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Linden Lane farms in Nelson, BC is seeking a Student Farm Hand!
ABOUT Linden Lane farms
Linden Lane Farms is a certified organic market garden farm and nursery located a the southern end of the Slocan Valley in British Columbia. Established in 2012, the farm currently grows approximately 9 acres of vegetables, small fruits, plants and flowers across three locations. The main farm site and greenhouses is located in Krestova, with two additional farm leases in Shoreacres. The farm supports customers from Nelson, Castlegar and surrounding communities through the on-site farm stand, three weekly farmers markets, and wholesale distribution channels.
Linden Lane Farms is a certified organic market garden farm and nursery located a the southern end of the Slocan Valley in British Columbia. Established in 2012, the farm currently grows approximately 9 acres of vegetables, small fruits, plants and flowers across three locations. The main farm site and greenhouses is located in Krestova, with two additional farm leases in Shoreacres. The farm supports customers from Nelson, Castlegar and surrounding communities through the on-site farm stand, three weekly farmers markets, and wholesale distribution channels. LLF takes pride in utilizing a blend of modern and traditional practices to focus on soil health and agronomy to make healthy growing and eating easier for the community.
Linden Lane is owned and operated by Matthew Carr, with day-to-day operations overseen by a team of experienced managers and leads. The team consists of 5 to 14 employees, depending on the time of the season, who are interested in agriculture and local food production!
DESIRED QUALITIES
Farm-hands are vital to the operation by carrying out the day-to-day tasks needed to meet the production and sales goals. Farm-hands report to the Field Manager. While tasks are seasonal, Farm-hands gain experience in all production areas including seeding, planting, plant care, harvest, and post-harvest, as well as customer service. While we do our best to be ergonomic, farm work still involves long hours spent standing, bending, squatting and kneeling in all weather conditions while carrying out repetitive tasks.
Student Farm-hand participates in all farm-hand activities as they learn and develop skills to help them with their future work career. This is also a great opportunity to learn about production agriculture from a great leadership group of managers and supervisors.
This position is dependent on receiving wage compensation through the Columbia Basin Trust’s Student Summer Works, Canada Summer Jobs and/or YESP employment programs. We focus on the development of career-related skill building like time management, work ethic and communication. While we receive many applications each year, candidates will be selected based on grant program requirements with priority given to candidates with a career or education interest in agriculture.
The successful candidate will have an interest in farming and preferably have some farm or farm-like work experience. You are a self-motivated, results-oriented person with a positive attitude who can effectively communicate and work comfortably in a fast-paced farm environment. You enjoy being outside, working as part of a team and performing a variety of farm-related tasks.
POSITION TASKS
Tasks include but are not limited to:
- Production Work: Seeding, transplanting, weeding and crop care (irrigation, pruning, trellising, etc.) using tools, small equipment and by hand
- Harvest & Pack Shed Work: Harvesting efficiently, safely and consistently, rinsing, bunching and packaging products, cleaning and sanitizing harvest containers and tools
- Adhering to farm protocols and policies, which include food safety, farm safety, organic certification, and animal welfare standards
- Communicating with manager and supervisors daily regarding work needs
- Attending farmer’s markets when needed
- Other farm duties as required
POSITION DETAILS
Term and Hours per week:
High-school Student: Approximately 35-40 hours/week July to September
College Student: Approximately 35-40 hours/week May to September with possibility of extension/year-round work
Wage: $17.75-$19.00/hour, in line with experience and qualifications
TO APPLY
Please email job package (cover letter and resume) to info@lindenlanefarms.ca with “Position title: Your Name” in subject.
Include in your cover letter: your passion for agriculture, what you are hoping to learn/achieve and how you fit this position.
Please include contact details for at least two professional references, (they will not be contacted without your permission).
If you are interested in other open positions, please submit one application and indicate interested positions in your email.
Applications will be reviewed as they’re received, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Positions remain open until filled. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. While we invite all applications, only those selected for an interview may be contacted.
Deadline to apply: June 2025
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 Linden Lane farms
Website: lindenlanefarms.ca/employment/
Facebook: facebook.com/lindenlanefarms
Instagram: instagram.com/lindenlanefarms