Farm(ette)
Farmette is a farm, marketplace, bakery + cafe. Our no-till, no-spray, Earth-friendly farm grows fresh greens, herbs + flowers.
Marketplace
Sustainable grocery, local fruit + veg, prepared foods, pantry items, wine, beer and fresh flowers.
Curated gift boxes available.
Bakery
We bake fresh sourdough bread, focaccia and a variety of seasonal treats each morning.
We recommend visiting early for the best selection of bakery items. We do sell out each day.
Current sourdough bread menu:
Plain, Castelvetrano Olive, Dark Rye, Chocolate, Cranberry Pumpkin, Focaccia
Cafe
Grab a cup of farmer-direct coffee while you shop our marketplace or lounge next to the farm.
In our cafe you'll find coffee drinks, kombucha, wine, beer + cold brew. Croissants and muffins from local bakery Bit of Swiss can be found in the cafe.
Outdoor seating
Lounge next to the farm with your bestie and a cold brew.
Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome outside.
Work with us
Hiring: Baker
Baker
Location: New Buffalo, MI
Application Close Date: Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Hours: Currently part time (Friday + Saturday 6 hours / day) Optional full time hours in summer 2026.
Start Date: Position available October
About Farmette:
Farmette is a small farm, marketplace, bakery + cafe in New Buffalo, Michigan. Our core mission is to support 100% sustainable food culture. We love our small business community along the shores of Lake Michigan and aim to uplift and enhance our unique area. We are an inclusive marketplace + event space carrying local and sustainable produce, flowers, coffee, prepared foods, home goods and more.
In the role of Baker, you will keep our marketplace stocked with fresh baked products like sourdough bread, focaccia, cookies + fruit hand pies.
Responsibilities
You’ll report to our Kitchen Manager + Baker, along with the entire small Farmette team.
- Support the bakery program by keeping the marketplace stocked with fresh baked products.
- Tasks involve mixing + shaping dough, measuring ingredients, making cookies, bread, focaccia + hand pies, baking and washing dishes.
- Maintain quality and consistency of the bakery program.
- Keep a clean, sanitary workspace, storage and refrigeration.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- At least 1 year of baking experience, preferably in a retail bakery.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team-driven environment. We are a respectful and positive work environment.
- Reliability a must
- Able to work independently, focused and self-driven.
- Open to feedback with the understanding that the whole team is working towards the same goal
- Keep a positive and professional attitude with co-workers and customers
- Be able to handle the physical work of baking.
- Occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Reach, bend and stoop frequently
- Make cleanliness and food safety a top priority.
- Live within a reasonable driving distance to Farmette and have access to reliable transportation.
- We are a non-smoking workplace for the safety of our on-site farm.
TO APPLY
- Email hello@farmettemichigan.com with subject “Baker”
- Explain your interest in the position
- Attach Your Resume
- Share two professional references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Farmette is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workplace. We hire qualified candidates and make all employment-related decisions based on job-related qualifications, without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.
Hiring: Grower
Grower
Location: New Buffalo, MI
Application Close Date: Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Hours: Part time, Tuesdays + Wednesdays 8am-4pm EST
Start Date: Spring 2026 with some hours available late fall 2025
Salary: Hourly, depending on experience
About Farmette:
Farmette is a small farm, marketplace, bakery + cafe in New Buffalo, Michigan. Our core mission is to support 100% sustainable food culture. We love our small business community along the shores of Lake Michigan and aim to uplift and enhance our unique area. We are an inclusive marketplace carrying local and sustainable produce, flowers, coffee, prepared foods, home goods and more.
As the Grower, you'll take the lead on producing gorgeous, nutritious and high-quality greens, herbs, flowers + microgreens from our on-site farmette and greenhouse.
Responsibilities
You’ll collaborate with Farmette’s founder, Katie Burdett, along with the entire small Farmette team.
- Participate in all aspects of food and flower production with a focus on salad mixes, microgreens, herbs + flowers.
- Maintain the farm, greenhouse, landscaping, planters and general outdoor area.
- Production includes seeding, weeding, fertilizing, watering, harvesting, post harvest handling/washing and packing.
- Keep all tools, hoses, buckets and general farm supplies in clean, tidy + working order. Tools are cleaned and put away everyday at the end of the day.
- Follow Farmette’s crop plan and record keeping procedures.
- Follow the principles of Integrative Pest Management for a no-till and no-spray operation.
- Stock the marketplace with products from the farm and local farmers.
- Maintain a positive, friendly, calm + welcoming environment for all staff, customers and vendors.
- Keep a clean + sanitary workspace
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- At least 1 year of year-round food production experience, preferably in the Great Lakes growing region.
- Great communication + interpersonal skills.
- Passion for high-quality food production in coordination with soil health, carbon sequestration and general Earth-positive growing practices.
- Familiarity with the USDA Organic Certification and/or Regenerative Organic Certification best practices.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team-driven environment. We are a respectful and positive work environment.
- Reliability a must.
- Able to work independently, focused and self-driven.
- Detail oriented and observant.
- Open to feedback with the understanding that the whole team is working towards the same goal.
- Keep a positive and professional attitude with co-workers, customers + vendors.
- Be able to handle the physical work of farming and working outdoors in all weather conditions. This includes kneeling, bending, lifting, gripping and repetitive motions.
- Occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Reach, bend and stoop frequently.
- Make cleanliness and food safety a top priority.
- Live within a reasonable driving distance to Farmette and have access to reliable transportation.
- We are a non-smoking workplace for the safety of our on-site farm.
TO APPLY
- Email hello@farmettemichigan.com with subject “Grower”
- Explain your interest in the position
- Attach Your Resume
- Share two professional references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Farmette is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workplace. We hire qualified candidates and make all employment-related decisions based on job-related qualifications, without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.
Hiring: Marketplace Manager
Marketplace Manager
Location: New Buffalo, MI
Application Close Date: Applications accepted on a rolling basis Hours: Salaried, Full time, Thursday - Monday
Start Date: Position available now
About Farmette:
Farmette is a small farm, marketplace, cafe + bakery in New Buffalo, Michigan. Our core mission is to support 100% sustainable food culture. We love our small business community along the shores of Lake Michigan and aim to uplift and enhance our unique area. We are an inclusive marketplace carrying local and sustainable produce, flowers, coffee, prepared foods, home goods and more.
As the Marketplace Manager, you'll take the lead on keeping our marketplace stocked and organized with fresh, gorgeous and seasonal products from our on-site farm, local producers and unique global makers.
Responsibilities
You’ll collaborate with Farmette’s founder, Katie Burdett, along with the entire small Farmette team.
- Customer service: maintain a positive, friendly, calm + welcoming environment for all staff, customers and vendors.
- Operate the POS system at the checkout counter and fulfill bakery orders.
- Place regular orders with our many vendors.
- Accept deliveries, stock the marketplace, check for accuracy of orders and recycle boxes.
- Inventory management.
- Train and manage team members.
- Communicate and coordinate with the kitchen and farm team about inventory, customer feedback, etc.
- Coordinate inventory with e-commerce offerings.
- Keep a clean and sanitary workspace, bathrooms, storage and refrigeration.
- Learn about all of our products to assist clients with purchasing.
- Help facilitate surplus food donations.
- Outdoor maintenance as needed (cleaning/drying outdoor furniture for guests)
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- At least 1 year of retail/customer service experience, preferably with fresh grocery items.
- Great communication + interpersonal skills.
- Passion for working with sustainably produced + local products.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team-driven environment. We are a respectful and positive work environment.
- Reliability a must.
- Able to work independently, focused and self-driven.
- Detail oriented with a strong sense of aesthetics and merchandising.
- Open to feedback with the understanding that the whole team is working towards the same goal.
- Be able to handle the physical work of being on your feet, walking, talking + cleaning.
- Occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Keep a positive and professional attitude with co-workers, customers + vendors.
- Reach, bend and stoop frequently.
- Join team meetings and tasting sessions.
- Make cleanliness and food safety a top priority.
- Live within a reasonable driving distance to New Buffalo and have access to reliable transportation.
- We are a non-smoking workplace for the safety of our on-site farm.
TO APPLY
- Email hello@farmettemichigan.com with subject “Marketplace Manager”
- Explain your interest in the position
- Attach Your Resume
- Share two professional references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Farmette is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workplace. We hire qualified candidates and make all employment-related decisions based on job-related qualifications, without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.
Hiring: Janitor + Dishwasher
Janitor + Dishwasher
Location: New Buffalo, MI
Application Close Date: Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Hours: Full time or part time available, year-round
Start Date: Flexible start date
About Farmette:
Farmette is a small farm, marketplace, cafe + bakery in New Buffalo, Michigan. Our core mission is to support 100% sustainable food culture. We love our small business community along the shores of Lake Michigan and aim to uplift and enhance our unique area. We are an inclusive marketplace carrying local and sustainable produce, flowers, coffee, prepared foods, home goods and more.
As the Janitor + Dishwasher, you'll take the lead on keeping Farmette’s entire facility clean and maintained.
Responsibilities
You’ll report directly to the General Manager + Farmette’s founder Katie Burdett, and collaborate with the entire small Farmette team.
- Dishwashing: Washing, rinsing, sanitizing, drying and restocking.
- Cleaning: This includes laundry, bathroom, floors, rugs, walls, windows, sinks, tables, surfaces, equipment and all indoor + outdoor areas. This includes both deep cleaning and maintaining regular cleaning schedules.
- Trash and waste management: Collect and dispose of trash and recycling, maintain trash and recycling receptacles, and ensure the area is free of debris.
- Restocking: Accept packages, maintain and restock all facilities with necessary supplies.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements.
- Able to work both independently and as a team. We are a respectful and positive work environment.
- Reliability a must.
- Detail oriented and work with a sense of urgency.
- Open to feedback with the understanding that the whole team is working towards the same goal.
- Keep a positive and professional attitude with co-workers, customers + vendors.
- Be able to handle the physical work of being on your feet, walking, talking + cleaning.
- Occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs. Reach, bend and stoop frequently.
- Live within a reasonable driving distance to New Buffalo and have access to reliable transportation.
- Prioritize safety and security and lock all doors during closed hours.
- We are a non-smoking workplace for the safety of our on-site farm.
TO APPLY
- Email hello@farmettemichigan.com with subject “Janitor + Dishwasher”
- Explain your interest in the position
- Attach Your Resume
- Share two professional references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Farmette is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workplace. We hire qualified candidates and make all employment-related decisions based on job-related qualifications, without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. Se habla español.
FAQ's
Will you be open year-round?
We plan to stay open year-round with some small breaks sprinkled in. We keep our newsletter,website and social media up-to-date on our current hours.
Can I host my event at Farmette?
Farmette is able to occasionally host casual private events with a guest capacity of 50 people. Please fill out this form to get the conversation started.
Can I pre-order items from Farmette - like your bread?
We are currently not accepting pre-orders of any kind.
Do you have custom gifting services?
We do! We are happy to curate unique gift boxes for your friends, family, lovers, co-workers, corporations, small businesses and beyond. Send us an email to get the conversation started.
Is the farm organic?
We are not certified organic but we do use all the same growing practices. We are no-till, no-spray and always Earth-friendly. Feel free to ask us any specific questions!
Will farmette donate to my event/fundraiser?
Thank you so much for thinking of farmette. At this time we have already allocated our donation budget for 2025 and are no longer accepting donation requests.
Will you carry my product at farmette?
Please fill out this form and we will be in touch if your product is a good fit.
Do you have a sandwich menu?
We do not make sandwiches but our friends David's Deli + Whistlestop Grocery make excellent sandwiches! You'll find plenty of grab + go snack options in our marketplace.
