Competitive Wages
Farm positions in Vermont offer competitive wages with many including benefits packages.
Discover agricultural careers in Vermont, the Green Mountain State and the nation's #1 producer of maple syrup (3.1 million gallons in 2024, 53% of U.S. production, $95 million value from 1,433 sugarmakers operating 3,000+ sugar houses with 8.4 million taps). With 6,537 farms across 1.17 million acres generating $1+ billion in agricultural product sales, Vermont's dairy industry leads with $5.4 billion total economic impact (480 dairy farms, 105,514 milk cows, 2.48 billion pounds milk, 17,318 jobs, 63% of New England milk production), complemented by beef cattle (1,526 farms), specialty crops (744 vegetable farms, 471 berry farms, 441 orchards), artisanal food production (158 dairy processors making award-winning cheese, yogurt, ice cream), and strong farm-to-table and organic agriculture movements.
Honey Field Farm
Old Road Farm
Crossroad Farm
Naked Acre Farm
Kiss the Cow Farm
Blue Heron Farm
Root 5 Farm
Maple Wind Farm
Breadseed Farm
Adam's Berry Farm
Grass Cattle Company
Center for an Agricultural Economy
von Trapp Farmstead
Putney Farmers' Market
Vermont agriculture generates $1+ billion in market value of agricultural products sold from 6,537 farms spanning 1,173,890 acres (average 180 acres per farm), with dairy and maple syrup dominating the state's agricultural economy and identity.
Farm positions in Vermont offer competitive wages with many including benefits packages.
Many operations provide on-site housing, adding significant value to compensation.
Vermont farms combine traditional practices with modern sustainable techniques.
Most farms value work ethic over experience and provide on-the-job training.
Ranches across Vermont raising cattle, sheep, and other livestock on rangeland and pastures.
Row crop farms growing grains, vegetables, and other staple crops using modern techniques.
Certified organic operations using sustainable practices for premium market products.
Dairy farms producing milk and dairy products with both family and commercial operations.
Browse available farm positions in Vermont across different agricultural sectors.
Many entry-level positions require no certifications. Equipment and livestock experience helps.
Peak hiring in spring planting and fall harvest offers the most opportunities.
Most farmers value strong work ethic and provide on-the-job training.