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Len Regenerative Farms in Bowmanville, ON, is seeking a Market Garden Assistant/Farm Hand!
ABOUT Len Regenerative Farms
Len Regenerative Farms is a diversified farm that aims to produce a high-quality variety of whole food products using soil-building and ecologically responsible practices.
The farm is a 60 acre property with different terrains. This will be the first season growing mixed vegetables in a 1 acre no-till regenerative market garden, as well as a small scale egg operation. As the season progresses there will be preparations to increase production in the following year.
Products will be sold in a physical location in Toronto as well as wholesale and online.
Len Regenerative Farms firmly believes in producing excellent quality food while caring for the environment and its community.
Our values are:
- Respect
- Accountability
- Fairness
- Perseverance
We are building something long-term: a disciplined, efficient, and values-driven farm business that prioritizes soil health, food quality, and sustainable growth.
DESIRED QUALITIES
Wea re lookin for an employee that meets the following criteria:
- Strong work ethic and positive, team-oriented attitude
- Comfortable with physically demanding outdoor work
- Detail-oriented with strong observation skills
- Reliable, punctual, and accountable
- Able to follow instructions and adapt to changing priorities
- Interested in regenerative agriculture and local food systems
Able to commute to farm as public transportation is not available close by.
POSITION TASKS
The employee will participate in all aspects of the market garden production and property maintenance. Daily tasks are varied and may include:
- Seedling production (mixing soil, seeding trays, transplanting)
- Bed preparation and crop establishment (direct seeding, planting, weeding)
- Harvesting vegetables and microgreens
- Post-harvest handling (washing, sorting, packing)
- Irrigation setup and maintenance
- Installing and maintaining row covers, tunnels, and other field infrastructure
- General farm organization and cleanup
- Power tools might be used for some tasks (training and safety protocols will be provided)
- Supporting packing and distribution of orders
POSITION DETAILS
Term: The position is open from mid April to early November
Hours per week: Employee will work 35-40 hrs per week
Wage: The position will pay $19 to $21. This is negotiable based on ability to take on more responsibility and demonstrated experience. We can offer a flexible scheduling based on when specific tasks have to be done in the season. There will also be access to free, fresh vegetables.
Employees will be on payroll and all current Ontario labour standards apply.
TO APPLY
Please send resume and cover letter is encouraged to apply javitd@lencorp.ca
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
Please note that Young Agrarians does not have the capacity to pre-screen job opportunities. Please screen your potential employer to ensure that you are entering into a fair exchange that meets your needs and expectations. Try asking the farm for references of past workers, or ask people in the community if you are unsure.