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Well-trained farmers are key to building sustainable local food systems, and New Entry prepares new and beginning farmers for success through comprehensive training and technical assistance in all aspects of farm production and management.
Our mission is to assist multi-cultural individuals with agricultural backgrounds to successfully enter farming in Massachusetts. The broader goals of New Entry are to support the vitality and sustainability of the region's agriculture, to build long term economic self-reliance and food security among participants and their communities, and to expand access to high-quality, culturally appropriate and locally-grown foods.
To learn more, please visit our website at www.nesfp.org
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How to Support New Farmers | Donate now! Be a part of the sustainable food revolution! Help us cultivate and sustain the next generation of farmers who will care for our farmland, supply our markets, provide food to our schools, and contribute to a vibrant local economy in our communities. As we expand our work, we invite you to join in our mission. Your tax-deductible donation is accepted on-line through: designate the Friedman School, and New Entry Sustainable Farming Project to be sure your gift supports new farmers and thanks! Volunteer!
We frequently host volunteer groups on our farm. We have hosted up to 100 volunteers and engaged schools, corporate programs and community groups. To learn more, contact nesfp@tufts.edu. |
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 New Entry is Hiring - Apply today!
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Help New Entry Grow!
New Entry is looking for qualified candidates to join our energetic team that works to create new farmers, cultivate local produce, and conserve endangered farmland. We are looking to fill two positions based in Lowell, MA to grow our programs. Position descriptions and the application process is detailed below. Please help spread the word! CSA and Food Access Coordinator Help make a difference for farmers, customers and low-income communities by leading our CSA operations! Sadly, we will say "goodbye" to our existing CSA Coordinator (Matthew Himmel) who is moving on to another job and (hopefully!) to return to school. As a result, we are seeking a highly organized individual with proven leadership skills to coordinate our 475-member CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. responsibilities include: aassisting farmers in developing individual farmer production schedules; conducting outreach programs to reach potential customers and community volunteers; managing customer sales receipts and payments to farmers; managing staff and community volunteers; developing systems for produce quality assessment and farmer feedback; and expanding New Entry's food access programs. A Bachelor's degree is required, and a Master's Degree is preferred. The candidate must have prior experience in supervising/ managing a produce operation or agricultural business . This is a permanent full-time position at our offices in Lowell and farms in Dracut, MA (4 miles from downtown Lowell). Click here for the full job description. Assistant CSA Coordinator Help local farmers connect directly to customers by supervising our CSA operations! We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, high-energy candidate to supervise quality control and produce packing operations for our 475-member CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. Responsibilities include supervising a team to pack CSA shares, working with farmers to assure quality control of produce delivered, picking up produce from nearby farms, delivering produce to distribution points around the Boston area, and assisting in coordinating production schedules and processing farmer payments. A Bachelor's degree and experience in produce handling and quality assessment is preferred. This is a seasonal, full-time position from May through November based at our farms in Dracut, MA (4 miles from downtown Lowell). Click here for the full job description. Mail Community Teamwork, Inc. Human Resources Office 155 Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852 | E-Mail
HR@comteam.org Human Resources | FAX (978) 937-5824 |
Please cc: nesfp@tufts.edu with your application materials. Individuals of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply. For any questions related to these positions, please email Project Director, Jennifer Hashley or Program and Finance Coordinator, Kimberley Fitch. |
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