Farm Worker and Kayak Guiding Crew Dancing Gnome Farm/Broken Paddle
- Date Posted January 28, 2020
- Location Wabasha, MN
- Category Agriculture / Education
- Job type Summer Job
Dancing Gnome Farm and Broken Paddle Guiding are closely tied together. The farm --owned by Lauren Barry-- and the guiding business --owned by her partner Michael Anderson-- share work, employees, and good food. On the farm we grow a wide variety of delicious, Certified Organic veggies, using practices that prioritize sustainability and soil health. On the river we take paddlers deep into the magical backwaters of the Mississippi, sharing our naturalist knowledge of this unique region. Through our businesses we aim to deepen the meaningful connections between food, land, water, and ecosystems.
Job descriptionThis one-of-a-kind job is perfect for a curious and passionate person who loves being outside, working hard, and learning new skills. In this position, you will get to interact with the outdoors through the context of a sustainable farm, and through an ecotourism/naturalist lens.
On the Farm: Help grow, harvest, wash and pack over 40 different types of veggies throughout the season. You will also gain experience driving tractors, raising laying hens, composting, transplanting, weeding, and with various other farm tasks as interested. We work hard in all weather conditions, and efficiency and accuracy are crucial for our goal of growing high-quality vegetables.
On the River: Help guide kayak trips, assist guests at our shop, shuttle kayaks and guests for kayak tours and rentals, load/unload kayaks, teach basic kayak skills, maintain gear and equipment, teach ecosystem flora and fauna, provide a high level of customer service, and perform other duties as assigned. www.brokenpaddleguiding.com