Farmer/farm worker
Farm: Waldegrave Farm http://www.waldegravefarm.com
Location: Tatatamagouche, Nova Scotia
Type: Paid, full-time position
Duration: Mid-April/early May to end of Oc
tober
Accomodation: Available on farm, not included in salary
Waldegrave Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm located in
Tatamagouche, NS. The farm is located on a 100 acre piece of land held
in trust by the Tatamagouche Community Land Trust. We cultivate
approximately 4 acres in rotation of vegetables and green manures. We
are committed to providing high quality, organic produce according to
ecologically responsible principles and practices, working to build
and maintain the soil and local ecosystems. We grow a diversity of
field and greenhouse crops which are marketed through a Community
Supported Agriculture program (CSA), the Halifax Farmers Market and
wholesale markets.
We are looking for a motivated, hard-working individual, ideally with
some farm experience. Valid driver’s license (and experience) is
necessary. Tasks include bed preparation, seeding, planting, weeding,
harvesting, washing, packing, selling at farmers market, CSA delivery,
participating in greenhouse and field management and working with
apprentices in field. Though experience is an asset, training will be
provided and all aspects of our farm business will be made available
for learning purposes.
Please send cover letter and resume to:
cammie@waldegrave.org