Field Farm Assistant

339 Avery Creek Road near Pennsylvania Road, Asheville NC

Description

Creekside Farm is a non-certified, bio-intensive organic farm in Arden, NC, 20 minutes south of Asheville specializing in vegetable and flower production. Our 47-acre property consists of one (1) acre in cultivation, 1 propagation greenhouse, 2 caterpillar tunnels, laying flock of 80 hens, and cow pasture. Our produce is sold primarily through an 80 member CSA, the Asheville City Farmer’s Market, and a few local restaurants. We also host on-farm events including farm-to-table dinners and educational workshops to cultivate community and encourage people to learn about our farming practices. We are looking for a wonderful individual with some prior experience in production farming and an ability to work independently as well as with the farm manager. THE WORK SCHEDULE - March through November - 40-45 hours Mon - Fri 8:00 AM – 5pm Wed until 6 as part of a rotating CSA pickup schedule. Rotating weekend duties. PAY- Salary $1,120/bi-weekly plus produce from the farm FARM RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS Field Assistant will plant, harvest, wash and pack for CSA and markets throughout the season Seeding, Transplanting, cultivating, hand weeding, greenhouse work, trellising, and flower harvesting Other activities include managing laying hens (collect eggs, wash/pack eggs, feed, water, etc.) At least 1 season of experience on a vegetable farm (CSA farm experience preferred) with a solid understanding of harvest methods for all types of vegetables. Excellent organizational and communication skills Ability to bend, kneel, and lift frequently Ability to work in all types of weather (hot, rainy, and cold) Experience with physical labor or intense outdoor activity - able to lift 50 lbs regularly APPLY TODAY! After you have read this description in its entirety, please send us an email with: 1) A brief Cover letter detailing your interest in our farm 2) Responses to the questionnaire below 3) Resume 4) Three references, work- or farm-related, with current phone numbers If your qualifications meet our standards, we will contact you to schedule a phone interview. Questionnaire: Why are you interested in Creekside Farm? What previous farming or other relevant experience are you bringing to this position and what do you feel you have to offer? What practical skills do you hope to acquire? What are your personal goals related to farming? Please tell us something interesting about yourself (hobbies, obsessions, talents, etc.)