Seasonal Farmer

Seasonal Farmer at Common Roots, Inc. Seasonal Farmer at Common Roots, Inc. in SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

seasonal

Job Description:

At Common Roots, we are building a thriving local food system and healthy community through organic farming and nutrition education for all ages, where every person has equitable access to nourishing food they enjoy.

Common Roots is seeking a full-time seasonal farm worker beginning in July to join our farm and farmstand teams. This is a hands-on, dynamic position offering experience across nearly every aspect of operating a diversified 14-acre organic vegetable farm.

Our farm grows more than 40 varieties of vegetables that support multiple parts of our mission. Produce is sold through our Farmstand, incorporated into meals prepared in our licensed kitchen, served to local restaurants, and donated to area food shelves as part of our food equity work. Team members help cultivate not only healthy food, but also a stronger and more connected local food system.

The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, collaborative, and enthusiastic about sustainable agriculture and community-centered food systems. We are looking for someone who contributes positively to a fun, respectful, and mission-driven work environment while being prepared for the physical demands and fast pace of farm work throughout the growing season.

Principle Farm Activities Including but not Limited to:

Seeding, transplanting, crop management, fertility management, harvest, wash, pack, and some farmstand re-stock.

Perform proper record keeping of harvested produce inventory and well documented farm operations.

Assist with Intern management and education.

Manage the farm on some weekends - primarily harvesting, irrigating, watering, and crop management.

Communicate with farm/farmstand teamPackage wholesale and food shelf ordersRequiredAbility to work with diverse range of team members, interns, and land educatorsSelf-motivated; demonstrated ability to work independently Highly organized, observant, and detail-oriented Time-management skillsExcellent communication skillsDesirableKnowledge of/experience in agricultural sciences, plant life cycles, food systems, organic farmingDrivers license, regular access to a carPhysical activity requirementsAbility to lift and carry up to 50 poundsAbility and willingness to work in all weather conditionsFast paced with the ability to maintain speed while working long hoursAbility to stand and walk up to > 75% of work dayIf you are interested, please send a cover letter, your resume, and at least 2 references to:

Colin@commonroots.org recblid eey57w9rbannwddlpy818nialzocct