Whole Village Farm Farming Co-op Member – Organic CSA Job Vacancy in Caledon, Ontario

Whole Village CSA has just changed management! We are happy to announce our intentions to create a cooperatively run CSA. We are looking for a full time farmer interested in working as a co-op member as well as living intentionally in a shared farmhouse for the 2012 season. This position comes with opportunity to co-create the CSA vision for 2012 and have a sense of shared ownership in the project. There are possibilities of living and working together into the future and beyond November 2012.

Whole Village Farm has existed as an organic vegetable farm for 8 years. We employ all-natural methods and some permaculture techniques in farming; but are not currently certified organic (although the land that we lease is under conservation easement regulations, prohibiting the use of non-organic methods of farming). The garden space is 2 acres, and we will be doing a 38 member CSA project as well as the Orangeville market. Although, we are not yet an official co-operative, we are organizing this year to be our pilot year for coming up with an official structure for our co-op. Tori is a returning head farmer from last year at Whole Village and Jen is joining as co-farm manager this year. We welcome you to come and learn along with us!

We are looking for individuals with the ability and desire to live and participate in an intentional community, be a part of a farming co-op and farm 40 hours/week. Farming experience is required and engaged dedication to the business as a whole is essential. Intentional community living and/or co-op experience are assets.

Our (Farmhouse) Values:
cooperation, anti-oppressive organizing and relations, sustainable growth, direct communication, community well being, integrity in personal and work spheres, honesty, acceptance of varying abilities, work/life balance, compassion, understanding, curiosity, accountability for our actions as a community and as individuals, ecologically sound practices, systems and self awareness, social justice and diversity in people, practices and plants.

You can read more about Whole Village as a “whole” at: http://www.wholevillage.org

Qualifications:

Farming-
* A full seasons experience (or more) on an organic farm having had some decision making power.
* Experience in CSA helpful.
* Experience with permaculture, perennial gardening, chickens and/or livestock a plus.

Living-
* Experience living in intentional situations/households.
* Experience with non-oppressive organizing and conflict resolution a plus
* Willingness to live cooperatively and with intention.
* Ability to communicate clearly, honestly and directly.

If interested please respond with a resume and letter of intention by January 1st, to Tori and Jen at: wholevillage.csafarm@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you!