Company description

We are a fourth generation farm in Loudoun County, Virginia near Washington, DC. We offer a unique year-round Whole Diet CSA that includes vegetables, livestock, dry goods, orchards and access to a dairy share.

We have created a magical little life here, focusing on the simple things- the joy of working outside with others, sharing good food, pride in our work, the satisfaction of tending our livestock, crops, and soil. We are experienced managers who are known as thoughtful, honest, and fun, and we have a long track record of happy workers. We have two elementary age children who are integral parts of the farm and we really enjoy them being around our workers and vice versa.

We are at the far outer edge of suburbia, on a greater 400 acre farm community that has been owned by the same families for 50+ years. There are five separate small sustainable farms on this land, and it creates many great opportunities for socializing and community. We are close to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Potomac River.

We are proud to have received the 2015 Rural Innovation Award and the 2016 Chesapeake Farmer of the Foodshed Award.

Job description

We have both full and part time positions available. Full time positions average 35-40 hours per week, with seasonal variations, potentially 30-40 hours per week in Spring and Late Fall.

Vegetable production is the primary focus of the work and you will see all aspects- seeding, transplanting, cultivating, mulching, irrigation, crop protection, foliar spraying, harvesting, and post harvest handling. We grow around 3 acres of field vegetables, and grow all of our own seedlings and grow in hoop houses for winter production. Tuesday and Friday mornings you will participate in harvest mornings and prepping for our on-farm CSA distribution. Approximately once a week you will be staffing our market-style CSA distribution, interacting with members and keeping the displays stocked up.

We raise animals on pasture- laying hens, pigs, and beef cows. Depending on experience, interest, and ability there are opportunities to work with the livestock as well. We do have orchards and small fruit, though we work with them will be very limited. Other responsibilities of the position include egg collection and packing, some vegetable processing, and periodic farm and facilities cleanup or maintenance jobs.

Generally the work week is M-F, approximately 8-4:30 with a 1 hour lunch. On days that you do CSA pickup, expect to work until around 5:30. Weekend chores- tending livestock and periodic vegetable picking- are shared amongst us and crew members, so typically expect an average of 1-2 hours every other weekend.

We offer a full paid week off during the season, 25 hours of paid sick/medical appointment time, and flexibility to schedule off days or long weekends. A caring team helps us share the workload so that the needs of the farm are met while we still all get our personal time.

Skills Desired: We are looking for a positive and cooperative attitude and a team-oriented outlook. Our fast-paced team demands good communication skills, being well organized, and reliability. Good kindergarten skills are essential- sharing, trust, understanding, forgiveness. Productivity and speed are very important, but only on top of the foundation of a good attitude. Ability to pick up on tasks quickly is important. And lastly, a love of good food and pride in good work is essential. We are committed to working toward a more ethical, racially just, equitable society. We encourage women, LGBTQ+, non-binary and people of color to apply.

Meals: We often share weekly staff/family dinner, but not required.

Stipend: $15/hr as well as full access to a farm share (including beef, pork, chicken, seasonal vegetables and fruit, eggs, yogurt, and dry goods including a lot of pantry staples and herbs)

Full paid week off offered

25 hours of paid sick/medical appointment time

Housing: Very comfortable and charming barn apartment available on farm with heat/AC for $500/mo. Fully furnished. Lots of storage space. Beautiful views of the farm out your window.

Compensation

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

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Deadline

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