Farm Hand- organic specialty crops

Troy ID

Description

Small sustainable family farm needs someone to help with general farm labor, including but not limited to: mowing, weeding, mulching, transplanting, harvest, etc. Experience with farm/yard work/horticulture and familiarity with basics of organic/sustainable farming preferred. Must be comfortable operating small farm machinery- tractor, mowers, whacker, hand tools. We have fresh air, beautiful views, diverse wildlife and plant life and an opportunity to grow your mind and resume all while toning your muscles! Work will be performed outdoors in all weather, so you must be physically fit and able to perform appointed tasks, including lifting 30-50 lbs. Must be able to self-direct through trained tasks and work alone or with others. 15-25 hours/week. Hours are flexible, but must fit into a regular work week- Mon-Fri, possibly exceptions can be made. Work will begin late March/April and run through Aug/Sept, with possible fall hours as well. Happy to work around another job or school schedule Pay: $12.00-14+/hr, DOE Need a cell phone and valid drivers license COVID-19 considerations: The nature of the work makes social distancing easy, but everyone is expected to respect social distancing guidelines. Masks and gloves are provided. Vaccinations STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.