LOCAL FOOD, LOCAL JOBS

Position: Field Crew
Organization: Stable Harvest Farm
Location: Langley, Lower Mainland BC

About Us:

Stable Harvest Farm has all the infrastructure of a modern farm operation. We are a non-profit organization that runs educational tours to help kids understand where their food comes from and the importance of protecting our environment.

What’s involved:

Farming

Workers will report to and be supported by our Farm Manager. They will finish the season with a working knowledge of organic food production from seed to harvest.

We grow a variety of mixed organic vegetables, so tasks will be broad but include nursery + greenhouse management, soil preparation, seeding, harvesting vegetables, washing & packing vegetables, setting up irrigation, food logistics + distribution, and tool maintenance.

Tasks will also include general farm maintenance.

Workers will have the opportunity to work in the field and/or as well in the education garden.

Other ongoing farm projects:

Candidates will also have the opportunity to be involved with, and learn about, the following activities that take place on the farm:

• Regenerative agriculture – cover cropping, nutrient cycling, minimal tillage
• Conservation – fallow land, wildlife corridors, removing invasives
• Pollinator corridors – we have 40 beehives on site!
• Wetland rehabilitation – creating habitat for seasonal migratory birds
• Horticulture – native plants, edible flowers, tree planting
• Seed Saving – legumes, drying beans, drying corn, quinoa, sunflower, wheat
• Chickens – we have a flock of heritage breeds
• Organic food production – educational demonstration garden, greenhouse growing

Requirements:

Successful candidates will have a strong interest in sustainable farming and/or food security, but also:

• Be motivated and have a positive attitude
• Show initiative and be flexible
• Show physical and mental endurance (repetitive tasks, standing, kneeling, bending, some heavy lifting up to 20kg)
• Enjoy working outside in all kinds of weather
• Have Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be effective both working independently and with others
• Be reliable, consistent, and punctual

Job details

Term: Full Time
Hours: 40hrs / week
Wage: $20.50

Please email your cover letter and resume to Maggie: info@stableharvestfarm.com

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