Market Garden Assistant

JOBS & SUMMER JOBS

The farm is 28 acres, with a 14 acre hardwood forest, approximately 3 / 4 acre under cultivation, and the rest in hay or fallow fields.

We have a drip irrigation system from our spring fed pond. We do not offer accommodation, however workers are welcome after their work day to forage in the woods or jump in the pond.

Market Garden Assistant

Dates : Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4p.m., April 9-August 30

We are searching for a garden worker for the 2024 season. Please contact us if you :

• Are motivated to and curious about organic, sustainable farming
• Have a strong work ethic requiring grit and determination
• Have good communication skills
• Have an openness to learning and continuously improving farming practices and methods.
• Are able to work outside in any weather condition
• Able to lift 40 lb bins, squat, and do repetitive tasks diligently
• Are able to retain information and know the priorities of the day after a few weeks of training.

The candidate will :

• Assist in the planting, cultivation and harvesting of a diverse range of vegetables using organic farming practices
• Learn to operate and maintain farm equipment
• Available April to November.
• Contribute to the overall success of the farm through hard work, determination and teamwork.
• Feeding and watering chickens as well as cleaning the coop.
• Experience working on a farm or at landscaping is a plus.

Please apply by email to : [email protected] . Include your weeks of availability and a CV.

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Housing / Transportation

Please note : Housing and transportation are not supplied by the farm. We are a 20 minute drive from Trenton and Campbellford.