Stable Harvest Farm in Langley, BC is seeking a Farm Hand!
ABOUT Stable Harvest Farm
Stable Harvest Farm is a 65-acre social enterprise non-profit farm in Langley, BC. Established in 2020 the farm has had two successful seasons growing fresh organic produce for emergency food relief to those in need. Moving into 2022 the organization will focus on primary/intermediate educational programming hosting thousands of youths in an interactive experiential agricultural tour. We have partnered with BC Agriculture in the Classroom to bring students in for educational experiences. Stable Harvest Farm is looking for hardworking and motivated candidates for the upcoming 2022 season. If you are interested in regenerative agriculture, ecosystem restoration, environmental education and getting your hands dirty, this may be the position for you! In addition to these ongoing projects, we also partner with multiple charities: Backpack Buddies, KidSafe, FoodStash, Cathedral Church, Sources Food Bank, Richmond Food Bank, Talmud Torah School, Chabad Richmond etc.
DESIRED QUALITIES
- Be self-motivated, flexible, willing to take initiative, work well independently and in a team environment, have a positive attitude
- Strong work ethic, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Physical and mental endurance (repetitive tasks, standing, kneeling, bending, some heavy lifting up to 20kg)
- Enjoy working outside in all kinds of weather
- Proven ability in working effectively with co-workers and/ or volunteers
- Efficient, reliable, consistent, and punctual
- The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in sustainable farming and/or food security.
JOB TASKS
Our focus is on space-efficient multi-harvest crops, so physical fitness is key to maintaining quality. Greenhouse trellising and pruning.
Fall and the end of the season is the final harvest push of storage crops. Cover cropping. Farm clean-up, and ground prep for next season.
JOB DETAILS
Term: July until Late October
Hours per week: 40
Wage: $18-$21 per hour
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@stableharvestfarm.com
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT Stable Harvest Farm
Website: www.stableharvestfarm.com