Type: farmer/partner/entrepreneur, room & board to start (see below)
Organization: Northern Harvest http://northernharvest.info
Location: Englehart, Northeastern Ontario (between Temiskaming & Kirkland
Lake)
My name is Shelly and I am a new small f
armer with a seasonal business
selling shares of organic produce to over 80 clients. I also raise a
few grass fed beef cattle. I am very passionate and determined to
create alternative, local food systems. I serve several day cares and
one restaurant, as well as direct on several boards regarding healthy
food and economics.
I am looking for someone to come live and work on my farm and help
build a business partnership or a managerial position for yourself.
The first year will be volunteer – in exchange for room and board.
I need help with all farm tasks including building out-buildings,
caring for hens and cattle, greenhouse management, garden management,
heating with wood in winter, snow removal, watering plants and
animals. I also need help delivering produce during the harvest season
from June- Oct.
I have the opportunity to double my business given the support in my
community and client demand. I am particularly interested in green
house micro greens and creating a market for this product. I would
like help developing this project and rebuilding my greenhouse this
season.
I am a good grant writer and have raised many funds for myself and
other businesses. I am a determined business woman but alas, I cannot
do it on my own.
I have had WWOOFers stay on farm and that works well but I prefer to
have someone invested in my burgeoning business and a life of farming.
If interested, please email your resume and a brief covering letter
expressing whether you are interested in partnership or managing the
farm. Please send to:
northernharvest.info@gmail.com