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Farm Assistant

Crooked Fence Farm

Date Posted March 14, 2022
Location Upperco, MD
Category Agriculture
Job type Full-Time

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

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