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Part-time Seasonal Farm Team Member
We are looking to hire a Farm Team Member to help with day-to-day farm tasks, splitting their time between participating farm tenants who are looking for regular help.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
Participate in all aspects of farming on ⪯ 1 acre, with the majority of their time weeding, cultivating, transplanting and harvesting throughout the season
Other duties may include washing produce, packing CSA boxes, and cleaning.
Work alongside farmers
Work with farm tools
Support irrigation line setup/decommission, troubleshooting irrigation issues
Moving mulch/compost as needed
Mow, weedwack, and otherwise maintain the borders/edges of the farming area
Communicate with farmers through various methods including but not limited to text, whatsapp, written and verbal communication.
**Ability to operate a tractor is a plus!
Send your resume and detailed interest in the role to Rachel at grow@tomorrowshomestead.com
Tomorrow’s Homestead is an 18-acre property that focuses on providing long-term lease opportunities to small and beginning farmers.
There are currently six small-scale farm tenants growing diversified vegetables and flowers at our property. Each farm tenant operates their own business independently but the group works very closely to support each other by sharing resources, equipment and collaborating in various market opportunities (i.e CSA, farmers market, wholesale).
15-20 hrs/week scheduled at Farm Team Member’s availability
Seasonal role: April 1st to October 31st, flexible start and end dates
$17-18/hr dependent on experience
1099 Contractor position
Qualifications
At least 2 years experience working on an agricultural farm
Experience with and knowledge of harvesting, processing, seed starting, field planting and transplants, field maintenance, irrigation, bed prep planting and cleaning produce
**Experience using farm equipment or vehicles is a plus (walk-behind tractors, tiller, etc)
Background check required
Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
Organized and able to manage tasks and time efficiently
Positive and solution-oriented
Strong communication skills
Passion for farming and learning, flexible to varying tasks
Ability and willingness to complete physical work outdoors in varying weather conditions that can be physically demanding (harvesting, planting, weeding, digging, etc)
Ability to life 50+ lbs safely and perform repetitive tasks
Legally able to work in the US without sponsorship
Valid drivers license and ability to commute to the farm on consistent basis