Company description

We are a start-up regenerative forest farm on a ridge above the Raritan River in the Somerset Hills of New Jersey entering our fourth year.

Our goal is to get back to basics practicing sustainable, regenerative agriculture and permaculture principles to heal the land, and grow nutrient dense, hyper-seasonal specialty produce that is inherently of this place. We farm in nature’s image, without the use of GMOs, pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, glyphosate, or other chemical inputs. We utilize a rotational pastured plan for our multi-species flock with the aim of holistically healing the land, and building soil health, which ultimately produces the healthiest food possible. We also believe in a high standard of care for the animals who feed us, and a living wage for the farmers who grow our food. This is food the way God intended it to be.

As we continue to build our farm infrastructure, we are also building our soil, our flock, our gardens, permaculture terraces, mushroom yards, and silvopastures. It is our intention to inspire others to do what they can to incorporate the philosophy of interdependence in their own life, even if they live in an apartment.

Job description

Maranatha Farm is looking for an individual with basic agricultural experience who is interested in assisting with our vegetable, fruit, and herb production. The Intention of our 4 year old start-up farm located in Peapack, NJ is to get back to basics, practicing regenerative agriculture and forestry using permaculture principles to heal the land.

Essential Responsibilities

• Vegetable and Fruit Production under direction of the Farm Steward
  • Includes care of in-ground garden, raised beds, orchard and high tunnel
  • Seeding, transplanting, bed prepping, harvesting, invasive management etc.
  • Concentration on organic practices and restoration of the land
• Herb Production under direction of the Farm Production Steward
  • Harvesting, drying, storing, etc.
• Occasional flock care under direction of the Farm Production Steward
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Required Skills, Physical Qualifications and Competencies

• Previous growing experience in an agricultural setting is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all times
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to repeatedly and safely lift 40 pounds and work in all weather
  Conditions
• Co-operate consistently with owners, consultants, caretakers, service providers
• Work independently as well as part of a team and ask questions freely
• Avid respect and curiosity for natural resources
• Follow instructions and to take initiative

Compensation Package:

• Position available April - October 2024
• Salary: Commensurate with experience ($15-$20 per hour)
• Paid Time Off rate of one (1) hour per 30 hours of service
• Housing not provided with this position

Please submit your cover letter and resume to : hiring@maranatha.farm

Please see our website for additional information: www.maranatha.farm

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline