• 31Jan

    Job: Fulltime Farm Employee/Intern and Part-Time Intern Positions for diversified sustainable farm in Oklahoma, 2012.

    American Heritage Family Farm is looking to fill a fulltime permanent position and also a seasonal part-time position. They are open to educational mentoring positions, interns, or permanent hourly/salaried with bonuses based on farm profitability.They are a diversified small family farm located in North Central Oklahoma raising natural pasture based livestock and fruit/vegetables. The farm has an extensive pastured poultry (broilers/layers/turkey) and MIG multi-species grazing operation (cattle/goats/sheep) and is looking to expand in the coming year. Expansion is also planned for the vegetable cropping operation. They direct market through online sales, restaurants, retail stores, and directly from the farm. The farm is not certified organic, however uses natural, sustainable practices in its’ operations.

    A successful candidate for this position will enjoy working with land and livestock intensively, being outdoors most of the day, and tolerate weather extremes, dirt, bugs, etc! They must tolerate heavy physical activity. Experience operating heavy farm machinery, building/maintaining fencing, livestock handling, and vegetable cropping desired, but not madatory. The MOST IMPORTANT qualifications are dependability, responsibility, trustworthiness, flexibility, and the desire to follow instruction.

    For more information and application instructions click “read more” Read more »

  • 31Jan

    Second Nature Farm is a 4-acre farm in Norton, Massachusetts (40 min south of Boston). Second Nature is looking for Farm Interns to work April – November, 2012 – 5 days/week for 8-10 hours/day. The Farm grows a diverse selection of heirloomHoophouse on Farm in Massachusetts vegetables and fruit, all of which are Certified Naturally Grown. They run a 70-member CSA, and also sell produce to restaurants and farmers’ markets. The farm is in its fourth year, and we are continually expanding our infrastructure and expertise with season extension methods so that those interested in eating local food have a greater opportunity to do so.

    Interns will be involved in every aspect of the farm and will perfect a wide variety of skills: from field and greenhouse work to the display and marketing of products. This is a great opportunity for those interested in starting their own small farms to learn organic farming methods as well as how to begin and manage a small business. Interns should have a strong work-ethic as well as a sense of humor.

    Compensation is $10/hr as well as free produce from the farm.

    To apply, email adam@secondnaturefarm.com with a cover letter, references, and resume.

  • 31Jan

    Lake View Farm, located in the mid-Willamette Valley of Oregon has internships available for the 2012 season. The Farm offers all natural, additive and hormone free, pasture fed beef, pork, lamp, chicken, turkey, eggs and Oregon’s First Cow Share.  They are close to three major market centers, Eugene, Corvallis and Albany allowing for unusual marketing opportunities.  Sustainability and providing their family and animals with a peaceful lifestyle are paramount and offering people the opportunity to eat REAL food is their goal.Lake View Farm in Oregon

    They offer three internship levels for those interested in a hands-on farming experience.  From novice to those more experienced farm hands, there are many opportunities to learn and develop your knowledge of farm practices and principles.

    If you’re looking for a well-financed, work-without-a-hitch, typical commercial farming style experience, Lake View Farm probably isn’t what you need.  But if you want to learn how to carve out your own niche in the competitive world of agriculture, if you want to raise REAL food for your family and others, if you want to live the best lifestyle there is, they may have something to expand your experience.

    General expectations for all intern positions are: 1) a genuine interest in sustainable farming; 2) a positive, can-do attitude; 3) a willingness to work hard, long hours; 4) a teachable mind-set

    Specifics of the different intern positions are available at www.lvfrealfood.com

    Compensation: All intern positions include a lovely camping spot, Sunday dinner with the family and some farm product considerations.  Further details of specific internship compensations available on their website at www.lvfrealfood.com.

    How to apply: Check out the website, www.lvfrealfood.com, make sure this is the kind of place you’d like to spend some time learning and working, then contact them by phone or email via the contact page on their website. OR email them at lvf.realfood@gmail.com

  • 31Jan

    Small Farmers: Shape Your Future! Free Registration Open for the 2012 Small Farms Summit in New York

    The Cornell Small Farms Program is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2012 statewide Small Farms Summit to be held Wednesday, February 29th, from 9:30am – 3:30pm. The Summit is an interactive meeting with an opportunity for all participants to take part in lively discussion and provide important feedback, both locally, and across the state.

    At the 2012 Summit, participants will be asked to reflect on recent successes and identify new concerns and challenges affecting the growth of the small farm sector.  We’ll be issuing a preliminary e-survey in early Febuary to capture feedback from voices that can not attend the Summit.  In the morning session, we’ll discuss issues that emerged in the survey and generate additional ideas from participants.  In the afternoon session, participants will work within their regional sites to prioritize areas of importance over the next 5 years.

    The Summit is free to attend and lunch will be provided. Farmer participation is especially encouraged, but educators, agricultural service providers, policy makers, non-profit organizations, students and community members are all welcome.

    2012 Summit Host Sites – Please contact your local host to register:
    Central NY

    Location: Mann Library, Agriculture Quad, Cornell University Campus
    Address: Tower Road, Ithaca, NY 14853
    To register: Violet Stone at 607-255-9227 or vws7@cornell.edu
    Eastern NY
    Location: Albany County, Cornell Cooperative Extension office
    Address:  24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
    To register: Gale Kohler at gek4@cornell.edu
    Northern NY
    Location: St. Lawrence County, Cornell Cooperative Extension office
    Address: Extension Learning Farm Classroom at 2043 SH 68, Canton, NY  13617
    To register: Brent Buchanan at bab22@cornell.edu or 315-379-9192 Ext 231
    Western NY
    Location: Wyoming County, Cornell Cooperative Extension Office
    Address: 401 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY 14569
    To register: Joan Petzen‎ at jsp10@cornell.edu or 585-786-2251
    Long Island
    Location: Suffolk County, Cornell Cooperative Extension Office
    Address:  423 Griffing Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901
    To register:  Sandy Menasha at srm45@cornell.edu or 631-727-7850

  • 31Jan

    Maryland Our House Farm LLC is Offering a Farm Management Internship for the 2012 Season

    Our House Farm is located 45 minutes north of Washington, D.C. in Brookeville, Maryland and grows organic fruits and vegetables on 3.5 acres of land owned by Our House, a residential youth home that serves young men ages 16-21. Our House Farm LLC and Our House work in partnership, but are separate legal entities.  Our House Farm employs around 8 Our House trainees per season, and up to four trainees work on the farm per day.

    Our House Farm currently sells specialty crops and eggs at three weekly farmers’ markets, to local restaurants and a health food store, and offers a CSA.  We also maintain honeybee hives and will begin to produce year round in our new hoop house.  Sheep and goats are also located on the farm premises, but are not managed by the farm. Interns play a vital role in the organization, coordination, and management of the farm’s markets, retail sales, and CSA.

    Responsibilities and tasks include: Supervising youth in garden – implementing essential job-readiness and life skills, communicating with counselors, therapists, and other key administrators at Our House; Garden management – Seed starting, planting, weeding, irrigating, pest management, harvesting, post-harvesting sales and distribution, planning, and recordkeeping.

    Applicants should have some previous experience in farming, gardening, and/or working with at-risk young people. Some administrative experience is preferred, but not required.

    Internship positions are 40 hours per week. On-site housing is currently not available, but might become available in the spring free of charge.  Interns have access to produce and are welcome to eat meals with students and staff in the dormitory free of charge. Interns receive a bi-weekly stipend and 10 days paid vacation/ sick days. Public transportation to Washington, D.C. is available within 2.5 miles of the farm.

    Farm Management Interns are compensated between $135 weekly, receive $150 towards professional development activities and receive an end of the season $1,000 bonus.  The farm subscribes to agricultural publications and participates in Chesapeake CRAFT, a regional farm training program with monthly farm tours.

    Please forward resume and cover letter to Edwin Gould at pottergould@gmail.com and Marc Grossman at marcgrossman2001@yahoo.com. Call Marc Grossman at 202 412 5698 for more information concerning the internship.

  • 31Jan

    Seeking Applicants for 2012 Season Ecosystem Farm Apprenticeship Program in Maryland

    The Robert Ware Straus Ecosystem Farm is an eight-acre certified organic vegetable farm on the banks of the Potomac RiverAgrokeek Stewardship Ecosystem Farm in Piscataway Park located in Accokeek, Maryland. It is a part of the Accokeek Foundation’s Center for Agricultural and Environmental Stewardship (CAES), which provides farmer training and support. The apprenticeship is a main component of advancing the CAES’s mission and is centered around the farm and its daily workings, namely the fulfillment of a weekly CSA operation.

    General Apprenticeship Information:

    • Two apprenticeships will be available for the 2012 season.
    • Positions will begin on or around March 5 and end around November 30.
    • A stipend and health insurance benefits will be offered as a part of the position.
    • Applications must be received by February 12, 2012, with interviews to follow. Please expect to be physically present for any interviews. Read more »
  • 31Jan

    Applications now being accepted for 2012 Farm Education Apprenticeships in New York at The Jewish Farm School. The Apprenticeships are held at Eden Village Camp in Putnam Valley, NY, about an hour north of NYC.Jewish Farm School in New York

    The Farm Education Apprentices are involved in a multidisciplinary program where they are both farm staff and farm educators. They will work directly with our farm manager and farm educators to participate in all aspects of the 2 acre farm: seeding, greenhouse production, soil preparation and amending, composting, cultivating, harvesting, weeding, animal care, fruit and orchard management, and tractor work.

    Since our farm is only in its third season, apprentices will also have the opportunity to create and develop new facets of the farm, such as helping us start beekeeping, build grape arbors and orchards, expand flower production, research and implement alternative composting methods, or other ideas.

    Click here for more information about the farm.

    RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: During summer camp, apprentices will lead a variety of farm-based activities and educational programs for campers of all ages, while also assisting in maintaining the daily operations of the farm, and various agricultural projects around camp. When camp is not in session, Jewish Farm School and Eden Village run a variety of educational programs on the site and the farm, including Sunday farm volunteer days, a fall harvest festival coinciding with Sukkot, and other skills workshops. Apprentices will be the lead farm educators for all of these programs.

    APPRENTICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

    • Weekly seminars in organic, small scale agriculture.
    • Trainings in Jewish environmental education, including the Teva Seminar.
    • Participation in the Hudson Valley C.R.A.F.T. Program, a network for young organic farmers.
    • Participation in various on-site workshops, such as natural building and herbal medicine.
    • Field trips to various organic and educational farms in the area. Read more »
  • 30Jan

    Farm Crew Member Job Available at Heritage Prairie Farm in Illinois, a multi-faceted business that includes over 10 acres of organically grown vegetables. All team members are expected to be dedicated to the growing methods, products, and overall success of Heritage Prairie Farm.Vegetable Picture

    Department: Farm Team; Reports to: Farm Manager, Assistant Farm Manager when applicable; Consults with: Farm Manager, Director of Business Development, Assistant Farm Manager, and Market Manager; Terms of Employment: Seasonal , approximately April through October – At will employment; Overall Responsibility: To participate in all areas of commercial vegetable production.

    Key Areas of Responsibility:
    -Plant Starting, Weeding, Planting, Harvesting, Washing, Packing of Organically Grown Vegetables
    -Keep Grounds, Facilities, Tools, and Equipment in a clean and presentable manner
    -General Farm Labor

    Qualifications:
    -Desire and ability to work out doors in all weather conditions. We will be working in rain, snow, wind, and heat. If weather conditions are to extreme to work in we may finish days early or cancel whole days  of work at the Farm Manager’s discretion.
    -Ability to do manual labor for extended periods of time.
    -Positive attitude that includes commitment to Flexibility, Integrity, Service, and Teamwork.
    -Previous experience working with plants or outdoors is appreciated but not required. While farming experience is not required this is not an internship and anyone interested in farming should be willing to learn as you work. Farming is production work and ability to keep up in a high paced, dynamic, labor intensive environment is a must.

    To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, salary history and references to Nate@heritageprairiefarm.com.

  • 30Jan

    Seeking Organic Farm and CSA Interns in Dayton, Ohio for 2012

    Patchwork Gardens is currently seeking help with the day-to-day operations of the farm.  They prefer candidates who are able to work full time (40-60 hours/week) and willing to stay with them for the length of the growing season (March-November).  The right person could also have the opportunity to become a long-term partner in the farm.  They are a young farm with a lot of heart and the desire to grow so this is an exciting opportunity to learn and become a part of something big.
    Organic Farm in Ohio
    Major Duties Include:

    o  Starting plants from seed and transplanting seedlings into the garden
    o  Preparation and maintenance of garden including tilling, broadforking, spreading manure, watering, weeding and mulching
    o  Harvesting, cleaning, packing, and delivering produce for our CSA, wholesale customers, and farmers’ markets
    o  Sharing in responsibility of feeding, watering, and other care of chickens
    o  Providing assistance with construction projects and maintenance of farm infrastructure (especially greenhouses)

    Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of and experience with growing vegetables without added chemicals; Strong work ethic and desire to learn; Self-motivated and willing to take initiative; Attention to detail and efficiency; Creativity and love for a sustainable lifestyle

    Compensation: Meals including fresh produce from the farm; Housing in the renovated loft of our reconstructed 100+ year old barn or in outdoor campsites; Weekly stipend starting at $200/week and increasing with length of stay and performance

    Please direct your inquiries to: eat.patchworkgardens@gmail.com or (937) 835-5807. Applicants will be required to visit the farm for a working interview and trial period before signing on for the full season.

  • 30Jan

    Farm job and internships are available at Moonrise Farms, located in remote central Arizona for the 2012 season. They grow in a high desert climate which is arid but temperatures are moderate. They are a small diverse farm growing a wide variety of vegetables on about 1 ½ acres. They sell most of their produce through Farmers Markets and CSA. The farm has a thriving spring seedling business in organic heirloom vegetable starts. The farm has several greenhouses and a nicely finished packinghouse. They also raise chickens for eggs, goats for dairy, and hogs for meat. Their strengths include an excellent reputation as a leading local farm, farmers knowledge, and quality produce. Their challenges include their remoteness from large markets, poorly established local food systems, and windy spring weather.Small Diverse Arizona Farm

    Assistant Farm Manager: Learn all aspects of running a small diverse farm. You will be expected to work with the farmer and the gain the knowledge and skills necessary to operate this small farm. Duties will include supervision of employees and volunteers to ready planting beds, plant crops, cultivate, perform pest management, harvest, clean pack and store a wide variety of vegetables. Responsible for overseeing daily livestock chores for chickens, turkeys, goats, and pigs. Responsible for getting inventory ready for delivery to CSA and markets. Responsible for direct sales at farmers markets and CSA distribution. Responsible for record keeping including harvest records, inventories, CSA tracking, sales records, and financial records. No aspect of this farm business will be unavailable for you to learn, even those activities which may happen outside the timing of your Manager position. If you want to learn how to manage a small farm, here’s a great place to start. You will be exposed to a wide diversity of agricultural ventures on a small scale, and be able to really choose those which have an interest for you. Starts March 1st-October 31st. No scheduled days off, flexible personal time. This is the same as the farmer’s schedule. This job will require well over 40 hours per week. Compensation: Room and Board plus salary awarded in keeping with the seasonal increase of farm cash flow and advancing knowledge of the Manager. Bonuses may be awarded based upon performance and profitability. Average pay without bonuses $575/mo, $4,600 for the season. Scheduled as follows: March-May $1500, June-July $1200 (bonus possible), Aug-Oct $1900 (bonus possible). Qualifications: Only applicants willing to commit for the whole season should apply. Some farm experience required. Must be energetic, hardworking, self-motivated, love farming, be an excellent communicator and able to supervise others. Candidate must be detail oriented and organized. Ideal candidate wishes to have their own farm or desires to manage a CSA.

    FOR APPLICATION DETAILS AND INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTIONS CLICK “READ MORE” Read more »

  • 30Jan

    Jobs available at Essex Farm in Essex, New York State. Seeking experienced and highly motivated farmers who want to joint a fast-paced and team-oriented organization in 2012. They are dedicated to providing a full diet, year round, for our CSA members.

    Applications are being accepted for various positions:

    Butcher – The successful candidate will be in charge of slaughtering and butchering cattle, pigs and chickens for our weekly CSA distribution.

    Vegetable Farmer – The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience in seed-to-storage vegetable production. The individual will be responsible for 10-20 acres of land, purchasing of seeds, field preparation, weeding, harvesting, and crop storage. Horse experience preferred but not required. Management experience required.

    Livestock Farmer – The successful candidate will be responsible for daily chores and the overall well-being of livestock on the farm, including but not limited to: chickens, pigs, cattle and horses. Practical experience with rotational grazing is required.

    Draft Horse Manager – The successful candidate will coordinate use of our herd of draft horses for daily farm chores and will be responsible for their management, care and wellbeing. The draft horse manager also trains new teamsters to work with horses and farm machinery. Teamster expertise required; familiarity with horse-powered farm tools preferred.

    Carpenter – The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining farm infrastructure.

    Farm Mechanic/Engineer – The successful candidate will create, maintain and repair farm machinery. Experience in welding, small engine repair, and general handiness required.

    Grain Farmer – The successful candidate will sow, grow and harvest grain for livestock and humans and should have experience with machinery, small grain rotations, post- harvest handling and milling.

    Orchardist – The successful candidate will work with exiting departments to design and plant an orchard that will supply the membership with year-round fruit. Experience with apples and/or pears required; with cherries, cane fruits, strawberries and grapes a plus.

    Office manager – The successful candidate will be skilled and experienced with bookkeeping, records, payroll, and communication.

    Distribution Co-ordinator – The successful candidate will be in charge of communicating with and taking care of our farm members. He or she will manage our weekly distribution, collect payments, field questions, offer suggestions and provide a voice for the 170 people who eat from our farm.

    Serious interested applicants should submit three (3) professional references, cover letter, and resume of related work experience to: Essex Farm Attn: Farmer Search, 2503 Rte 22 Essex, NY 12936 e-mail: essexfarm@gmail.com

  • 30Jan

    Job Listing: Groundworks Farm in Pittsford, Vermont (15 minutes north of Rutland, VT) is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, efficient, and self-starting member to join the farm team.  They are a young couple running a year-round organic farm, growing 10 acres of vegetables, pastured chicken, pastured eggs, and pastured pork for an expanding Summer and Winter CSA membership.Organic Farm in Vermont

    Responsibilities of this position include: All aspects of year-round organic vegetable production and distribution, including winter storage, growing winter greens, and winter preservation.  All aspects of care, management, and butchering of poultry, and care and management of pigs.  Management of our on-farm and delivered CSA distributions.

    The successful candidate will be timely, very efficient, able to self-motivate while working alone, comfortable driving a pickup truck, tractor and delivery van, able to lift 50lbs, willing to work 50-plus hour weeks at peak season, have a car, be generally handy, and have at least 1 season of vegetable-growing experience.

    This is a fast-paced work environment and there is room for the right person to take on lots of responsibility.  Pay will be commensurate with experience, starting at $800/month.  Vegetable Share, Eggs, Chicken Share, and Pork/Beef Share included.  Nice RV trailer with kitchen, bathroom, available for housing if desired. One week vacation.

    There are ample opportunities to attend NOFA VT Summer Workshops, as well as the Rutland Area Farm and Food Link New Farmer Workshop Series during the season.

    Please email resume along with cover letter and three references to info@groundworksfarm.com

  • 30Jan

    Precision Farming from Space: GPS Technology Aiding the Development of More Efficient Field Management

    Guest Post By Steve Massey

    Like, Peter Pan in a Pro Wrestling match or Ward Cleaver of “Leave it to Beaver” running an Indian Restaurant, at first glance satellite technology and farming don’t seem like  they fit in the same place.  The fact is Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology has emerged as a useful way for farmers to improve their farming practices and yearly yields.

    Here’s a quick rundown of how GPS works to pin point location from space down here to earth.  Basically, simple triangulation principles are used to determine precise location. Based on the confluence of a group of satellites’ signals, triangulation, or satellite ranging is used to calculate a location on earth by measuring the distance from each of several satellites. Being aware of the distances from the satellites to a point on the Earth’s surface allows a position to be accurately determined.

    On most farms with this technological capability, system (GPS) and geographic information systems (GIS) are often utilized in concert. Together these two applications allow the farmer to marry real-time data processing with pinpoint position information.  The result is an efficient utilization and analysis of large amounts of positional information.

    GPS-based technology in modern farming are being used in areas such as farm planning, field mapping, soil sampling, tractor guidance, crop scouting, variable rate applications, and yield mapping. Additionally, GPS gives farmers the power to effectively work during low visibility conditions in the field.  They can now accomplish important field work in rain, dust, fog, and darkness.

    In addition, previously it was hard for farmers to work with natural land variability and still maintain production techniques. A farmer was limited in his/her efficacy in coming up with the most beneficial soil and plant treatment plans which could have greatly served yield.

    Precision agriculture through GPS and GIS technology allows for superior control of chemical dispersion, and more surgical application of herbicides, fertilizers, and pesticides. The offshoot benefit is lowering of costs, producing a better output, and also a more environmentally friendly farm.

    Manufacturers of GPS technology for agricultural applications have honed several tools to help the everyday farmer and agribusiness generally, produce more with better efficiency.  Farms of all sizes now use GPS-derived products to create an overall better operation.

    We have mentioned that GPS can synthesize location data through GPS receivers. Practically speaking, this helps to map field boundaries, irrigation systems and potential areas of concern like diseased land or weeds. The unmatched pinpoint nature of GPS also gives the business owner the power to create precise mapping of fields including road locations and distances between important spots on the property. Advanced technology also gives the farmer the valuable ability to find the same specific locations in the field each season making it an easier task to get soil samples or oversee crop status.

    About the author: Steve Massey has over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investment banker and practicing lawyer in the State of Florida. Mr. Massey serves as the Chief Executive Officer of TractorExport.com as well as the Chief Executive Officer of Gulfstream Group, LLC which is involved in the export of used tractors for sale.

  • 29Jan

    News from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), Jan 23-27, 2012

    NSAC Members Set 2012 Agenda: Earlier this week, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) held its semi-annual member meeting near Reisterstown, Maryland.  Every winter, NSAC members discuss, debate, and vote on the coalition’s priorities for the year.  In the coming year, NSAC will work with Congress and the Administration to: Create jobs and spur economic growth through food and farms; Invest in the future of American agriculture; Reward farmers and ranchers for the environmental benefits that they produce; Drive innovation for tomorrow’s farmers and food entrepreneurs; Equip America’s rural communities for economic growth and prosperity; Restore integrity and fiscal responsibility in farm policy; Preserve our natural resources while improving the farm safety net. Read more…

    USDA NEWS

    Women and Latino Farmers Now Eligible for Larger Discrimination Claims On January 25th, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the Obama Administration has increased the maximum cash recovery for claims from Latino and female farmers and ranchers discriminated against when seeking USDA loans.  Now, Latino and female farmers claiming discrimination in the USDA loan process between 1981 and 2000 are eligible to receive up to $250,000, rather than the $50,000 cap that had previously been in place, in cash recovery.  Read more…

    Office of Advocacy and Outreach Launches New Website! This week, USDA’s Office of Advocacy and Outreach launched their website located at www.outreach.usda.gov. The Office of Advocacy and Outreach (OAO) was established in the 2008 Farm Bill in order to increase access to USDA programs and to improve the viability and profitability of small farms and ranches, beginning farmers and ranchers, and socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers.  Read more…

    OTHER NEWS

    U.S. Conference of Mayors Establishes Food Policy Task Force: At its January meeting in Washington, DC, the U.S. Conference of Mayors established a food policy task force to be headed up by Mayor Tom Menino of Boston and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake of Baltimore.  Read more…

  • 25Jan

    Wild Goose Farm LogoSeasonal Job: organic farm hand at Wild Goose Farm in Illinois, 2012

    Excellent opportunity for those who desire to work outside, work with their hands and learn how to grow healthy, organic vegetables! Wild Goose Farm is a small organic farm located within the Prairie Crossing Farm in Grayslake, IL. We grow a wide variety of vegetables for a farmers’ market in the northern Chicago suburbs and our CSA program. We are looking for a employees to join in the satisfying work of raising healthy, organic vegetables.  The season runs from April through the end of October, possibly into November. Applications are due in March

    Responsibilities: Greenhouse Seeding and Watering; Transplanting; Cultivating/weeding; Harvesting; Washing & Packing; CSA Packing; Farmers’ Market

    Qualifications: Team Player; Dependable; Hardworking, willing to work in all types of weather; Able to work well alone or in groups; Flexible; Good physical condition (able to lift 50 lb, able to kneel or stand for extended periods of time); Able to communicate clearly and follow directions; Detail oriented; Reliable transportation

    Hours: There are two positions available. You will be involved in all aspects of the farm from working in the fields to selling produce at a farmers market. Positions are 30 hours/week. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday are on the farm, working from 6 am-3:00 pm. Either Thursday or Friday will be at a farmers market from 6:00 am-12:00 pm.

    Compensation: Hourly pay for the position is at $9/hr. Additional benefits includes fresh organic vegetables for personal consumption and hands on learning about sustainable agriculture.

    Apply: Please send a letter of intent indicating which position you are interested in, resume and three references to Meg Runyan at wildgoose.farm@yahoo.com. Email any questions as well.

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