From The Land Connections Weekly Harvest Newsletter - Classifieds APPRENTICES WANTED PrairiErth Farm is looking for up to two apprentices for the 2014 season who are passionate about sustainable agriculture. Apprentices will learn how to operate a certified organic market farm providing produce through CSA, Farmers Market, Co-Ops, Grocery Stores, and Restaurants. Contact Hans Bishop at hans@prairierthfarm or 309-824-0484 TEN ACRES AVAILABLE NEAR WASHBURN, IL Owner is looking for someone wanting to do organic/sustainable farming of fruit, vegetables, small livestock, and/or small grains. The acreage has a lot of road frontage, and 30-foot buffers from neighboring farms. Theres also a good-sized CRP acreage adjacent to the 10 acre parcel that will harbor beneficial insects. Lease arrangement to be determined between land owner and farmer. Call Terra at The Land Connection for more information. AUCTION OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE FARMING SUPPLIES IN PANA - HOOP HOUSE (28 x 150 x 14 High, 2 x 6 Treated Base, 2 x 6 x 5 Hip Board, 170 Solar Roof Cove, 7 Conduit Roll-Up Side); 1999 Jayco 28 Travel Trailer; Kiote DK45 SE Diesel Tractor with implements; JD 4020 Diesel Tractor; JD 455 Diesel Mower with 60 Deck; JD 7000 R30 Planter with Kinze Bean Cups; 12 Hay Rack with Dump; 6 Bush Hog Finish Mower; Troy Built Bronco Tiller; 3 EZ Up Tents; 24 x 7 Walk In Cooler; 20 Bu Apple Boxes; 100 Gal Myers Orchard 3 Pt Sprayer; 100 Gal 2 Compartment Fuel Tank with 2 Hand Pumps; 2 Wheel Hose Reel Cart; 400 + Garden Hoses; Rakes; Hoes; Shovels; Quart & Pint Size Pulp Berry Boxes; T-Shirt Bags; 4 Gal Backpack Sprayer; 1 Bushel & 1/2 Bushel Baskets; 5 Dozen Mesh Sweetcorn Bags; 2 Wheel Dolly Cart; Stackable Vegetable Totes; 1/2 Bu Wooden Apple Boxes; 20# Produce Scale; 5 Sliding Door Cooler; and much much more. Full listing here: topauctions24-7/upl/html_salebill/63974/118_63974.html Call Joe at 217-246-4116 for more information on any of the items. Auction is December 14, starting at 10am in Pana, IL. ESTABLISHED CSA FARM IN UPSTATE NEW YORK Sweet Land Farm is an organic farm just outside of the village of Trumansburg, NY. The house and buildings sit on 3 acres, with an additional 18 acres in farm land, 3 greenhouses, and a pond. For more information: sweetlandfarm.org/ SMALL FARM FOR SALE Includes a large house on 5 acres on the west side of Decatur, with pole barn, livestock, and equipment. Its completely fenced, and bordered by a state park. For more information, call Ann at 217-412-4346. VEGETABLE GROWER WANTED NEAR SPRINGFIELD An experienced organic farmer with a diverse vegetable/livestock operation near Springfield is looking for an employee or--if youre an experienced vegetable grower--possibly a business partner. Contact Terra at The Land Connection for more information. FARM OPERATIONS COORDINATOR This position will be responsible for managing the day-to-day business operations of the Loyola University Chicago Retreat and Ecology (LUREC) Student Farm, including tending crops and livestock, winter planning, record keeping and budget management, and assisting with courses taught and special events held at LUREC. The deadline for applicants is Jan. 1, 2014, although early applications will be given priority in the selection process. Click here for the job description. Any questions can go to Alex at atuchman @ luc.edu. Have something? Need something? Contact us at 217-840-2128 or [email protected] to get it in The Weekly Harvest. thelandconnection.org/tlc-newsletter-archive/#.UoulQuLL8kE
Posted on: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:55:59 +0000
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