Full Time Farm Apprentices Wanted in VA

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Taylor in Apprenticeship, Education, Farming // 0 Comments

Full Time Farm Apprentices Wanted at Gathered Threads – Herb & Vegetable Farm in Central Virginia – 2021

We are looking to hire 2 full time farm apprentices (1 from March thru Dec and 1 from April thru end of Oct) for 2021! There is year-round work potential.

Gathered Threads is a family herb & vegetable farm that grows and hand-crafts herbs & herbal products, vegetables, and fermented products on 1.5-2 acres in Nelson County, Va. We are cultivating over 150 varieties of herbs without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers throughout the summer season, and focus on vegetable production in the winter months. We believe and practice sustainable practices for our own health, the health of the plants and animals, and the harmony of the environment.

Our outlets for our herbs & vegetables:

We have an active Herb CSA and Culture CSA 7 months out of the year.
We also attend Farmers Markets in Nelson County & Charlottesville year round
We attend other shows, events, plant sales, and herb conferences in Virginia and surrounding states throughout the year.

Depending on the season and need, the work areas may include:

field work (planting, weeding, harvesting herbs & vegetables)
greenhouse propagation (sowing seeds, taking cuttings, etc)
post-harvest handling of herbs (drying, processing, and packaging)
making herbal products
making and packaging vegetable cultures/ferments
deliveries or farmers market

This is a job for someone who is dependable, self-motivated, has a positive attitude, and is comfortable with hard work in hot or cold weather. Should be in decent physical shape as this job requires kneeling, squatting, and/or standing for long periods of time. Need to be able to lift 35-50 pounds comfortably.