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farmland for rent

3/25/2019

My partners and I are starting a tree farm on existing farmland and only need to utilize part of the tillable acreage for 2019.

We are offering: Seven Acres of Farm Land Available Immediately in Boone County (Dead End Road, Lebanon, IN).

Please call/text Jacob (317) 696-3338 for more information.

Free floral buckets!

3/20/2019

We receive many black plastic floral buckets each week with our donations from grocery stores. While we use some of them, we are unable to use them all. They are free and available to anyone who wants them and can pick them up.

We get new ones each week, so they are always available. If interested, please send an email to lindsay@rafindianapolis.org.

Pickup is at Random Acts of Flowers at 1057 E. 54th St. Suite F. Indianapolis.

food system job in northwest Indiana

2/20/2019

Value-Chain Coordinator
Farm connect program (part-time)

JOB SUMMARY
Working closely with the Northwest Indiana Food Council and external project partners across the Northwestern Indiana regional food system, the Value Chain Coordinator will be responsible for expanding and managing the Northwestern Indiana Food Corridor described above. The Coordinator will be responsible for the following primary activities: 1) providing/connecting farmers with the support and resources needed for market readiness, 2) establishing new and/or enhancing existing satellite food hubs to aggregate farmers’ produce; 3) collaborating with distributors to connect farmers to local and regional retail and wholesale markets; 4) participating in the development and vetting of a regional collaborative business or network model that positions the Corridor for financial viability.

custom mill for sale

2/18/2019

Fresh Start Growers' Supply in Louisville has a custom-made, almost new feed grinding mill for sale. It's in a confined space so the pics aren't the greatest but they should give you an idea of what you are dealing with. If you have any questions, please call us at 502-442-7883. Click "Read More" for more pictures

farmland for sale - grazing land in southern IN

2/13/2019

50 acres of grazing land, with fences, watering infrastructure, etc. in place. Land is enrolled in a grazing easement, and so must be grazed (and comes with annual payment from federal government). Contact Jeff Fisher (jefffisher6390@gmail.com) for more info.

food system job - gleaning coordinator in Northwest Indiana

2/13/2019

Society of St. Andrew is now hiring a part-time gleaning coordinator for Northwest Indiana. Last season was a tremendous success for Society of St. Andrew in the Northwest region. We meet many wonder people, volunteers, farmers, extension agents, food system advocates, pantry leaders, church groups and pastors who helped to make our first season a remarkable one. This year we are looking to hire a part-time coordinator in the region that will help to expand gleaning throughout Northwest Indiana and help us to get more fresh food onto the plates of those who need it.

job on organic veggie farm

2/4/2019

Now accepting resumes for full time help on our certified organic vegetable farm, April through October.

Must like to work like crazy in all weather, have a sense of humor, decent communication skills, be teachable, able to do physical labor all day (ladders, lifting) and be able to work efficiently both solo and in small groups.

Previous farming or gardening experience is a plus but not a requirement.

Farm is in Pickard, Clinton County, IN, near Kirklin, Sheridan, and Tipton.

Start at 8$, raise to 10$ after 2 weeks if everything is satisfactory, additional raises possible.

Weekday hours with possible Saturdays. Interested?

Email a resume to Lisa, burkefarm@gmail.com

land for rent in edinburgh (south of indy)

2/4/2019

FOR RENT: 10+ tillable acres for rent, outside of Edinburgh, Indiana. Divided by wooded creek, but fully accessible by gravel driveway, right off a paved road. Five miles from the Kokomo Grain Company that has railroad service. Fairly level ground. Does not flood. Currently being cut for hay; has been hay field minimum of 4-5 years. Would like to rent it out for food crop--organic, or without the use of chemical pesticides or herbicides. Text 317-919-1753 or email npm@ascendingtalent.com

bloomers greenhouse is hiring

1/23/2019

Spring and summer help needed.

We do 6 Farmer’s Markets a week. Work includes seeding, planting, transplanting, growing, harvesting all of the following: herbs, perennials, vegetables, and cut flowers.

Job is $11.00/hr cash with a flexible schedule. Seasonal.

If you want learn more, contact Dean at dlfallis@tds.net or call or text at 765-714-8359

spend the summer learning at goshen

1/18/2019

Goshen College hosts college students eager to learn and get their hands dirty on the farm. The Agroecology Intensive is a residential learning opportunity - you'll work, learn, play and farm with a small group of others passionate about food and farming. Deadline to apply is March 31. Details here.

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