You will participate in harvest and on-farm CSA distribution twice weekly. Workers will also do livestock chores approximately 2-4 days/week, including feeding and watering livestock, moving animals to new pasture, building livestock fence, and maintaining the brooder. You will also participate in processing chickens. Other responsibilities of the position include daily egg collection, dairy processing (yogurt, cheese, kefir), and some CSA outreach. They have 1 open position as part of the milking team for our small herd of Jersey cows. There will be minimal orchard work—thinning, pruning, and picking.
Educational Opportunities: This is a working position (not an internship). This means they learn through working. Pay attention, be observant, ask questions. You will play an integral role in production and management of a very diverse CSA, and this in and of itself should serve as a great educational opportunity. They are organizers and active members of the Chesapeake CRAFT Network, and workers are encouraged to attend CRAFT events throughout the season.
Skills Desired: They are looking for a positive and cooperative attitude and a team-oriented outlook. Their fast-paced team demands good communication skills, being well organized, and reliability. Good kindergarten skills are essential- sharing, trust, understanding, forgiveness. Productivity, speed, and alertness are very important, but only on top of the foundation of a good attitude. Ability to pick up on tasks quickly is important. And lastly, a love of good food and pride in good work is essential. They are committed to working toward a more ethical, racially just, equitable society. They encourage women, LGBTQ, non-binary and people of color to apply.
Meals: They often share weekly staff/family dinner, but not required.
Stipend: $1200/month, plus comfortable housing, utilities, and free choice of farm food (including raw milk and yogurt, beef, pork, chicken, seasonal vegetables and fruit, eggs, variety of flours and herbs). Stipend increase for workers who stay on for 2nd and 3rd year.
Housing: Comfortable year round housing on farm is provided, shared with other farmhands.
If interested, please e-mail resume and cover letter to moutouxorchard@yahoo.com
Educational Opportunities: This is a working position (not an internship). This means they learn through working. Pay attention, be observant, ask questions. You will play an integral role in production and management of a very diverse CSA, and this in and of itself should serve as a great educational opportunity. They are organizers and active members of the Chesapeake CRAFT Network, and workers are encouraged to attend CRAFT events throughout the season.
Skills Desired: They are looking for a positive and cooperative attitude and a team-oriented outlook. Their fast-paced team demands good communication skills, being well organized, and reliability. Good kindergarten skills are essential- sharing, trust, understanding, forgiveness. Productivity, speed, and alertness are very important, but only on top of the foundation of a good attitude. Ability to pick up on tasks quickly is important. And lastly, a love of good food and pride in good work is essential. They are committed to working toward a more ethical, racially just, equitable society. They encourage women, LGBTQ, non-binary and people of color to apply.
Meals: They often share weekly staff/family dinner, but not required.
Stipend: $1200/month, plus comfortable housing, utilities, and free choice of farm food (including raw milk and yogurt, beef, pork, chicken, seasonal vegetables and fruit, eggs, variety of flours and herbs). Stipend increase for workers who stay on for 2nd and 3rd year.
Housing: Comfortable year round housing on farm is provided, shared with other farmhands.
If interested, please e-mail resume and cover letter to moutouxorchard@yahoo.com
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