Ascutney View Farm

We had a successful day in the sugar house. Sap has been flowing very well. Today's syrup production reached about 80 gallons. A full tank is now stored in the sugar house. Additional sap is being collected in the woods tank overnight. We anticipate a busy day tomorrow.

HELP WANTED. We are looking for a passionate, energetic and highly reliable individual to join our farm team in producing exceptional quality maple syrup, manage healthy forests, support sustainable land stewardship, help maintain farm buidings and other related farm duties.
Requirements:
1. Prior experience and/or a deep interest in maple syrup production, including sugar bush maintenance and development
2. Have an in interest in forest management, including saw timber and firewood production while managing for wildlife and recreation opportunities
3. Proficiency with large equipment such as farm tractors, excavators, etc.
4. Previous chainsaw/logging experience
5. Interested in grass-fed livestock and sustainable grazing systems
6. Experience working with livestock (sheep, horses, cows)
7. Mechanically inclined with strong carpentry skills
8. Self-disciplined, efficient, and capable of working independently to complete tasks

Benefits:
Partial to full housing in a 1-bedroom, 1-bath farmhouse on-site (based on hours worked)
Future opportunities to expand on other farming interests or other innovative ideas
Willing to train the right individual.

Yesterday we welcomed our new temporary guest, Mustafa to AVF!! We are excited to see his sons and daughters arriving first part of June 2025.