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.

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.

Work with us

Hiring: Baker

Baker

Location: New Buffalo, MI
Application Close Date: Applications accepted on a rolling basis                                    
Hours:  Part time, optional full time 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: Cafe Manager

Cafe Manager

Location: New Buffalo, MI
Application Close Date: Applications accepted on a rolling basis                               
Hours:  Full time, year-round, salaried                           
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 Cafe Manager, you'll take the lead on managing our small cafe. The cafe features sustainably farmed and locally roasted coffee, espresso drinks, on-tap cold brew, kombucha, beer + wine. We also serve pastries to-go from a local bakery. We plan to expand our hours + offerings in the future.

Responsibilities

You’ll report directly to the General Manager + Farmette’s founder Katie Burdett, and collaborate with the entire small Farmette team. 

  • Customer service: maintain a positive, friendly, calm + welcoming environment for all staff, customers and vendors.
  • Prepare drinks on farmette’s cafe menu utilizing our tap system and espresso machine.
  • Craft rotating seasonal specials.
  • Keep the tap system cleaned and maintained. 
  • Maintenance of cafe equipment and maintenance recordkeeping.
  • Operate our POS system for taking orders and payment.
  • Keep the cafe + bathroom clean and fully stocked.
  • Maintain quality and consistency of culinary products.
  • Keep a clean, sanitary workspace, storage + refrigeration.
  • Order supplies, optimize profitability through inventory management
  • Accept deliveries, check for accuracy of orders
  • Train + manage a small team of baristas 
  • Communicate + coordinate about inventory, customer feedback, etc.
  • Keep the cafe in compliance with all local health codes.
  • Keep an updated recipe book of Farmette’s recipes both in Google Drive and printed on-site. 
  • Other duties as assigned


Requirements

  • At least 1 year of barista experience, preferably working with a tap system.
  • A passion for coffee, especially sustainably farmed and locally roasted.
  • Learn2Serv certifications for working with food.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 “Cafe 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: Customer Service

Hiring: Customer Service

Location: New Buffalo, MI
Application Close Date: Applications accepted on a rolling basis                               
Hours:  Open to full or part time             

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. 

Farmette’s cafe features sustainably farmed coffee, cold brew + nitro, espresso, wine and other specials. Our marketplace is stocked with sustainable products including house-made sourdough breads, farm-fresh produce, prepared foods, wine, beer, grocery + home items. As the customer service associate you will help customers at the register, restock inventory, supplies and baked items.

Responsibilities

You’ll report directly to Farmette’s founder Katie Burdett and collaborate with the entire small Farmette team. 

  • Customer service: maintain a positive, friendly, calm + welcoming environment for all staff, customers and vendors.
  • Follow all Standard Operating Procedures for the cafe and marketplace.
  • Operate our POS system for taking orders and payment.
  • Keep farmette clean and fully stocked.
  • Maintain quality and consistency of culinary products.
  • Keep a clean, sanitary workspace, storage + refrigeration.
  • Accept deliveries, check for accuracy of orders, input inventory + recycle boxes.
  • Communicate + coordinate with the kitchen + farm team about inventory, customer feedback, etc.
  • Keep all spaces in compliance with all local health codes.
  • Learn about all of our products to assist clients with purchasing.
  • Outdoor maintenance (cleaning/drying outdoor furniture for guests, checking for lost items, deadheading planters, etc)
  • Other duties as assigned and desired


Requirements

  • Customer Service experience preferable
  • 17+ years old to be able to sell alcohol
  • A passion for sustainable 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 the subject line “Customer Service”
  • 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: Barista

Barista

Location: New Buffalo, MI
Application Close Date: Applications accepted on a rolling basis                               
Hours:  Part time, Thursday / Friday / Monday, weekends as needed                         

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 Barista, you'll support our cafe and marketplace by making coffee drinks, utilizing our tap system, stocking the cafe and providing friendly customer service to our customers. Farmette’s cafe features sustainably farmed coffee, cold brew + nitro, espresso, wine and other specials. Our marketplace is stocked with sustainable products including house-made sourdough breads, farm-fresh produce, prepared foods, wine, beer, grocery + home items.

Responsibilities

You’ll report directly to the Cafe Manager and collaborate with the entire small Farmette team. 

  • Customer service: maintain a positive, friendly, calm + welcoming environment for all staff, customers and vendors.
  • Follow all Standard Operating Procedures
  • Prepare drinks on farmette’s cafe menu
  • Operate our POS system for taking orders and payment.
  • Keep farmette clean and fully stocked.
  • Maintain quality and consistency of culinary products.
  • Keep a clean, sanitary workspace, storage + refrigeration.
  • Accept deliveries, check for accuracy of orders, input inventory + recycle boxes.
  • Keep all spaces in compliance with all local health codes.
  • Learn about all of our products to assist clients with purchasing.
  • Other duties as assigned and desired


Requirements

  • At least 1 year of customer service experience. Barista experience not needed, we will provide training.
  • A passion for sustainable products.
  • Ability to work quickly and multi-task
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 the subject line "Barista"
  • Explain your interest in the position
  • Attach Your Resume
  • List your availability
  • 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.

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.

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