Big Picture Farm is accepting applications for a Hybrid Farmer to join our team starting in early April 2026 for a nine-month position through the end of January 2027. This is a paid, entry-level role and a vital part of life on our farm. The position is best described as a modern Renaissance farm role: part goat milker, part gardener, part agritourism host, part nanny, and all-around all-star human. It is ideal for someone who is curious, capable, kind-hearted, and excited to learn across many aspects of farm life, small-business operations, and homesteading.

The work shifts with the seasons and offers deep, hands-on experience in nearly every corner of the farm. Spring is livestock-heavy, as our herd of goats kids in mid-April. During this time, the Hybrid Farmer will help care for newborn goats, assist with feeding, and work closely with our team to train goats into the milking parlor. Milking goats is a central responsibility of the position, and the early months are physically active and fast-paced.

As the season moves into summer, the focus turns toward the gardens and agritourism side of the farm. The Hybrid Farmer will help tend, harvest, and process fruits and vegetables and take an active role in caring for our ever-growing edible and floral landscape. We would love someone with a horticultural background! Summer also includes hosting Airbnb guests, leading goat hangouts, helping flip rentals between stays, and supporting our family life by assisting with after-school childcare and afternoon routines.

In the fall and early winter, the work transitions again as our caramel business ramps up for the holiday season. During this time, the Hybrid Farmer will help pack caramels in our shop, assist with school pickups and transportation for our children, and support the daily rhythm of the homestead. For the right person, there may also be opportunities to help in the creamery making caramel and chocolates.

At its core, we are looking for someone who can milk goats (or is eager and capable of learning quickly), has gardening knowledge and interest in caring for plants, and genuinely enjoys being around children in a farm setting. A positive attitude, flexibility, and a strong work ethic are essential, as the nature of the position is varied and ever-changing. The role requires physical stamina, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and spend long days on your feet. Weekend work is required. Because we live very rurally, reliable transportation is necessary, and a clean driving record is required, as this role includes driving our car to transport our children to and from school and activities.

We are entering our sixteenth year as both a farm and a business and work with a small, mighty, and collaborative team. Our two daughters, ages six and nine, love being outdoors, creating art, cooking, imagining new worlds, swimming, and spending time with their animals. Prior experience is not required, though previous garden or plant knowledge is a definite bonus, as is an interest in food production. A love of swimming is helpful.

This position is 40 hours per week at $20 per hour and includes dental insurance and an employer-matched 401(k). On-farm housing is available for rent in a bright, well-appointed tiny house or apartment overlooking fields and mountains. Housing details will be shared during the interview process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you bring a big heart, an open attitude, and a genuine interest in farm life, children, and learning new skills, we would love to hear from you.

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Confectioner / Farmer — FILLED!

• Compensation: $20/hour to start; increases at one year
• If desired there is beautiful, subsidized on-farm housing available for rent (tiny house or apartment)

Position Summary
This is a hybrid position combining confectionary work and time on the farm — while you will be in charge of our confectionary, you’ll also spend time in the off season gardening, milking goats, and caring for our animals. While there will be a fair deal of time in the kitchen, this particular position is intended to gain experience across the full rhythm of the farm: goat care, seasonal gardening, food production, and guest hospitality.

Core Responsibilities

• Confection work: making caramel, chocolate bonbons and other confections, managing inventory and staff in our production facility, being passionate about creating beautiful chocolates and caramels
• Milking goats and assisting with kidding, feeding, and general herd care
• Caring for other animals on the farm (chickens, dogs, cats)
• Gardening and land care: planting, weeding, harvesting vegetables and flowers
• Seasonal outdoor work: mowing, snow removal, landscaping, compost management
• General farm maintenance and equipment use (tractor, skidsteer,etc.)
• Agritourism hosting, airbnb flipping

Preferred Strengths 
We don’t expect you to have all of these skills, but we’re looking for someone strong in at least two areas (a different hire might fill the gaps)

• Experience working in a kitchen, or a strong love of food (we can train the rest)
• Mechanical & Equipment Skills: operating/maintaining the plethora of machines in the confectionary and on the farm as well as plowing, repairs, chainsaws, skidsteer, mowing, etc.
• Gardening & Horticulture: planting, weeding, harvesting, flower/vegetable care.
• Childcare & Homestead Support: helping with after-school activities, creative play, or household organization.
• Illustration and graphic design skills

Ideal Candidate

Why Join Us
You’ll gain hands-on experience in running a confectionary as well as small-scale dairying, artisan candy-making, gardening, and agritourism — all while living on a beautiful Vermont hillside farm surrounded by goats, flowers, and good food. It’s a rare opportunity to be part of a creative, family-run farmstead that values quality, craftsmanship, and community.

How to Apply

• Please send an email to bigpicturefarmjobs@gmail.com with the subject line: Farmer/Confectioner
• A short intro about who you are and what draws you to this role
• Your skills and experience
• Your availability and how long you’d hope to stay
• References (if available)