Adagio Acres in Lundar, Manitoba is seeking a Mill Operator!
ABOUT Adagio Acres
Adagio Acres grows organic oats and forage crops and then cleans, mills, and packages those crops for retail and direct to consumer sale. We also purchase other organic grains like lentils, beans, flax, buckwheat, and corn from farmers around Manitoba to clean/mill and market. The vast majority of the work is in the mill, running machinery, packaging grain products, inventory traceability, and cleaning. We would consider also providing more extensive farm work (cropping, fencing, working with livestock, etc.) or potentially responsibility in sales and marketing for an applicant who is looking for a more immersive farm experience. Current need is for mill work just 2 days a week (lodgings could be provided in an off-grid cabin for an employee not local to the area). Additional potential for land or infrastructure sharing or leading your own complimentary farm project could be considered – we’d love to be part of incubating your own farm journey!
Adagio Acres is certified organic, and is looking for ways to increase our on-farm biodiversity through blending perennial and annual crops, and through livestock and pollinator integration. Our mill operation also aims to offer other organic farmers around Manitoba an opportunity to market small quantities of crops that may otherwise be overlooked by conventional markets (novel crops like teff, or small-batch crops of 2,000-1,000lbs that would otherwise be unmarketable.
DESIRED QUALITIES
An employee must be organized and demonstrate attention to detail and ability to learn new structures and systems. No previous experience with farm or food production work in necessary. Some heavy lifting is required (max 40lbs), as comfort with working on ladders/scaffold (max 12 feet).
POSITION TASKS
Primary tasks include operating milling equipment, packaging food products, managing inventory and traceability systems, loading vehicles, and cleaning.
POSITION DETAILS
Term: Flexible start date, ideally sooner than later 🙂
Hours per week: 2 days/week minimum
Wage: $16-$18/hour
TO APPLY
Please send resume to amy@adagioacres.com
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.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Adagio Acres
Website: www.adagioacres.com
Instagram: instagram.com/adagioacres