Farm Hand

**About us**

**Requirements for role**:

- comfortable working alone and in a team
- follows instructions well, both written and verbal
- willing to work with hand tools and small power tools
- interest in organic and regenerative farming practices
- ability to lift up to 25kg and sometimes work in awkward positions
- harvest and examine produce and prepare for market
- identify disease and other crop issues and communicate problems
- able to work around bees
- embrace working outdoors even in inclement weather

**What we will teach within our system**:

- Compost management
- Regenerative growing practices such as compost extracts, biochar and vermicompost
- Methods for weed and pest control
- Seeding techniques for market farming
- Application of soil amendments and fertilization
- Pruning and specific crop management
- Microgreen management
- Soil maintenance
- Small scale irrigation
- Crop planning for Market Farm Season extension

**Benefits of working at The Elmbrook Farm include**:

- access to fresh organic produce and sourdough products for your own use
- relaxed and flexible work environment (once trained)
- a great learning environment with a variety of different aspects
- access to onsite gym/yoga/relaxation space
- library of organic farming books
- working outdoors
- Bernese Mountain dogs on site

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 25 - 40 per week

**Salary**: $17.00-$19.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Are you able to work Saturdays?
- Are you able to commute to and from our farm daily? We are not able to provide living space.

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person