The Assistant Vegetable Grower will support from the Crop Manager in all aspects of growing certified organic vegetables including lettuce, tomatoes, and many other crops. Daily activities include seed-starting, transplanting, weeding, watering, pest management, harvesting, washing, and packaging produce for sale as farm shares, at farmers markets, and to restaurants. Willingness to tackle other farm duties is essential for success. Driving one or more delivery routes per week in a 16-foot box truck is expected. There will be opportunities to sell at farmer's markets. No formal farming experience is required.
Requirements:
- Familiarity with cultural requirements of vegetable crops
- Commitment to growing healthy food
- Experienced with hand tools and gas or electric power tools
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly without difficulty
- Work outdoors in all weather
- Safe and efficient work habits are essential
- Clean driving record and willingness to learn to drive our box truck
- Mechanical skills are a plus
Immediate opening available. This is a seasonal position that will end in December. Tuesday through Saturday schedule generally; hourly compensation. The successful candidate will be someone passionate about organic agriculture. To apply, please submit cover letter and resume.
Job Type: Full-time
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