Luxy Farm CSA and Market Garden is looking for a full-time intern from approx. May until November 2012. We are heading into our third year of operation and are looking for help with planting, weeding, harvesting, and preparing vegetables. Work days are generally 7am to 5pm including breaks, 5 days a week plus a
weekend market. Compensation includes a weekly stipend and a bonus for completing the season. Lodging and one meal per work day are provided. Potential candidates must be prepared for physically demanding work in all weather conditions. In exchange, we will teach you what we’ve learned about growing vegetables organically, greenhouse production, running a Community Supported Agriculture program, attending farmers’ markets, and record keeping.
weekend market. Compensation includes a weekly stipend and a bonus for completing the season. Lodging and one meal per work day are provided. Potential candidates must be prepared for physically demanding work in all weather conditions. In exchange, we will teach you what we’ve learned about growing vegetables organically, greenhouse production, running a Community Supported Agriculture program, attending farmers’ markets, and record keeping.
We are a family run operation located about 40 minutes east of Ottawa in St. Albert, ON. The property is a former dairy farm situated on 90 acres with 3 acres dedicated to vegetable production, 15 acres in green manure crops, and the remainder rented out.
Potential candidates must be 19 years of age or older and should have a keen interest in farming and the local food movement. Driver’s licence is an asset but not required, we do not accept interns with pets or children.
For more details contact us at luxyfarm@gmail.com or visit the website at http://www.luxyfarm.com
