Company description

Encompass Farm is a beyond organic diversified farm in the South Mountains of Rutherford County, 40 minutes from Asheville NC. We grow food, flowers and value-add goods for a unique CSA, one farmer's market, and nationwide shipping. Find out more at https://encompassfarm.com/

Job description

Seeking an experienced and passionate farmer interested in a partnership rooted in reciprocity. We strive to be different from typical farm labor positions.

OBJECTIVE:

An energetic, hard-working and thoughtful human who aids in completing the necessary day-to-day tasks at our organic produce + flower farm In Rutherford Co. NC, 40 min from AVL. Position is part-time with the season running April 1st - January 1st. Position is for 12 hours a week in total: six hours on Monday and six hours on Wednesday. Ability to stay later when necessary is appreciated. Additional hours will be available in August.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Harvesting a wide variety of crops efficiently and independently

– Post-harvest treatment of all crops: washing + packing

– Mulching / cultivating beds quickly and efficiently to suppress weeds

– Flipping beds with tarps + amending organically

– Washing work spaces + harvest tools, retaining food safety standards

– Push mowing / string trimming living pathways

– Planting throughout the season

– Trellising, pruning + maintaining crops

*Plus vending at the farmer’s market for additional pay in August

REQUIREMENTS:

– Must be able and willing to lift 50+ lbs. regularly

– Must be able and willing to hustle and be on your feet all day

– Must be able and willing to work in all types of weather conditions, including high heat, humidity, cold and rain

– Must be able to access our rural location via car

– Must possess effective and positive communication skills

– Must be goal-oriented and self-motivated in order to work independently on a regular basis

This position reports to the farm in Rutherford Co. NC (zip 28167). Compensation starts at $20/hr. along with year-end bonuses + weekly produce.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

March 31, 2026