to policy initiatives and field activities that promote ecoagriculture.

On behalf of CEWG, the Cornell University Department of Natural Resources seeks to hire a Program Associate to contribute to the CEWG’s work on sustainable agriculture, food security, natural resource conservation, and climate change adaptation and mitigation in rural landscapes. The Program Associate job is a full time salaried position, for three years. The appointment will be offered initially for a three-month pilot period, with additional extension likely depending upon satisfactory performance. The position is based at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and is available immediately.

DUTIES

• Conduct library and Internet research on strategies for the sustainable integration of food production, conservation, and rural livelihoods;
• Conduct expert consultations with leaders and innovators in these fields, from around the world;
• Work closely with CEWG senior staff to prepare analytical papers, presentations, and briefs for policymakers, donors, and other audiences;
• Develop curriculum materials for short courses on ecoagriculture for conservation and agriculture professionals in the U.S., Africa, and Latin America;
• Prepare presentation-quality graphics for print and online media to communicate key messages and results;
• Participate in meetings and workshops with CEWG staff, affiliated faculty and scientists at Cornell, and occasional team meetings in Washington, D.C.;
• Have the opportunity to participate in field-based activities in agricultural landscapes in the United States and in various tropical developing countries.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural or environmental field of study;
• Excellent English writing and editing skills;
• Superior analytical skills;
• Knowledge of at least one of the following areas: Agroecosystems and sustainable agriculture; Cropping or livestock systems; Rural development; Natural resource management; Biodiversity and ecosystem services;
• Highly organized and detail-oriented;
• Proficiency in creating presentation quality graphics, and with software program(s) for doing so;
• Proactive, flexible and creative.

DESIRABLE

• Master’s degree in a field of study related to agriculture, environment, rural development, or public policy, OR at least two years’ professional experience related to one of these areas;
• Knowledge of or experience working in tropical rural landscapes;
• Knowledge of or experience using web-based content management systems;
• Foreign language proficiency, especially in Spanish;
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% time.

SALARY & BENEFITS
$2,600-$3,500/month full-time equivalent, depending upon experience;
Basic benefits for temporary employees during 3-month pilot period, including health insurance; standard employee benefit package after that.

TO APPLY
Please send your resume; a cover letter describing your background, experience, and interest in this position; two writing samples (maximum of five pages each); one graphics or presentation sample; and the names and contact information for three references in an email message with subject line “CEWG Program Associate – [your name]” to Dr. Louise Buck, leb3@cornell.edu. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until this position is filled.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Community Farm Alliance
Frankfort, KY

THE ORGANIZATION
Community Farm Alliance is a grassroots membership organization with 1,200 members in over 60 counties in Kentucky. CFA provides a grassroots voice for Kentucky's citizens–farmer and consumer, urban and rural alike–on farm, food, and economic issues. From creating programs that link local farmers with institutional buyers, to promoting family farm-friendly policies in the halls of the State Capitol, CFA empowers citizens to build and sustain what we call LIFE, a Local Integrated Food Economy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Raise an annual budget.
• Develop relationships with potential funders.
• Write quality grant proposals, and prepare grant reports.
• Develop the annual fundraising plan that includes grassroots fundraising campaigns and major donor activities in collaboration with the Team of Organizers and oversee its implementation.
• Work with the Lead Organizer to offer guidance throughout the community organizing process from issue identification and campaigns through to policy development, implementation and legislative monitoring.
• Build relationships with allies, decision makers and the media.
• Provide leadership in strategic planning, development, and maximizing the vision and creative energies of both the CFA Board and Staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of history and culture of farming communities and/or other rural or underserved regions.
• Ability to travel throughout the region and the country to represent Community Farm Alliance in a wide range of settings.
• Success in fundraising with foundations, public agencies and individuals.
• Experience in strategic planning and guiding its implementation.
• Experience and knowledge of the centrality of community organizing as the process for achieving the goals, mission, and vision of the organization.
• Knowledge & understanding of the role local food systems can play in promoting social justice.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and written.
• Experience in managing staff and the ability to work in a democratic manner.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
$39,000+, depending on experience. Excellent benefits: group health insurance, paid vacations, and paid personal days.

TO APPLY
Send Resume and cover letter, along with two writing samples and five references (3 professional and 2 personal) to 614 Shelby Street, Frankfort, KY 40601, Fax (502) 223-0804, or Email cfarma@bellsouth.net. No phone calls.

Application Deadline: October 1, 2010

Community Farm Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.

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FARMER
The Greening of Detroit
Detroit, MI
 
THE ORGANIZATION
The Greening of Detroit’s mission is to “guide and inspire the growth of a ‘greener’ Detroit through planting and educational programs, environmental leadership, advocacy, and by building community capacity.” One of the ways The Greening engages the community to achieve this mission is through urban gardening and agriculture projects. Since 2003, The Greening of Detroit has been at the forefront of an emerging movement to achieve a ‘greener’ city while transforming the food system in Detroit. Our accomplishments include working with our partners in The Garden Resource Program to provide farming resources and educational opportunities to over 10,000 urban gardeners of all ages each year in the cities of Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park and operating multiple urban farms and nutrition education programs across the City.  
 
POSITION SUMMARY
The Greening of Detroit is seeking a full-time Farmer to work with our Urban Agriculture staff to maintain, grow, and guide our farming operations and related educational programming. The Greening of Detroit currently operates a 2-acre farm at the Romanowski Farm Park, a 30-acre city-owned park that includes teaching and production gardens, an orchard, and sugar bush. We also help manage the farm at the Catherine Ferguson Academy (CFA), a Detroit Public School that works with students to incorporate farming and related entrepreneurial education into the curriculum.  
 
Our newest urban farms, located in downtown Detroit include the Plum Street and Detroit Market Gardens. These small-scale production-focused farms will be operated year-round and used to facilitate youth and adult education.  
 
The Farmer is responsible for the planning and management of Plum Street and Detroit Market Gardens and will also be assisting with the management of the Romanowski Farm Park and CFA farm. He/she will work closely with Urban Agriculture staff to conduct operations at all sites from education and land preparation through quality harvest including all aspects of organic vegetable, herb, flower and fruit production. The Farmer reports to the Urban Farm Operations Manager.
 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the production of transplants and in-ground vegetables and flowers at the Plum Street Market Garden. Including supervision of youth engaged in fieldwork at the site, and ensuring quality harvest.   
• Oversee the production of transplant and annual field production at the Detroit Market Garden, working closely with Adult Apprentices and staff to meet the demands of small-scale production based agriculture.
• Work closely with our Marketing and Sales Coordinator to plan, produce, monitor, and maintain records of planting/harvesting schedules at Plum Street Market Garden and the Detroit Market Garden to meet the growing demand of Grown In Detroit produce at our participating farmers markets and wholesale accounts.  
• Calculate seed, soil, and material costs for transplant and annual production.   
• Facilitate annual farm planning, incorporating apprentices and interns in management of annual plots, timeliness, and bed preparation through harvest.   
• Coordinate farm-based educational curriculum for Adult Apprentices, including managerial oversight, supervision, and farm walks at the Plum Street Market Garden and the Detroit Market Garden.  
• Work with our farming staff to manage, facilitate, coordinate, and teach courses in the Market Garden Training Program (MGTP).
• Engage volunteer and community partners in farm production activities.  

 
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of farming experience, preferably at an organic or chemical free farm.  
• Basic carpentry knowledge, including experience with irrigation equipment.  
• Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers, working with diverse communities, and managing meetings.  
• Experience teaching youth and/or adults in a farm or garden setting.  
• Interest and familiarity with issues relating to local food, food access, and sustainable agriculture, and a genuine appreciation of the urban environment.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in all MS office applications required.
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, natural resources, plant science, horticulture or a related field is preferred but not required. 

SALARY
$28,800 - $32,000 commensurate with experience plus benefits 

TO APPLY
Please send email of your resume and cover letter to ashley@greeningofdetroit.com. Use the job title as the subject line. Only potential interviewees will be contacted. Visit our website at www.detroitagriculture.org.

Application Deadline: September 7, 2010

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FARM MANAGER
Black Oak Holler Farm
Fraziers Bottom, WV

Heritage Hog Farm need Manager. Duties include:

• SECURITY - Oversee the maintenance and security of Black Oak Holler Farm, livestock, equipment, buildings, and public safety.
• ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - Be responsible for the daily welfare and care of livestock including feeding, watering, and management of swine herd as directed.  All animals must have free access to water at all times.  Sows in labor, farrowing and lactating sows should be checked twice daily.  Shelter and bedding will be provided prior to delivery.
• RECORD KEEPING & RESEARCH - Be responsible for keeping records: a) daily work on farm (work log), b) daily feed schedule (record grain provided to group), c) breeding assignments and farrowing schedule (sow record sheet), d) soil preparation and planting schedule.  BOHF Manager will: a) be responsible for conducting and recording data for USDA Grants, Crop Tree Study, b) assist in training farmers and interns in prescribed farming system.
• FARMING - Carry out scheduled soil preparation, planting and animal harvesting in plots as scheduled.  Assist with infrastructure projects such as fencing, watering systems, and drainage improvements.
• FARMERS MARKETS - Assist at area farmers’ markets selling BOHF products as needed.
• MAINTENANCE - Responsible for general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, farm equipment, tractor and implements, Gator, feed mill, chain saws, weed-eaters and generator.  All farm equipment is to be used only by the BOHF farm manager or other persons legally employed on the farm.
• GENERAL - Responsible for supplying fire wood in the winter, lawn service in summer and other general maintenance requests for house and farm. A weekly schedule will assign specific work for that pay period, documented time sheet/work log. Any anticipated problems with completing assigned work should be discussed in advance.

COMPENSATION

• Three-month probation period, salary negotiable
• Use of house and designated garden plots.
• Permission for farm manager to hunt on farm, however prior notification and permission is required for any other hunters on the farm.

TO APPLY
Contact Chuck.Talbott@mail.wvu.edu

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