Company description
Echo Farm is a diversified 170 acre farm nestled in the heart of the Adirondacks. We grow and raise chickens, beef, dairy cows, pigs, hay, vegetables, flowers, and timber. Our team works to grow ingredients and create food that is seasonal, adventurous and beautiful. We work alongside our sister company, Farmstead Catering, to operate a synergy between farm and kitchen by “insourcing” all the ingredients for both on-farm and off-site events in upstate New York.
Our farm is powered by solar panels and biodiesel we make from animal fat waste. We focus on soil health and regenerative methods to develop our own terroir. Our mission is to create events centered around food that is grown at our farm using sustainable methods. We want food and our farm to ignite conversations around food security, resilience and community. We take pride in our work and we take pleasure in sharing this bounty with others regardless of background.
Job description
We’re looking to hire a passionate individual to fill key roles as a part-time position or in combination with diverse full-time work. Employees are provided training and experience that can build on a career at our operation, or for moooving on! And we have some housing options available if anybody is moving to the area for work here.
Farmer (Start dates: August 1st-November 1st)
● Greenhouse/Veg Production Support
● Livestock Chore Coverage
● Pasture Management & Grazing
● Compost Production
● Light Tractor/Field work & Machine Maintenance/repairs
● Light Carpentry
● Milking Back-up Support Optional (once a day)
Includes a bunch of perks (food, travel/phone allowance, etc.) and housing for the right candidate. Raises considered based on performance/efficiency every 2 months. Retirement IRA available after one year. Weekly box of meat, produce, dairy, and kitchen products valued at $50. Financial bonus at end of contract TBD based on performance and business health. $250 allowance for professional development training, conferences, etc.1 week unpaid vacation. Farm lunches or access to select ingredients if making lunch for the entire crew. Staff meals during events. Learning opportunities/mentorship arranged for off the clock.
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr
Application instructions
This job expired on September 17, 2024
Deadline
August 15, 2024