Field Hands

What we are looking for:

Workers will report to and be supported by our Farm Manager. They will finish the season with a working knowledge of organic food production from seed to harvest.
We grow various mixed organic vegetables, so the tasks will be broad but include nursery + greenhouse management, soil preparation, seeding and harvesting vegetables, washing and packing vegetables, setting up irrigation, food logistics + distribution, record keeping, and tool maintenance.
Tasks will also include general farm maintenance.
Workers will be in a team of up to 8 and, therefore, need to be comfortable coordinating tasks, sharing resources, and generally working as a team to increase productivity.

Other ongoing farm projects:

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to be involved with and learn about the following activities that take place on the farm:

Regenerative agriculture – Cover cropping, nutrient cycling, minimal tillage.
Conservation – Fallow land, wildlife corridors, removing invasives.
Pollinator corridors – We have 40 beehives on site.
Wetland rehabilitation – Creating habitat for seasonal migratory birds.
Horticulture – Native plants, edible flowers, tree planting.
Seed Saving – Legumes, drying beans, drying corn, quinoa, sunflower, wheat.
Chickens – We have a flock of heritage breeds.
Organic food production – Educational demonstration garden, greenhouse growing.

Requirements:

Successful candidates will have a strong interest in sustainable farming and/or food security, but also:

Be motivated and have a positive attitude.
Show initiative and be flexible.
Show physical and mental endurance (repetitive tasks, standing, kneeling, bending, some heavy lifting up to 20kg).
Enjoy working outside in all kinds of weather.
Have Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Be effective both working independently and with others.
Be reliable, consistent, and punctual.