Type: work-stay / volunteer position with accom., some food (see below)
Organization: Spencer Hill Orchard
Location: Grand Forks, British Columbia
This is a unique and wonderful opportunity in the b
Care-take, live and work on 8 acres of organic orchard and market
garden in exchange for food and housing. Minimum 6 week commitment
required.
I have a very large farmhouse, 8 acres of Certified Organic property
that holds 3 acres of orchard, greenhouse, market garden area and open
land. I am currently managing this on my own (due to unforeseen
circumstances) and need some help for this coming season to allow time
away, and overall assistance with the seasons work demands.
With the right match of person, or family or couple – I will
familiarize the Caretaker(s) to the duties of the farm. This
orientation would be approximately 1 week with both the caretaker(s)
and myself on site. I would then be leaving the farm for one month to
allow myself some time away and to attend family events. Local friends
and farmers would be available for any assistance.
I am open to the possibility that this may attract a new owner to the
farm. This farm is for sale – so this is possible but certainly not a
requirement. This is a tremendous opportunity for a family interested
in considering this kind of lifestyle. See this listing for pictures
and more info on the farm.
http://liveinthekoots.com/property/sale-grand-forks-bc-spencer-hill-orchard/
More details:
• Certified Organic Farm of mixed fruit – mostly apples, also pears,
plums, cherries, raspberries, apricots
• Garlic harvest will take place in July. This will include cleaning
product and preparing it for sale.
• This year is low volume for veggies – but ample veggies will be
available for home use and for winter preservation
• Opportunity for summer planting of fall crops
• This is a working farm with established markets and product
partnerships with other commercial farms in the valley
• No exchange of money will take place within a summer timeframe; I
offer the place to live in exchange for work on the farm; any surplus
food is available as appropriate for someone living on site. This will
be detailed with an agreement laid out at the onset of the
relationship. If this arrangement continues into the winter some
contributions may be required to assist with house expenses.
• References will be required
Qualifications:
• Mature and fit with an understanding of a work ethic and collaboration.
• Open communication style – with honesty and clarity as a deeply held value.
• No smokers please.
• I am open to dogs only if they live outside.
• Farming or outdoor work experience would be helpful.
• Willing to physically work for at least 4 hours a day
• Families welcome – the house can accommodate 6 people comfortably
Contact information:
Sheila Dobie –
email: sheiladobie@shaw.ca
cell phone: 250-584-4109
