Company description
Crooked Fence Farm is a diversified farm rooted in stewardship of land and our community. We grow "field to belly" food that is unique, healthy, and delicious. Our growing practices maintain a holistic balance with the local and regional ecosystem. Crooked Fence Farm nurtures social connections, relationships with land and animals, and a balanced lifestyle for our family and workers.
Job description
The Position: Crooked Fence Farm seeks a full time field crew member for our 2022 growing season. We seek an applicant with an enthusiasm to work with new systems and sustainable and holistic farming methods.You will participate in all aspects of our farm but specialize in crop production . Tasks will include:
- Field and bed preparation + transplanting
- Weed management and cultivation
- Harvest, washing, & packing of produce
- Equipment use: Tractor using 3-point hitch implements, BCS walk behind tractor, weed whacker, flame weeder, and walk behind lawn mower.
- Daily livestock chores (on a rotating schedule)
- Propagation
- Flower harvest and bouquet design
- Occasional farm deliveries
- Other tasks related to our diversified farm production
Details:
- Full-time 40/hrs per week
- Compensation: DOE
- Monday-Friday
- April 4th- October 28th 2022
- Start times vary with the season, some evenings required
Qualifications:
- Punctual and reliable, must be able to wake up early
- Be willing to work in all weather conditions
- Be able to lift 50lbs reliably and repeatedly
- Detail-oriented, work well in teams, and eager to learn
- At Least 1 full season of prior farming experience
Additional Benefits:
- Produce from field as needed/available
- End of season bonus of pasture raised pork and/or lamb
- Additional farm training and learning opportunities - lessons on specific topics (soil science, composting, livestock, etc.); visits to other area farms; options for specialization in farm tasks
Compensation
this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $15.00 - $16.00
Application instructions
This job expired on May 13, 2022
Deadline
March 19, 2022